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Chelmsford Estate & Letting Agents

ABC Gone are estate and letting agents in Chelmsford, fuelled by local knowledge to deliver premium property services across the CM postcodes – whether you’re looking to sell, buy, let or rent.

Chelmsford isn’t just the perfect commuter town, it’s more recently been recognised as a city in its own right. This is due to its excellent employment options, thriving town centre, impressive properties and historical significance. Find out more about the city & our estate agency services below.

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Looking to sell or let your property? Get a free, no-obligation valuation with ABC Gone Ltd!

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Residential Sales

Selling up isn’t always easy. Lots of people find themselves facing a lot of stress due to poor communication, inaccurate valuations and homes left on the market for too long. But, it doesn’t have to be this way. Our Chelmsford estate agents ensure that the burden of effort falls on us. We start with an free, no obligation valuation based on knowledge of the local area. We continue with crystal clear communication and proactive marketing. The end result is a swift property sale at the price you hoped for – with a lot less stress.

Residential Lettings

Enjoying life as a landlord? Many start well, but get discouraged by the burden of property management. Let’s face it, tenant finding, ongoing maintenance and compliance admin are all big time commitments. If you’re looking for a better solution, then our Chelmsford letting agents can take on your property – while offering some of the most & best reviewed management services in Greater London. That way, you’ve got more free time to enjoy – or the headspace to build up your property portfolio.

Lettings Service Options Tailored for Every Landlord

At ABC Gone, we understand the challenges of being a landlord. That’s why we offer flexible service options to fit your unique needs:

Choose the service that suits your needs and let us handle the rest!

Guaranteed Rent

Our Guaranteed Rent Service where we become your tenant offers landlords a fixed, reliable income, regardless of tenant's behaviour or occupancy status. With this service, you can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that your rent is paid every month without having to manage tenants or deal with unpredictable vacancies.

Fully Managed Package

The Fully Managed Service is perfect for landlords who don't have the time to manage their property themselves. We handle every aspect of the tenancy, similar to the Guaranteed Rent service, but without the guaranteed rental payments.

Tenant Find

For landlords who prefer a completely hands-on approach, the Tenant Find service offers assistance with sourcing a suitable tenant while the landlord handles all other responsibilities of the tenancy.

Rent Collection Landlord

The Rent Collection service is suited for landlords who are comfortable managing their properties but would like support with financial and administrative tasks.

Choose the service that suits your needs and let us handle the rest!

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As a landlord, the last thing you want is to deal with the hassle of late rent payments, difficult tenants, and vacant properties. That’s where ABC Gone comes in. We offer complete property management services in East London, including a rent guarantee.

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More About Chelmsford

Do you know much about Chelmsford? If not, we explain the essential details you need to know below – from the property market and transport links to places of interest and local schools.

What’s Chelmsford Like?

Chelmsford and the surrounding areas are ancient settlements, occupying a prominent position in Essex. Its resplendent history ensures you’re able to spot ancient buildings, landmarks and unique properties across the city.

Even so, Chelmsford was given official city status back in 2012 recognising its calibre of modern services, job opportunities and transport links in the local area – so it’s not left in the past! It’s since established itself as one of the very best commuter towns due to its host of amenities and proximity to London.

It’s thriving retail sector is one of the biggest in Essex, with three excellent (and new) shopping centres to explore. Nonetheless, it’s not short on green space, with the delightful Central Park winding its way directly through the centre of town, as well as the placid River Chelmer.

Properties in Chelmsford are diverse, but it sports some excellent examples of Edwardian and Victorian architecture, as well as ancient cottages in the orbiting villages, and new developments too. Living in Chelmsford gives you plenty of opportunity to live the way you want, with its growing list of amenities as well as its connections to London.

Property In Chelmsford

Properties & developments: The city centre boasts a wealth of period properties, with elegant Victorian townhouses and redbrick Edwardian semis lining the streets. Newer suburbs provide a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced houses built from the 1930s onwards. Unique finds include converted Essex barns and listed buildings in the surrounding villages. The area has several regeneration projects, most notably the ongoing transformation of the former Chelmsford Prison and the new Beaulieu estate, which will have integrated community facilities and open spaces.

