Renting A Property In Chelmsford

If you are looking to rent property in Chelmsford town centre then here are the main areas I would recommend house hunting in:

1. Moulsham Street
2. Bond Street, The Hub
3. Brook Street Flats (above Fitness First gym)
4. Behind the train station (in Townfield Street or Victoria Crescent)

Prices range from around £700 per calendar month to £1300pcm whether the property is furnished or unfurnished this does not seem to affect the price a great deal.

Moulsham Street has lots of little two up two down cottages with original character features and small gardens. The downside is these cottages tend not to be decorated to a high standard. The upside is Moulsham Street is it has many shops, restaurants and pubs. You can pop to the bakery and newsagents on the Saturday morning to grab croissant and a paper. Although Moulsham Street can be loud when the pubs close, and if there is ever a fight in Chelmsford it will inevitably be in Moulsham Street.

The Hub is ‘the’ place to rent at the moment, as it is situated on the waterfront, just behind the high street, opposite Tesco, close to the train station, and above the swish restaurants Loch Fyne and Prezzo. The Hub is cool. It is the only place in Chelmsford where you can get hold of a Penthouse apartment (apposed to a flat)! It is a brand new building with modern interior with laminate flooring, stainless steel work surfaces, and a balcony. The downside is you pay a fortune to live here, and there is no character.

Brook Street flats are a favourite, the building looks like an old converted warehouse with huge windows and character. You can get a good price renting a flat here as it is situated above the gym Fitness First, next to New Street Restaurant, close to the train station, and Chelmsford town centre shops, and restaurants. A huge benefit to living here is very little noise. The downside is you have to compete for parking with gym members of Fitness First.
Behind the Train Station there are a couple of roads with mill cottages most of which are mostly rented as opposed to owner occupied (Townfield Street, and Victoria Crescent). If you are commuting to London each day these would be a top choice. The interior of these cottages are varied in terms of décor, character, and size. But for the same price as a flat you can get a house, with a garden.