Sandy Lane, Chester

Earls Eye House is a striking period home built circa 1850, with over 5,300 sq. ft. of character filled accommodation arranged across four adaptable floors. It retains a plethora of unique original features, including tall, corniced ceilings and windows, fireplaces and flooring. The property also benefits from a private mooring to the River Dee.

The bright entrance vestibule opens to a fine reception hall with a turned oak stairway and cloakroom. Steps lead down to the capacious lower ground floor, which is currently being utilised as a self-contained apartment comprising a kitchen, living space and two bedrooms. On the ground floor is the elegant river-facing sitting room, with its wide bay window and feature fireplace, alongside which is the conservatory, enjoying uninterrupted views of the peaceful garden and river. The sociable kitchen and breakfast room has a large central island, a range of tasteful cabinetry and appliances, and a good sized neighbouring utility. Completing the floor is a tranquil skylit playroom and shower room. The first floor houses the large 27 ft. family room with its bay window and elevated river aspects. There is also a store room and a multi-aspect bedroom suite and luxury en suite bathroom with inset bathtub and separate walk-in shower. The second floor is home to two further well-proportioned and impressive bedrooms and a cloakroom.

Planning
Planning permission has been granted for the remodelling of the existing rear elevation with a single storey extension, replacement orangery, single storey side extension, and internal alterations to existing house.
Planning application number 22/00013/Ful

The property has a courtyard driveway with double garage accessed off Sandy Lane. There is a beautiful terraced rear garden flowing down with steps to the private river mooring.
There is a sun terrace beside the home followed by various sections divided by an abundance of colourful and vibrant trees, shrubs and herbaceous planting.

The property is located within a conservation area on the banks of the River Dee, overlooking Chester Meadows.
The historic city of Chester benefits from comprehensive shopping, recreational and leisure facilities. There are convenient road links via the M56 and M53 and frequent connections to London Euston for the commuter.

Several esteemed schools in the vicinity include The Hammond Independent and the King’s and Queen’s schools.