House For Sale £900,000
A substantial Victorian residence with outbuildings and large gardens extending to approximately 0.54 of an acre, within catchment of an Ofsted "Outstanding" local High School.<br/></br>
<b>Situation</b>
This substantial Victorian property is located in the hamlet of Littleton, within a short walk of the sought-after village of Christleton which offers a broad range of local amenities including a general store, hairdressers, dental practice, gastropub, village hall and local church. The historic roman city of Chester provides a more comprehensive offering.
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On the recreational front, Chester Rugby ufc is within a short walk as is Vicar’s Cross Golf Club and Boughton Hall Cricket Club. Chester offers a broad array of recreational pursuits including rowing, sailing and canoeing on the River Dee.
On the educational front, Christleton offers highly regarded state schooling including a primary and high school, both deemed “outstanding” by Ofsted in 2014. Local independent schools include King’s and Queen’s Schools in Chester and Abbey Gate College in Saighton.
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The property is well-placed for commuting to the commercial centres of the Northwest, with the A55 within a short distance, connecting to the M53, M56 and M6 networks. Chester rail station offers direct services to London, Euston within 2 hours.
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<b>The Property</b>
This superb example of a Victorian residence is believed to have been built circa 1870 and offers extensive family accommodation over three levels. The property retains may original features including high plater coved ceilings, picture rails, cast-iron fireplaces and pitch-pine internal doors. The current owners have enhanced the accommodation with the addition of a wonderful garden room with bifold doors to the rear of the house, creating that all important family kitchen.
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The property sits in extensive and private gardens including a substantial outbuilding currently providing garaging and workshop space but could be adapted for a multitude of uses where required, subject to planning consent.
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<b>Accommodation</b>
A canopy porch gives way to double doors, opening into a welcoming central reception hall featuring high plaster cove ceilings and dado rails, a feature throughout much of the property.
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To the front of the house is an elegant and well-proportioned dining room with attractive bay window, exposed polished floorboards and an open cast iron fireplace with decorative inset tiles within a painted surround. Across the hallway is the lounge, also featuring an open cast iron fireplace. This room also benefits from elaborate, bespoke bookcases with cupboards and drawers beneath.
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The hub of the house is without doubt, the open plan family and dining kitchen, offering a particularly social family space. The kitchen itself is fitted with bespoke hand-painted cabinets under granite work surfaces, including a butler’s pantry and island unit. The focal point of the kitchen is a Redfyre gas range cooker within a tiled recess and there is a Neff integral dishwasher. Adjoining the kitchen is a spacious breakfast room with a bespoke matching dresser unit and to the rear of this room is a spacious semi-vaulted garden room with aluminium bifold doors which open onto an extensive natural stone paved terrace, with a southerly aspect. Off the kitchen is a substantial utility room with fitted cupboards, a Belfast sink and plumbing for laundry appliances, with an adjoining cloakroom.
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An elegant turned staircase with painted spindles and polished handrails leads to a spacious landing giving access to three generous double bedrooms, all featuring original cast iron open fireplaces, some having bespoke fitted wardrobes. The first-floor bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom with an additional wet room featuring a walk-in shower with thermostatic drench head, a chrome heated towel radiator and pedestal wash hand basin.
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To the second floor are three further generous double bedrooms served by a large family bathroom with panelled bath, a walk-in shower and a traditional white suite.
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<b>Gardens & Grounds</b>
Shandon Lodge sits behind a mature hedge with the entrance leading onto an extensive gravel laid driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles. To the side of the property is a useful Podpoint 7kW electric car charging point. Double gates to the side of the property open to a courtyard offering parking for numerous vehicles, ideal for those with a motorhome or boat storage requirements.
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Adjoining the rear of the house is a natural stone paved terrace from where to enjoy superb views of the gardens. Beyond the house is a large brick outbuilding offering garaging, along with an adjoining general store which could be converted for a multitude of uses including an elaborate home office with gymnasium or even a granny annex, subject to planning approval.
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The gardens are a particular feature of the property comprising a series of three distinct gardens. The immediate gardens are lawned with a gate through a mature neatly clipped hedge, leading to an orchard garden with a variety of fruit trees. The lower garden features raised vegetable beds, additional fruit trees and a timber framed greenhouse. In all the gardens extend to approximately 0.54 of an acre.
