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£195,000

2 bed end terrace house for sale
Great Barrow, Chester CH3

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: D

  • Chain free
  • Freehold

Gascoigne Halman - Tarporley

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About this property

  • Charming two bedroom cottage

  • Centre of Great Barrow village

  • No ongoing chain

  • Living dining room

  • Fitted kitchen

  • Ground floor bathroom

  • Designated private garden area accessed via right of way

  • Walking distance of pub restaurant, playing fields and school

  • Unusual and rare buying opportunity

  • Ideal for first time buyers, investors and downsizers

Offered for sale with no chain, a charming end of terrace cottage with designated private garden area and a central village location with all key amenities quite literally on the doorstep.

Comment From Robert Reed Of Gascoigne Halman

Nestled in the very heart of the picturesque village of Great Barrow, Larkton Cottage presents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a charming two-bedroom end-terrace property for under £200,000. This highly sought-after price point makes it an attractive option for a variety of buyers. There is no chain.

First time buyers can take an exciting first step onto the property ladder with an affordable and perfectly situated home. Investors can capitalise on Great Barrow's enduring appeal with a property offering excellent rental potential. Downsizers can enjoy the convenience of village life and a manageable, cozy home without compromising on location.

Village life is quite literally on the doorstep here with the Village Hall, Primary School and pub all no more than two minutes walk away.

This delightful end-terrace property offers a comfortable interior. The Spacious Living/Dining Room is at the front of the property, providing a versatile space for relaxation, entertaining, and family meals. The practical Kitchen & Bathroom complete the ground floor. Upstairs, you'll find two inviting bedrooms, offering peaceful retreats at the end of the day.

Accommodation And Dimensions

As detailed on the floorplan.

Location

The subject property is in Great Barrow, a village of charm, history and character which enjoys a strong community spirit and lies within a green belt and a conservation area.

The property occupies a good central position in the rural village of Great Barrow being just four miles to the east of Chester. The village offers an attractive church, pub / restaurants such as the Stamford Bridge and White Horse Inn, which offers tasty freshly cooked food and a takeaway service.
There is also a social club bowls/cricket fields and Barrow village hall where many community groups are based.

There is a well regarded primary school in the village (Barrow CofE) which is a designated partner school to Christleton High School which is the nearby state school and is ofsted rated outstanding and there is a daily bus service from Great Barrow. There is also an excellent selection of private schools in and around nearby Chester including Abbey gate College and the Kings & Queens Schools. For those who travel in the direction if Manchester, The Grange Junior and Senior School are located in Hartford and Sir John Dean's Sixth Form Centre can be reached a further five minutes away.

In the village there is a village playing field, cricket club plus several nearby golf courses in the locality at Waverton and Vicars Cross. There is horse racing at Chester, Bangor on Dee and Aintree. Little Budworth offers polo and motor racing at Oulton Park.

The location acts as an ideal base from which to access many other commercial centres including Manchester, Liverpool and Warrington. Furthermore it should be noted that both Manchester International Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport can be accessed within forty minutes drive.

Nearby railway stations are located at Chester, Crewe, Frodsham, Hartford and Nantwich. Crewe station is only 21 miles away and enjoys a direct (circa 90 minutes) and regular rail service to London Euston.

Directions

Leave Tarporley in direction of Chester. Upon reaching the roundabout, take the second exit and proceed along the A51 in the direction of Chester. Proceed through Clotton and Duddon passing landmarks that include Duddon Primary School on the right hand side and Okells Garden Centre on the left hand side. Upon reaching the Tarvin roundabout, take the first exit in the direction of Chester. Proceed along the A51 and upon reaching a set of traffic lights take a right hand turn in the direction of Great Barrow. Having taken the right turn onto Barrow Lane, pass the Stamford Bridge pub on the left hand side and proceed towards the middle of the village. When you see the primary school on the left hand side, take the immediate right onto Main street where the property will be on the right hand side.

Tenure / Services / Viewing

Tenure We believe the property is freehold tenure.

Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Viewing Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office.

Want To Move But Need To Sell?

If you are interested in this property but need to sell your own home in Cheshire, South Manchester or the Peak District, Gascoigne Halman can provide a free, no obligation market appraisal and valuation of your own home. We are proud to be the leading estate agent in the area, with a network of twenty three offices - full contact details can be located on our website. Robert Reed is the manager of the Tarporley office.

The Tarporley team consists of Robert, Pamela, Oliver, Sally, Tresa, Sam, Zoe, Clive, Vonnie and Jerry - we pride ourselves on being not just professional and efficient but also warm and welcoming. If you are in the village and fancy a coffee, do come in and say hello. We are located at 62 High Street, Tarporley, six premises to the left of Tarporley Parish Church. Our building is a landmark in the village, having above the shop front a beautiful illuminated fully working heritage clock.

Notice

Gascoigne Halman for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references 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 or tenants 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; (iii) no person in the employment of Gascoigne Halman has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property

Location

Tarporley is one of Cheshire's most highly regarded villages, well located within South Cheshire. It is renowned for its beautiful and architecturally striking Georgian High Street which has landmarks including the Swan Hotel and a delightful historic parish Church.

The village boasts a diverse selection of amenities including a community centre, tennis courts, two convenience stores, fashion boutiques, cafes, restaurants, four public houses, doctors surgery, dentists, three Churches and an extensive bus route that includes access to Chester City Centre.

The village is also renowned for its excellent educational facilities with Tarporley Primary School and Tarporley High consistently maintaining a strong reputation. Those seeking a wider choice of schools will find ample provision by virtue of the Grange School in Hartford, Bishop Heber High School in Malpas and in Chester with the impressive choice of Kings, Queens and Abbeygate. Many of the villages around Tarporley have their own local primary schools, many of excellent repute..

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  • Council tax band

    C

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