Hough Green, Chester

DESCRIPTION
Built in 1856, this beautifully maintained Victorian property is rich in character and architectural detail. Situated in a prime Chester location, it offers six spacious bedrooms (all with ensuite facilities), elegant reception rooms, and additional accommodation in the basement—ideal for multi-generational living or business use. With ample parking, mature gardens, and versatile internal space, this home is truly one-of-a-kind.

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LOCATION
The property occupies a lovely 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. There are notable independent day schools including King's and Queen's. Local state schools include Overleigh St Mary's Primary, Belgrave Primary and Chester Catholic High School. The school bus for Abbey Gate College picks up on Hough Green. 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). Chester is the home of the oldest racecourse in the country which provides an extensive programme of horse racing and other events including polo. There is a thriving restaurant and café culture in the city and various other leisure amenities including a picturesque golf courses.

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DIRECTIONS
Head west along castle street to the roundabout and take the second exit onto Grosvenor road. At the roundabout take the forth exit onto Hough green. The destination is on the right

ENTRANCE HALL 8.23m’0.61m” × 1.83m’2.13m” (27’2” × 6’7”)
A beautiful and impressive entrance hall entered through a glazed light-stripped pine front door, opening onto herringbone-style parquet flooring. A staircase rises to the first floor. High ceilings throughout the ground floor feature ornate ceiling mouldings and ceiling roses. A radiator is present, and a three-way hallway provides access to the gravel parking area. Original stripped pine doors open to the living room and dining room, while woodgrain-effect doors open to the workshop, kitchen, and study. An arched walkway leads to an inner hall.

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INNER HALL 4.27m’0.00m” × 1.52m’0.61m” (14’0” × 5’2”)
Accessed from the gravel parking area through a light oak door with leaded and stained glass and a protective sash panel. Features herringbone parquet flooring, a radiator, and double woodgrain doors to a cloak cupboard. Additional woodgrain-effect doors lead to a cloakroom WC and a staircase descending to the basement.

CLOAKROOM 1.22m’1.83m” × 0.61m’1.83m” (4’6” × 2’6”)
Fitted with a dual-flush low-level WC, a corner wash hand basin, and partial wall tiling.

LIVING ROOM 4.57m’1.52m” × 6.10m’2.44m” (15’5” × 20’8”)
Features a beautiful marble fire surround with a cast-iron solid fuel fire, two radiators, and three tall sash windows overlooking the rear garden. High ceilings are adorned with ceiling mouldings and a plate rack.

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DINING ROOM 5.79m’0.30m” × 4.57m’1.52m” (19’1” × 15’5”)
Boasts exposed floorboards, a decorative tiled fireplace with a marble Adam-style surround, and a bay window with four tall sash windows facing the front elevation.

KITCHEN 4.27m’1.52m” × 3.35m’1.52m” (14’5” × 11’5”)
Features a large arched French window to the front and a double-glazed sash window to the side. Ceramic tiled flooring throughout, wall-mounted heater, and a range of wall, base, and drawer units, along with a display cabinet and work surfaces. Stainless steel single drainer 1.5-bowl sink unit with mixer tap and tiled splashback. Integrated appliances include: Stainless steel double oven, microwave oven, electric hob with extractor, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and ceiling recessed downlights, providing illumination.

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WORKSHOP & SHOWER ROOM 4.88m’1.52m” × 4.57m’1.52m” (16’5” × 15’5”)
With windows to the front, rear, and side elevations, fitted cabinetry, and access to the rear garden via a glazed opaque door.
Shower Room – 4’8” × 3’10”
Corner shower enclosure, high-level WC, pedestal wash basin, side window, and fully tiled walls.

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STUDY & ENSUITE 4.88m’1.52m” × 1.83m’1.22m” (16’5” × 6’4”)
Previously used as a single bedroom with two sash windows to the rear elevation, a radiator, and an ensuite.

Ensuite Shower Room – 7’2” × 3’3”
Includes a shower enclosure, low-level WC, pedestal wash basin, partially tiled walls, tiled countertop with mirror, and chrome heated towel rail.

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FIRST FLOOR LANDING
The ornate return staircase leads to three bedrooms and a partially glazed door to an inner landing, where stairs rise to the second floor. A storage cupboard and laundry room are also accessible.

BEDROOM ONE 4.57m’0.00m” × 4.57m’0.91m” max (15’0” × 15’3” max
Coved ceiling, radiator, two secondary-glazed sash windows to the front, and ensuite access.
Ensuite – 9’7” × 6’5”
Modern four-piece suite with dual flush WC, panel bath with waterfall mixer and corner shower enclosure with electric shower

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BEDROOM TWO 4.27m’0.61m” × 4.88m’1.52m” max (14’2” × 16’5” max
Radiator, ceiling coving, and two rear-facing sash windows. Ensuite access.
Ensuite
P-shaped bath with dual-head thermostatic shower and curved screen, dual flush WC, countertop basin, woodgrain laminate flooring, fully tiled walls, extractor fan, and chrome heated towel rail.