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<b>Situation</b>
This substantial Victorian property is located in the hamlet of Littleton, within a short walk of the sought-after village of Christleton which offers a broad range of local amenities including a general store, hairdressers, dental practice, gastropub, village hall and local church. The historic roman city of Chester provides a more comprehensive offering.
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On the recreational front, Chester Rugby ufc is within a short walk as is Vicar’s Cross Golf Club and Boughton Hall Cricket Club. Chester offers a broad array of recreational pursuits including rowing, sailing and canoeing on the River Dee.
On the educational front, Christleton offers highly regarded state schooling including a primary and high school, both deemed “outstanding” by Ofsted in 2014. Local independent schools include King’s and Queen’s Schools in Chester and Abbey Gate College in Saighton.
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The property is well-placed for commuting to the commercial centres of the Northwest, with the A55 within a short distance, connecting to the M53, M56 and M6 networks. Chester rail station offers direct services to London, Euston within 2 hours.
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<b>The Property</b>
This superb example of a Victorian residence is believed to have been built circa 1870 and offers extensive family accommodation over three levels. The property retains may original features including high plater coved ceilings, picture rails, cast-iron fireplaces and pitch-pine internal doors. The current owners have enhanced the accommodation with the addition of a wonderful garden room with bifold doors to the rear of the house, creating that all important family kitchen.
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The property sits in extensive and private gardens including a substantial outbuilding currently providing garaging and workshop space but could be adapted for a multitude of uses where required, subject to planning consent.
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<b>Accommodation</b>
A canopy porch gives way to double doors, opening into a welcoming central reception hall featuring high plaster cove ceilings and dado rails, a feature throughout much of the property.
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To the front of the house is an elegant and well-proportioned dining room with attractive bay window, exposed polished floorboards and an open cast iron fireplace with decorative inset tiles within a painted surround. Across the hallway is the lounge, also featuring an open cast iron fireplace. This room also benefits from elaborate, bespoke bookcases with cupboards and drawers beneath.
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The hub of the house is without doubt, the open plan family and dining kitchen, offering a particularly social family space. The kitchen itself is fitted with bespoke hand-painted cabinets under granite work surfaces, including a butler’s pantry and island unit. The focal point of the kitchen is a Redfyre gas range cooker within a tiled recess and there is a Neff integral dishwasher. Adjoining the kitchen is a spacious breakfast room with a bespoke matching dresser unit and to the rear of this room is a spacious semi-vaulted garden room with aluminium bifold doors which open onto an extensive natural stone paved terrace, with a southerly aspect. Off the kitchen is a substantial utility room with fitted cupboards, a Belfast sink and plumbing for laundry appliances, with an adjoining cloakroom.
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An elegant turned staircase with painted spindles and polished handrails leads to a spacious landing giving access to three generous double bedrooms, all featuring original cast iron open fireplaces, some having bespoke fitted wardrobes. The first-floor bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom with an additional wet room featuring a walk-in shower with thermostatic drench head, a chrome heated towel radiator and pedestal wash hand basin.
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To the second floor are three further generous double bedrooms served by a large family bathroom with panelled bath, a walk-in shower and a traditional white suite.
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<b>Gardens & Grounds</b>
Shandon Lodge sits behind a mature hedge with the entrance leading onto an extensive gravel laid driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles. To the side of the property is a useful Podpoint 7kW electric car charging point. Double gates to the side of the property open to a courtyard offering parking for numerous vehicles, ideal for those with a motorhome or boat storage requirements.
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Adjoining the rear of the house is a natural stone paved terrace from where to enjoy superb views of the gardens. Beyond the house is a large brick outbuilding offering garaging, along with an adjoining general store which could be converted for a multitude of uses including an elaborate home office with gymnasium or even a granny annex, subject to planning approval.
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The gardens are a particular feature of the property comprising a series of three distinct gardens. The immediate gardens are lawned with a gate through a mature neatly clipped hedge, leading to an orchard garden with a variety of fruit trees. The lower garden features raised vegetable beds, additional fruit trees and a timber framed greenhouse. In all the gardens extend to approximately 0.54 of an acre.
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