Whitby Road, Chester, CH1

2 Strawberry Cottages is a charming 19th-century semi-detached cottage in Backford, featuring rendered elevations beneath a traditional slate roof. This delightful property sits on an expansive plot with a garden extending over 60 meters, offering fantastic development potential (subject to the necessary permissions).

The main house provides spacious and inviting family accommodation with three double bedrooms, the third of which could be split into two if desired. The interior is brimming with character, showcasing exposed beams, period details, and a superb fireplace complete with a log burner, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The property also boasts a range of brick outbuildings, which offer versatile options for use, such as a home office, workshop, or a games room for teenagers. Additionally, there is a detached garage, greenhouse, and multiple sheds, all providing ample storage and workspace.Set around a charming courtyard, the property benefits from extensive front and rear parking. The expansive garden is perfect for outdoor activities, gardening enthusiasts, or further development opportunities.

This unique property combines historical charm with modern potential — a wonderful opportunity for family living or creative expansion

Location

This charming property is conveniently situated on Whitby Road in Backford, offering excellent access to local amenities. Nearby, you'll find shopping options at Chester City Centre and Cheshire Oaks. The location provides easy access to the M56 and M53 motorways, making it ideal for commuters. The area also boasts a range of excellent schools, sporting facilities, and recreational opportunities.

Accommodation

Timber Front Door Leading To:
Reception Hall
A welcoming entry with doors to various rooms.

Cloakroom (2.0m x 1.28m / 6’7” x 4’2”)
Fitted with a WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, window to the side, tiled splashbacks, and a beamed ceiling.

Living Room (4.3m x 4.6m / 14’1” x 15’1”) A delightful room featuring an exposed Cheshire brick inglenook chimney with a log burner on a raised tiled hearth. Additional features include a TV aerial point, exposed beams to the ceiling, two radiators, parquet flooring, decorative shelving, wall lights, and a glazed door leading to the dining room. There is a UPVC window overlooking the front garden.

Dining Room (4.6m x 2.2m / 15’1” x 7’3”)
This room includes exposed beams on the ceiling, a radiator, and two UPVC windows to the rear.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5.0m x 4.6m / 16’5” x 15’1”)
The heart of the home, features a beamed ceiling, ample timber wall and base units with complementary work surfaces, a display cabinet, and a Welsh dresser-style unit. The kitchen also includes a quarry-tiled floor, an enamel one-and-a-half bowl sink, space for a freestanding oven, dishwasher, and washing machine. There are tiled splashbacks, a radiator, and large windows to the side and rear. A glazed door leads to the rear porch.

Rear Porch (2.3m x 1.7m / 7’6” x 5’7”)
With glazed windows to the side and rear, a tiled floor, and a door leading to the rear courtyard.

First Floor

Landing
Featuring a window to the side elevation and traditional timber doors to all rooms.

Bedroom One (4.3m x 3.35m / 14’1” x 11’0”)
A spacious double bedroom with a window to the front, an exposed roof truss, fitted wardrobes, and a radiator.

Bedroom Two (4.19m x 4.15m / 13’9” x 13’7”)
Another generous double bedroom with a window to the front, display niches, and ample room for storage.

Bedroom Three (6.8m x 2.17m / 22’4” x 7’1”)
A large room with two UPVC windows, a central heating radiator, and the potential to be split into two separate rooms.

Bathroom
Fitted with a white suite comprising a bath with a shower over, a pedestal washbasin, a radiator, part-tiled walls, and a window to the side.

Separate WC
With a low-level suite.

Outbuildings

Brick Outbuilding (3.5m x 1.54m / 11’6” x 5’1”)
Two separate storage areas with timber doors and lighting.

 (3.75m x 3.42m / 12’4” x 11’3”)

Currently being utilised as a utility room and via a timber door, featuring shelving, storage, a beamed ceiling, lighting, and a hayloft/storage above.

Coal Store (1.97m x 1.96m / 6’6” x 6’5”)
Additional storage space.

This property blends character, charm, and potential, making it a wonderful opportunity for family living or future development

Outside

The property is set back from the road by a mature front garden, mainly laid to lawn with well-maintained beds and borders containing mature shrubs, trees, and bushes. A spacious tarmacked driveway leads along the side of the property, providing extensive parking to the rear. Immediately to the rear of the cottage is an attractive paved courtyard, perfect for seating, with external lighting, well-stocked flower beds, and additional seating areas. A mature conifer hedge with an archway leads to a large lawned garden featuring fruit trees, a timber shed, and a paved pathway leading to the outbuildings. At the very rear, an expansive lawned area of over 60 meters offers potential for further development, such as a separate dwelling or workshop (subject to the necessary permissions).

This property blends character, charm, and potential, making it a wonderful opportunity for family living or future development

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