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24 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1

A landmark property offering 99 stylish one and two bedroom apartments, set in close, walking distance to the town centre and all of the areas amenities. Blending features with contemporary styling, No24 incorporates the best of the city’s past while focusing on bringing a design-led outlook to the future, and all in England’s newest city.

Chelmsford is a vibrant hub. Richly diverse with an abundance of lifestyle elements that all come together to form a thriving community of opportunity and celebration. From arts to sports, education to entrepreneurs, there’s a space for everyone’s passions to come alive.

Surrounded by countryside and still within a close proximity to London, 35 minutes to be exact, No24 Duke Street offers an enriched lifestyle and solid investment for commuters and city dwellers alike. The mantra of ‘work hard, play hard’ suddenly becomes possible. Make your mark in this iconic space and become part of a thriving new collective all proud to reside at No24 Duke Street.

Set in the heart of the Essex countryside, Chelmsford could just be the south east’s best kept secret.

Well until now … Steeped in industrial history giving way to many featured and protected properties that are lovingly cared for today, Chelmsford offers something for all. From acres of beautiful parkland through to its vibrant retail and commercial centre, offering a plethora of activities both within and around its radius.

Given city status in 2012, investment poured in to breathe
life into the heart of its centre, reviving its former bustle as
brands located there.

This regeneration has transformed it
into being a hip and lively focal point for young professionals
looking for an active lifestyle with full access to amenities you’d naturally expect from city life.

Well equipped with effortless transport links, it’s evolved to become the sub-regional hub of Essex, At only 35 minutes from the capital on the train it’s a perfect locale and commuter haven for the London worker.

A rich and vibrant lifestyle that awaits with as much or as little as you fancy on offer. Read on to get a taste of life in Chelmsford and find out how the sports, events, arts, restaurants, bars, culture, countryside and community all
come together.

From the theatre which operates all year round displaying shows from ballet to musicals, to the comedy bars, expert and celebrity evenings and annual festivals, Chelmsford is a
burgeoning scene for the arts.
Meanwhile, the sporting and active nature of the city’s residents use the wider countryside to train for cycling races and marathons, then enjoy annual events to culminate their
hard work and compete in challenges. Essex County Cricket is one of 18 first-class county clubs within the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales. The club plays most of its home games at the County Cricket Ground of Chelmsford, with regular events and fixtures throughout the season.

Chelmsford Race Course boasts one of only five fully floodlit all-weather tracks in the UK. Short-listed for an architectural award in 2016, the Champagne flute-like structure is symbolic of the level of events and fixtures that run there throughout the year.

Whilst hosting world famous musicians at V-Festival placed
Chelmsford on the map, their festival scene has broadened its reach to encompasses Fling Festival with its comedy, cabaret, music and burlesque performances, the Summer Beer & Cider Festival, Dixie Fields Festival and the award-winning 3foot People Festival, the UK’s largest festival for
pre-schoolers. Prepare for your diary to be full and your smile to be wide.

Some days you just need to shop

Of course with all of these celebrations, events and hobbies going on, you’re going to need to some outfits and kit to look your best and be prepared for what each day brings.

Fortunately, as you’d expect, the city has some fantastic shopping options. Find what you need week-to-week on
the main high street or in one of the city’s many retail parks.

Then, for something that little bit more special and unique, head over to the high-end stores and independent boutiques found in the Bond Street shopping centre. There’s so much choice within the inner city and on the outskirts you can literally spend days exploring the shops to find your style.

However, it’s not all about the fashion. If you’re looking to style your new home at No24 with something a little out of the ordinary, speak to one of the many art gallery owners, or meander an afternoon away discovering one-off finds in the Old Dairy or Baddows antique and curiosity shops. Popular interior stores surround the town so there’s no need to choose style over substance. At No24 in Chelmsford you can have both.

As much or as little as you Fancy

Food and drink lovers rejoice, food is taken seriously in Chelmsford. While away the hours sipping on a freshly ground coffee or specialist tea from an independent, barista owned café. Enjoy a lazy brunch next to the water, watching the river run by or grab a picnic and relax in one of the city’s
wide and beautifully cared for, parks.

Tip: For a special treat, be sure to book at table at The Windmill, added to the Michelin guide in 2020, Bib Gourmand sung his praises for their gastro-pub seasonal fair.

Independant coffee shops, bars and restaurants thrive amongst the well-known brands of Chelmsford.

In terms of eating out, Chelmsford has a choice for every palate. Dine out every evening in a different restaurant and sample tastes from every culture, and lifestyle choice.

All of the familiar names have taken residence in and around the city centre, as well as a growing number of independent eateries, each offering their own style and flair.

As the sun goes down, the city centre comes alive with a plethora of bars, pubs and clubs. Dance the night away safe in the knowledge that home at No24 is only a short distance away.