Property description

Description Upton Mill offers a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive Grade II listed eighteenth century converted mill that provides extensive accommodation over five floors. The mill offers a unique living experience. At ground floor, there is a porch, store area, reception room, WC, store room/utility area and a conservatory. To the first floor, there is a kitchen/breakfast room and a bedroom/study. The second floor has a spacious reception room. The third floor has two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The fourth floor has the master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. Exceptional views can be enjoyed from all aspects. The accommodation is centrally heated. There is a spiral staircase linking each level and the property offers many original features to add to the charm of the mill house. The mill is approached through an impressive brick pillared entrance provides parking and turning area. There is a detached brick garage and workshop. The gardens surround the property. 

What the owner loves The Mill is steeped in history and is well loved locally. It offers family living whilst retaining its charm and character. The property is quirky and homely. It is the only property in Chester like this. There is also huge potential with this property to develop (subject to planning permission).  

Location Upton is a highly attractive location. It is a short drive to the city centre or you can comfortably walk to both the city centre and Hoole. The area is extremely popular with families and is well served by all the usual amenities the Greyhound Retail Park and the Countess hospital. There is also an eighteen hole golf course, a number of parks and greens, library, doctors surgery and church. There are excellent transport links to surrounding areas by either road or rail having a train station close by.





 

Front The storm porch has double entrance wood doors leading to the entrance porch with tiled flooring and door to store room and entrance door to the residence. The store room has a porthole style window and wooden/glazed door to Reception one which is currently used as a dining hall. 

Dining Hall 26'0" by 26'0" (7m 92cm x 7m 92cm) Max The reception room has tiled flooring, exposed beams, ornamental water feature, doors to the WC, the utility/store room and the conservatory. Wrought iron spiral staircase to the upper floors. 

Cloakroom Low level WC and hand wash basin. Tiled flooring, extractor fan, exposed beam, feature stained glazed window and radiator. 

Utility Room Housing the Glow Worm boiler. Hot water cylinder with immersion heater. Tiled flooring. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. 

Conservatory 14'7" by 8'2" (4m 45cm x 2m 49cm) The wooden conservatory has a wall mounted electric heater and wooden French doors to the garden. Stone tiled floor. 

First Floor The wrought iron staircase leads to the first floor with a feature glazed window permitting natural light. Door to the breakfast room/kitchen and bedroom four. 

Breakfast Room / Kitchen 11'7" by 7'7" (3m 53cm x 2m 31cm) The breakfast room has exposed feature beams, stripped pine flooring. This room is open plan leading to the kitchen. 

Kitchen 20'0" by 8'3" (6m 10cm x 2m 51cm) The kitchen and breakfast room has been fitted with reclaimed wood from a variety of churches. There is a range of fitted units beneath wooden work surfaces with inset twin bowl sink units with a mixer tap. Fitted shelving. Space for oven. Plumbing for dishwasher. Exposed feature beams. Spotlights. Vinyl flooring. 

Bedroom four / Study 12'9" by 8'6" (3m 89cm x 2m 59cm) Max Stained glazed window facing onto the staircase. Exposed wooden beams. Part plastered walls. Fitted antique wood shelving. 

Second Floor Spiral staircase leading to second floor. Wooden / glazed entrance to the reception room 

Lounge The lounge offers a spacious split level room that has a twenty two foot diameter (maximum). Exposed feature beams. Fireplace with a timber mantle housing a working fire with a gas connection for a gas fire. Two ceiling fans. Raised area with pine rail and balusters. Wooden flooring. Five original metal windows. Three Radiators. 

Third Floor The spiral staircase continues from the second floor to a half landing with a wooden door to exterior timber balcony. The third floor has doors to bedroom two and three and the family bathroom. 

Bedroom two 15'3" by 9'5" (4m 65cm x 2m 87cm) Maximum Range of built in wardrobes with hanging and storage. Feature exposed beams. 

Bedroom three 8'7" by 8'3" (2m 62cm x 2m 51cm) Maximum Built in wardrobes, window and radiator. 

Fourth Floor 17'0" by 10'5" (5m 18cm x 3m 18cm) Maximum Feature beams and spotlights. Timber framed glazed partition separates the bedroom area from the en-suite. Metal original windows to all aspects and real wood flooring. 

En-Suite Bathroom suite consists of a Jacuzzi style bath with tiled splash backs and shower over, low level WC and pedestal wash basin. Extractor fan and down lighters. 

Double Garage 18'9" by 13'0" (5m 72cm x 3m 96cm) Double timber doors, light and power. Useful workshop area. 

Outside The outside space is predominantly laid to lawn. There is a wildlife pond, rockeries, shrubs, trees and plants. 

Services We have not tested appliances, central heating system or services, as we are not qualified to do so. Purchasers are therefore advised to undertake their own independent tests should they consider necessary before finalising their offer to purchase. 

Disclaimer These particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute an offer or part of a contract. Prospective purchasers ought to seek their own professional advice.

All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.

All measurements are approximate. 

Directions Head along Christleton Road to the Bars. Take a slight left onto St Oswalds Way then at the roundabout take the first exit into A5268, then at the roundabout take the third exit onto Upper Northgate St and right onto Parkgate Road. Turn left onto Liverpool Rd and go through two more roundabouts. Turn right onto Mill Lane and right again at Old Mill Court. Upton Mill can be clearly identified by a Homesale For Sale sign.