3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Garden Lane, Chester, Cheshire CH1

2 Cambrian Villas, Chester, CH1

No Onward Chain | Canal-Side Setting | Three Bedrooms | Potential Fourth Bedroom | Garden Office | City Centre Location

Occupying an enviable position in the heart of Chester City Centre and backing directly onto the picturesque Shropshire Union Canal, 2 Cambrian Villas presents a rare opportunity to acquire a charming three-bedroom semi-detached home offering generous living accommodation, exceptional outdoor spaces and a truly unique waterside setting. Available with no onward chain, this distinctive property combines the convenience of city living with the tranquillity of canal-side surroundings.

Approached via a shared driveway, the property immediately stands apart with two attractive enclosed gardens, providing a private and peaceful retreat seldom found within the city centre. The property also benefits from free on-street parking nearby, offering additional convenience for homeowners and visiting guests. Internally, the home offers versatile and well-proportioned accommodation ideally suited to modern family life.

At the heart of the property is a superb open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind. The living area is centred around a charming log-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, while patio doors allow natural light to flood the room and provide direct access to the rear garden. The well-appointed kitchen benefits from an extensive range of fitted units, ample worktop space and practical storage solutions, complemented by an understairs cupboard and a convenient ground floor WC.

In addition, a separate reception room overlooks the enclosed front garden and offers exceptional versatility. Currently utilised as an additional living room, this space could equally serve as a formal lounge, playroom, snug or home office, whilst also offering the potential to be used as a ground-floor fourth bedroom, making the property an ideal choice for growing families, multi-generational living or buyers seeking flexible accommodation.

To the first floor are two generous double bedrooms, both featuring built-in wardrobes, together with a versatile third bedroom that could easily serve as a nursery, dressing room, study or guest bedroom. A modern family bathroom completes the accommodation.

A standout feature of the property is the exceptional outdoor space. Both the front and rear gardens are fully enclosed, providing safe and secure outdoor areas for children and pets, a feature rarely found in such a central location. The front garden enjoys a beautiful canal-side aspect, creating a peaceful and private setting in which to relax and entertain, while the enclosed rear garden provides an additional outdoor retreat. The property is perfectly positioned to enjoy the natural movement of the sun, with sunrise across the rear garden and sunset over the canal-side front garden, allowing homeowners to make the most of both outdoor spaces throughout the day.

Further enhancing the property's appeal is a newly built, fully insulated garden office, finished with power, laminate flooring and tasteful decoration throughout. Providing a dedicated and comfortable workspace, this impressive addition is perfectly suited for modern home working, whilst also lending itself to use as a studio, hobby room, gym or treatment room. In addition, a brick-built storage shed attached to the rear of the property offers valuable extra storage space for bicycles, gardening equipment and household items.

Situated within walking distance of Chester's vibrant city centre, residents can enjoy easy access to an extensive range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and historic attractions. Chester Railway Station is also readily accessible, providing regular services to Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales and London, while excellent road links via the A55, M53 and M56 make the property ideal for commuters. A selection of highly regarded schools are also nearby, further enhancing its appeal to families.

Combining canal-side living, flexible accommodation, a potential fourth bedroom, a high-quality home office, secure enclosed gardens, excellent storage provision and a highly sought-after city centre location, 2 Cambrian Villas represents a unique opportunity to acquire a truly one-of-a-kind home. Properties offering this level of versatility, outdoor space and lifestyle appeal within walking distance of Chester city centre are exceptionally rare, and early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate everything this outstanding home has to offer.

Please note that an aml fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted, to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even is the property purchase does not go ahead.