Exceptional property; Sally Jones on an impressive house set in stunning grounds.Byline: Sally Jones STANDING in gardens of breathtaking beauty, Christleton House is truly a property of exceptional grandeur. This Grade II-listed house dates back to the early 19th century and boasts a whole host of original features which add up to make this house full of charm and character. On entering the house, the imposing hall, with its impressive Gothic-style staircase, gives an idea of the elegance and style to come. On the south side of the hall is the drawing room, which has an open fireplace, and opposite is a cosy sitting room, complete with fitted bookshelves. Walking farther to the rear of the property gives access to a music room with an ornate fireplace and a formal dining room, which also has a traditional fireplace. The warm and welcoming kitchen/breakfast room has slate work surfaces and is fully fitted with integrated appliances including an Aga AGA American Gastroenterological Association. AGA abbr. appropriate for gestational age . To complete the ground floor accommodation, there is a boot room, a cloakroom cloak·room n. 1. A room where coats and other articles may be left temporarily, as in a theater or school. Also called coatroom. 2. A private lounge adjacent to a legislative chamber. , utility room and a pantry. Upstairs, the first floor has an attractive galleried landing leading to the master bedroom, a well-proportioned room with ornamental fireplace, an adjoining dressing room and an en suite bathroom. There are also three further bedrooms, a shower room Noun 1. shower room - a room with several showers room - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view" shower bath, shower stall - booth for washing yourself, usually in a bathroom and a guest annexe an·nexe n. Chiefly British Variant of annex. annexe or esp US annex Noun 1. an extension to a main building 2. comprising a bedroom and en suite bathroom. The property stands in nearly an acre of stunning grounds which include lawns, a raised garden, an outdoor swimming pool and pool house, and a grass tennis court. CHESTER, pounds 1.65m; Strutt and Parker, 01244 354 888 location Commuting: Liverpool, 20 miles. Chester, two miles. Manchester, 40 miles. Schools: Christleton Primary School and Christleton High School Christleton High School is a large comprehensive school located in the small village of Christleton on the outskirts of Chester. Its current headmaster is Mr Tony Lamberton. The school has Specialist status in Maths and Computing with Business and Enterprise. are the closest state schools. Independent schools include Hammond School. Supermarkets: Sainsbury's and Tesco are both nearby. Council tax: Believed to be Band H, pounds 2,844.06. CAPTION(S): The five-bedroomed property is in impressive grounds which include an outdoor swimming pool and a pool house; The spacious drawing room has an open fire; The elegant formal dining room |
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