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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · SK11 8DJ
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WELCOME TO 74 CHESTER ROAD, MACCLESFIELD A CHARMING PERIOD HOME WITH A WONDERFUL GARDEN & GARAGE Step inside 74 Chester Road and you quickly appreciate that this is a terrace house with something rather special about it.
This beautifully presented two double bedroom period home combines traditional character with practical modern living, whilst offering a collection of features that are not often found together in a property of this type.
From the wrought iron enclosed frontage and impressive formal hallway to the wood-burning stove, period-style bathroom, generous garden, useful outbuildings and detached rear garage, there is plenty here to fall in love with.
A WELCOMING HALLWAY & TWO LOVELY RECEPTION ROOMS The impressive 15ft entrance hall immediately sets the tone, providing a spacious and characterful introduction to the home with access to both reception rooms and stairs rising to the first floor.
The living room is a particularly cosy space, centred around an attractive fireplace with wood-burning stove, oak beam and hearth, creating a wonderful focal point for relaxing evenings.
A front facing window with low level bistro shutters, coving and a radiator with decorative cover add further charm.
Open plan to the dining room, which is another generously proportioned room, with a large window overlooking the rear garden.
Built-in storage and shelving either side of the chimney breast provide useful practicality whilst retaining the characterful feel.
A PRACTICAL KITCHEN WITH BASEMENT & GARDEN ACCESS The fitted kitchen sits conveniently off the dining room and provides a good range of white gloss units, integrated oven and gas hob, stainless steel splashback and space for a fridge.
A rear/side door leads directly outside, whilst another door gives access down to the basement cellar, making this a particularly practical arrangement for everyday living – the basement can be used a DIY work shop, or for storage, ideal for keeping food/ drinks cool, enabling the house to stay tidy whilst everything is easily accessible.
A CELLAR WITH REAL POTENTIAL The basement provides another feature rarely found in modern terrace properties.
Measuring approximately 12ft x 11ft, the cellar has excellent standing height, power, lighting and natural ventilation, with a noticeably dry feel compared with many traditional basements.
Whether used for storage, wine, hobbies or as mentioned, simply keeping those less frequently used items out of the main accommodation, it is a genuinely useful additional space.
TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS & A BEAUTIFUL PERIOD BATHROOM Upstairs, the impressive landing provides access to both double bedrooms and the fabulous family bathroom, whilst also offering enough space for a cabinet, study desk or occasional seating area.
The principal bedroom is a generous room with a front facing window, fitted dressing table and attractive bistro shutters, whilst bedroom two, another excellent double, overlooks the rear garden and features decorative wall panelling.
The bathroom is a real highlight, combining modern practicality with classic period style.
A four-claw roll-top freestanding bath with shower attachment takes centre stage, complemented by a WC, wash basin and attractive half-height decorative wall panelling.
A GARDEN TO ENJOY & EXPLORE The rear garden is undoubtedly one of the property's biggest attractions.
Beautifully established, generous and full of character, it provides several distinct areas in which to sit, dine and relax.
There is a lovely York stone paved and cobbled patio, a central lawn with well-stocked borders and plenty of space for outdoor entertaining.
The garden has a wonderful sense of maturity and offers a peaceful extension to the living accommodation.
BRICK OUTBUILDINGS & A GARAGE TO THE REAR Adding considerably to the appeal is the excellent range of brick outbuildings at the bottom of the garden.
A useful laundry/utility room provides space for a washing machine, dryer and freezer, together with work surface, power, lighting and a combination boiler.
There is also a separate brick store, covered seating/drying area and wood store.
And then there is the GARAGE nearly 17ft in length, accessed by vehicle from Longacre Street - a particularly valuable feature for a period terrace property and ideal for parking, storage or hobbies.
A FANTASTIC LOCATION FOR TOWN & COMMUTING The location is equally appealing, with Macclesfield town centre just a short walk away, placing an excellent range of bars, restaurants, cafés, shops and everyday amenities close at hand.
The property is also particularly convenient for nearby hospitals and the mainline railway station.
Regular services provide journeys to Manchester Piccadilly in around 21 minutes and London Euston in approximately 1 hour 42 minutes, making this an excellent choice for commuters.
A PERIOD HOME THAT REALLY DOES TICK THE BOXES With its characterful presentation, two reception rooms, two double bedrooms, beautiful period bathroom, useful cellar, superb garden, range of brick outbuildings and rear garage, 74 Chester Road really does offer an unusually complete package.
It is easy to see why this type of home is so appealing - full of personality, practical where it matters and positioned perfectly for enjoying everything Macclesfield has to offer.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
MAC240092/2 MAIN DESCRIPTION WELCOME TO 74 CHESTER ROAD, MACCLESFIELD A CHARMING PERIOD HOME WITH A WONDERFUL GARDEN & GARAGE Step inside 74 Chester Road and you quickly appreciate that this is a terrace house with something rather special about it.
