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Fall in love with period splendour at The

Cottage, No 62 Filkins Lane. A rural retreat

tucked away on a spacious, sheltered corner

plot, only a walk away from town.

Pull up on the driveway, with plentiful parking

on road for visitors and guests. From the

pavement at the front, a pedestrian gate leads

up a path through the spacious, tree-lined

garden to the anthracite-grey composite front

door, sheltered by a bespoke, handmade

galvanized iron canopy above.

A handsome home; the anthracite grey fixtures

of the windows (replaced in 2019 with modern

double glazing) harmonise with the front and rear

doors and even with the colour schemes within.

Welcome to The Cottage, a home where

olde-world warmth is counterbalanced by

contemporary conveniences.

“It’s a home that makes me smile. We’re surrounded by trees and wildlife, it feels really peaceful and rural.”

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Spacious and light, decorated in contemporary

pale grey, newly painted spindles and bannisters

embellish the staircase which rises up ahead.

Beneath the staircase is a storage cupboard

with space for a hoover and other cleaning

essentials.

Hang your coat up, noting the wall-mounted

Nest thermostat (a new Worcester combi-boiler

was fitted in December 2018) and make your way

through into the sitting room, on the left.

Bleached-oak effect flooring extends from the

entrance hallway through to the light-filled

living room. Issuing warmth and cheer, the

Parkray Aspect log-burning stove is a true focal

point, inset on a slate hearth and within the

chimney breast.

Almost perfectly square, the proportions

of this room are ideal for all your sofas and

furnishings, with space in the centre for a large

coffee table. Cosy yet spacious, this is the

ultimate relaxation room.

Across the entrance hall, follow your nose

to discover what’s cooking in the stylish and

contemporary dining-kitchen.

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Batik-inspired floor tiles in grey and white line the

floor, continuing the theme with the anthracite

grey units topped in solid oak worktops.

A plethora of units provides plentiful storage

for all your culinary essentials, with integrated

appliances including a washing machine, Neff

induction hob, extractor fan, hide and slide oven

featuring pyrolytic self-cleaning technology.

Completing the scene of epicurean excellence

is a wine chiller. Plenty of space for the dining

table in here too, perfect for birthday dinners

and Sunday roasts.

Issuing warmth and welcome, a modern

designer vertical radiator stands between two

large windows, framing views over the garden

and trees to the front; watch the birds as they

enjoy breakfast on the feeders.

Tucked to one side, the kitchen worktop continues

forming a handy breakfast bar for casual dining,

overlooking the courtyard to the rear.

“It’s a sociable space but very practical; there’s loads of room for people to move around without bumping into each other!”

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Returning to the entrance hall, freshen up in the

handy guest WC, as you step through to the left

into the rear of the downstairs.

Tucked peacefully away on the left is the study,

an ideal work-from-home office with views out

to the garden.

Lovely and light, there is ample space for a desk

and filing cabinets. With easy access to the WC

next door and the kitchen across the hallway,

enjoy separate work space without being

disconnected from the facilities of The Cottage.

Another bonus room awaits; an accessible

guest bedroom, so privately tucked away you

wouldn’t know it was there. Totally secluded,

this carpeted bedroom is ideal for an older

teenager looking for their own personal space

(with easy access to the study for homework).

With views out to the side garden, this

bedroom is a peaceful and pleasant retreat.

When slumber calls, take the stairs up to the

first floor, where three further sumptuous

bedrooms await.

Discover the master bedroom to the right,

light and spacious yet incredibly cosy. Divinely

decorated in dove grey tones, cosy carpet

extends underfoot.

Windows frame views out into the trees, which

provide a privacy screen whilst allowing light to

flow through due to their positioning.

Storage is in ample supply with space for large

double wardrobes and two chests of drawers,

in addition to a king size bed. Freshen up in

the ensuite, where a large, fully tiled shower

is to hand. Storage and the wash basin can be

found within the built-in vanity unit which also

includes the WC.

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Overlooking the leafy front garden, bedroom

two is a cosy double, decorated in muted grey

and with views of the trees. Ideal for a teenager,

this bedroom also has its own study area, nestled

behind a semi-partition wall, perfect for a desk

and chair or dressing table.

Completing the quartet of bedrooms at The

Cottage is a single bedroom with a big surprise.

Open the door to reveal an enormous storage

space within the eaves, ripe for conversion into a

grand master suite or games room…or anything

you might imagine.

On hand for refreshment and relaxation is

the family bathroom, where you can enjoy

an indulgent soak in the bath, with shower

attachment overhead. Large marbled tiles

surround the bath, with a wash basin set atop a

vanity unit, with WC to the side.

Returning downstairs, step outside and explore the

garden. Take your morning coffee at the bistro table

beneath the large conifer to the front, hidden from

view whilst soaking up the morning sun.

Then, in the afternoon onwards, make your way

beneath the stone archway into the sun-trap

courtyard to the rear where you can bask until

evening. Sheltered by the house, this tucked away

haven is a real retreat and perfect for barbecues

and entertaining friends.

The perfect balance of picturesque elements; lawn,

paved spaces, gravelled pathways and planting,

there is something for everyone in this garden.

Stash your patio furniture in the wooden shed

in the winter. Fitted with interior electric sockets

(and an external one for the lawnmower), you can

even plug the tumble dryer and extra freezer in

here. There is also a handy wood store for logs.

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Balance is at the centre of what makes The

Cottage so unique; the balance of period charm

with contemporary comforts, and the balance

of its secluded spot on the cusp of so much the

local area has to offer.

Within walking distance of Chester city centre,

there is also a bus stop at the end of the road

for when you’re laden with new purchases from

the boutique shops tucked along Chester’s

cobbled streets.

For all your shopping essentials, Aldi is in

walking distance of the front door (while Co-op

is in striding distance).

Walk along the canal, calling in at the Cheshire

Cat for a spot of refreshment, or pay a visit to

The Mount. There are walks and pubs aplenty to

discover in the locale.

Fresh air and exercise beckon at Caldy Valley

Nature Reserve, with wetland, woodland and

meadows to explore. Ideal for dog owners and

those with children.

Families are perfectly placed; The Cottage is

a minute’s walk around the corner from Cherry

Grove Primary School, also within walking

distance of Boughton Heath Academy and in

the catchment area for both Christleton High

School and Bishops High School.

For a versatile family home, ideal for those with

younger or older children, or even dependent

family members, The Cottage is a home filled

with warmth and character; a homely cottage

hidden in the centre of suburbia.

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• Freehold

• Council tax band E

• Cheshire West and Chester Council

• Mains water, Gas and Electric.

• 0.8 miles to Chester Train Station

To view The CottageCall Johnon 01244 313 900 Email: john@curransunique.co.uk

18 Grosvenor StreetChester

CH1 2DD www.curransunique.co.uk

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