Cottage for sale in Chester CH2, 3 Bedroom

This attractive and characterful detached residence dates back to 1844 and is prestigiously located just off Wealstone Lane, within the heart of one of Chester's most sought after locations. Within walking distance of the highly sought after Mill View Primary School it offers accommodation which is ready to move into with no ongoing chain, which is accessed via a pleasant communal block paved courtyard with parking to 2-3 vehicles leading to an integral garage.

The accommodation, which befits the period of the property, comprises: Entrance hall with cloakroom/WC in white; spacious reception dining room with French doors providing access to the rear garden; separate excellent-sized living room with exposed brick feature inglenook fireplace with cast iron coal effect gas fire and French doors onto a private walled front courtyard; separate study; well appointed kitchen with some integrated appliances, opening through to a bright and airy breakfast room which overlooks the rear garden and provides further French doors access to the rear patio, whilst providing private access to the larger than average garage which benefits from a utility area to the rear.

On the first floor, the property benefits from three bedrooms, with the master bedroom enjoying a dressing area and a newly refurbished shower room, as well as a family bathroom with a three piece white suite.

The property has gas central heating and benefits from sealed unit double glazed windows to the majority.

Externally, there is a pleasant walled courtyard to the front of the property with a bin store. The rear garden offers particular privacy and is low maintenance with a small lawned area, patio and low maintenance shrubs.

Viewing highly recommended.

Location Lodge Cottage is situated on the corner of Wealstone Lane in a highly sought after location a short walk away from the highly revered Mill View Primary School. The property is also ideally placed being within walking distance of a Tesco Express supermarket as well as Morrisons supermarket and garage and Bache Railway Station, with its links to Liverpool. Upton is one of Chester's most popular locations for families, given its array of primary schools as well as Upton High School, plus links to the national motorway network via the M53.

Accommodation with approximate room sizes, briefly comprises:-

entrance hall with timber entrance door, oak veneer flooring, recessed spotlights.

Cloakroom/WC with a well appointed white low level WC and 'Burlington' pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, wall mounted extractor fan.

Reception dining hall 14' 5" x 12' 10" reducing to 12' 2" (4.39m x 3.91m) with useful cloaks cupboard, stairs to first floor, oak veneer flooring, radiator, sealed unit and timber French doors providing access to the rear courtyard.

Living room 17' 7" reducing to 16' 1" x 14' 2" reducing to 12' 8" (5.36m x 4.32m) Being an irregular-shaped room with continued oak veneer flooring, exposed brick inglenook fireplace with inset cast iron coal effect gas fire on a stone flagged base, sealed unit double glazed window to the rear, original front window, TV point, radiator.

Study 6' 9" x 8' 4" reducing to 6' 10" (2.06m x 2.54m) with radiator, telephone point, sealed unit double glazed window.

Kitchen 11' 10" x 10' 2" (3.61m x 3.1m) with a fitted range of white painted timber effect base, wall and drawer units with laminate roll top work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink and drainer with swan neck mixer tap, integrated 'Neff' dishwasher, stainless steel edged 'Neff' electric oven, 'Neff' gas hob with 'Bosch' extractor over, tiled flooring, recessed spotlighting, radiator, personal door to garage, archway through to breakfast room.

Breakfast room 8' 7" x 7' 7" (2.62m x 2.31m) Being a bright and spacious room with an abundance of sealed unit double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, radiator, timber and sealed unit double glazed French doors providing further access to the rear garden.

First floor landing with radiator.

Bedroom one 11' 10" x 9' 9" (3.61m x 2.97m) Offering a dual aspect via two sealed unit double glazed windows with oak effect flooring, TV point, radiator.

Dressing area 8' 8" x 5' 11" reducing to 5' (2.64m x 1.8m) with archway and steps down to the master bedroom, with recessed spotlighting, recess for wardrobe.

En-suite 6' x 5' 4" (1.83m x 1.63m) with a newly refurbished white suite comprising fully tiled corner shower cubicle with a recessed polished chrome effect shower unit and overhead shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome effect mixer tap and low level WC, ceramic tiled flooring, fully tiled walls, wall mounted extractor fan.

Bedroom two 14' 3" x 9' 1" reducing to 5' 1" (4.34m x 2.77m) with a dual aspect with two sealed unit double glazed windows, built-in single wardrobe, TV point, radiator.

Bedroom three 8' 5" reducing to 7' 10" x 9' 5" (2.57m x 2.87m) with TV point, recessed wardrobe with built-in hanging rail and storage baskets, loft access, radiator, sealed unit double glazed window.

Main bathroom with a three piece white suite comprising panelled bath with antique chrome effect telephone style shower attachment and mixer tap, 'Burlington' pedestal wash hand basin with antique chrome effect mixer tap and low level WC, approximately half tiled walls around basin and bath, wall mounted extractor, radiator, sealed unit double glazed window.

Externally The property is attractively approached via a courtyard of three properties, with a block paved parking area to the front of the property offering parking for 2-3 vehicles leading to an integral garage. The property benefits from a walled private courtyard to the front accessed via French doors from the living room, with timber gated access to the side of the property, being a pleasant area with a paved seating area, low maintenance shrub borders, a fruiting pear, raised beds and low maintenance gravelled areas. There is a useful brick bin store to the front of the property adjacent to the garage with a timber gate.

The rear garden is a pleasant private and low maintenance area with a paved seating area, raised beds, part walled boundary and a pathway with shrubbery leading to a private lawned area flanked by laurel hedging.

Integral garage 20' 3" x 10' 8" (6.17m x 3.25m) 20' 3" reducing to 19' 4" x 10' 8" reducing to 9' 2" (6.17m x 3.25m) with a remote operated up and over door, personal door accessing the kitchen and further door accessing the rear garden. There is a useful utility area to the rear of the garage with a range of white laminate finished base, wall and drawer units, inset 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, wall mounted 'Worcester' combination boiler, plumbing for washing machine.

Agent's note The photographs were taken in September 2017 and are therefore for guidance purposes only.

Directions Proceed out of Chester via Nicholas Street towards the Fountains roundabout and proceed straight across following signs for the A56 Hoole. Turn left at the next roundabout following signs for A56 Hoole Way which becomes Hoole Road. Proceed over the railway bridge, passing through Hoole, before taking a left hand turning signposted Newton/Upton. Proceed along Newton Lane, over the railway bridge, passing Newton Primary School on the left hand side. At the t-junction continue along Newton Lane as it bears right and becomes Plas Newton Lane. Take a left hand turning signposted Wealstone Lane, shortly after The Firs school, passing Mill View Primary School on the left hand side and Lodge Cottage will be found on the corner of Wealstone Lane on the left hand side, just before the junction with Mill Lane.

Viewing By prior appointment with Humphreys of Chester on .

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