This beautifully presented two double bedroom period home combines traditional character with practical modern living, whilst offering a collection of features that are not often found together in a property of this type.
From the wrought iron enclosed frontage and impressive formal hallway to the wood-burning stove, period-style bathroom, generous garden, useful outbuildings and detached rear garage, there is plenty here to fall in love with.
A WELCOMING HALLWAY & TWO LOVELY RECEPTION ROOMS The impressive 15ft entrance hall immediately sets the tone, providing a spacious and characterful introduction to the home with access to both reception rooms and stairs rising to the first floor.
The living room is a particularly cosy space, centred around an (truncated) GROUND FLOOR Entrance Hall 4.6m x 0.84m (15' 1" x 2' 9") UPVC double glazed entrance door with UPVC double glazed fan light above.
Radiator with decorative cover. Bristle mat upon entrance. Laminate flooring. Coving to ceiling. Staircase to the first floor. Door to both the living room and the dining room.
Living Room 3.7m x 3.35m (12' 2" x 11' 0") Attractive fireplace with wood burning stove, hearth and oak beam above. UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect with low level bistro shutters.
Radiator. Laminate flooring. Coving to ceiling. Dining Room 3.8m x 3.45m (12' 6" x 11' 4") Large UPVC double glazed window looking out over the rear garden. Radiator. Laminate flooring.
Storage cupboards fitted either side of the chimney breast. Shelving. Radiator with decorative cover. Coving to ceiling.
Kitchen 2.74m x 1.83m (9' 0" x 6' 0") Fitted with a range of white gloss fronted base and wall cabinets.
Work surface incorporating a stainless steel single draining one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Matching upstand to work tops.
Integrated oven with stainless steel four ring gas hob above, with stainless steel splashback and filter hood. Space for fridge. Laminate flooring. Radiator.
UPVC double glazed window and door to the side leading outside onto the garden. Door to the basement cellar. BASEMENT LEVEL Cellar 3.66m x 3.35m (12' 0" x 11' 0") Good standing height.
Single glazed window to the front. Power and lighting. Gas and electric meters. FIRST FLOOR Landing 3.84m max x 1.52m max - Loft access. Space for a cabinet. Coving to ceiling.
Bedroom One 4.37m max x 3.7m - UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect with low level bistro shutters. Radiator. Dressing table fitted with shelf above. Coving to ceiling.
Bedroom Two 3.84m x 2.8m (12' 7" x 9' 2") UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Radiator. Decorative panelling to one wall.
Bathroom 2.74m x 1.83m (9' 0" x 6' 0") Spacious period stye bathroom with roll top four claw free standing bath with side mixer tap and shower attachment, WC and wash basin.
Half height decorative wall panelling. Radiator. UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. Extractor.
Outside To the front there is a pretty gravel and paved entrance garden with wrought iron rails and gate.
The rear garden presents another fantastic feature of this period property, offering plenty of space and multiple areas of interest.
There is a decorative York stone paved and cobble patio area, lawn with well stocked borders, and access down to the garage - which is positioned at the end of the garden, accessed by vehicle off Longacre Street.
Outside lighting. Cold water tap.
Laundry/ Utility 2.51m x 1.78m (8' 3" x 5' 10") With thumb latch lockable door and Georgian style single glazed sash window, the laundry outbuilding has a stone flag floor.
Space for washing machine, dryer and freezer with work surface above. Wall mounted Zanussi combination boiler. Power and lighting.
Brick Store 1.42m x 1.02m (4' 8" x 3' 4") With thumb latch lockable door and shelving. Brick Seating Cove 1.63m x 1.02m (5' 4" x 3' 4") Covered area for seating and drying clothes.
Brick Wood Store 1.35m x 1.3m (4' 5" x 4' 3") GARAGE 5.13m x 2.84m (16' 10" x 9' 4") Metal up and over door.
Directions From our office proceed down the hill turning left, following the road under the railway bridge/ through the traffic lights, turning immediate left along The Silk Road.
At the roundabout take the 1st exit up Hibel Road. Through the traffic lights, take the 1st exit left at the next roundabout along Churchill Way.
Then take a right turn at the traffic lights into King Edward Street.
(The Whalley Hayes Car Park can be seen on the right hand side further along) and you should continue through the traffic lights (straight across) into Chester Road, where the this property can be clearly identified further along on the right hand side by our distinctive Reeds Rains For Sale board.
Location Map Agents Note We are advised the Council Tax band is B, payable to Cheshire East Council. We are advised the tenure is Leasehold.
Term: 999 years from 25 March 1824 Rent: £7.3s.6d We are advised the Vendor pays just a few pounds a year.
To be able to purchase a property in the United Kingdom all agents have a legal requirement to conduct Identity checks on all customers involved in the transaction to fulfil their obligations under Anti Money Laundering regulations.
We outsource this check to a third party and a charge will apply. Ask the branch for further details.
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