House For Sale £1,100,000
King Street, Chester

Step inside 9 King Street, an impressive Grade II-listed home and a fine example of Georgian elegance. Centrally located within the historic Chester city walls yet this home is a surprising oasis of calm and solace from the hustle and bustle.

Open the front door from the quaint cobbled street to reveal the wonders inside. Panelled walls and original tiled flooring stretch out before you, welcoming you into the home and immediately drawing your eye to the reception hall behind the most stunning glazed inner doors. The ornate curved staircase leads up to the first and second floors.

"It is a very welcoming property and is always full of people, cheerful laughter and friendly chatter."

Regal reception rooms...
One of the two reception rooms at the front of the property is currently used as a gym and has original wooden beams and red tiled flooring, with an adjacent downstairs WC. The other has original wooden shutters at the window and has has been used an occasional guest bedroom, offering total flexibility and a variety of potential uses. At the rear of the property, there is a family room with a beautiful Georgian bay window that floods the room with natural light from the rear garden. The reception hall with original wooden flooring makes a delightful dining room, and on the first floor, you will find a large drawing room currently used as an office space with an original fireplace and full length Georgian windows overlooking the garden.

The kitchen
A fabulous bespoke kitchen for preparing meals and baking with a modern three oven electric Aga plus an induction hob and warming ovens, and substantial built-in bookshelf ready to house all your cookbooks. The ceiling is adorned with original wooden beams, and a large island takes centre stage, topped with granite worktops.

The archway from the kitchen leads into the orangery, a wonderful light-filled space with a bespoke pantry cupboard and where you can enjoy a peaceful morning coffee as you gaze out over the garden and take in the morning chorus.
A useful utility room and pantry complete the kitchen area.

Stairs lead down into the cellar area, a great storage space with shelving.

Take the ornate stairs in the reception hall to the first floor, and you will find a beautiful reading nook on the galleried landing area lined with bookshelves with a window that overlooks the garden.
Bedrooms…
The principal bedroom has a wonderful original fireplace and built-in wardrobes with a Jack and Jill en suite that can also be accessed from the landing. This bathroom has a luxurious roll-top bath and separate shower.
There is a second double bedroom, also with an original feature fireplace and en suite shower room.
Climb the stairs to the second floor to find two further double bedrooms each with original feature fireplaces and en suite shower rooms.

Outside
So rarely does a property this close to the town centre have such a sizeable wonderful garden. The south-facing walled garden gets the sun all through the day, and the landscaping provides various seating areas to enjoy the sun or to find shade. The flower beds are filled with vibrant blooms and trellised walls have climbing roses and clematis that are full of colour.
"We use the gardens all of the time in the summer. It really is so quiet that you can hear the birds sing."
There is secure gated parking for two or three cars, A small flight of steps from outside the kitchen leads up to a garden tool and potting room with a door into a tandem garage that has an electric up and over door. There is access from the rear of the house directly onto Northgate Street.

Location
9 King Street is a hidden gem. Located in the centre of town but tucked away in a quiet corner away from traffic and the noisy city.
Visit the neighbouring Story House for a cultural evening show, and with privacy glass in the building, visitors to the theatre can not see into the property.
"The Story House is great - I can even pop home for a drink during intervals."
Walk into town in just a few minutes and experience the full wealth of the city of Chester, from cultural experiences, retail therapy or gastronomic delights.

"This home has been fantastic for us whilst the children were growing up. So near to great schools and the children have the freedom to meet their friends in town without us needing to be their taxi service. A perfect house for friends to stay over after a night out in Chester"