Kirkwood Close

Vicars Cross

Situated within the highly sought-after residential area of Vicar’s Cross, this beautifully presented two-bedroom home offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a property that is ready to move straight into. Ideally positioned for convenience, the property is just a short walk from Hoole High Street, offering a vibrant selection of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants. A pleasant stroll along the Shropshire Union Canal provides scenic access into Chester city centre and its extensive range of amenities, while Chester railway station is also within easy reach, offering excellent transport links to Manchester, Liverpool, and beyond.

Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a useful entrance vestibule which provides ample space for coats and shoes, creating a practical separation from the main living accommodation. A staircase rises to the first floor, while access is provided to the spacious lounge. The lounge is well-proportioned and filled with natural light, offering a comfortable and inviting space for both relaxation and entertaining. Clever use of the area beneath the staircase provides valuable additional storage, helping to maximise the functionality of the room. Positioned to the rear of the property, the kitchen has been fitted with a stylish range of modern wall and base units, offering generous storage and worktop space. The layout has been designed with practicality in mind, making it ideal for everyday living. French doors open directly onto the rear garden, creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces and allowing plenty of natural light to flow through the room. 

To the first floor, the property boasts two generously sized double bedrooms. Both rooms benefit from large windows which flood the accommodation with natural daylight, creating bright and airy living spaces. The principal bedroom provides excellent proportions for a range of furniture arrangements, while the second bedroom offers flexibility as a guest room, home office, or additional bedroom. The family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary white three-piece suite comprising a bath with shower over, wash hand basin, and WC. Attractive fully tiled walls provide a modern finish while ensuring ease of maintenance. An additional over-stairs storage cupboard further enhances the practicality of the accommodation. The loft is boarded with shelves, great for storage.

Externally, the property continues to impress. To the front, there is off-road parking for three vehicles together with access to a detached garage, providing valuable storage or potential workshop space. The rear garden offers an excellent outdoor retreat, designed to be low maintenance while still providing ample space for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying the warmer months. The garden also benefits from a pleasant private aspect, creating a peaceful and secluded environment.

Location

A well-established and much sought after residential suburb, Vicars Cross offers the best of both worlds — a settled, family-oriented community with excellent amenities and green spaces, yet just over a mile from Chester’s historic city centre. Nestled between Boughton, Hoole and Christleton, the area has grown steadily since the mid-twentieth century and today draws families, young professionals and downsizers who appreciate its varied housing stock, strong local schools and easy access to the wider region.
Pubs, Restaurants & Local Amenities
Vicars Cross has a handy local shopping centre on Green Lane with a grocery store, pharmacy, two hairdressers, a barber and a takeaway. Around the corner sits The Centurion, a popular community pub. On Tarvin Road, the long-established Sun Do serves traditional fish and chips alongside Chinese dishes and remains a firm local favourite. The Bridge Inn, a short distance away, is well known for regular live music and a friendly atmosphere.
Day-to-day needs are comfortably met with two supermarkets within easy reach and a range of independent services including a beauty salon and vehicle garage along Tarvin Road. With Chester city centre just minutes away, residents also benefit from the full range of independent shops, restaurants and entertainment the city has to offer.
Parks & Green Spaces
Thackeray Park and Field is the green heart of the community, home to the Cestrian Scout Headquarters and a well-used open space popular with families, dog walkers and sports groups throughout the year. Vicars Cross also sits close to the attractive countryside lanes leading towards Christleton and the Shropshire Union Canal, offering pleasant walking and cycling routes.
The world-famous River Dee and its picturesque Meadows are within comfortable cycling distance, offering riverside walks, rowing and a much-loved green lung stretching through the heart of Chester. Grosvenor Park, one of the finest Victorian parks in the North West, is equally accessible and hosts open-air theatre, bandstand performances and seasonal events during the summer months.
Schools & Education
Vicars Cross benefits from Oldfield Primary School on Green Lane, a well-regarded local school popular with families in the area. For secondary education, the outstanding Christleton High School is within easy reach and consistently achieves excellent results, held in high esteem across the county. The Chester Catholic High School also serves families in the area.
For those seeking independent schooling, The King’s School and The Queen’s School Chester are both accessible, together with The Firs School, Abbeygate College at Saighton, and further afield, The Grange School at Hartford. Chester University and its associated facilities are also within reach, and the proximity to the city centre makes the full range of further education and library resources readily available.
Transport & Connectivity
Vicars Cross is ideally placed for transport links across the region. Tarvin Road and the A41 provide swift access to the Chester ring road and wider road network, whilst Chester Railway Station is just a short drive or bus ride away, offering regular direct services to London Euston in under two hours, with fast connections to Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Piccadilly and beyond. Crewe station, with its extensive intercity connections on the West Coast Main Line, is under 20 miles by road.
The M53 and M56 motorways are both readily accessible, opening up daily travel to Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales with ease. Chester Business Park, Deeside Industrial Park and Wrexham Industrial Estate are all within comfortable commuting distance for those working in commercial and industrial sectors.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is approximately 22 miles distant, whilst Manchester Airport — the North West’s principal international gateway — lies some 35 miles away via the M56. Hawarden Airport, serving private and corporate aviation, is under 10 miles to the east.
Key Mileage Distances
Chester City Centre — 1.2 miles
Chester Railway Station — 1.5 miles
Christleton High School — 1.5 miles
Chester Business Park — 4 miles
M53 / M56 Junction — 5 miles
Hawarden Airport — 9 miles
Crewe — 18 miles
Liverpool John Lennon Airport — 22 miles
Manchester Airport — 35 miles

Property Features

Highly sought-after Vicar's Cross location
Beautifully presented throughout
Spacious and bright lounge
Modern fitted kitchen with French doors
Two generous double bedrooms
Contemporary family bathroom
Driveway parking for three vehicles
Detached garage and private rear garden
Short walk along the canal to Chester city centre

Nearby Amenities

Primary Schools
  • Hoole Church of England Primary and Nursery School
    0.2 miles
  • St Werburgh’s & St Columba’s Catholic Primary School
    0.4 miles
Secondary Schools
  • Queen’s Park High School
    0.9 miles
  • The Queens School Senior School
    1.3 miles
Transport
  • Chester Railway Station
    0.6 miles
  • Bache Railway Station
    1.4 miles
Attractions
  • Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club
    0.3 miles
  • The Suburbs
    0.5 miles
  • Sticky Walnut
    0.5 miles
  • Bawn Lodge
    0.6 miles
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