Detached house for sale in Chester CH3, 3 Bedroom

Constructed in the late 1950s, our clients have been in residence for over 50 years and it is clear that the maintenance of their home has been of paramount importance to them, although there is scope for some modernisation. It is approached via private part gravelled and part paved driveway passing a tiered rockery-edged garden to the front. There are steps leading to a pathway providing access to the entrance porch and gated access to both sides of the property, with the driveway leading to a detached garage. The rear garden borders the Boughton Hall Retirement Village to the rear with its pleasant gardens and is enclosed in the main by a sandstone and brick wall. There is a raised lawned garden with shrub borders, a low brick retaining wall and a paved seating terrace.

The accommodation comprises: Entrance porch with sliding UPVC double glazed door; reception hall with panelled staircase off to the first floor accommodation and a useful under stairs cupboard with shelving. We are reliably informed by our clients that beneath the hall carpet is wood block parquet flooring which is exposed in the principal reception room, the living room, which has a Baxi Bermuda gas fire with back boiler and separating glass panelled doors through to the dining room. This room offers a semi open plan feel and has a linking door through to the kitchen, which has fitted units. An extension to the side provides downstairs WC and a utility which provides access to the rear garden.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms, with the master bedroom benefiting from a range of fitted wardrobes with dressing table, and completing the accommodation is a bathroom with a separate WC.

The property benefits from gas central heating.

Location Occupying an elevated position along Christleton Road itself, lying to the eastern of the city, the property is most conveniently situated and is within walking distance of a wide range of local shops and everyday amenities. A local Co-operative Local has opened in recent times and further additions in the last few years have been a Waitrose supermarket within a short travelling distance as well as a long established Sainsbury's superstore. For the interest of families, the property is close to well-regarded schools for all ages, and further amenities include pubs with restaurant facilities, doctors surgery and a bus stop with frequent services to the city centre and pretty Cheshire country villages. Pleasant walks can be taken along the River Dee as well as the Sandy Lane Park, ideal for children, and there is an ease of access to the motorway network and the A55 North Wales expressway.

Accommodation with approximate room sizes, briefly comprises:-

porch with UPVC double glazed sliding door, tiled flooring, light over.

Reception hall 12' 6" x 6' 5" (3.81m x 1.96m) with double glazed decorative paned door with accompanying sidelight window, further double glazed window to side aspect, panelled staircase off to the first floor, useful under stairs storage cupboard with shelving, telephone point, radiator. We are reliably informed by our clients that beneath the hall carpet is wood block parquet flooring.

Living room 14' 11" x 12' 5" (4.55m x 3.78m) The principal reception room to the home with exposed wood block parquet flooring, large UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, Baxi Bermuda gas fire with back boiler, slate tiled hearth, stone surround and painted wooden mantel, fitted shelving unit with gas meter cupboard to chimneybreast recess, two wall light points, separating glass panelled doors providing access to dining room.

Dining room 10' 11" x 10' 10" (3.33m x 3.3m) with double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, linking door through to kitchen.

Kitchen 10' 9" x 7' 11" (3.28m x 2.41m) with a range of laminate fronted base, wall and drawer units with integrated metallic handles, roll top work surfaces, stainless steel sink with dual drainer and tap dispenser, tiled splashbacks, radiator, electric cooker point, space under counter for white goods, single glazed window to rear aspect, glass panelled door through into utility room.

Utility room 6' 2" x 6' 2" (1.88m x 1.88m) An extension to the home with a fitted base unit, work surface, inset stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing and space under counter for washing machine and further white goods, extractor unit, UPVC double glazed door providing external access to rear, tiled flooring, tiled walls.

Downstairs WC 6' 2" x 2' 6" (1.88m x 0.76m) with low level WC, tiling to walls, tiled flooring, double glazed window to front aspect.

First floor landing with loft access (with pull-down ladder providing access to a part-boarded loft with light).

Bathroom 7' 9" x 5' 7" (2.36m x 1.7m) with panelled bath with shower screen and Mira Sport electric shower unit over, pedestal wash hand basin, airing cupboard with louvre doors housing hot water cylinder, easy maintenance vinyl coating to walls, radiator, decorative paned double glazed window, recessed ceiling lights, extractor unit.

Separate WC with low level WC, easy maintenance vinyl coating to walls, decorative paned UPVC double glazed window, recessed ceiling lights.

Bedroom one 12' 5" max x 13' max (3.78m x 3.96m) The principal bedroom with a range of fitted wardrobes, dressing table with mirror unit and light over, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom two 12' 10" max x 10' 10" reducing to 6' 9" (3.91m x 3.3m) with double glazed window offering aspect over the rear garden, radiator.

Bedroom three 12' 10" reducing to 9' 4" x 8' 11" reducing to 6' 4" (3.91m x 2.72m) with a range of fitted wardrobes, dressing table with mirror unit and light over, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect.

Externally This elevated detached property stands proudly along Christleton Road, being within a stone's throw of a range of local shops and also a regular bus service in and out of Chester city centre. It is approached via a private paved and gravelled driveway with rockery-edged tiered gardens to the front with shrubs. There are steps up to a pathway leading to the front porch and gated access to both sides of the property, making the rear garden a pleasant enclosed space, offering security for young children/animals. The rear garden features shrub borders and a paved patio terrace with a low retaining wall and steps up to a lawned area of garden. It is enclosed by part sandstone, brick wall and timber fencing and borders the Boughton Hall Retirement Village with its pleasant tended gardens to the rear. The driveway leads to a detached garage and outside security lighting is evident.

Directions Proceed out of Chester through The Bars in Boughton, passing Waitrose on the left hand side before bearing right. Continue along the dual carriageway before bearing right and then left at the gyratory system at Bill Smith Motors. Continue on to Christleton Road, and after passing the shopping parade and entrance on your right hand side onto Heath Lane, the property will be observed on the left, clearly marked by our Humphreys for sale notice.

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3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
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