Lot 103 Semi-Detached Farm Cottage For ImprovementAuction Date:
18th September 2025
1 Woodhall Farm Cottage, Chignal Smealey, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4SU
This characterful cottage situated in non estate location on the outskirts of the mid Essex village of Chignal Smealey, northwest of Chelmsford City centre. This cottage is in need of organization and improvement.
Chelmsford offers high street shopping, bars, restaurants, recreational facilities and transportation links including main line railway station to London (Liverpool Street).
The property requires modernisation but offers accommodation arranged over two levels plus additional loft rooms that could be converted, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable. The house has gardens to both the front and rear.
Farmland setting with the convenience of the city centre nearby.
Ground Floor
Entrance vestibule, dining room, living room, kitchen/breakfast room, shower room with W.C, inner hallway with stairs leading to first floor.
First Floor
Landing and three bedrooms.
Second Floor
Two loft rooms.
Outside
The property is accessed via farm track, the secondary gated track which serves only 1 and 2 Woodhall Cottages. Designated off street parking. There are gardens both to the front and rear of the property.
EPC Rating D
Council Tax Band C
Local Planning Authority
Chelmsford City Council. Website: Chelmsford.gov.uk Tel: 01245 606606.
Directions
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Freehold with Vacant Possession
Further Information
Paul Bridgeman/Paul Wood
on 01245 205778
Viewings
- Tue 2nd September
10:30 - Thu 4th September
11:00 - Tue 9th September
13:00 - Thu 11th September
10:45 - Tue 16th September
14:45
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