Property description
This beautiful Victorian home boasts character and charm with the perfect blend of modern design! Tastefully improved by the current seller this cottage offers an exceptional high standard of interior design offering spacious rooms and attractive period features. Walking through the property... the home is approached through a reclaimed solid wood door into a hallway having stairs to the first floor and an internal door to the lounge. The lounge is a pleasant size benefiting from plenty of natural light through the large window to the front. To the rear there is a kitchen / diner, traditionally stylish, in full keeping with the character of the property with an original Victorian bread oven. A door leads to from the kitchen / diner to the sunny courtyard garden, a low maintenance space with a private aspect and raised decked seating area. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a beautiful bathroom which has been tastefully updated to provide a four piece vintage style suite. Set back from the road there is a pleasant front courtyard and a good size driveway providing off road parking with a pathway leading to the front door. It doesn't stop there, this period property is within the sought after area of Upton, walking distance to both great schooling and local amenities. NO ONGOING CHAIN.
Location
Situated in a popular residential area, the property is able to make full use of a wide range of facilities available locally. These include the local primary and secondary schools, a number of shops found along Long Lane and a public transport service that leads into the Chester City centre. The City centre provides an abundance of shopping, recreational and educational facilities together with many historical features. The area is well connected to many of the employment centres of the region, being close to the A55 North Wales expressway and M53 motorway.
Directions
Proceed out of Chester on the Hoole Road and continue to the Hoole roundabout, take the first exit off the roundabout onto Long Lane and follow this dual carriageway past Upton School, continuing up to the set of traffic lights. At the traffic lights turn right into Caughall Road and the subject property will be found on the right-hand side.
Hallway - 4' 3'' x 3' 1'' (1.299m x 0.950m)
Entering through a solid oak entrance door with frosted inset window with original stained glass and leaded windows above. Exposed pitch pine flooring. Staircase rises to the first floor. Central ceiling light point. Wall mounted cupboard houses the electric consumer unit. Panelled pine door leads to the lounge.
Lounge - 11' 11'' x 12' 10'' (3.632m x 3.909m)
The spacious lounge benefits from plenty of natural light through the large upvc double glazed window to the front elevation. Central ceiling light point. Double panelled radiator. Power points. Exposed pine floorboards continued through from the hallway. Space for under stairs storage with built-in wine store. Panelled pine door leads to the kitchen/diner.
Kitchen/Diner - 10' 9'' x 14' 10'' (3.285m x 4.530m)
The refitted kitchen is in full keeping with the character of the property fitted with an original Victorian bread oven and a range of Schrieber solid rustic oak wall and base units with solid oak work surface over. Inset to the work surface is a ceramic sink with mixer tap over and a contemporary 4-ring gas hob with newly fitted electric oven beneath and extractor hood above. Tiled splash backs to the work surface area with power points. Space for tall style fridge freezer. Integrated appliances include washing machine and dishwasher. Wall unit houses the newly fitted gas combination boiler. Tiled floor throughout. Inset ceiling spotlights. Two upvc double glazed windows to the rear elevation overlooking the rear courtyard. Upvc double glazed door provides direct access to the rear garden. Double panelled radiator. Power points.
First Floor Landing
Ceiling spotlights. Hatch provides access to loft space. Double power point. Panelled pine doors lead to the two bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom 1 - 12' 3'' x 11' 8'' extending to 14'11 (3.733m x 3.559m extending to 4.562)
Bedroom 2 - 8' 6'' x 9' 4'' (2.589m x 2.836m)
Upvc double glazed window to the rear elevation. Central ceiling light point. Single panel radiator. Power points. Feature original cast iron fireplace.
Bathroom - 8' 9'' x 6' 0'' (2.659m x 1.821m)
In full keeping with the character of the property this beautifully fitted bathroom has a vintage style and incorporates a 4-piece suite of low-level wc, Victoria and Albert quarry cast roll top bath with chrome Heritage bathroom taps, pedestal hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap over and thermostatic shower wet room area with rain head above and additional hand hose. Partially tiled walls with solid Travertine stone tiling. Inset ceiling spotlights. Frosted upvc double glazed window to the rear elevation.
Outside
Set back from the road the property benefits from a small courtyard garden to the front enclosed with hedging and having a pathway that leads directly to the front door. Further to the front there is driveway parking for 2 vehicles and a paved courtyard area behind the driveway; to the rear there is a pleasant courtyard garden. The rear courtyard garden provides an ideal low-maintenance space, laid with pebbles with a raised decked area ideal for seating; the garden has a grape vine, a completely private aspect, and is fully enclosed with brick walls and has a pedestrian access to the rear.
Agents Note
The property has new double glazing and solid wood flooring.
Tenure and Services
TENURE - Freehold SERVICES - Mains gas, electric and waterLOCAL AUTHORITY - Cheshire West and Chester CouncilCOUNCIL TAX BAND - CTOTAL FLOOR AREA - 68 m2ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING - D 68
Property Features :
- Chacterful cottage
- Two double bedrooms
- Pleasant courtyard garden to the rear
- Lounge
- Kitchen / Diner