Property prices in Chelmsford: Property prices in Chelmsford are generally stable, with the current average sold prices across the year being £400K. Of these sales, the most common were semis, which commonly went for £440K – with flats and terraces being significantly cheaper than this (£225K & £370K respectively) – see HM Land Registry for more details.

Chelmsford rental market: The Chelmsford rental market reflects national trends with rising costs and competitivity. Rightmove indicates that rents in Chelmsford range between £700 to £2,200+. You’ll currently find 3 bed family homes and flats going for £1500 pcm and above (but few above £2000), while 2-bedroom homes tend to go from £1100 pcm upwards. These figures are always changing, so it’s best to check our website or property portals for the moist up to date information.

Transport Links

Chelmsford is known for its easy connections to central London, setting it apart as one of the best places to live for commuters.

  • Car & Road: Chelmsford is well-positioned for easy access, with the major A12 road running east of Chelmsford, with a direct route to Stansted Airport (30mins) and the M25 (1hr). The A414 also links Chelmsford north towards Cambridge (55mins) and Norwich (1hr, 45mins).
  • Bus: A comprehensive bus network operated by companies like First Bus and Arriva keeps Chelmsford well-connected. Buses run regularly throughout the town, typically every 10-15 minutes during peak hours and every 15-20 minutes off-peak, ensuring you can get where you need to be efficiently.
  • Train: Chelmsford Station boasts an easy commute to London Liverpool Street Station in 30 mins. Regular trains also run to Ipswich (40 mins), Colchester (30 mins), and Norwich (1 hr 15 mins).
  • Cycling & Walking: The Chelmer and Cann Hall public rights of way offer picturesque routes for leisure cycling and walking, allowing you to explore the natural beauty surrounding Chelmsford.
  • Nearest Transport Hubs & Airport: Stansted Airport is a 30-minute drive or direct bus journey away. London Liverpool Street Station, your gateway to central London, is reachable by train in around 30mins.
  • Future Developments: Plans are underway to improve Chelmsford’s bus network, with a focus on increased frequency and route optimisation.

For more information, take a look at this guide from Essex Council.

Placess Of Interest

Chelmsford is a thriving city in its own right, with plenty to see and do. Here are 10 of the best local options. 

  1. Hylands House and Estate: A stunning Grade II listed property set in 574 acres of parkland. It’s perfect for family picnics, walks, and exploring the beautifully restored Neo-Classical villa. 
  2. Chelmsford Cathedral: Located in the heart of the city, this beautiful, small cathedral is known for its vibrant community and stunning architecture, offering regular concerts and events. 
  3. RHS Garden Hyde Hall: A serene garden offering a blend of formal and informal gardens, an extensive vegetable plot, and a hilltop garden with panoramic views, making it a gardener’s paradise. 
  4. Bond Street: A modern shopping, dining, and cinema complex that brings the best of high-street and designer brands to Chelmsford, along with fine dining restaurants and loads of entertainment. 
  5. Chelmsford Museum & Essex Regiment Museum: Located in Oaklands Park, these museums offer insights into local history and the military past of Essex. 
  6. Central Park: A central location for leisure activities, featuring a café, a lake, multiple sports facilities, and live events throughout the year. 
  7. The Transition: Chelmsford’s skatepark and a popular spot for skateboarding, BMX, and rollerblading, located in Central Park. 
  8. Admirals Park and Tower Gardens: Linked to Central Park by the Bunny Walks, these parks offer a peaceful retreat with ample space for walking and outdoor activities. 
  9. Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation: A scenic waterway that provides lovely waterside walks and opportunities for boating, fishing, and enjoying the tranquil Essex countryside. 
  10. Civic Theatre & Cramphorn Studio: These venues provide a rich program of theatre, films, workshops, and music events, catering to the cultural appetite of the city’s residents and visitors. 

