Black Friars, Chester, CH1 2PY

* WITHIN THE CITY WALLS * CLOSE TO CHESTER RACECOURSE * SECURE GATED DEVELOPMENT.

A well presented two bedroom second floor flat forming part of a small gated development along Black Friars which is ideally situated within the city walls of Chester.

The accommodation is well proportioned and briefly comprises: communal entrance hall, entrance hallway with cupboard housing the gas fired central heating boiler, a large living room/dining area measuring 17'11" x 16'2" with wide sliding patio doors leading to a small balcony and views over 'The Architect' towards the landmark HQ Building, modern fitted kitchen, two good sized bedrooms, each with fitted wardrobes, and a well appointed shower room.

The property benefits from gas fired central heating, has UPVC double glazed windows, and an intercom entry system.

Externally there is a residents parking area with an electronic wrought iron sliding gate.

If you are looking for a two bedroom flat with ready to move into accommodation in a central location within the confines of the city, then we would strongly urge you to view.

EPC Rating: D LOCATION   Black Friars Court is ideally situated within the City Walls and is within a short walk of the city's amenities and comprises of 11 dwellings.

The famous Rows offer a wide range of shopping facilities together with wine bars, restaurants, cafes and public houses, whilst the River Dee offers a range of recreational facilities including pleasant walks across the Meadows.

The Roodee Racecourse boasts one of the city's main social events at the May meeting and other meetings at various times throughout the year, as well as the extensive shopping and leisure facilities in the city, which include health and fitness centres, a tennis club, golf clubs, museums and parks.

There is easy access to the Chester southerly by-pass to North Wales and M53 motorway. Chester's main station has regular train services and a two hour intercity service to London Euston.

Both Liverpool and Manchester are within easy reach, both of which are served with international airports.

COMMUNAL HALLWAY   With communal lighting and staircase access to the first and second floors. SECOND FLOOR   Door with security peep hole and letterbox to the apartment.

ENTRANCE HALL   Roof light, two ceiling light points, smoke alarm, thermostatic heating controls, telephone master socket, radiator with radiator cover, and telephone intercom entry system.

Doors leading through to the living room/dining area, bedroom one, bedroom two, shower room and built-in storage cupboard. BUILT-IN STORAGE CUPBOARD   Dimensions: 1.07m x 0.71m (3'6" x 2'4").

Housing an 'Ideal' combination condensing gas fired central heating boiler and the gas meter. LIVING ROOM/DINING AREA   Dimensions: 5.46m x 4.93m (17'11" x 16'2").

A large reception room with Dimplex log effect electric heater, double radiator with thermostat, recessed ceiling spotlights with dimmer switch controls, two ceiling light points, glazed serving hatch to the kitchen, and UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors to the balcony.

Door to kitchen. BALCONY   Dimensions: 5.46m x 0.89m (17'11" x 2'11"). With brick walling and metal handrail overlooking 'The Architect' gardens and the landmark HQ building.

KITCHEN   Dimensions: 4.06m x 2.06m (13'4" x 6'9").

Fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall level units incorporating drawers, cupboards and corner shelving with laminated worktops incorporating a breakfast bar.

Inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Fitted four-ring Hotpoint gas hob with extractor above and built-in Hotpoint electric fan assisted oven and grill.

Plumbing and space for washing machine, space for tall fridge/freezer, wall tiling to work surface areas, tiled floor, single radiator, sliding glazed hatch opening to the living room/dining area, and roof light.

BEDROOM ONE   Dimensions: 4.01m x 3.38m (13'2" x 11'1").

Fitted with a range of bedroom furniture incorporating a double wardrobe with hanging space and shelving, a single wardrobe, double cupboard with drawer unit beneath, and pelmet with downlights.

Ceiling light point, single radiator, and UPVC double glazed window overlooking Blackfriars. BEDROOM TWO   Dimensions: 4.04m x 3.02m (13'3" x 9'11").

Fitted double wardrobe and two single wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, ceiling light point, single radiator, and UPVC double glazed window overlooking Blackfriars.

SHOWER ROOM   Dimensions: 2.06m x 1.70m (6'9" x 5'7").

Well appointed suite in white with chrome style fittings comprising: walk-in tiled shower enclosure with thermostatic mixer shower and glazed shower screen; vanity unit with mixer tap and storage cupboard beneath; and low level dual-flush WC.

Part-tiled walls with a decorative border tile, tiled floor, chrome ladder style towel radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, extractor, and roof light.

OUTSIDE   The development is located along Black Friars within the city walls and is accessed via a pedestrian access gate with intercom entry system.

There is also an electronic sliding gate which provides access to the residents car park. We are advised that there are 7 car parking spaces available on a first come, first served basis.

Communal bin store area. DIRECTIONS   From the agent's Chester office, proceed along Grosvenor Street to the Grosvenor Roundabout and take the third exit onto Nicholas Street.

Then take turning left after the HQ Building and The Architect into Black Friars, which is small road.

Black Friars Court will then be found at the end of the road on the left hand side just before the city walls and Nun's Road.

TENURE   * Tenure - the vendor informs us that the property is Leasehold. Lease Term: 999 years from 8 May 1974 with a peppercorn ground rent.

* The development is managed by Black Friars (Chester) Management Ltd. This management company is owned by the 11 residents, each of whom have an equal share.

The managing agents are Estates Property Management. Email: Property manager: Emily Cull.

* Service Charge - Estimated Property Service Charge Service Charge (Adjusted) for 2025 is £1,810.00 and the Estimated Property Reserve Fund Service Charge (Adjusted) for 2025 is £910.00.

COUNCIL TAX   * Council Tax Band D - Cheshire West and Chester. AGENT'S NOTES   * Services - we understand that mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are connected.

* The central heating boiler was installed in 2020. * The property is located within the City Centre (Chester) Conservation Area.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS   Anti-Money Laundering Verification Should you wish to proceed with the purchase of this property, you will be required to complete an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) verification check in accordance with current legislation.

These checks are carried out by our partner, Lifetime Legal, and include verification of your identity and source of funds. There is a charge of £54 including VAT, payable directly to Lifetime Legal.

Please note that these checks must be completed before we are able to formally progress a sale.

MATERIAL INFORMATION REPORT   The Material Information Report for this property can be viewed on the Rightmove listing.

Alternatively, a copy can be requested from our office which will be sent via email.

EXTRA SERVICES   Mortgage referrals, conveyancing referral and surveying referrals will be offered by Cavendish Estate Agents.

If a buyer or seller should proceed with any of these services then a commission fee will be paid to Cavendish Estate Agents Ltd upon completion.

PRIORITY INVESTOR CLUB   If you are considering purchasing this property as a buy to let investment, our award winning lettings and property management department offer a preferential rate to anyone who purchases a property through Cavendish and lets with Cavendish.

For more information contact Lettings Manager, David Adams on or david.

VIEWING   By appointment through the Agents Chester Office FLOOR PLANS - included for identification purposes only, not to scale.

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Anti Money Laundering Regulations - Anti-Money Laundering Verification Should you wish to proceed with the purchase of this property, you will be required to complete an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) verification check in accordance with current legislation.

These checks are carried out by our partner, Lifetime Legal, and include verification of your identity and source of funds. There is a charge of £54 including VAT, payable directly to Lifetime Legal.

Please note that these checks must be completed before we are able to formally progress a sale.

Material Information Report - The Material Information Report for this property can be viewed on the Rightmove listing. Alte...