3 bed flat for sale

Hough Green, Chester, Cheshire West And Ches CH4

A truly exceptional duplex penthouse apartment on the outskirts of the city.

Description
Dating from approximately 1861, Goldsmith House is a handsome period building which was converted into apartments in 1986.

The apartment has wonderful light with large windows and high ceilings and the scale and balance of each room is really impressive. The apartment is beautifully decorated in a really stylish colour palette and the entire property has been incredibly well maintained. All rooms with the exception of the sitting room have individually controlled infrared heating panels. The owners have created a home that is stylish but functional and importantly for them, very easy to lock up and leave. Entry into the main building is via a video camera remote unlocking system making the building particularly secure.

The flat has a spacious reception hall with very attractive vinyl tiled floor and large cloaks cupboard. To the right of the hallway is a study/bedroom three. To the left of hallway is a WC. At the other end of the reception hall is access through to the dining room which is a very bright space with a view towards Hough Green and access through into the well-equipped kitchen. The kitchen has a range of wall and base units and integrated appliances to include oven, hob, extractor fan, microwave and dishwasher. A separate utility room leads off the kitchen and the utility room has further storage, a sink and washer/dryer. The utility room is a real bonus and rare to find in an apartment. Steps lead down to a further hallway the owners have created a really clever wine storage area with inset lighting and shelving, it’s a really attractive feature. The elegant sitting room is bright and airy with views towards the front and rear of the building. The room has decorative coving and an attractive mantlepiece with tiled inset. French doors open out from the living room to a balcony which has space for a table and chairs, ideal to enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks.

On the second floor, the principal bedroom suite has a separate dressing area and en suite bathroom. The guest bedroom also has an en suite bathroom. Both rooms are spacious and light.

The property has the benefit of a single garage, which has an EV charging point and a boarded over loft space.

Shared Freehold - each of the 6 flats owns 1 share in the Goldsmith House Management Company, which owns the Freehold, and has granted a long lease to each flat, with approximately 958 years remaining. The Management Company is run by the 6 owners.

Location
Goldsmith House occupies a prime position in one of the most sought-after areas of the city. Good quality housing and a strong local community make it a highly desirable place to live. The city is approximately 0.5 miles and there is an excellent shopping centre in Westminster Park with a fishmonger, butcher, green grocers, pharmacy, post office and supermarket. There is also an excellent deli/coffee shop which opens for breakfast and lunch during the week and for dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings and for brunch on Sunday mornings.

A key attraction of Chester is the quality of education. There are notable independent day schools including King's and Queen's School, Abbey Gate College and The Firs. Belgrave Primary School in Westminster Park is rated Good by Ofsted.

Chester has direct access to the motorway network, linking to Manchester, Liverpool and their airports and to the North Wales coast. It also offers a direct and regular rail service to London Euston (about 2 hours).

There is a thriving restaurant and café culture in Chester and other leisure amenities include a picturesque golf course at Curzon Park and tennis at the Chester Lawn Tennis Club. Westminster Park offers a range of leisure activities including outdoor gym, bowling green, large childrens playground, brand new mini golf and cafe plus a 9 hole par 3 golf course.

Square Footage: 1,586 sq ft