Find out more about the area on Chelmsford Council website.

Local Schools

Chelmsford has plenty of highly regarded schools. The list below represents a small snapshot of notable examples.

Primary Schools

  • Perryfields Junior School: This school is recognised by Ofsted as providing a friendly environment that focuses significantly on personal development. It supports students aged 7-11 in developing a solid educational foundation.
  • Trinity Road Primary School: This school is considered highly supportive, with Ofsted highlighting its effective strategies to engage students aged 4-11.
  • Beehive Lane Community Primary School: Noted for its excellent outcomes in all key stages, Beehive Lane provides an outstanding education as confirmed by its latest Ofsted rating. The school is especially commended for its high attainment in English and Maths.

Secondary Schools

  • King Edward VI Grammar School: Known for its rigorous academic environment, this school boasts high GCSE and A-Level results, with over 90% of its A-Level students typically achieving A*-C grades. It is a selective grammar school serving students aged 11-18.
  • Chelmsford County High School for Girls: This selective grammar school is celebrated for consistently high academic performance. In recent assessments, a significant percentage of students achieved top grades at GCSE and A-Level, underlining its reputation as a leading institution for girls aged 11-18.
  • Moulsham High School: Moulsham High enjoys a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted and is known for its comprehensive curriculum that caters to a wide range of academic and extracurricular interests for students aged 11-18.

Independent Schools

  • New Hall School: This school offers a unique ‘diamond model’ education where boys and girls are taught separately but share facilities. It is renowned for its strong academic record, with a high percentage of students achieving distinction in their final exams.
  • Chelmsford Hospital School: Highly rated by Ofsted, this school specialises in supporting the educational needs of students with medical and emotional challenges, ensuring personalised educational plans that cater to individual student needs.
  • The Beaulieu Park School: As one of the newer schools in Chelmsford, it is rapidly gaining a reputation for its innovative approach to education, integrating technology and project-based learning in its curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning.

If you want to know more, then take a look at this government portal which provides an extensive search function for local schools.

Local Amenities

There’s plenty going on in Chelmsford, with a wide array of amenities to choose from. In terms of shopping, the city hosts several major supermarkets including Tesco Superstore on Princes Road and Sainsbury’s on White Hart Lane. Beyond chain retailers, Chelmsford is home to independent shops such as the Quadrant Department Store, a local favourite, alongside the Meadows and High Chelmer Shopping Centres, which both offer numerous high-street brands and dining options.

For leisure and fitness, Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre offers an array of sports and fitness facilities including an ice rink and swimming pools. Additionally, Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre provides comprehensive athletic facilities. The city also boasts several parks and open spaces, notable among them are Central Park and Hylands Park, the latter known for hosting major events like the V Festival.

Entertainment options include the Everyman Cinema Chelmsford, which provides a boutique cinematic experience, and the Civic Theatre and Cramphorn Studio, offering a variety of performances and workshops. Chelmsford Library provides extensive resources and community events, situated conveniently in the city centre alongside the High Street, which is the principal shopping and activity thoroughfare in Chelmsford. This street, along with Bond Street, are central locations for accessing many of Chelmsford’s amenities.

More About Chelmsford

Curious about Chelmsford? If you are, then read the tabs below – we cover the essential bits you need to know, from transport links, to local schools, to the best properties – and beyond.

Chelmsford and the surrounding areas are ancient settlements, occupying a prominent position in Essex. Its resplendent history ensures you’re able to spot ancient buildings, landmarks and unique properties across the city.

Even so, Chelmsford was given official city status back in 2012 recognising its calibre of modern services, job opportunities and transport links in the local area – so it’s not left in the past! It’s since established itself as one of the very best commuter towns due to its host of amenities and proximity to London.

It’s thriving retail sector is one of the biggest in Essex, with three excellent (and new) shopping centres to explore. Nonetheless, it’s not short on green space, with the delightful Central Park winding its way directly through the centre of town, as well as the placid River Chelmer.

