3 bed detached house for sale

King Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1

Converted from a pair of cottages, likely dating back to the 17th century with later alterations in the 19th and 20th centuries, 30 King Street is a charming, painted brick, Grade II listed property. Extending to 1,750 sq. Ft. Over two floors, it sensitively combines modern amenities with period features, including casement glazing, exposed beams, and original fireplaces.

Configured to provide an ideal family and entertaining space, the accommodation stems from a welcoming through reception hall with useful cloakroom and access to the rear courtyard garden. It comprises a well-proportioned study with bespoke storage, a generous snug with feature inglenook fireplace with woodburner, and a spacious inter-connecting dual aspect sitting room with wooden flooring, also with feature inglenook fireplace and woodburner. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a spacious kitchen featuring a range of fitted cabinetry, a four-oven Aga, and space for a dining table. Skylights and bi-fold doors to the courtyard garden flood the room with natural light.

On the first floor, the property offers three wooden-floored bedrooms, the principal with built-in storage and a contemporary en suite shower room, together with a modern family bathroom.

Having plenty of kerb appeal, the property is approached direct from the cobbled street and pavement through a panelled front door. To the rear, double wooden gates open to a split-level walled courtyard garden, paved for ease of maintenance and an ideal spot for entertaining and al fresco dining. There is parking for two vehicles, one within the secure gates, the other on the driveway apron.

King Street is a cobbled thoroughfare located within the Roman city walls of Chester. It is within walking distance of all that the city has to offer including its extensive selection of amenities and both major national and smaller independent retailers. The city offers an abundance of sporting, leisure, and entertainment facilities and is home to the creative cultural space of Storyhouse, which incorporates a library, independent cinema, restaurant, and theatre, less than two hundred metres from the front door.

Additional attractions include the Chester Racecourse, scenic riverside walks, and opportunities for rowing, sailing, and canoeing on the River Dee. For commuters there is easy access to the M53, key regional centres in both Wales and England and the further motorway network. Chester train station offers regular direct services to Liverpool and Manchester as well as to London Euston in around two hours.

The area offers a wide range of state primary and secondary schooling including Mill View Primary School and St. Martin’s Academy (both rated Outstanding by Ofsted) together with a good selection of independent schools including The Queen’s, The Firs, The King’s, The Hammond and Abbey Gate College.

Local Authority: Cheshire West & Chester
Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage
Council Tax: Band F
EPC Rating: Tbc
Fixtures and Fittings: All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale, but may be available by separate negotiation.
Wayleaves, easements and covenants: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves, easements or covenants, whether mentioned in these particulars or not