Property to rent in Chester CH1, 0 Bedroom

A rare opportunity to rent what is believed to be Chester's oldest dwelling houses. Steeped in traditional character 1 White Friars is situated in the heart of Chester and within walking distance to the Race Course and the River Dee. The property briefly comprises kitchen, two reception rooms, downstairs cloakroom, cellar, four bedrooms (one en-suite), further bathroom and private courtyard. EPC Rating: E43

1 White Friars is believed to be the oldest dwelling house in the city of Chester. Originally built in 1588, the unique property was extended in 1658 and has undergone a scheme of extensive restoration and sympathetic modernisation which perfectly marries the 16th century to the modern day. Traditional features are in abundance and include stone flagged flooring, exposed pillars and beams, decorative polished wooden flooring and stunning fireplaces (one displaying a coat of arms in the masonry).

Rent: £1350 per calendar month, payable monthly in advance.

Deposit: The equivalent of one and a half month’s rent to be paid at the commencement of the tenancy.

Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas.

The following tenant charges apply prior to tenancy commencement:

Credit Reference: £50 (including VAT) per Applicant/Guarantor

Administration and Tenancy Agreement: £240 (including VAT)

All advertised prices are exclusive of utility and other associated services.

1 White Friars is located in the heart of the historic city of Chester within the Roman walls. Chester is a thriving centre for business, tourism, shopping, culture and the arts, as well as being a beautiful city in which to live and work. Schooling is well provided for, with the private Kings and Queens schools both situated within two miles. A wide range of leisure facilities including a Par 71 golf course, tennis and squash sports club, rowing, canoeing, sailing and the famous Chester Race Course may be found nearby. The area is well served by the comprehensive motorway network (M53 & M56) with good links to Liverpool and Manchester, which both have airports. Chester mainline railway station provides direct services to London Euston in less than 2 hours.

The rear of the property can be accessed by a pedestrian gate through a secure gated area. Stone flagged steps lead to a private walled courtyard with external lighting and power. The property also benefits from a local authority residence permit parking scheme.