Property description
This traditional period 4 bed semi detached property occupies a prime residential spot in the desirable district of Newton and is an ideal location in a sought after area - being within short walking distance of Hoole and it's many shops and restaurants. Likewise, Chester City centre is easily accessible, as are national motorway links. The property is within the catchment area of respected state-run and independent primary and secondary schools, and offers wonderful potential for both general cosmetic improvement and also expansion (subject to relevant planning permissions). Built in the 1920's, this double fronted semi detached home offers original period character features, including leaded stained glass windows; high coved ceilings; woodblock floors and original internal doors. Upon entering you are greeted with an entrance hall with double sided living, a lounge with a most appealing open fire, as well as dining room to the front elevation, and the kitchen, downstairs shower room and porch/utility room, to the rear elevation. On the first floor there is a large spindled landing with a beautiful feature stained glass window. Original period doors lead to the family bathroom and four bedrooms, the master affording an original curved window to the front elevation, with an attractive open aspect. The exterior certainly doesn't disappoint. For the green fingered, the garden stretches to great depth, with mature trees, a generous lawn area and two patio terraces, all of which affords a considerable degree of privacy. There is a single garage and off road parking. So there you have it.... One beautiful property already, yet with an exceptional amount of potential. The vendor has no onward chain. Energy Performance Rating F 35.
Location
Situated on Newton Lane, the property is close to a range of local facilities, including several primary schools and the popular Upton High School. There is also good choice of local independent shops, both at Kingsway and notably in the very popular and amenable Hoole Centre, only a short walk away. A GP surgery is very close by. A public transport service on your doorstep runs into the City of Chester, providing an abundance of shopping, recreational and educational facilities. It is also well positioned for access to the motorway network and other major routes out of Chester within minutes drive.
Directions
From our Hoole office proceed along Hoole Road, turning into Newton Lane. Proceed over the bridge where the property will be found on the right side.
Entrance Hall
Accessed via a wooden door with porthole window. Period wood block flooring. Radiator. Leaded light stained glass window. Spindled staircase rises to the first floor accommodation with useful open under stairs area.
Living Room - 12' 4'' x 12' 9'' (3.76m x 3.89m)
A spacious reception room to the front elevation with original wooden curved bay window with leaded light stained glass top panes. Wood block flooring. Picture rail. Open fireplace with tiled hearth. Coved ceiling. Two wall lights. Television aerial point.
Dining Room - 14' 8'' x 11' 0'' (4.47m x 3.35m)
To the front elevation this room has generous proportions with wooden window with leaded light stained glass top panes. Coved ceiling. Feature recess to chimneybreast. Radiator. (The Vendor advises that under the carpet is period wood block flooring).
Breakfast Kitchen - 17' 0'' x 7' 11'' (5.18m x 2.41m)
With a range of base, wall and drawer units with tiled work surfaces with wooden edging and inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Tiled splash backs to the work surface areas. Space for multi-fuel cooker point with fixed extractor over. Plumbing for dishwasher. Radiator. Two windows to the rear elevation. Double glass panelled doors provide access to the rear porch. Doorway through to shower room.
Shower Room - 7' 1'' x 6' 9'' (2.16m x 2.06m)
Three-piece suite of fully tiled shower cubicle with open out screen door and wall mounted electric shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level wc with tiling over. Wall mounted Glo Worm conventional gas central heating boiler. Tiled floor. Dual aspect with windows with obscured panes to the side and rear elevations.
Glazed Rear Porch - 9' 4'' x 5' 3'' (2.84m x 1.6m)
Tiled floor. Door provides external access. Power points. Lighting. Plumbing for washing machine.
First Floor Landing
Beautiful original stained glass leaded light window to the front elevation. Half-landing with spindled balustrade provides access to the bathroom. Picture rail. Loft access.
Bathroom - 7' 0'' x 6' 9'' (2.13m x 2.06m)
Three-piece white suite of panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level wc. Half-tiled wall with dado rail. Linen cupboard houses the hot water cylinder. Heated towel rail. Radiator. Wooden window with obscured pane.
Bedroom 1 - 12' 8'' x 12' 3'' (3.86m x 3.73m)
A well proportioned room with a range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with mirrored sliding doors. Picture rail. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Original curved bay window to the front elevation.
Bedroom 2 - 11' 9'' x 11' 0'' (3.58m x 3.35m)
A further double room with exposed treated timber floorboards. Fitted wardrobes to chimneybreast recess. Picture rail. Radiator. Original wooden window to the front elevation.
Bedroom 3 - 10' 1'' x 7' 11'' (3.07m x 2.41m)
Fitted wardrobes with sliding doors. Radiator. Window to the rear elevation with views of the generous rear garden.
Bedroom 4 - 8' 9'' x 7' 1'' (2.67m x 2.16m)
Currently used as a home office with work surface. Fitted wardrobe. Radiator. Window to the rear elevation.
Outside
The property is positioned along a tree-lined section of Newton Lane in a popular location within catchment of local schooling for all ages as well as lying a short walkable distance of not only Chester City centre but also the popular district of Hoole with its excellent array of local shops, restaurants and wine bars. The property is approached via a private driveway to the front offering off-road parking comfortably for 2/3 vehicles with a small lawned section of garden enclosed by timber fencing and a low wall to the front with mature shrub borders and trees. The driveway extends to the side of the property where there is a pitched canopied open storm porch into the property itself and an opening into the rear garden, where the detached garage is positioned. The rear garden offers a most appealing feature to the property, being generously larger than average and ideal for a growing family. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with two patio seating terraces with one positioned towards the rear of the garden. The garden is enclosed by timber fencing and offers a collection of shrubs and mature trees/fruit trees, which provide a considerable degree of privacy.
Detached Garage - 18' 0'' x 9' 6'' (5.49m x 2.9m)
With up-and-over door, power and lighting.
Agents Note
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a property in Chester, unique in its combination of 4 bedrooms; location; generous garden; period features, and further development potential.
Tenure and Services
TENURE - FreeholdSERVICES - Mains gas, electricity and waterLOCAL AUTHORITY - Cheshire West and Chester CouncilCOUNCIL TAX BAND - ETOTAL FLOOR AREA - 114 m2
Property Features :
- NO ONGOING CHAIN
- Traditional semi detached home
- Beautiful character features throughout
- Plenty of potential for further improvement
- Excellent central location