4 Bed | 3 Reception | 2 Bathroom
* LARGE PERIOD PROPERTY * VILLAGE LOCATION * FARMLAND VIEWS TO REAR * WELL-PROPORTIONED ROOMS. An attractive double fronted semi-detached house occupying a slightly elevated position along Seahill Road, within the popular village of Saughall. It is understood that the property was built in 1901 and the house still retains a wealth of character features to include: high ceilings with coving, picture rails, cast-iron fireplaces and stripped wooden panelled internal doors. The accommodation briefly comprises: entrance porch, reception hallway with spindled staircase, living room with bay window, separate dining room with cast-iron open fireplace, sitting room with cast-iron open fireplace, breakfast kitchen with integrated appliances, utility room, downstairs bathroom with wet shower, first floor landing, four generous-sized bedrooms, all with cast-iron fireplaces, family bathroom, second floor landing and three loft rooms. The three rooms on the second floor offer tremendous potential and could be utilised in a number of ways. The property benefits from UPVC double glazing and has gas-fired central heating. Externally there is a small garden at the front with a block-paved driveway at the side leading to a larger-than-average single garage with loft room above. To the rear the garden is a particular feature being of a generous size and laid mainly to lawn with an extensive block-paved patio. The garden is fully enclosed and backs onto farmland. If you are looking for a large family home in a popular village location then we strongly urge you to view.
The popular village of Saughall is situated some 4 miles from Chester and within a short distance of the M56 Motorway which leads to the motorway network. Liverpool, Manchester, the Wirral peninsula and Wales are all within easy reach. Local amenities include a primary school, day nursery, Medical Centre, Co-op food store/post office, pharmacy, hairdressers, local garage and village pub. Chester city centre is easily accessible and offers a wide range of shopping facilities together with wine bars, restaurants, cafes and public houses, while the River Dee offers a range of recreational facilities including pleasant walks across the Meadows. The Roodee Racecourse boasts one of the city's main social events at the May meeting and other meetings at various times throughout the summer. Chester's main station has regular train services and a two hour intercity service to London Euston. Liverpool and Manchester are easily accessible by road and rail and are served by international airports.
Please note all dimensions and floor plans are approximate and should be used as guidance only.
The detailed accommodation comprises:
Double opening glazed entrance doors, electric meter and fuse board. Wood panelled entrance door with decorative coloured glass leaded inserts, matching side windows and window light above to the Reception Hall.
5.18m x 1.80m (17'0" x 5'11")
Coved ceiling with two ceiling light points, single radiator, intruder alarm control panel, and spindled staircase to the first floor. Stripped wooden panel doors to the Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room and Breakfast Kitchen.
5.59m into bay x 4.34m (18'4" into bay x 14'3")
UPVC double glazed bay window overlooking the front, UPVC double glazed window to side, coved ceiling, picture rails, double radiator, ceiling light point with dimmer switch control, TV aerial point and chimney breast with wooden fireplace surround, tiled inset and hearth housing a 'living flame' coal-effect gas fire.
4.29m x 4.01m (14'1" x 13'2")
Two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the front, single radiator, coved ceiling, ceiling light point, picture rails and chimney breast with cast-iron open fireplace, slate hearth and wooden fireplace surround.
4.34m x 4.14m (14'3" x 13'7")
Two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, UPVC double glazed window to side, single radiator, coved ceiling, picture rails, and chimney breast with cast-iron open fireplace, wooden surround and granite hearth.
5.51m x 4.09m narrowing to 2.59m (18'1" x 13'5" na
Fitted with an extensive range of cream-fronted base and wall level units incorporating drawers and cupboards with granite worktops. Matching dresser unit with cupboards, drawers and two glazed cabinets. Original built-in storage cupboards to the chimney recesses. Inset one-and-a-half bowl Franke stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, waste disposal unit and drainer grooved into the worktop. Fitted five-ring Neff gas hob with extractor above and built-in Neff electric fan-assisted oven and grill, integrated Neff combination microwave oven, Neff warming drawer, and Neff dishwasher. Wall tiling to work surface areas, concealed under-cupboard lighting, two ceiling light points, single radiator, vinyl tiled-effect flooring, thermostatic heating controls, and two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden with pelmets and downlights. Stripped wooden panel door to the Utility Room.
3.35m x 2.08m (11'0" x 6'10" )
Fitted with a range of cream-fronted cupboards with a granite worktop and tiled splash-back. Inset stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap and drainer grooved into the worktop. Plumbing and space for washing machine, space for condensing tumble dryer, wall-mounted Vaillant combination gas-fired central heating boiler, small built-in storage cupboard, recessed ceiling spotlights, single radiator, vinyl tiled-effect flooring, UPVC double glazed window and wooden panel door to the rear garden. Stripped wooden panelled latch lever door to the bathroom.
