Dee Banks, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7 bed semi

Walmoor House is a magnificent Grade II* listed Victorian house built of local red sandstone with a grey-green slate roof, overlooking the River Dee in Chester. The house features a coat of arms of the Douglas family above the entrance porch and an abundance of period details throughout, including a private chapel lit by an oriel window, a three-storey tower with octagonal stair turret, and intricately carved woodwork. The main reception hallway has a dark polished oak staircase and other reception rooms include a formal drawing room, dining room, and study, all featuring oak panelling, mullioned windows, and high ceilings. The kitchen is on the lower ground floor with underfloor heating, and the first floor has three bedrooms, including a principal bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom and dressing room. The second floor has three more bedrooms and a bathroom, with sandstone stairways connecting the levels. The house also includes a separate cottage with kitchen/living area, bathroom, and sleeping area, as well as a garage that was remodelled in 2020-2021 and could be used as a studio or office space. The gardens and grounds extend to about 1.3 acres, comprising lawned and wooded areas, mature borders and hedging, and a Grade II listed well from 1897.