Guide price
£100,000
2 bed property for saleHigh Street, Chester CH3
2 beds
1 bath
- Chain free
- Auction
Baker Wynne and Wilson
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About this property
Now online Auction: 26.02.2026 09:00
Reference – Rock View - post code CH3 8JB
Great character and potential
Semi Detached Village Period House
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For repair and modernisation
Guide price £150,000 - £160,000
Approx gross internal area 92.2m2 ( includes Cellar, excludes outside wc )
No chain
Grade 2 Listed
Auction Details:
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Tarvin is a delightful Cheshire village, just five miles from Tarporley and six miles from Chester City Centre. The village enjoys an excellent range of day-to-day amenities that include two churches, a newsagents / post office, two public houses, pharmacist, Chinese restaurant, fish and chip shop, bistro, and other individual retail outlets. In terms of shopping for day-to-day needs, there are two options, they are being a recently constructed Budgens store that forms part of the refurbished bp petrol station and an impressive Co-Op mini supermarket, that is accessed on foot from the High Street and in car via the main A54, The centre of the village is a conservation area and there are currently 28 listed buildings in Tarvin. Much of the land surrounding the village is designated Green Belt. Tarvin Community Woodland Trust is an active organisation and has gone to great lengths to create superb area of woodland and wildlife that can be enjoyed by the local community. Their work has culminated in the creation of `Grogan's Walk'. The village also benefits from a Doctors and Dentist surgery. For those with children, there are an extensive range of schools and colleges in both the private and state sectors within close travelling distance, many of which enjoy superb reputations for the quality of education and care. The very well-regarded state primary school in Tarvin is located within walking distance of the subject property, whilst nearby state secondary schools nearby include Tarporley and Christleton. Independent schools include The Kings and Queens Schools at Chester, Abbey Gate at Saighton and The Grange in Hartford, near Northwich. Tarvin is within commuting distance of Warrington (24 miles) Liverpool (23 miles) Manchester (37 miles) and Northwich (12 miles). Railway stations in the region include Chester, Mouldsworth, Runcorn and Crewe. Manchester and Liverpool International airports are 30 and 20 miles away respectively. There is an active bus service, that connects Tarvin to Chester City Centre. In terms of leisure, there are numerous options for enjoyment. These include four golf clubs with fifteen minutes’ drive, Oulton Park motor racing circuit, ancient castles, rowing on the River Dee, boating facilities on nearby canals and some of the County's most beautiful walks on the Sandstone Trail in addition to having Delamere Forest within ten minutes’ drive.
Directions To CH3 8Jb
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General Remarks
Comment by Mark Johnson frics @ Baker Wynne and Wilson. This Grade 2 listed period semi-detached house is conveniently set back and elevated overlooking the lower High Street, close to the Village centre. The accommodation is tired through neglect over many years, but offers todays buyers tremendous potential for modernisation, repair, and possible extensions ( subject to any necessary consents ). This is a wonderful opportunity for modernisation and improvement plus with the right investment and vision, this property can be transformed into a comfortable and stylish home, blending the charm of the past with the conveniences of the present.
Ground Floor
37.5m2 (385ft2)
Kitchen
Dimensions: 3.53m x 2.01m (11'7" x 6'7"). Basic fitted units.
Bathroom
Dimensions: 2.16m x 1.52m (7'1" x 5'0"). W/C, cast bath, wash hand basin, radiator.
Living Room
Dimensions: 5.18m x 4.75m (17'0" x 15'7"). Tiled fireplace, front door, two uPVC double glazed windows and side external door, beamed ceiling.
First Floor
36.5 M2 (293 ft)
Bedroom 1
Dimensions: 5.23m x 3.35m (17'2" x 11'0"). Radiator, uPVC double glazed window.
Bedroom 2
Dimensions: 5.23m x 3.48m maximum (17'2" x 11'5" maximum). Linen cupboard with Worcester gas combination central heating boiler, radiator.
Externally
Surprisingly, large gardens to front side and rear with front off road parking potential. Brick walling with sandstone copings, Cellar floor area 19.9m2 (214 ft2) Outside w/c 1.3m2 (14ft2)
Services
Mains water, electricity and gas. N.B. Tests have not been made of electrical, water, drainage and heating systems and associated appliances, nor confirmation obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services. The information given should therefore be verified prior to a legal commitment to purchase.
Tenure
Freehold, vacant possession upon completion
Viewings
Fixed open days with specific pre booked viewing times by appointment only. By appointment with Baker Wynne and Wilson starting Friday 8th March Tel: H509
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