3.63m x 1.96m (11'11" x 6'5")
Comprising: double-ended bath with tiled side panel, mixer tap and extendable shower attachment; low level dual-flush WC; vanity unit with wash hand basin, mixer tap and storage cupboards beneath; and walk-in wet shower area with glazed shower screen, shower attachment and canopy-style rain shower head. Two wall cupboards with mirror and pelmet with two downlights, chrome ladder style towel radiator, single radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, double glazed Velux rooflight, extractor, fully tiled walls, tiled floor and UPVC double glazed window with obscured glass.
UPVC double glazed window overlooking Seahill Road, coved ceiling with ceiling light point, spindled balustrade and spindled staircase to the second floor. Stripped wooden panel doors to Bedroom One, Bedroom Two, Bedroom Three, Bedroom Four and Family Bathroom.
5.59m into bay x 4.34m (18'4" into bay x 14'3")
UPVC double glazed bay window overlooking the front with views towards the Welsh Hills in the distance, coved ceiling, moulded ceiling rose with ceiling light point, picture rails, two double radiators and chimney breast with period cast-iron fireplace and decorative tiled insets.
4.27m x 4.01m (14'0" x 13'2")
Two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the front, single radiator, coved ceiling with ceiling light point, picture rails and chimney breast with period cast-iron fireplace and decorative tiled insets.
4.06m into cupboard x 4.14m (13'4" into cupboard x
Chimney breast with period cast-iron fireplace and built-in storage cupboards to each side, moulded ceiling rose with light point, picture rails, single radiator and UPVC double glazed window to the rear, enjoying views across farmland.
4.34m x 4.14m (14'3" x 13'7")
Chimney breast with period cast-iron fireplace, coved ceiling, picture rails, ceiling light point, single radiator, UPVC double glazed window to side, and two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden with views across farmland.
2.11m x 1.80m (6'11" x 5'11")
Modern white suite with chrome-style fittings comprising: bath with tiled side panel, mixer tap, wall-mounted mixer shower over and folding glazed shower screen; fitted worktop with inset wash hand basin and storage cupboard beneath; and low level dual-flush WC with concealed cistern. Fitted wall cupboard and mirror with pelmet and three downlights, tiled floor, tiled walls, chrome ladder-style towel radiator, ceiling spotlights, and UPVC double glazed window with obscured glass.
Ceiling light point, internal glazed window and display shelf. Original wooden panel doors to Loft Room One and Loft Room Two.
5.59m to perlins x 4.67m plus recess (18'4" to per
A large loft room with UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front, double glazed Velux rooflight to rear, ceiling light point, and exposed beams.
3.86m x 2.62m to perlins (12'8" x 8'7" to perlins)
Double glazed Velux rooflight, exposed beams, built-in cupboard with shelf and ceiling light point. Connecting door to Loft Room Three.
4.93m x 3.86m maximum (16'2" x 12'8" maximum)
UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front, exposed beams, and ceiling light point.
The property occupies a slightly elevated position along Seahill Road. To the front there is an easy-to-maintain garden with crushed slate and shrub borders being enclosed by a privet boundary hedge. A block paved driveway at the side leads to a larger-than-average garage. External gas meter cupboard to side. Double opening wrought-iron gates between the house and the garage provide access to the rear garden.
5.64m x 3.81m (18'6" x 12'6")
Larger than average brick-built garage with boarded loft storage area above with wooden ladder, up-and-over garage door, three windows and side personal door.
To the rear there is a large lawn and an extensive block-paved patio with well stocked beds retained by wooden sleepers, being enclosed by fencing and mature hedging. The garden enjoys a sunny aspect and backs onto farmland. Outside water tap. Attached to the rear of the house is a small lean-to sun room.
2.31m x 2.03m (7'7" x 6'8" )
With UPVC double glazed windows, painted walls, and a pitch polycarbonate roof.
* Council Tax Band F - Cheshire West and Chester County Council
* Tenure - Understood to be Freehold
* Services - mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected.
* The property is on water rates.
* There is a Smart meter for the electricity provided by British Gas.
* The property benefits from an intruder alarm system.
* There is woodblock parquet flooring concealed under the carpets in the living room, dining room and sitting room.
* It is understood that the property was built circa 1901.
From the Agent's Chester office proceed along Grosvenor Street to the Grosvenor roundabout and turn right onto Nicholas Street. Continue straight across at the traffic lights into St. Martin's Way and at the Fountains roundabout turn left. Keeping in the left hand lane follow the Parkgate Road to the roundabout and take the third exit onto the A540 towards Mollington and Saughall. Follow the A540 past the Mollington Banastre Hotel. After some distance turn left signposted Saughall into Long Lane. Continue into the village, which leads into Church Road and then Seahill Road. Follow Seahill Road, and the property will then be found after some distance on the right hand side.
AML - ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation before we can confirm the sale in writing. We would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
If you are considering purchasing this property as a buy to let investment, our award winning lettings and property management department offer a preferential rate to anyone who purchases a property through Cavendish and lets with Cavendish. For more information contact Lettings Manager, David Adams on 01244 401440 or david.adams@cavendishrentals.co.uk
By appointment through the Agents Chester Office 01244 404040.
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