Properties in Chelmsford are diverse, but it sports some excellent examples of Edwardian and Victorian architecture, as well as ancient cottages in the orbiting villages, and new developments too. Living in Chelmsford gives you plenty of opportunity to live the way you want, with its growing list of amenities as well as its connections to London.

Living in Southend on Sea means living in the midst of the action – from a flurry of festivals and events, to the burgeoning city centre with its many restaurants, bars and pubs – not to mention the array of seaside activities – from swimming and sailing to its long beaches to relax on. There are also two train stations in the city, ensuring it’s easy to go back and forth between here and central London.

Those wishing to live here will find properties far cheaper than the Capital, with excellent access to the both the coast and the countryside – along with a tempo of activity and development that sets it apart from many other seaside towns.

Properties & developments: The city centre boasts a wealth of period properties, with elegant Victorian townhouses and redbrick Edwardian semis lining the streets. Newer suburbs provide a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced houses built from the 1930s onwards. Unique finds include converted Essex barns and listed buildings in the surrounding villages. The area has several regeneration projects, most notably the ongoing transformation of the former Chelmsford Prison and the new Beaulieu estate, which will have integrated community facilities and open spaces.

Property prices in Chelmsford: Property prices in Chelmsford are generally stable, with the current average sold prices across the year being £400K. Of these sales, the most common were semis, which commonly went for £440K – with flats and terraces being significantly cheaper than this (£225K & £370K respectively) – see HM Land Registry for more details.

Chelmsford rental market: The Chelmsford rental market reflects national trends with rising costs and competitivity. Rightmove indicates that rents in Chelmsford range between £700 to £2,200+. You’ll currently find 3 bed family homes and flats going for £1500 pcm and above (but few above £2000), while 2-bedroom homes tend to go from £1100 pcm upwards. These figures are always changing, so it’s best to check our website or property portals for the moist up to date information.

Chelmsford is known for its easy connections to central London, setting it apart as one of the best places to live for commuters.

  • Car & Road: Chelmsford is well-positioned for easy access, with the major A12 road running east of Chelmsford, with a direct route to Stansted Airport (30mins) and the M25 (1hr). The A414 also links Chelmsford north towards Cambridge (55mins) and Norwich (1hr, 45mins).
  • Bus: A comprehensive bus network operated by companies like First Bus and Arriva keeps Chelmsford well-connected. Buses run regularly throughout the town, typically every 10-15 minutes during peak hours and every 15-20 minutes off-peak, ensuring you can get where you need to be efficiently.
  • Train: Chelmsford Station boasts an easy commute to London Liverpool Street Station in 30 mins. Regular trains also run to Ipswich (40 mins), Colchester (30 mins), and Norwich (1 hr 15 mins).
  • Cycling & Walking: The Chelmer and Cann Hall public rights of way offer picturesque routes for leisure cycling and walking, allowing you to explore the natural beauty surrounding Chelmsford.
  • Nearest Transport Hubs & Airport: Stansted Airport is a 30-minute drive or direct bus journey away. London Liverpool Street Station, your gateway to central London, is reachable by train in around 30mins.
  • Future Developments: Plans are underway to improve Chelmsford’s bus network, with a focus on increased frequency and route optimisation.

For more information, take a look at this guide from Essex Council.

Chelmsford is a thriving city in its own right, with plenty to see and do. Here are 10 of the best local options. 

