4 bedroom house for sale

A CHARMING PERIOD HOUSE OCCUPYING A PRIME LOCATION ON DEE BANKS, OVERLOOKING THE RIVER WITH PRIVATE GARDENS, PARKING AND GARAGE.

ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF

- Reception Hall
- Sitting Room
- Drawing Room
- Kitchen with Breakfast Area
- Utility
- Separate W.C
- Master Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom
- 3 Further Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom
- Separate W.C.

OUTSIDE

- Front and rear lawned gardens, together with lower, terraced garden
- Parking for two cars and Double Garage

DESCRIPTION

27 Dee Banks is an attractive period property which is believed to date from 1852 albeit with substantial later additions, most probably in the Edwardian era. Originally a detached house, Number 27 is now attached on one side to the neighbouring apartments, but only at the rear side of the building. Indeed, 27 has the feel of a detached property, particularly in relation to the high levels of privacy which the house and gardens offer.

The property is most likely built of brick with white painted rendered elevations beneath a slate roof, and has plenty of character including sash windows, decorative barge boards and, internally, period fireplaces and high ceilings. The present owners purchased the property in 1985 and have since carried out many improvements, most recently replacing the boiler and also upgrading certain windows, whilst retaining much of the character of the building.

The accommodation is well laid out, ideally suited to family living and also for those wishing to downsize to be close to the city centre and local services/amenities, yet with a semi rural outlook across the river and meadows. There is however clearly scope to extend the house, notably at the rear, should anyone require a larger open plan kitchen, for example.

The front door opens into a spacious reception hall with oak floor, cupboard and turned staircase to the first floor. Within the hall is a cloakroom with hand basin & w.c., door to rear garden and a separate door to a small enclosed courtyard. The hall is a lovely entrance and central room of the house, often used as a dining room. At the front of the building is the sitting room with open fireplace with decorative surround, and lovely bay window with French doors opening to the front garden. The kitchen overlooks the rear garden and incorporates a range of Woodstock solid maple wood wall and floor units with cupboards and drawers beneath work surfaces, a gas fired 2 oven Aga, stainless steel sink with mixer, and arch opening to a breakfast room. Beyond is a utility with further storage and a wall mounted Worcester boiler.

The drawing room is at the rear, also with direct access to the garden via French doors above which are attractive stained glass windows, open fireplace, and extensive book-shelving.

At first floor level there are four bedrooms, all of which can accommodate double beds, and two bathrooms. The master bedroom has arguably ‘the best view in the house’, overlooking the river, and also with an en-suite bathroom. The other three bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and separate w.c.

LOCATION

27 Dee Banks is situated in a peaceful and highly sought after suburb of Chester, within a Conservation Area and where properties rarely come to the market. It occupies an elevated position above the River Dee with wonderful open aspect west across the river to The Meadows and the city skyline.

The property is conveniently placed between Great Boughton and Huntington which are both fully serviced with parades of shops both within walking distance, as is Sainsbury’s supermarket. The city centre offers a more comprehensive range of services with many national retailers complemented by out of town shopping centres at Cheshire Oaks and Broughton.

Locally there are numerous sports clubs including cricket and football at Boughton Hall, rugby at Littleton and various golf courses around the city. There is also sailing and rowing on the Dee.

On the educational front there are state primary and secondary schools in Great Boughton both of which are within walking distance together with a selection of independent schools nearby including Abbeygate College at Saighton and the King’s & Queen’s in Chester.

COMMUNICATIONS

27 Dee Banks is conveniently located on the edge of the city within 1 mile of the city centre. It is accessible for the Chester southerly by-pass which connects with the A55 serving North Wales and the M53 and M56 motorways permitting daily travel to Liverpool and Manchester which are both served by international airports. Travel to London is available from Chester Station with a sub 2 hour intercity service to Euston via Crewe.

OUTSIDE

27 Dee Banks is approached both off Dee Banks and also Private Walk at the rear. To the front of the house a pedestrian gate leads off Dee Banks with steps and path leading to the front door. To the side is a lawn screened by mature hedges and borders to either side with stone wall and railing along the road frontage to maintain the lovely view. On the opposite side of Dee Banks is a terraced garden which also has frontage to Sandy Lane. The garden is lawned and has several apple trees as well as various flowering trees and shrubs. The garden provides a degree of control over the outlook from the house as well as being a lovely amenity.

The main gardens are to the rear of the house. They, too, are lawned and partially walled with mature hedge, in all providing a high degree of privacy. There is an impressive clipped yew and pear tree, beyond which is the garage and a side gate to the parking area. The garage (19’11” deep x 19’1” wide) is single storey of brick construction beneath a felt roof. It has an electric up and over door, and is served with light and power. There is a gravel parking area beside the garage which can accommodate two vehicles.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Address: 27 Dee Banks, Chester, CH3 5UU

Services: Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Drainage. Telephone and Broadband connection.

Local Authority: Cheshire West & Chester Council. [use Contact Agent Button]. Council Tax: Tax Band F - £3,134.00 amount payable 2023/24.

Fixtures: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments, statues, carpets and curtains are excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment via Jackson- Stops, office.

DIRECTIONS & WHAT3WORDS


From the centre of Chester travel east on the A5115 Christleton Road. After approximately ½ a mile you will reach the A51 Tarvin Road junction. Bear right and then keep right briefly travelling back towards the city centre before turning left onto the B5130 Sandy Lane following signs for Farndon. Proceed down the hill for just under ½ a mile, and after the Chester Sailing and Canoeing Club on your right hand side take the next sharp left turning onto Dee Banks. The property is towards the top of the hill on the right hand side. Alternatively, Dee Banks can be accessed via Stocks Lane, and the garage at the rear is via Private Walk.