Only a short walk from the iron bridge into Chester and a mere five minutes from The Meadows, No. 9 enjoys the best of both worlds, nestled in its friendly neighbourhood community.

Built in 1903, No. 9 strikes an imposing sight from the road, resplendent in its Victorian features. Revived and repainted by its current owners, the entire roof has been replaced along with both gables, in keeping with the original design. Park up to three cars outside, with on street parking and a double garage with roller shutter door also available, and make your way to the front door.

OWNER QUOTE: “People are friendly here, the neighbours say hello. Old-time community values are a rare treasure these days.”

Fired Earth tiles set the scene, outside, before stepping onto the Minton tiles of the entrance porch, a recent addition harmonious with the heritage of the home.

Tiling is replaced by solid wood in the entrance hall, continuing throughout the entirety of the downstairs, and laid on top of the original floorboards.

OWNER QUOTE: “It’s a real wow factor when you walk into the hallway and look up to the gallery landing above.”

Light and bright, the neutral palette of décor and high ceilings draw light throughout the entrance hall. Instantly sense the warmth and welcome of this grand family home; the original fireplace stands to the right, evocative of the home’s era.

Freshen up in the cloakroom to the left, with WC and wash basin, before making your way through the opposite door on the right, and into the sitting room. Note the details throughout, the intricate mouldings around the doors; the cast iron radiators and high skirtings. Sense the comforts of yesteryear envelop you.

Light permeates each corner of this capacious room courtesy of the grand bay window overlooking the garden and drawing the outdoors in. Another window to the side invites more light, creating a perfect sunny space in which to sit and read on a summer’s day. Decorated in café au lait tones, with elegant cornicing to the ceiling, an imposing fireplace fills the room with toasty warmth in the winter months; its ceiling height simply made for the tallest Christmas tree. Hunker down with the family to open presents on Christmas morning as the snow settles on the garden beyond the big bay window.

OWNER QUOTE: “It’s a very calming room yet it can be very sociable too.”

Ahead from this room and directly opposite, is the snug, a fresh feeling room dressed in refreshing tones. Used for watching television, games and entertainment there is an integral sound system and speakers inset within the ceiling. Blinds fitted to the windows provide privacy and help create the movie atmosphere.

Emerging from the snug, open the door on the right to discover a well-stocked pantry cupboard with a contemporary feel in its teal backdrop and downlighting. A contemporary twist on a Victorian classic!

Opposite the pantry, step through into the dining kitchen; a grand light-filled space soaking up daylight through the large French doors opening out to the garden and a second set of doors opening out onto the rear courtyard.

Sociably styled, the breakfast counter along the central island is the perfect place to perch with a drink for convivial chatter as dinner is prepared. A host of hand-made units provides plentiful storage for all your culinary essentials, whilst granite worktops offer ample preparation space. A trio of pendants cast contemporary light above the central island, with its inset sink, with a further set of pendant lights suspended for ambient glow above the dining table.

Cook up a feast for guests on the Range cooker, with five gas burners on top and two ovens; one electric and one gas. Gather around the dining table and come together for dinner. In the summertime, open the doors to the garden and let the breeze through, or slip out to the patio and dine alfresco. In the winter months, the wood-burning stove creates instant cosiness.

OWNER QUOTE: “If I’m cooking, there’ll be someone sat chatting to me, or the boys will be at the table helping out. Nobody’s separate, we all fit in comfortably.”

Practical spaces are given a plush, top spec upgrade at No 9; slip through to the utility room, where newly fitted oak worktops contain two deep Belfast sinks, one with a shower hose tap (ideal for scrubbing down mucky pups after winter walks over The Meadows) and charcoal grey units provide a plethora of storage. Also nestled amongst these units discover a washer, dryer, integrated freezer and fridge-freezer, (there is a further integrated fridge in the kitchen).

Beyond the utility room, opening onto a rear courtyard, is an area brimming with potential. Currently serving as a storage area with separate WC and replete with its original stone floor, this area could convert into a workshop or home office.
Access through the side of the spacious double garage with roller shutter door.