  1. Hylands House and Estate: A stunning Grade II listed property set in 574 acres of parkland. It’s perfect for family picnics, walks, and exploring the beautifully restored Neo-Classical villa. 
  2. Chelmsford Cathedral: Located in the heart of the city, this beautiful, small cathedral is known for its vibrant community and stunning architecture, offering regular concerts and events. 
  3. RHS Garden Hyde Hall: A serene garden offering a blend of formal and informal gardens, an extensive vegetable plot, and a hilltop garden with panoramic views, making it a gardener’s paradise. 
  4. Bond Street: A modern shopping, dining, and cinema complex that brings the best of high-street and designer brands to Chelmsford, along with fine dining restaurants and loads of entertainment. 
  5. Chelmsford Museum & Essex Regiment Museum: Located in Oaklands Park, these museums offer insights into local history and the military past of Essex. 
  6. Central Park: A central location for leisure activities, featuring a café, a lake, multiple sports facilities, and live events throughout the year. 
  7. The Transition: Chelmsford’s skatepark and a popular spot for skateboarding, BMX, and rollerblading, located in Central Park. 
  8. Admirals Park and Tower Gardens: Linked to Central Park by the Bunny Walks, these parks offer a peaceful retreat with ample space for walking and outdoor activities. 
  9. Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation: A scenic waterway that provides lovely waterside walks and opportunities for boating, fishing, and enjoying the tranquil Essex countryside. 
  10. Civic Theatre & Cramphorn Studio: These venues provide a rich program of theatre, films, workshops, and music events, catering to the cultural appetite of the city’s residents and visitors. 

Find out more about the area on Chelmsford Council website.

Chelmsford has plenty of highly regarded schools. The list below represents a small snapshot of notable examples.

Primary Schools

  • Perryfields Junior School: This school is recognised by Ofsted as providing a friendly environment that focuses significantly on personal development. It supports students aged 7-11 in developing a solid educational foundation.
  • Trinity Road Primary School: This school is considered highly supportive, with Ofsted highlighting its effective strategies to engage students aged 4-11.
  • Beehive Lane Community Primary School: Noted for its excellent outcomes in all key stages, Beehive Lane provides an outstanding education as confirmed by its latest Ofsted rating. The school is especially commended for its high attainment in English and Maths.

Secondary Schools

  • King Edward VI Grammar School: Known for its rigorous academic environment, this school boasts high GCSE and A-Level results, with over 90% of its A-Level students typically achieving A*-C grades. It is a selective grammar school serving students aged 11-18.
  • Chelmsford County High School for Girls: This selective grammar school is celebrated for consistently high academic performance. In recent assessments, a significant percentage of students achieved top grades at GCSE and A-Level, underlining its reputation as a leading institution for girls aged 11-18.
  • Moulsham High School: Moulsham High enjoys a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted and is known for its comprehensive curriculum that caters to a wide range of academic and extracurricular interests for students aged 11-18.

Independent Schools

  • New Hall School: This school offers a unique ‘diamond model’ education where boys and girls are taught separately but share facilities. It is renowned for its strong academic record, with a high percentage of students achieving distinction in their final exams.
  • Chelmsford Hospital School: Highly rated by Ofsted, this school specialises in supporting the educational needs of students with medical and emotional challenges, ensuring personalised educational plans that cater to individual student needs.
  • The Beaulieu Park School: As one of the newer schools in Chelmsford, it is rapidly gaining a reputation for its innovative approach to education, integrating technology and project-based learning in its curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning.

If you want to know more, then take a look at this government portal which provides an extensive search function for local schools.

Local Amenities

There’s plenty going on in Chelmsford, with a wide array of amenities to choose from. In terms of shopping, the city hosts several major supermarkets including Tesco Superstore on Princes Road and Sainsbury’s on White Hart Lane. Beyond chain retailers, Chelmsford is home to independent shops such as the Quadrant Department Store, a local favourite, alongside the Meadows and High Chelmer Shopping Centres, which both offer numerous high-street brands and dining options.

For leisure and fitness, Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre offers an array of sports and fitness facilities including an ice rink and swimming pools. Additionally, Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre provides comprehensive athletic facilities. The city also boasts several parks and open spaces, notable among them are Central Park and Hylands Park, the latter known for hosting major events like the V Festival.

Entertainment options include the Everyman Cinema Chelmsford, which provides a boutique cinematic experience, and the Civic Theatre and Cramphorn Studio, offering a variety of performances and workshops. Chelmsford Library provides extensive resources and community events, situated conveniently in the city centre alongside the High Street, which is the principal shopping and activity thoroughfare in Chelmsford. This street, along with Bond Street, are central locations for accessing many of Chelmsford’s amenities.

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