2-bedroom house · CH1 2BJ
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* CITY CENTRE LOCATION * ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE * NO ONWARD CHAIN.
A well presented two bedroom first floor apartment forming part of a small development along Commonhall Street, just off Bridge Street, within the heart of the city.
The accommodation briefly comprises: reception hall with built-in storage cupboard providing an excellent storage space for coats and shoes, large open-plan living room, dining area and kitchen enjoying two sets of French doors with Juliet style balconies overlooking Commonhall Street, principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, bedroom two and bathroom with cupboard housing the gas central heating boiler and with plumbing and space for a washing machine.
The property benefits from an intercom entry system, double glazed windows and gas central heating. To the rear there is an allocated parking space.
There is no onward chain involved in the sale of this property.
EPC Rating: C COMMONHALL STREET The site was once located around the city's very first Town Hall or Common Hall built before 1250 which is where the street name Commonhall originates from.
LOCATION Common Hall Street is located in the area behind Bridge Street and Watergate Street and enjoys direct pedestrian linkages to Watergate Street and Bridge Street including The Rows.
The area is situated within the South-Western quadrant of the historic central core of the city and is included within the Chester City Conservation Area.
COMMUNAL HALLWAY Communal entrance hall with glazed entrance door and intercom entry system, communal lighting, and individual letterboxes.
Door providing access to the car parking area at the rear, and lift to the upper floors. There is also a secondary access from the car parking area with staircase to the upper floors.
FIRST FLOOR Door with security peephole to the apartment.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY Three wall light points, radiator with radiator cover, laminate wood strip flooring, burglar alarm control pad, built-in cupboard with two sliding mirrored doors having hanging space and shelving, and mains connected smoke alarm.
Doors to the living room, bedroom one, bedroom two and bathroom. LIVING ROOM/DINING AREA AND KITCHEN Dimensions: 6.83m x 4.72m (22'5" x 15'6").
Large open-plan living/dining area and kitchen featuring two double glazed French doors with Juliet style balconies overlooking Commonhall Street, telephone point, recessed ceiling spotlights, two radiators with radiator covers, laminate wood strip flooring, television aerial point, space for dining table and chairs, telephone intercom entry system, and thermostatic heating controls.
KITCHEN AREA Fitted with a range of base and wall level units incorporating drawers and cupboards with laminated granite effect worktops.
Inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer with mixer tap.
Fitted four-ring gas hob with stainless steel splashback, extractor above, and built-in electric fan assisted oven and grill.
Integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge and freezer, under-cupboard spotlighting, ceiling light point, and mains connected heat alarm. BEDROOM ONE Dimensions: 4.60m x 3.00m (15'1" x 9'10").
Double glazed French doors with Juliet style balcony overlooking Commonhall Street, recessed ceiling spotlights, telephone point, TV aerial point, and radiator with radiator cover.
Door to en-suite shower room.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising: tiled shower enclosure with mixer shower, extendable shower attachment, four body jets and folding glazed door; low level WC with concealed cistern; and tiled worktop with semi-inset wash hand basin and mixer tap.
Part-tiled walls, tiled floor, recessed ceiling spotlights, wall light with electric shaver point, chrome electric towel radiator, and extractor.
BEDROOM TWO Dimensions: 3.30m x 2.36m (10'10" x 7'9").
Double glazed French doors with Juliet style balcony overlooking Commonhall Street, recessed ceiling spotlights, TV aerial point, and radiator with radiator cover.
BATHROOM Dimensions: 2.16m max x 2.01m max (7'1" max x 6'7" max).
White suite with chrome style comprising: panelled bath; low level WC with concealed cistern; and tiled worktop with semi-inset wash hand basin and mixer tap.
Part-tiled walls, tiled floor, wall light with electric shaver point, electric chrome towel radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, Vent-Axia extractor, and utility cupboard housing a Glow Worm Betacom 2 28 combination condensing gas fired central heating boiler and plumbing and space for washing machine.
ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE To the rear of the building, approached via Weaver Street, there is an allocated parking space.
DIRECTIONS BY CAR From the agent's Chester office proceed to the Grosvenor Roundabout and take the third exit onto Nicholas Street. At the traffic lights turn tight into Weaver Street.
Follow the road around to the left and then take the turning right into Common Hall Street. The property will then be observed on the left hand side.
DIRECTIONS ON FOOT From our office proceed along Grosvenor Street to the traffic lights and turn left into Bridge Street.
Follow Bridge Street towards 'The Cross' and Common Hall Street will be found on the left hand side.
Turn into Common Hall Street and the property will be found after some distance on the right hand side. TENURE * Tenure - Leasehold. Lease Term: 150 years from 1 January 2004.
* Service charge: We are advised that there is a service charge which is currently £1911.28 per annum (2025). * Ground rent: £142.49 per annum (2025).
COUNCIL TAX * Council Tax Band E - Cheshire West and Chester. AGENT'S NOTES * The property is located within the City Centre (Chester) Conservation Area.
* Paramount Block and Estate Management are responsible for the management and maintenance of the communal areas and facilities at this development.
*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 - REFERRALS 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.
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...
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