Returning to the entrance hall, take the carpeted staircase with its carved spindles as it turns up to the first-floor landing, passing a large window on the turn delivering light through.

Emerging onto the landing, turn right into the grand master suite, redesigned by the current owners to encapsulate the sixth bedroom as a commodious and chic dressing room sitting area. A spa-hotel sanctuary of a master bedroom whose broad bay window frames views out over the garden, with views also through the side window. Dressed in soothing tones of fern green and white and cosily carpeted in plush grey, slip through to the dressing room where floor to ceiling wardrobes accommodate your every attire.

Refresh, relax and revive in the luxury ensuite, fitted with an Omnitub Japanese deep soaking bath and walk-in wet room shower, tiled on the wall in a herringbone pattern. Simply sumptuous, twin wash basins are also on hand, set beside the WC.

Coming out of the master bedroom, continue along the landing’s hardwood floor, turning right to discover a Mediterranean feel wet room with underfloor heating, shower, wash basin and WC.

Next door, bedroom three contains its own wash basin and overlooks the rear and Chester beyond. A cosy, warm room it is a comfortable double.

Turning right and right again, pass by the large storage closet. With plumbing to this side of the wall, consider its potential for conversion into an ensuite to serve the second bedroom, set to the right.

Brimming with light courtesy of windows to three sides, this spacious second bedroom is large enough to accommodate armchairs and could make a fantastic craft room due to its sunny character.

Another storage cupboard along the landing houses an additional washing machine.

Continue up the stairs to the second floor and discover a large bathroom on the left, with P-shaped bath and modern wash basin inset within fitted furniture, housing plenty of storage. Light streams in through a large dormer window, with a lovely to the spires and towers of Chester.

Perfect for older children seeking independence, this level also contains two bedrooms. Spacious and with views out over the garden through a quirky triangular dormer window, the first bedroom features an original fireplace.

Next, a large light bedroom contains space for sofas with ample storage in the eaves. Vaulted above the king-size bed and with views out over the garden, this is the ultimate teenager hideaway.

Throughout the home, these unique pockets of privacy provide moments of quiet and calm, drawn together once more by communal spaces such as the large open plan kitchen and characterful sitting room.

Outside, the garden flows as an extension of the home. Varied planting of shrubs surrounds the lawn – the perfect playground for children and large enough to fit a ping pong table. Mature trees, including a striking sycamore, provide pockets of refreshing shade in this private, sheltered, sun trap garden. A tall, mature hedge keeps you completely screened and private.

Sit on the York stone patio and sip on a glass of your favourite tipple whilst admiring the climbing plants over the pergola. There is also a shed for all your garden furniture and equipment.

Delights on your doorstep
Step outside and discover the friendly community neighbourhood of Queens Park, Handbridge. Only five minutes’ walk to the iron bridge, Chester’s delights are but a ten-minute stroll away.

Pop the pooch on a lead and stroll through The Meadows, a countryside delight on the cusp of the city, utterly unique in its nature and position – and only five minutes from the front door.

Handbridge has plenty to offer in way of amenities, with an award-winning butcher, grocer, Co-op and other essentials. Enjoy the very best of being ‘in’ the city, without stepping foot in the city.

OWNER QUOTE: “It’s cocooning, its size. Everything about this home is unique; you have the countryside in The Meadows with the huge convenience of the city. It’s what makes Queens Park so special.”

Take a stroll to along the river and call in at The Ship Inn to enjoy an evening drink with incredible views. For a change of scene, walk around Chester Racecourse.

Commuting is so convenient, with Chester accessible by car in minutes, and the A55 only 10 minutes’ drive.

Nearby schools such as Kings & Queens High School and also Queens Park School, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with a well-regarded primary school also easily accessible, making No. 9 ideal for families.

With ample room to accommodate the needs of a growing family, a multigenerational family and modern families coming together, No. 9, St John’s Road is a beautiful late Victorian home built with style and of its era.

Cocoon yourself within its walls and enjoy family life: it’s what this home was built for.

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