Guide Price

£200,000

5 Colchester House

Bedooms  2
Bathrooms  2
Reception Rooms 1

Introduction

* CANALSIDE VIEWS * SECURE PARKING SPACE. A well proportioned two bedroom first floor apartment forming part of a prestigious development ideally situated alongside the Shropshire Union Canal and within a short walk of both the city centre and the Chester Railway Station. The accommodation briefly comprises: L-shaped reception hallway with walk-in cupboard housing the gas fired central heating boiler, living room/dining area with French door leading out to a small balcony overlooking the canal, fitted kitchen area with integrated cooking appliances and space for concealed washing machine, principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, bedroom two fitted with a range of wardrobes, and a well appointed bathroom. The property benefits from double glazing, gas fired central heating, and has an intercom entry system. There is also the advantage of a secure car parking space located to the rear of Colchester House. If you are looking for a modern apartment, close to the city, then we would strongly urge to view.

LOCATION

'The Square' is a prestigious development by David Wilson Homes which is ideally located alongside the Shropshire Union Canal and within walking distance of Chester city centre, the Chester Railway Station and the recently opened bus interchange. Chester city centre provides a wealth of shops, restaurants to suit every taste, and leisure facilities including the Northgate Arena and The Mill House Hotel and Spa. The River Dee is a pleasant walk away, providing lovely walks, boating and other leisure pursuits, and the Grosvenor Park is also nearby. The Business Park is within a short drive, together with the A55 North Wales expressway which links into the motorway network and Manchester Airport.

APPROXIMATE DISTANCES:

Chester Station 0.4 miles, Chester Business Park 2.5 miles, Deeside Industrial Estate 9 miles, Wrexham 13 miles, Warrington 21 miles, Crewe 23 miles, Liverpool 20 miles, Liverpool Airport 24 miles, Manchester Airport 33 miles, Manchester 40 miles.
(Source - RAC Routeplanner)

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL

Communal entrance door with intercom entry system, individual letterboxes, communal lighting, and staircase and lift access to the upper floors.

First Floor: Entrance door with security peephole to the Apartment.

ENTRANCE HALL

Single radiator with thermostat, recessed ceiling spotlights, smoke alarm, burglar alarm control pad, laminate wood effect strip flooring and thermostatic heating controls. Doors to the living room/kitchen, bedroom 1, bedroom 2, bathroom and the boiler cupboard.

LIVING ROOM/DINING AREA

Double glazed French doors leading out onto a small balcony, recessed ceiling spotlights with dimmer switch control, two double radiators with thermostats, laminate wood strip flooring, telephone master socket, television/satellite aerial points and telephone intercom entry system. Open-plan to the kitchen.

BALCONY

With metal railing and views over the Shropshire Union Canal,

VIEW

KITCHEN AREA

Fitted with a modern range of white base and wall level units incorporating drawers and cupboards with laminated quartz effect worktops. Inset single bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Wall tiling to work surface areas with concealed under-cupboard lighting. Fitted four-ring gas hob with chimney style extractor above and built-in electric 'tilt and side' electric fan assisted oven and grill. Space for concealed washing machine, space for tall fridge/freezer, tiled floor, and two ceiling light points.

Dimensions

Metric: 2.41m x 2.21m
Imperial: 7’11” x 7’3″

BEDROOM 1

Window overlooking the Shropshire Union Canal, two ceiling light points, telephone point, and double radiator. Door to en-suite shower room.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

White suite with chrome style fittings comprising: tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted mixer shower, glazed shower screen and folding glazed door; pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap; and low-level dual-flush WC. Part tiled walls, tiled floor, fitted wall mirror and glass shelf, electric shaver point, recessed celling spotlights, ceiling extractor and chrome ladder style towel radiator.

BEDROOM 2

Fitted with a modern range of bedroom furniture incorporating three full height double wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, two double glazed windows enjoying views over the Shropshire Union Canal, ceiling light point and double radiator with thermostat.

BATHROOM

Modern white suite with chrome style fittings comprising: panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment; pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap; and low-level dual flush WC. Wall tiling to bath and shower area, mirror fronted medicine cabinet, two fitted glass shelves, electric shaver point, chrome ladder style towel radiator, tiled floor, recessed ceiling spotlights and ceiling extractor.

