Flat for sale in Chester CH1, 1 Bedroom

Representing a 25% share under the Affordable Housing Scheme in association with Your Housing, the purchaser is able to staircase the property up to a full 100% ownership if so desired, subject to meeting any necessary buying criteria. The property is situated in the Wharf View development constructed by Morris Homes and runs adjacent to the Shropshire Union Canal. This one bedroomed top floor apartment was formerly designed as a two bedroom, with the previous resident having applied modifications to remove the stud wall between the living/dining area and bedroom two to create a larger living space. The property is accessed via a communal entrance door with a staircase up to the top floor and a door into a private entrance hall, which features a store room off, housing the hot water cylinder, and a storage cupboard which was formerly access into bedroom two. The bedroom is of a notable size, being dual aspect with a walk-in bay area with glazed units overlooking the canal and towards the Welsh Hills. The open plan living dining kitchen provides a light and spacious feel with the kitchen area featuring gloss finished units with brushed metal fitments and wood effect laminate flooring in the dining kitchen area. Completing the living accommodation is a bathroom fitted with a three piece white suite. The property benefits from UPVC double glazing and electric wall heaters. Externally, there is the use of a communal bike store and the property lies within a 10-15 minute walk of Chester city centre itself.

Location This ideally situated modern canalside development has been well planned by the revered builders, Morris Homes, being only a short walk away from the city centre whilst enjoying pleasant walks along the Shropshire Union Canal. There are pleasant communal areas including an Indian stone area with views towards the Shropshire Union Canal and a pleasant marina area. There is a further lawned canalside areas and the property is also within walking distance of the Telford's Warehouse restaurant and bar. Access to the outer ring road is afforded via easy access to the Fountain's roundabout.

Accommodation with approximate room sizes, briefly comprises:-

communal entrance hall with staircase up to top floor.

Private entrance hall with electric wall heater, intercom receiver, store cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Bedroom 15' 7" angled measurement plus bay x 11' 4" increasing to 11' 7" max angled measurement (4.75m x 3.4 A spacious and light room, being dual aspect with UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect and an open bay off providing views over the Shropshire Union Canal and towards the Welsh Hills, recessed ceiling lights, TV point, electric wall heater, a range of fitted cupboards with brushed metal fitments.

Bathroom 7' 8" x 4' 9" increasing to 5' 6" (2.34m x 1.45m) Featuring a three piece white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap with shower attachment, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, fully tiled walls with border tiling, tiled flooring, recessed ceiling lights, electric shaver point, electric heated towel rail.

Living dining kitchen 25' 10" max x 19' 1" into bay angled measurement (7.87m x 5.82m) Being l-shaped and with modifications undertaken by a previous owner of removal of a stud wall to create a larger living/dining area with a kitchen fitted with modern gloss laminate units off. The room has a light and airy feel and is dual aspect with a UPVC double glazed window and walk-in bay similar to that in the bedroom providing a canalside aspect and to the Welsh hills beyond. Featuring wood effect laminate flooring to the dining and living area, two electric wall heaters, telephone point, TV point, recessed ceiling lights and UPVC sliding doors providing access to a private balcony with timber decking and metal and glass railings which is a pleasant feature of the apartment.

Kitchen area with a range of gloss laminate fronted units with brushed metal fitments offering modern appointment, with a 'Neff' inset stainless steel four ring electric heat hob with stainless steel splashback screen over and stainless steel 'Neff' extractor, built-under 'Neff' electric oven and grill, granite effect roll top laminate work surfaces with upstands, inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, space under surface for fridge, plumbing for washing machine, roll top laminate work surfaces and upstands, tile effect laminate flooring, electric wall heater, recessed ceiling lights.

Store room Fitted with shelving, this was formerly access into bedroom two, however our previous resident made modifications by way of removal of a stud wall to create a larger living/dining room.

Externally The property has use of a communal bike store and lies a short walkable distance from the popular Telford's Warehouse and a 10-15 minute walk into Chester city centre.

Directions Proceed out of Chester along Lower Watergate Street, past the racecourse and proceed along as the road goes up hill and bears left, passing the city walls to the right. Proceed past the initial left hand turning into the development to the mini roundabout at Raymond Street and continue straight on before turning immediately left onto Wharf View. Proceed to the final apartment block on the right hand side within which the apartment will be found.

Tenure The property is understood to be leasehold, the purchaser should verify this prior to a legal commitment to purchase.

Viewing By prior appointment with Humphreys of Chester on .

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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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