Location

Handbridge is one of the most desirable residential neighbourhoods in Chester.

The area offers quality housing, a peaceful attractive setting and a strong local community and is particularly attractive to those wanting close proximity to Chester International School and Overleigh St Mary's Primary School. The location is ideal for those who work in the city centre and do not want to drive to their place of employment.

Handbridge has a variety of independent shops including a butcher, greengrocer, florist, delicatessen, coffee shops, pubs and a wine bar. Chester city centre with its premium retail, restaurant and cultural destinations is only a short and pleasant walk over the Old Dee Bridge or the historic Queen's Park suspension bridge.

The Cathedral city of Chester is home to the oldest racecourse in the country and it provides an extensive programme of horse racing and other events including polo.

There is a variety of other leisure amenities, including first-class golfing, tennis and other recreational sports. Opportunities for walking, boating and picnicking are immediately to hand with easy access to the Meadows and lovely woodland walks in the Duke's Drive.

The property has excellent road connections with easy access to the A55 North Wales Coast road (approximately eight miles) which has links to the A483 towards Shrewsbury, the A49 and A56, and the M53 towards Liverpool and M56 east to Manchester. There is a direct and frequent rail service to London Euston (approximately 2 hours).

Description

Dating from approximately 1870, 9 Hartington Street is a charming mid-terrace cottage. The property sits in the heart of Handbridge and is ideal for those who want easy access to the city centre.

There is an opportunity to update the property and the house will appeal to a variety of buyers from downsizers to first-time buyers. The current owner has rented the house out for a number of years so it will also be of interest to investors.

The property is double glazed throughout and the windows were replaced in 2013 with attractive sash windows.

The dining hall has a tiled floor, original cast iron fireplace and a view to the front of the house. Off the hallway is a useful storage area.

Beyond the dining hall is the sitting room which has another attractive fireplace with decorative tiles, wooden mantlepiece and mirror above. The sitting room opens through to the kitchen which has base units, cooker and a washing machine.   There is a breakfast area with double glass doors leading out to the rear courtyard garden.

On the first floor are two good sized bedrooms. Bedroom one has a useful recessed storage area and a view to the front of the property. Bedroom two has built in wardrobes and a view to the rear. The family bathroom completes the accommodation on this level.

The property has the benefit of the balance of a thirty year DPC warranty dating from 2013,

The courtyard garden is paved so easy to maintain.