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A three bedroom detached residence with integral garage, offering balanced accommodation over two floors with the opportunity to improve, subject to the necessary consents. Skep Cottage presents a versatile layout, with a natural flow between the principal reception areas. To the ground floor a hallway provides access to a useful cloakroom/WC and leads through to the principal ground floor accommodation. The dining room is positioned to the front, offering a flexible space with ample room for formal dining. To the rear, the sitting room enjoys a pleasant outlook and provides a comfortable setting, with direct access through to the conservatory. The west-facing conservatory, in turn, offers an additional reception area (9’2 x 11’8), flooded with natural light. The kitchen is situated to the rear of the property and provides fitted units and a breakfast seating area. A door provides convenient access to the rear patio area of the property. The first floor is arranged around a central landing and comprises three bedrooms which are all served by a family bathroom. Outside Externally, the property boasts off-street parking to the front and access to garage (potential to convert, subject to relevant consents). To the rear the property benefits from a private and established west-facing rear garden, mainly laid to lawn with fruit trees, pond and patio areas. Services Mains services connected. Local authority Chelmsford City Council. Council tax band = E (with improvement indicator). View payable Stamp Duty for this property
Barrack Road
Fixed 5.2% interest rate
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3.0% effective rate
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In Chelmsford Rural West, Chelmsford, estimated 2026-27 council tax averages £233 a month for a couple and £175 for a single person; the most common band is G (£3,834 a year).
Area estimate — this home's bill depends on its band
| Band A | £1,533 / year |
| Band B | £1,789 / year |
| Band C | £2,045 / year |
| Band D | £2,300 / year |
| Band E | £2,811 / year |
| Band F | £3,322 / year |
| Band G | £3,834 / year |
| Band H | £4,600 / year |
Estimated from ONS, Ofgem and Census data. Single-person figures include the 25% single-person discount.