148 Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 4AW

Where village living meets with the leafy fringes of rurality, character charm blends with contemporary comfort at No. 148, Chester Road, a beautifully restored Edwardian home, luxuriously upgraded for modern living.

History and heritage

Set back from the road this imposing home has been meticulously upgraded over the past five years. Every detail has been painstakingly crafted, from the bespoke handmade kitchen to stylish new bathrooms. Beneath its enchanting exterior lies a characterful haven with seamless flow and a quiet, uninterrupted outlook to the rear. 

High hedging and mature trees and shrubs provide a green buffer of privacy to the front, pulling up along the broad driveway where there is ample parking available. Ahead, the red brick garage with roller door offers storage space, opening to reveal a large gym to the rear, where French doors open to a sheltered decking area, ideal for stretching, post work-out with views over the garden.

Believed to have been built in 1908, this imposing home was built for the ICI management, positioned on the hill with an impressive outlook over the valley below, where the factories once stood.

Contemporary comfort

Renovated and reloved over the last eight years, every inch of No. 148, Chester Road has been revisited and refreshed, from behind the scenes plumbing and electrics to brand new bathrooms and kitchen.

Connecting to its Edwardian heritage outdoors and within, a patterned porcelain tiled pathleads to the handsome, handmade front door, framed by a sweeping archway.

Inside, quarry tiles coat the floor of the porch, where original, leaded stained-glass offers a sneak peek through into the entrance hall beyond. Evocative of its era, maple parquet flooring is practical underfoot, whilst period features beckon from all angles: dado rails, carvedcabinetry, high ceilings and plaster coving a sensation for the eyes. The original staircase leads up to the first floor ahead.

Perfectly in keeping with its heritage, off the entrance hall, discover a traditional cloakroom with wash basin and WC with overhead cistern and pull flush.

Period finesse

Subtle and pronounced period features thread throughout the home, working seamlessly to connect elements from different eras for a fluid feel. To the left, through a panelled door, light streams into the lounge through a grand bay window, overlooking the front. Classic and neutral in terms of its décor throughout, period highlights are accentuated.

OWNER QUOTE: “We love the high ceilings and the space.”

Heritage shades of green meet with white above the picture rail, where cornicing fringes the high ceiling above. A log-burning stove crackles merrily from within its surround, one of many fireplaces reinstated by the current owners.

OWNER QUOTE: “It’s so cosy and warm when the fires are on.”

Savour the moment

Handmade to match the period and style of the home, opposite the lounge the kitchen can be found, with a sage green stable door leading out in contrast to the greige Shaker-style cabinetry.

Tall windows offer views out over the garden and valley beyond, where a mature beech hedge to the boundary reveals the shifting of the seasons in its varying shades. The hub of the home, the kitchen unites the flow of the home, furnished with an array of quality appliances including double Belfast sink, Miele fridge, and dishwasher.

Gather around the large central island and swap stories about the day over a bite to eat. Within the island discover a freezer, wine fridge and instant boiling tap. Glazed herringbone splashback tiles line the inglenook behind the Range cooker, tying in with the heritage of the home.

Ever present, the beautiful views can also be savoured in the dining room next door, through a big bay window. A wonderful space in which to entertain, the unique arch and tiling of the working fireplace is a handsome feature. Designed and built to harmonise with the fireplace and the kitchen, a stylish glass fronted sideboard stands beside the fire.

Versatile spaces

Reconnecting with the entrance hall, stairs lead down to the converted cellar, an impressive and versatile collection of rooms, stylishly finished and currently serving as a music room, craft room with access out to the garden and office.

Developed by the current owners, there is also a modern utility room, furnished with an array of built-in cupboards, a large stainless-steel sink and space for washing machine and dryer, with access beyond to a Minton tiled porch which opens to the garden.

Back on the ground floor, the main, original staircase leads up to the first-floor landing, where intricate patterns lace the lower wall beneath the dado rail.

And so to bed…

Upstairs, peep through to the first of the bedrooms on the left, to be greeted by views out over the valley below. Soft sage tones in the walls pick out the details from the tiling in the cast iron fireplace, with storage built in.

Also showcasing valley views, another spacious double bedroom to the rear serves as a soporific sanctuary, decorated in muted, soothing tones.

OWNER QUOTE: “The bedrooms still have the servants’ bell pulls.”

Along the landing, arrive at the main family bathroom, refurbished three years ago. Large and light, timeless tiling features underfoot, with an authentic cast iron roll top bath and walk-in, rainfall shower alongside a Burlington high level flush toilet. Handmade cabinetry and mood lighting ensures a high-quality finish.

Making your way further along, arrive at a bedroom with striped carpet and views to the front. Each bedroom at Chester Road offers space for a double bed, whilst showcasing the high ceilings, picture rails and tall skirting boards which help create an airy and bright ambience.

In the final bedroom on this floor, originally the master bedroom, elegant wallpaper adorns the chimney breast which hosts a restored cast iron fireplace, embracing the character of the home. Spacious and bright, with beautiful coving, plush cream carpet extends underfoot.

The original staircase rises once more, to the second floor, where a modern metro-tiled shower room ensuite serves the master bedroom. Providing plenty of storage, a wall of built-in wardrobes stands beneath the pitched ceiling. A peaceful haven, carpeted underfoot and with a large window overlooking the front, this self-contained suite is the perfect refuge at the end of a busy day.

A large, walk-in loft space to the rear offers the potential to create another bountiful bedroom with valley views.

Private sanctuary

Peaceful, private, fully enclosed and not at all overlooked, step outside and seek sanctuary in the garden.

A tranquil oasis, multiple seating areas enable you to follow the sun around the garden. At the bottom of the garden, hidden behind a bamboo hedge, a pergola-covered patio offers total privacy and catches the last rays of the day - a magical spot to enjoy summer sunsets over the valley.

Closer to the home, a recently added, covered decking area provides a versatile space with seating seamlessly extending the living space to bring the outdoors in. Large planters frame both the upper dining deck and the patio, adding leafy foliage and colour throughout.

A large artificial lawned area offers a low-maintenance space ideal for children, while a small shed and additional storage area in the garage help to keep everything tidy. The remainder of the garage has been thoughtfully transformed into a fully equipped home gym.

Out and about

Blending the charm of village living with unbeatable convenience, just a short stroll from No. 148 delivers you into the heart of Northwich, where you can discover a selection of shops and cafes including a Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and local butchers, deli and bakery, while an array of pubs and restaurants cater to every taste.

For families, excellent secondary, independent and further education establishments are all within walking distance, including The Grange, Hartford High, St. Nicholas Catholic High School and Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form.

For commuting, Greenbank train station, just two minutes away, offers effortless connections to Manchester and Chester, with Hartford train station around 20 mins walk away connecting you to Crewe (and onward to London) and Liverpool.

Explore the outdoors, with the scenic walks of Delamere Forest close by and Tatton Park also within easy reach, making this home perfectly positioned for both leisure and commuting.

Lovingly restored and meticulously upgraded, No. 148, Chester Road offers a harmonious blend of period charm and modern luxury. Beneath its characterful façade lies a home where every detail has been thoughtfully attended to, from the bespoke handmade kitchen to the fully modernised boiler, water tanks, and fuse boards, all under guarantee.

Spacious and versatile, with beautifully designed spaces that adapt effortlessly to the needs of a modern family, this is a home where heritage meets high-spec living, offering timeless elegance and contemporary comfort in equal measure.

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