A House That Feels Like Home on Mount Pleasant
‘‘You can tell a house has been lived in and loved, this one has, and it shows.’’
Lesley Scott
If you have ever driven through Mount Pleasant, you will know the feeling. It is one of those streets that feels settled and established, quietly positioned on the edge of Curzon Park, just outside Chester. You are close enough to be in the city within minutes, yet far enough away to enjoy a little breathing space. There is the simple pleasure of walking along the River Dee, a round at Chester Golf Club, and the everyday convenience of local shops, coffee spots and a bus stop at the end of the road. It really is the balance of two worlds.
From the outside, the house has that classic double fronted terrace appearance, now enhanced by newly fitted sash windows and a central front door that gives it symmetry. It is not overdone. It is simply elegant and timeless. Naturally, you want to see what is behind the door.
Step inside and the first thing that strikes you is how comfortable and bright it feels, the high ceilings flow throughout the house and give each room an airy quality. The current owner has carried out thoughtful building works, meaning you can move straight in while still having the freedom to make it your own over time. As you enter, light pours down from the landing window above, filling the hallway and drawing your eye upwards. There is an immediate sense of space.
To the left sits the cosy living room, centred around a wood burning stove set within a beautifully repurposed Victorian tiled hearth with a stone mantel. It is easy to picture winter evenings here, the fire lit, the room warm and inviting. It feels intimate without ever feeling small.
To the right is the dining room, with the kitchen accessed directly beyond. You can instantly imagine this being the heart of the home. Dinners around the table. Friends over on a Friday night, glasses clinking, laughter carrying through the space. There is something about this house that feels genuinely happy. The dining table could easily double as a workspace during the week if needed, which many buyers now appreciate. The layout is straightforward and practical, and that simplicity works in its favour.
The kitchen is fitted with classic shaker style units, offering good storage and generous worktop space. It is a kitchen you can properly cook in, with room to move and space to prepare. It connects seamlessly to the garden, which helps the whole ground floor feel open and sociable.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms that provide flexibility for whatever stage of life you are in. The main bedroom is a generous size, while the additional rooms can serve as children’s bedrooms, guest accommodation or a home office. You are not limited in how you use the space. The bathroom is bright and surprisingly spacious, far larger than you might expect.
Then there is the garden. A spacious courtyard that is private and tucked away. It is manageable yet generous, with plenty of room for outdoor seating and pots, and beautifully fully stocked borders that soften the space.
The improvements have been made where they count, yet the character remains intact. It is ready to move into without feeling finished in a way that leaves no room for your own ideas. There is still scope to personalise and shape it over time to how you would want it.
For anyone wanting to be close to Chester while enjoying a real neighbourhood setting, this location makes complete sense. You can be in the city quickly, but at the end of the day you return to a quieter street that feels established and welcoming.
As you can probably tell, this is a house I am genuinely fond of. It offers real flexibility for the next chapter, whether that is downsizing, upsizing or relocating. It is one of those homes that feels easy to imagine yourself in, and that is often the best sign of all.
3 bedroom terraced house for sale in Mount Pleasant, Chester, CH4
£260,000
Viewings available 7 days a week by appointment
Call Lesley or Jonathan on 01244 676200