An exquisitely presented period property, with annex, situated in a prime residential setting within a short walk of Chester city centre.
Situation
Located off the highly regarded Cavendish Road, this property is within a short walk to the south west of Chester city centre. Nearby Handbridge and Westminster Park offer excellent choice of independent shops, including two award winning butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers and a Cooperative store, whilst the historic Roman city of Chester provides a comprehensive offering.

Local recreational facilities include tennis, football, cricket and croquet at Westminster Park recreational ground, tennis at Chester Lawn Tennis Club, golf at Chester Golf Club, horse racing at the Roodee Racecourse and sailing, rowing and canoeing on the River Dee. Local state schools include Belgrave Primary School, rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted with secondary schooling at Queens Park High and Catholic High Schools. Highly-acclaimed independent schools include King’s and Queen’s Schools in Chester, both within walking distance.

The property is well-placed for commuting to the commercial centres of the North West via the M53 leading to the M56 and M6. The A55, North Wales Expressway, gives access to Anglesey and the North Wales coastline and Chester railway station offers a direct service to London, Euston within 2 hours.

The Property
Forming the western wing of a grand Victorian residence, this stunning property dates 1889. Lovingly restored in recent years to an exceptionally high standard of specification throughout, of appeal to discerning family and downsizing buyers, alike. The property combines stylish and contemporary interior fittings with period features including cast-iron radiators, high plaster coved ceilings, ceiling roses, classic interior joinery and some stained-glass windows.

In addition to the principal dwelling, a detached annex offers a multitude of uses, ideal for a dependent relative, a guest suite, gymnasium or as a studio.

Accommodation
An imposing pitched canopy porch gives way to a six-panel front door with over light, opening into a grand reception hall with black and white geometric patterned flooring and a high plaster coved ceiling. Off the reception hall is a well-appointed WC.

At the heart of the property, with a southernly aspect, is a superb open plan family & dining kitchen with bi-fold doors opening onto a raised, porcelain tiled, terrace. The kitchen itself is fitted with a bespoke kitchen by Delamere Kitchens in a shaker style with central island with breakfast bar, all under quartz work surfaces. The focal point is a “Rangemaster” induction range cooker within a panelled surround, flanked by bespoke display shelving. High quality appliances include a “Bosch” integral dishwasher, a “Leibher” integrated tall fridge and separate freezer, with integral icemaker and an integrated wine cooler. The kitchen includes an oak larder, twin Belfast sink and a “Quooker” instant hot water tap. Opening off the kitchen is a large airy room affording space for a large dining table and family seating area with oak parquet flooring, a feature panelled wall and double-glazed window with stained glass over lights. Off the kitchen is a utility room with plumbing for laundry appliances along with a chrome heated towel radiator.

Across the hallway is an elegant lounge also featuring oak parquet flooring and a “Stovax” enamelled multi-fuel stove within an ornate cast iron fire surround. This room features a beautiful bay window affording views to the parterre garden and includes bespoke bookcases along with a matching TV cabinet with multimedia storage.

From the reception hall a grand staircase with heavy turned spindles and newel posts raises to a spacious landing with a pretty stained and leaded windows, with views to the front garden. A beautifully presented principal bedroom includes elegant bespoke “Hammond” wardrobes and enjoys luxurious en suite facilities. The en suite features a freestanding rolled top clawfoot bath, a traditional overhead cistern “Burlington” WC, a vanity sink unit with “Porcelanosa” vanity mirror, a “Mode” walk-in shower with thermostatic drench head and wand and a column radiator with chrome towel rail.

There are two further beautifully presented double bedrooms, with plantation shutters; one bedroom that is currently fitted out as a dressing room with elaborate cabinetry and eaves storage. An exquisite family shower room features twin vanity sinks within a granite worktop, a walk-in “Mode” shower with thermostatic drench head and wand, a traditional overhead cistern “Burlington” WC, a traditional column radiator with chrome towel rail and an electric programmable “Velux” window.

Adjacent to the property is a detached, and substantial, building providing an annex to the principal accommodation. Entered through glazed doors the annex comprises an open plan room featuring a kitchenette with integral fridge and microwave, a living area and bedroom area. The annex benefits from a shower room featuring a walk-in shower with electric shower and a traditional vanity bowl sink unit and WC. This accommodation is warmed by independent electric column radiators. This facility would be ideal for a dependent relative, as a guest suite, as a home gymnasium or as an elaborate home workspace.

Outside
The property is approached off Cavendish Road through a remote gated entrance along a shared driveway, leading to a private and imposing splayed gated entrance which in turn opens onto a large courtyard providing extensive parking. A large wooden building providing general garden storage and adjoining the annex is an attached garage with remote roller shutter door.

To the front of the house is a lawned garden with a noteworthy parterre garden of box hedging planted with alliums, lavender and rosemary.

To the rear of the property is a wonderful entertaining space with a split-level porcelain tiled terrace with glass balustrades, an outdoor food preparation area ideal for outdoor cooking and steps lead down to a gravel garden laid, edged by contemporary well-stocked borders.