Property Features
- LOCATED WITHIN CHESTER CITY WALLS
- CHARACTER END MEWS
- KITCHEN/DINER
- LOUNGE
- BATHROOM
- ONE BEDROOM
- MEZZANINE
- GARDEN TERRACE
- VIEWING ESSENTIAL
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
Property Summary
Full Details
DESCRIPTION
Shipgate Cottage is an ideal purchase for a first-time buyer, investor or someone wanting to live in the heart of this fabulous city. The adaptable accommodation comprises an entrance hall leading to the kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a cream gloss kitchen with integrated appliances, a cast Iron staircase leads to the first-floor accommodation. The contemporary downstairs bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite. Located on the first floor is the Living Room with a feature cast iron fireplace, a bedroom having the benefit of built in wardrobes, leading up to a mezzanine with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and storage. A door opens out onto the wonderful roof garden terrace, enclosed by a combination of brick walling and iron railings.
LOCATION
Location is key to this property, situated within Chester city walls, having the advantage of just a few minutes’ walk and you are in the heart of the city, enabling you to enjoy the wealth of amenities Chester has to offer including shops, bars, and restaurants to suit all tastes. The River Dee is on the doorstep providing boating facilities and lovely walks along the Dee and access to Grosvenor Park and Chester Racecourse. Leisure facilities can also be found at the Northgate arena. For the commuter the property is well placed for easy access to Chester Railway Station and commuting to surrounding areas including Chester Business Park and easy access to the A55 North Wales expressway which links into the motorway network M56 and M53 providing good links to the international airports at Liverpool and Manchester.
DIRECTIONS
From the Chester branch, turn left down Lower Bridge Street, towards St Olave Street, turn right onto Shipgate Street and the property will be located by our For Sale Sign
ENTRANCE HALL
The property is entered through a timber panelled and glazed front door, which opens to an entrance hall with internal doors off opening to the kitchen/breakfast room and to the bathroom.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 3.78m x 3.28m (12'5 x 10'9)
The kitchen is fitted with a range of cream gloss-fronted wall, base and drawer units complimented by stainless steel handles. Ample wood effect worksurface space, housing a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and tiled splashback‘s. Integrated appliances include a stainless steel oven, hob, and extractor hood. Two windows face the front elevation, there is a quarry tiled floor, radiator, and an ornate ironwork spiral staircase rises to the first floor accommodation.
SPIRAL STAIRCASE
The spiral staircase leads to the first floor accommodation.
BATHROOM 2.08m x 1.35m (6'10 x 4'5)
The contemporary bathroom is installed with a modern white suite, comprising a Japanese style bath with a electric shower above, a wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage cupboard below, and a hidden cistern low-level WC. The walls are partially tiled, there is a heated towel rail and a high-level opaque window facing the rear elevation.
LIVING ROOM 3.78m x 3.28m (12'5 x 10'9)
Located on the first floor and offering modern living accommodation, featuring a cast-iron fireplace along with recessed downlights set within the ceiling. Timber laminate flooring, two windows facing the front elevation and two radiators. A full-length floor to ceiling window, faces the rear elevation, along with a second opaque window. A built-in storage cupboard housing a gas Worcester combination boiler. High-level windows offer an elevated view of the roof garden. An open staircase rises to the mezzanine and a doorway opens to the bedroom.
FEATURE CAST IRON FIREPLACE
OFFICE/DINING AREA
BEDROOM 4.72m x 2.06m (15'6 x 6'9)
A double aspect room with windows facing both the front and rear elevations. Having a built-in sliding door double wardrobe along with a contemporary column style radiator.
MEZZANINE 2.21m x 2.21m (7'3 x 7'3)
With a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and eaves, storage space, radiator, and a door off opening to the roof garden terrace (restricted headroom).
GARDEN TERRACE
Access from the mezzanine with a door opening to an artificial lawn to external storage cupboards, a light all enclosed by a combination of brick walling and an iron railing.
EXTERNALLY
The property is accessed through an iron Gateway opening to a cobblestone pathway, leading to the front door and to the outside storage room and store cupboard (emergency access for properties off lower Bridge Street).
There is no parking with this property. However, a Residents Parking Scheme is available subject to availability via Cheshire West Council.
OUTSIDE STORE 1.68m x 1.32m max (5'6 x 4'4 max)
Access from the passageway and having power and light
SERVICES TO PROPERTY
The agents have not tested the appliances listed in the particulars.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: E £2652.00
ARRANGE A VIEWING
Please contact a member of the team and we will arrange accordingly.
All viewings are strictly by appointment with Town and Country Estate Agents Chester on 01244 403900.
SUBMIT AN OFFER
If you would like to submit an offer please contact the Chester branch and a member of the team will assist you further.
MORTGAGE SERVICES
Town and Country Estate Agents Chester can refer you to a mortgage consultant who can offer you a full range of mortgage products and save you the time and inconvenience by trying to get the most competitive deal to meet your requirements. Our mortgage consultant deals with most major Banks and Building Societies and can look for the most competitive rates around to suit your needs. For more information contact the Chester office on 01244 403900. Mortgage consultant normally charges no fees, although depending on your circumstances a fee of up to 1.5% of the mortgage amount may be charged.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.