5 bed house for sale The Old Orchard, Howe Green, Chelmsford
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
Nestled within a private cul-de-sac, this exceptional five-bedroom detached residence offers generously proportioned and highly adaptable accommodation, perfectly suited to modern family living and multi-generational households. At the heart of the home is a superb open-plan kitchen and living area, creating an ideal space for everyday family life and entertaining. Additional ground-floor accommodation includes a formal dining room, study, utility room, and cloakroom.
Key features
- Five-bedroom detached family home
- Private cul-de-sac location
- Ideal for multi-generational living
- Open-plan kitchen/living area
- Separate dining room and study
- Annexe accommodation
- Large rear garden
- Driveway parking and garage
Floorplan
Location
The Old Orchard, Howe Green, Chelmsford, CM2 7TX
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,300/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Chelmsford's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £832,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £185,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in CM2 7TX. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, The Old Orchard Detached | Detached | Oct 2018 | 3,283 sq ft £315/sq ft | 3,283 sq ft | £315 | £1,035,000 |
| 2, The Old Orchard Detached | Detached | Jun 2012 | 3,035 sq ft £193/sq ft | 3,035 sq ft | £193 | £585,500 |
| 4, The Old Orchard Detached | Detached | Aug 2003 | 3,283 sq ft £55/sq ft | 3,283 sq ft | £55 | £180,000 |
| 2, The Old Orchard Detached | Detached | Aug 2003 | 3,035 sq ft £54/sq ft | 3,035 sq ft | £54 | £165,000 |
| 3, The Old Orchard Detached | Detached | Aug 2003 | — | — | — | £180,000 |
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.






