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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · CH1 1RD
Listing removedReduced £25k (−5.6%) on 1 JulListed 294 days
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About
Modern Three-Bedroom City Centre Home Within Chester’s Historic Walls Positioned perfectly within the city walls, this spacious and well-presented property at 9b Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1rd offers immediate access to the city centre while enjoying a quiet and beautiful setting tucked away within a gated, private communal courtyard.
The property is modern in style with a fresh, well-kept finish throughout, making it ideal for buyers seeking a ready-to-move-into home or a strong buy-to-let investment in a prime Chester location.
Accommodation is generous and thoughtfully laid out, featuring three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, alongside a contemporary family bathroom.
The home also benefits from excellent storage space, adding practicality to everyday living.
At the heart of the property is a bright and sociable open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, perfectly suited to modern lifestyles.
This space offers an ideal balance of comfort and functionality, whether for relaxing, entertaining, or working from home.
The gated communal courtyard provides a peaceful retreat from the city while offering a high level of security-an increasingly rare feature for such a central location.
With shops, restaurants, bars, historic landmarks, and transport links all within a short walk, this property will attract strong interest from both residential buyers and buy-to-let investors.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the location, space, and setting on offer.
Property Ownership Information Tenure Leasehold Council Tax Band E Annual Ground Rent No ground rent Ground Rent Review Period No review period Annual Service Charge £2,122.00 Service Charge Review Period Every 1 year Lease End Date 03/04/3013 Property Description Disclaimer This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract.
It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft".
Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it.
If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view.
All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks.
Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer.
You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale.
The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits.
Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.
Value & comps
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