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BEDROOM THREE 3.35m’1.83m” × 3.05m’2.44m” (11’6” × 10’8”)
Two side-facing sash windows, ceiling coving, radiator, and ensuite access.
Ensuite
Oversized shower enclosure with wall-mounted electric shower, chrome heated towel rail, vanity unit with dual flush WC and basin, fully tiled walls, and extractor fan.

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LAUNDRY ROOM 3.66m’0.91m” × 1.83m’1.22m” (12’3” × 6’4”)
Formerly used as a bathroom. Plumbing for washing machine, wall and base units, inset double-drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap and tiled splashback. Peg sash window to rear.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Double-glazed skylight to the rear, eaves storage, radiator, shelving cupboard, linen cupboard, and doors leading to bedrooms four, five, and six.

BEDROOM FOUR 3.96m’1.52m” × 3.96m’0.91m” (incl. ensuite) (13’5”
Rear-facing window, radiator, ornamental cast-iron fireplace, and ensuite access.
Ensuite
Corner shower enclosure, low-level WC, pedestal basin, fully tiled walls, extractor fan, and radiator.

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BEDROOM FIVE 3.05m’1.52m” × 3.96m’2.13m” (10’5” × 13’7”)
Side-facing window, radiator, and ensuite access.
Ensuite – 7’9” × 5’5” max (L-shaped)
Shower enclosure with electric shower, macerating WC, washbasin, tiled floor/walls, extractor fan.

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BEDROOM SIX 4.57m’2.44m” × 4.57m’0.30m” (15’8” × 15’1”)
Secondary double-glazed window to front, radiator, and ensuite access.
Ensuite – 11’4” × 6’7” max
Four-piece suite with shower enclosure (electric), panel bath, low-level WC and pedestal wash basin. Partially tiled walls, radiator, and extractor fan.

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BASEMENT
Accessible from both the rear garden and main hallway. Ideal for conversion into a large open-plan kitchen/dining/living area.

BASEMENT HALLWAY 1.83m’1.83m” × 3.35m’3.05m” (6’6” × 11’10”)
Wood block flooring with doors leading to:

BASEMENT BEDROOM ONE 6.10m’1.52m” × 3.96m’0.61m” (20’5” × 13’2”)
Exposed beams, glazed door and window to garden, radiator, and ensuite wet room.

BASEMENT ENSUITE WET ROOM 2.13m’0.30m” × 1.83m’1.83m” (7’1” × 6’6”)
Wall-mounted shower, tiled floor with drain, fully tiled walls, radiator, vanity unit, WC, bidet, and extractor fan.

BASEMENT SITTING ROOM 3.05m’1.83m” × 2.44m’0.00m” (10’6” × 8’0”)
Exposed brick flue, fitted cabinet, door to additional bedroom.

BASEMENT BEDROOM TWO 3.35m’0.00m” × 2.74m’2.44m” max (11’0” × 9’8” max)
Laminate flooring, radiator, and ensuite.

BASEMENT ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.13m’0.00m” × 1.52m’1.22m” (7’0” × 5’4”)
Oversized shower, macerating WC, vanity basin, ceramic tiled floor/walls, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan.

BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM 3.05m’2.74m” × 2.44m’0.61m” (10’9” × 8’2”)
Double Belfast sink, plumbing for washer/dryer, glazed door to garden, side window, access to:

Inner Utility Room – 15’8” × 6’6”
Leads to workshop/storage.

Workshop/Storage – 13’8” × 6’6”
With power, light, work surfaces, and wall units.

EXTERNALLY
Front
Double driveway with ample gravel parking, mature trees, and shrubs. Four steps lead to a storm porch with light and bonded resin pathway, iron gate to rear garden, and water supply.

Rear Garden
Accessible from multiple ground-floor rooms and basement. Landscaped with mature plants, shrubs, and artificial lawn. Ornamental pond and external lighting.

Includes three outbuildings:
•Outbuilding 1 – 13’3” × 9’4”
Timber door, window, power, and light.
•Outbuilding 2 – 10’0” × 4’4”
Timber latch door, window, power, and light.
•Outbuilding 3 – 9’0” × 4’4”
Similar to Outbuilding 2.

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SERVICES TO PROPERTY
The agents have not tested the appliances listed in the particulars.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band G - £3296.82

ARRANGE A VIEWING
Please contact a member of the team and we will arrange accordingly.
All viewings are strictly by appointment with Town & Country Estate Agents Chester on 01244 403900.

SUBMIT AN OFFER
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MORTGAGE SERVICES
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