No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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2 bedroom apartment

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2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
602 sq ft / 56 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 175Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • Second floor apartment
  • Two bedrooms
  • Parking space
  • Walking distance to city
  • EPC rating C
*NO ONGOING CHAIN* A second floor two bedroom post-millennium apartment, currently with the benefit of a tenant in situ but with the potential of acquiring without, and with the additional benefits of a single parking space, and an extremely convenient location within walking distance of the thriving heart of Hoole, as well as the Chester railway station and city centre.

Forming part of the Chester Gate development constructed by Wimpey Homes, Thomas Brassey Close was named after the well-known 19th Century engineer who was not only responsible for the construction of the Italianate Chester General Railway Station, but also many of their Cheshire lines themselves. Occupying a superb location within walking distance of the numerous shops and facilities within Hoole itself, as well as historic Roman city of Chester, the flat also has excellent access to fast and efficient mainline railway services from Chester station itself. In addition, the apartment has the particular benefit of a share in the freehold title via the management company, as well as a realistic service charge, a useful single parking space, double glazed windows, a gas fired condensing combination central heating/hot water boiler, connections to all mains services and the following accommodation which is described in detail below.

Rooms

Communal Entrance Hall
With stairs leading to the communal second floor landing, and the private accommodation of the subject apartment as follows.

Entrance Porch 1.37m x 1.07m (4' 6" x 3' 6")
With electricity circuit breaker control panel and inner doorway leading to the entrance hall.

Entrance Hall 3.56m x 1.98m (11' 8" x 6' 6")
With intercom entry telephone, radiator and two built-in storage cupboards.

Sitting/Dining Room 4.7m x 4.2m (15' 5" x 13' 9")
A well-proportioned main reception room, with skyline aspects over Lightfoot Street, double radiator, television point, telephone point and additional single radiator.

Kitchen 2.7m x 2.57m (8' 10" x 8' 5")
With grain effect range of wall units, floor cupboards and drawers with granite effect work surfaces and tiled splashbacks, grain effect flooring, wine rack, composite single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, fitted four ring gas hob with hood above and electric oven/grill beneath, wall/cupboard mounted boiler, skyline views over Lightfoot Street, and points and space for a washing machine, refrigerator/freezer and slimline dishwasher.

Bedroom One 3.94m x 2.7m (12' 11" x 8' 10")
With double radiator, telephone point and television point.

Bedroom Two 3.02m x 2.77m (9' 11" x 9' 1")
With radiator.

Bathroom 2.7m x 1.47m (8' 10" x 4' 10")
With white suite having chromium fittings comprising panelled bath with shower curtain rail and fitted thermostatically controlled shower unit, wash hand basin, facing mirror and electric light/shaver point, WC, radiator with towel rail above, tiled splashbacks, fan and ceiling downlighters.

Outside
Externally, the property has the benefit of a single parking space, as well as the shared use of communal gardens.

Tenure
The property is subject to and has the benefit of a 999 year lease dating from 14th January 1999. This lease being subject to a peppercorn ground rent and a variable annual service charge in respect of items of communal expense and maintenance, currently set at £85 per calendar month.

Important Notice
Prospective purchasers should be aware that the property is currently let on an Assured Shorthold tenancy which has reverted to a periodic, bringing in a rental income of £650 per calendar month.

Directions
From Chester, proceed out of the city along Hoole Way and over the railway bridge onto Hoole Road. After a short distance, turn right into Lightfoot Street and continue for several hundred yards, after which the entrance to Thomas Brassey Close will be observed on the right. Proceed into Thomas Brassey Close, turning left, after which the building within which the subject apartment is located will be observed on the left.

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