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2 bed house for sale Violet Close, Chelmsford, CM1

Offers over

£320,000

Added on 28/09/2026

Retirement home

Type: Bungalow
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Tenure: Freehold

Key features

Two Bedroom
Garage & Parking
South Facing Rear Garden
Popular Location

About this property

North Springfield in Chelmsford is a highly sought-after residential area that estate agents consistently highlight for its family-friendly atmosphere, excellent transport links, and strong investment potential. Positioned just over a mile from Chelmsford’s city centre and mainline station—with direct trains to London Liverpool Street in approximately 35 minutes—it offers both convenience and tranquillity. The neighbourhood features quiet cul-de-sacs, generous green spaces, and access to well-regarded schools, making it particularly attractive to families and first-time buyers.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,533
Band B

£1,789
Band C

£2,045
Band D

£2,300
Band E

£2,811
Band F

£3,322
Band G

£3,834
Band H

£4,600

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Chelmsford, 2026/27 bills run from £1,533 a year in band A to £4,600 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Chelmsford, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Location

Violet Close, Chelmsford, CM1

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £320,000

£160k £480k

Deposit10% £32,000

£0 £320k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £288,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £64,000 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.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
37, Violet Close Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Apr 2026	710 sq ft £493/sq ft	710 sq ft	£493	£350,000
11, Violet Close Terraced	Terraced	Mar 2025	1,292 sq ft £368/sq ft	1,292 sq ft	£368	£475,000
45, Violet Close Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Dec 2024	334 sq ft £728/sq ft	334 sq ft	£728	£243,000
10, Violet Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Nov 2023	527 sq ft £345/sq ft	527 sq ft	£345	£182,000
50, Violet Close Terraced	Terraced	Oct 2023	721 sq ft £510/sq ft	721 sq ft	£510	£368,000
50, Violet Close Terraced	Terraced	Feb 2023	721 sq ft £430/sq ft	721 sq ft	£430	£310,000
42, Violet Close Terraced	Terraced	Nov 2022	700 sq ft £522/sq ft	700 sq ft	£522	£365,000
8, Violet Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2022	527 sq ft £343/sq ft	527 sq ft	£343	£181,000