The Firs, Bowdon, Cheshire, WA14

This large duplex apartment occupies the top floors of a handsome period building on The Firs - one of Bowdon's most popular and prestigious addresses.

The apartment is one of just five in the building and offers spacious and versatile accommodation that extends to around 1800 sq ft. The sense of space is accentuated by the large sashed windows and excellent ceiling heighs throughout (12' in most rooms).

The elegant living room is an excellent size room with a double glazed sashed window offering a pleasing view over the communal gardens below. The focal point of the room is a cast iron fireplace with living flame gas fire and a beautiful marble surround. There is also a separate dining room/family room, a rarity in most apartments, that also has a feature fireplace and there is attractive Ted Todd wooden flooring in both reception rooms.

The spacious and beautifully appointed kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of base and eye level units with granite work surfaces with matching island unit. Integrated appliances include a Rangemaster 5 ring hob and double oven, microwave, full height fridge, full height freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and Quooker hot and cold water tap/filter

The kitchen is open plan to the dining/breakfast room that has double doors leading directly to a delightful private terrace - perfect for alfresco entertaining.

Stairs from the welcoming entrance hall lead to the upper floor bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom has a sashed double glazed window offering a pleasing outlook over the communal gardens and the surrounding area. There are also two double glazed skylight windows and a marble fireplace with tiled hearth. A walk in in wardrobe provides hanging space and shelving. The en suite shower room is fitted with a stylish white suite with walk in shower.

The second bedroom is also a much larger than average double and is fitted with two fitted wardrobes and also has a cast iron fireplace with stone surround. The third bedroom is a large and versatile room that comfortably accommodates a double bed and has space for an office/study area. The second and third bedrooms are served the luxurious family shower room.

The property sits behind secure electric gates and Apartment 4 has its own garage and two parking spaces. The communal gardens are predominantly lawned with a brick built wall running down one of the boundaries. Mature trees, shrubs and bushes on the other three boundaries help create a sense of privacy and form a pleasing backdrop to the gardens.