5 Bed Detached House For Sale Long Lane, Chester, CH1

WELCOME TO WILBUR, LONG LANE, SAUGHALL.
Wilbur, is an outstanding individual, architect-designed detached residence which offers exceptional living perfect for any modern day family. The location of this home is delightfully rural yet anything but remote, situated in the popular Saughall Village which is an outstanding area to live due its countryside charm & close proximity to the beautiful city of Chester. Wilbur is nestled on the footprint of 'The Fruit Farm', dating back over 100 years and well documented in local historical journals.

LOCATION

The appeal of Saughall as a place to live in Chester often stems from its peaceful, rural setting combined with proximity to urban amenities. Residents appreciate the village's community atmosphere, range of local shops and services on offer, access to open green spaces as well as the convenience of motorway links strategically located near major roads, Wilbur is a commuter's dream.

Step Inside - As you make your way indoors, storage is available in the cupboard to the left, before emerging into the elegant dining hall which overlooks the charming private rear garden. A spacious kitchen offers room for a large breakfast table with views to the rear garden through glazed French doors. The kitchen itself is fitted with a comprehensive range of hand-painted cabinets. Integrated appliances include a Siemens double eye level oven, an induction hob with extractor hood, a Siemens microwave and a freestanding Liebherr fridge and freezer. The focal point of the kitchen is a “Coalbrookdale” dual fuel stove which provides additional hot water with the potential for heating. Solid oak, herringbone flooring extends underfoot as you enter the lounge, where a large picture window dominates the room drawing nature and the outdoors in, the traditional cast iron open fire makes this room the perfect spot for relaxing on a winter's evening.

The lounge is linked to what was formerly the double garage, but has since part converted to create a superb utility room with vaulted ceiling, with a range of base cabinets under granite work surfaces with a laundry featuring a freestanding Bosch washing machine and separate dryer. Off the utility is a well-placed shower room with WC. From the utility room a staircase rises to a large first-floor room with vaulted ceiling, feature fireplace and exposed polished floorboards. This room is ideal as a family room or cinema room and has further space for homeworking.

The First Floor -

A charming spindle turned staircase rises to the first-floor giving access to the principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes with contemporary stained glass sliding doors, fitted bedroom furniture and an en suite shower room with traditional “Burlington” white suite. There are two further double bedrooms to the first floor served by a large family bathroom featuring a white traditional suite including a panelled bath and shower cubicle. An enclosed staircase rises to the second-floor level featuring a large bedroom with vaulted ceiling and Velux window with an adjoining dressing room which could be adapted to create additional en suite facilities, where required.

Outside -
The property is screened from the lane by mature beech hedging with a gated entrance opening onto an expansive driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles, ideal for boat or motorhome owners. A single garage is entered via double wooden doors and features electricity and power points.

The rear garden offers a high degree of privacy and enjoys a south easterly aspect, enclosed by high level brick walling, fencing and mature hedging. To the rear of the property is a pretty cobbled courtyard with planted beds. The gardens are currently laid to an attractive slate chippings offering low maintenance and ideal for dog owners, but turf could be reinstated where required. The gardens include mature plants including hydrangea, camelia and rose bushes. An attractive folly sits to the bottom of the garden offering a wonderful seating area from where to enjoy the afternoon sun.

Services
Oil fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.