Well we have certainly faced some tempestuous weather over the last few days. I hope you were able to brave the recent thunderstorms with the best of British stoicism! I would love to claim the same but the wild storms of a few nights ago saw me hiding in a wooden box tucked into a safe corner of the kitchen. I figured that if we got washed away in the near tropical downpour I would be safe in my improvised “boat”! …
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At Rickitt Partnership we are very lucky to have a wealth of period properties on our books and I am thrilled to announce another glorious addition to our portfolio – Eaton End, a beautiful semi-detached Edwardian house which is situated only a stone’s throw away from the heart of Chester’s city centre …
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As you know, I am, by nature, a rather nosy little pug and I love exploring houses of all shapes and sizes. The last few weeks have left me in little doubt about the charms of country houses. A couple of weeks ago I was enchanted by beautiful Hargrave Hall and this week I have fallen for Croughton House, another majestic country house which is situated a mere 5 miles from Chester city centre …
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Last week saw the great British summertime establish itself in the time-honoured fashion of predictable unpredictability! I have been donning my raincoat and stripping it off again more times than I care to mention. It was on one such changeable day, when all four seasons played their part, that I set off to review a beautiful period property in Hargrave. One of my favourite parts of Cheshire, I always think that Hargrave offers the best of both worlds – a tranquil semi-rural location yet with easy access to Chester as well as the motorway networks, perfect for a busy pug …
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Well the weather may have experienced a bit of a downturn but my enthusiasm has not! I am thoroughly enjoying being back at work, not least because we are seeing an encouraging amount of activity in the newly-emerging property market. When I am speaking to prospective vendors and viewers/purchasers it is great to be able to confidently reassure them that now is as good a time as any to start moving life forwards again …
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