Dimensions

Metric: 2.03m x 1.96m
Imperial: 6’8″ x 6’5″

BOILER CUPBOARD

Useful walk-in cupboard housing an Intergas Eco RF combi gas fired central heating boiler, gas meter, ceiling light point and electrical consumer board.

Dimensions

Metric: 2.18m x 0.64m
Imperial: 7’2″ x 2’1″

OUTSIDE

There is a secure allocated parking space located to the rear of Colchester House.

DIRECTIONS

From the Agent's Chester office proceed to the Grosvenor roundabout and bear right onto Nicholas Street. At the Fountains roundabout proceed straight across, passing the Northgate Arena, and at the next roundabout continue straight across. Shortly before the next roundabout turn left in to Seller Street. Then take the turning right into the Square and follow the road around to the left. Colchester House will be found on the right hand side fronting onto the Shropshire Union Canal.

TENURE

* Tenure - Leasehold, term 999 years from 1 January 2002
* Service Charge - The current service charge is £3611.66 per annum (2025).
* Ground Rent - Currently £175 per annum. (2025).

COUNCIL TAX

* Council Tax Band E - Cheshire West and Chester County Council.

AGENT'S NOTES

* The Square, Chester (RTM) Co Ltd is a 'Right To Management' Limited company formed by the leaseholders of the development. It has a board of owner directors chosen by members and The Square is managed on their behalf by managing agents Paramount Estate Management - Tel: 01244 565900.
* Colchester House is situated within the City Centre (Chester) Conservation Area.

*ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

Before we can confirm any sale, we are required to verify everyone’s identity electronically to comply with Government Regulations relating to anti-money laundering. All intending buyers and sellers need to provide identification documentation to satisfy these requirements.

There is an admin fee of £30 per person for this process. Your early attention to supply the documents requested and payment will be appreciated, to avoid any unnecessary delays in confirming the sale agreed.

*MATERIAL INFORMATION REPORT

The Material Information Report for this property can be viewed on the Rightmove listing. Alternatively, a copy can be requested from our office which will be sent via email.

*EXTRA SERVICES - REFERRALS

Mortgage referrals, conveyancing referral and surveying referrals will be offered by Cavendish Estate Agents. If a buyer or seller should proceed with any of these services then a commission fee will be paid to Cavendish Estate Agents Ltd upon completion.

*CHESTER - Viewing wording for Particulars

By appointment through the Agents Chester Office 01244 404040.

FLOOR PLANS - included for identification purposes only, not to scale.

PS/SLC

LOCATION

'The Square' is a prestigious development by David Wilson Homes which is ideally located alongside the Shropshire Union Canal and within walking distance of Chester city centre, the Chester Railway Station and the recently opened bus interchange. Chester city centre provides a wealth of shops, restaurants to suit every taste, and leisure facilities including the Northgate Arena and The Mill House Hotel and Spa. The River Dee is a pleasant walk away, providing lovely walks, boating and other leisure pursuits, and the Grosvenor Park is also nearby. The Business Park is within a short drive, together with the A55 North Wales expressway which links into the motorway network and Manchester Airport.

APPROXIMATE DISTANCES:

Chester Station 0.4 miles, Chester Business Park 2.5 miles, Deeside Industrial Estate 9 miles, Wrexham 13 miles, Warrington 21 miles, Crewe 23 miles, Liverpool 20 miles, Liverpool Airport 24 miles, Manchester Airport 33 miles, Manchester 40 miles.
(Source - RAC Routeplanner)

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL

Communal entrance door with intercom entry system, individual letterboxes, communal lighting, and staircase and lift access to the upper floors.

First Floor: Entrance door with security peephole to the Apartment.

ENTRANCE HALL

Single radiator with thermostat, recessed ceiling spotlights, smoke alarm, burglar alarm control pad, laminate wood effect strip flooring and thermostatic heating controls. Doors to the living room/kitchen, bedroom 1, bedroom 2, bathroom and the boiler cupboard.

LIVING ROOM/DINING AREA

Double glazed French doors leading out onto a small balcony, recessed ceiling spotlights with dimmer switch control, two double radiators with thermostats, laminate wood strip flooring, telephone master socket, television/satellite aerial points and telephone intercom entry system. Open-plan to the kitchen.

