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£170,000
1 bed · 1 bath · approx. 420 sq ft
Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3EW
0.02 miles
away
Leasehold
Added on 14/09/2026 Balch Estate Agents
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£180,000
Guide Price 1 bed flat for sale Melba Court, Writtle
1
bed Flat
Leasehold
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
GUIDE PRICE: £180,000 TO £200,000 Located within the ever-popular village of Writtle, this charming top floor apartment at Melba Court offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors alike. Set in a peaceful residential development, the property benefits from a fantastic village atmosphere while being surrounded by picturesque countryside walks and open green spaces. The apartment is positioned on the top floor, allowing for an abundance of natural light throughout and offering attractive rural views that enhance the sense of space and tranquillity.
Key features
- Top Floor Apartment
- Beautifully Presented
- Refurbished Bathroom
- Modern Kitchen
- Allocated Parking
- Sought After Village Location
Floorplan
Location
Melba Court, Writtle, CM1 3EW
- 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
Property price £180,000
£90k £270k
Deposit10% £18,000
£0 £180k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £162,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £36,000 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 CM1 3EW. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30, Melba Court Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Oct 2025 | 527 sq ft £424/sq ft | 527 sq ft | £424 | £223,500 |
| 56, Melba Court Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jul 2024 | 431 sq ft £376/sq ft | 431 sq ft | £376 | £162,000 |
| 17, Melba Court Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | May 2024 | 560 sq ft £389/sq ft | 560 sq ft | £389 | £218,000 |
| 50, Melba Court Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Apr 2024 | 495 sq ft £404/sq ft | 495 sq ft | £404 | £200,000 |
| 71, Melba Court Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Feb 2024 | 269 sq ft £427/sq ft | 269 sq ft | £427 | £115,000 |
| 52, Melba Court Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Sept 2022 | 527 sq ft £427/sq ft | 527 sq ft | £427 | £225,000 |
| 26, Melba Court Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Sept 2022 | 431 sq ft £453/sq ft | 431 sq ft | £453 | £195,000 |
| 31, Melba Court Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | May 2022 | 549 sq ft £383/sq ft | 549 sq ft | £383 | £210,000 |
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