Grey Friars, Chester, Cheshire

3 Grey Friars is a splendid Grade II Listed house, providing three large bedrooms, each c.300 sq.ft., and three reception rooms with luxurious modern styling, while retaining various attractive original details. The property features red brick elevations and tall sash windows and is arranged across four beautifully appointed levels.

The ground floor has two elegant reception rooms, including the formal dining room at the front, which has engineered oak flooring, a bay window with a door opening to the front courtyard garden, and a fireplace fitted with a multi-fuel wood burner. There is also a comfortable snug with part panelled walls and built-in storage, providing space in which to relax as a family, while at the rear, the social 'Bulthaup' kitchen and breakfast room provides further space for everyday living. The warm engineered oak flooring continues from the hall into the kitchen, which includes sleek, modern fitted units in white, a central island with a breakfast bar and integrated Siemen appliances (a dishwasher, fridge freezer, oven, microwave oven, warming drawer) and induction hob. Subtle interchangeable mood lighting runs beneath the island and above the kitchen units. The fully tanked cellar offers further space for home storage and appliances, including a Belfast sink with saniflow system, plumbing and power for washing machine and tumble dryer, built in dehumidifier fan and a radiator together maintaining a dry space in the cellar.

A turned staircase leads to the first floor, where there is an elegantly proportioned sitting room with carpeted flooring, corniced ceilings, a flame effect gas fireplace, built-in cupboard storage and a large southwest-facing bay window with an astonishing view, welcoming plenty of natural light. At the rear of the first floor the is a large principal bedroom with a freestanding Ashton & Bentley bathtub designed to retain heat, and en suite shower room with a walk-in shower. A separate W.C. completes the first-floor accommodation – both this W.C. and the ensuite benefit from underfloor heating.

Stairs continue to the second floor, where there are a further two well-proportioned double bedrooms, one with extensive mirrored storage, while the other also benefits from built-in wardrobes, as well as an en suite shower room. Additionally, the second floor has a family bathroom with a bathtub and shower attachment.

Throughout the property a number of windows have been replaced with double glazing, or had secondary glazing installed.

There is off-street parking on the driveway at the front, where there is space for up to three vehicles.

A charming walled courtyard garden, which has patio space for al fresco dining, a pergola, various established borders, a brick shed, and an l-shaped contemporary pond.

3 Grey Friars is well placed for all that Chester offers, including an extensive range of national and independent retailers and the distinctive Chester Rows, dating from medieval times. Out-of-town shopping is available at Cheshire Oaks. The city also provides a wide choice of leisure and dining options, with numerous cafés, bars and restaurants, together with rowing and sailing on the River Dee and several nearby golf courses.

For commuters, there is easy access to the M53 and the national motorway network. Chester railway station offers direct services to Liverpool, Manchester and London Euston in around two hours.