BALCONY

With metal railing and views over the Shropshire Union Canal,

VIEW

KITCHEN AREA

Fitted with a modern range of white base and wall level units incorporating drawers and cupboards with laminated quartz effect worktops. Inset single bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Wall tiling to work surface areas with concealed under-cupboard lighting. Fitted four-ring gas hob with chimney style extractor above and built-in electric 'tilt and side' electric fan assisted oven and grill. Space for concealed washing machine, space for tall fridge/freezer, tiled floor, and two ceiling light points.

Dimensions

Metric: 2.41m x 2.21m
Imperial: 7’11” x 7’3″

BEDROOM 1

Window overlooking the Shropshire Union Canal, two ceiling light points, telephone point, and double radiator. Door to en-suite shower room.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

White suite with chrome style fittings comprising: tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted mixer shower, glazed shower screen and folding glazed door; pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap; and low-level dual-flush WC. Part tiled walls, tiled floor, fitted wall mirror and glass shelf, electric shaver point, recessed celling spotlights, ceiling extractor and chrome ladder style towel radiator.

BEDROOM 2

Fitted with a modern range of bedroom furniture incorporating three full height double wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, two double glazed windows enjoying views over the Shropshire Union Canal, ceiling light point and double radiator with thermostat.

BATHROOM

Modern white suite with chrome style fittings comprising: panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment; pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap; and low-level dual flush WC. Wall tiling to bath and shower area, mirror fronted medicine cabinet, two fitted glass shelves, electric shaver point, chrome ladder style towel radiator, tiled floor, recessed ceiling spotlights and ceiling extractor.

Dimensions

Metric: 2.03m x 1.96m
Imperial: 6’8″ x 6’5″

BOILER CUPBOARD

Useful walk-in cupboard housing an Intergas Eco RF combi gas fired central heating boiler, gas meter, ceiling light point and electrical consumer board.

Dimensions

Metric: 2.18m x 0.64m
Imperial: 7’2″ x 2’1″

OUTSIDE

There is a secure allocated parking space located to the rear of Colchester House.

DIRECTIONS

From the Agent's Chester office proceed to the Grosvenor roundabout and bear right onto Nicholas Street. At the Fountains roundabout proceed straight across, passing the Northgate Arena, and at the next roundabout continue straight across. Shortly before the next roundabout turn left in to Seller Street. Then take the turning right into the Square and follow the road around to the left. Colchester House will be found on the right hand side fronting onto the Shropshire Union Canal.

TENURE

* Tenure - Leasehold, term 999 years from 1 January 2002
* Service Charge - The current service charge is £3611.66 per annum (2025).
* Ground Rent - Currently £175 per annum. (2025).

COUNCIL TAX

* Council Tax Band E - Cheshire West and Chester County Council.

AGENT'S NOTES

* The Square, Chester (RTM) Co Ltd is a 'Right To Management' Limited company formed by the leaseholders of the development. It has a board of owner directors chosen by members and The Square is managed on their behalf by managing agents Paramount Estate Management - Tel: 01244 565900.
* Colchester House is situated within the City Centre (Chester) Conservation Area.

*ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

Before we can confirm any sale, we are required to verify everyone’s identity electronically to comply with Government Regulations relating to anti-money laundering. All intending buyers and sellers need to provide identification documentation to satisfy these requirements.

There is an admin fee of £30 per person for this process. Your early attention to supply the documents requested and payment will be appreciated, to avoid any unnecessary delays in confirming the sale agreed.

*MATERIAL INFORMATION REPORT

The Material Information Report for this property can be viewed on the Rightmove listing. Alternatively, a copy can be requested from our office which will be sent via email.

*EXTRA SERVICES - REFERRALS

Mortgage referrals, conveyancing referral and surveying referrals will be offered by Cavendish Estate Agents. If a buyer or seller should proceed with any of these services then a commission fee will be paid to Cavendish Estate Agents Ltd upon completion.

*CHESTER - Viewing wording for Particulars

By appointment through the Agents Chester Office 01244 404040.

FLOOR PLANS - included for identification purposes only, not to scale.

PS/SLC

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