Sitting in lovely gardens and grounds in Chester's most prestigious postcode, Orchard House offers potential to improve and extend.
Orchard House is a spacious detached property sitting in a prime position in an exclusive residential area. The property was built and designed by the current owner in the early eighties and constructed to take advantage of the wonderful light and lovely garden views. The property has been very well maintained but offers an opportunity, subject to the relevant planning permission, to further improve and extend.
Sitting under a covered porch, the front door opens into a vestibule which acts as a cloaks area and also provides access into the garage. The ground floor accommodation is arranged around a spacious reception hall with central staircase leading to the upper level.
The sitting room and dining room are linked via sliding pocket doors and both rooms look over the rear garden. The sitting room has a full height vaulted ceiling, a dramatic floor to ceiling brick mantle with inset open fire and a bank of glass sliding doors, opening out to a patio and further increasing the entertaining space during the summer months. The dining room also has glass sliding doors to the patio and both of these room are very light. The kitchen has a range of wall and base units and several appliances to include dishwasher, fridge and hob. Leading off from the kitchen is the utility room with storage cupboards and plumbing for a washing machine. There is also access out to the side of the house from the utility room.
Bedrooms four and three and a bath/shower room are situated to the front right of the property making the house perfect for a multi-generational family or for those who are simply looking to the future when a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor may be useful.
First Floor
On the first floor is a principal bedroom with en suite bath/shower room and built-in wardrobes. Beyond the built-in wardrobes is considerable under eaves storage. The guest bedroom is accessed from the landing and this room has glazed doors opening through to the mezzanine which is currently used as a study/library. There is a separate shower room with wc and doors leading through to under eaves space.
Outside
The house is set back from the road with a large gravel driveway and parking area which is bordered by a variety of specimen shrubs and plants. There is access to the rear of the property from both sides of the house. The large, south-facing rear garden feels very private, is primarily laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and borders which provide colour and contrast throughout the year. There is an electric awning and attractive arbour above the patio which provides an ideal space to sit and enjoy the garden.
The garage
The integral double garage has electric doors, power and water, and if required provides excellent additional storage space.
NOTE:
The property has solar panels which heat the hot water system.
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This property really captures that indoor-outdoor feel with the living space orientated towards the beautiful south facing garden. The house has been cleverly designed and has a an almost Scandinavian aesthetic which I really love.
Pauline KayProperty agent