Chester Seeing Growth?
The Chester property market has always remained strong in comparison to other areas and it is seen as a very desirable place to live. There are many new projects planned for Chester, but with investment into this historic city could we see property prices rise even further? We take a look on what new projects are planned this year in this city. A Georgian terraced hotel with 55 en-suite rooms is currently in discussions on the inner ring road as cited by The Chester Chronicle. There would be 35 rooms within 16-20 Nicholas Street plus 20 bedrooms within a new Georgian-style building that would be built to the rear facing the original property.
But change of planning permission and listed building consent will be
required to convert these existing offices and the Liberal Club.
Alterations would involve installing a lift as well creating new
openings and corridors to connect the three buildings. Facilities would include a
restaurant, bar, coffee room, conference and function rooms as well as parking
in the basement.
A planning application has been lodged is by Michael
Bartlett, whose family own the buildings and run Bartlett’s Solicitors from the
ground and first floors of no 16.
A document accompanying the application states: “The
continued use of these period listed houses as cellular offices is no longer an
economic option, as modern requirements are for open plan offices which cannot
be met here.”
“16, 18 and 20 Nicholas Street, has the
potential to become a unique boutique hotel and restaurant in restored grade
II-listed period buildings, with all the modern amenities which guests require.
“We believe that it will be an asset to the historic town
of Chester, adding to tourism and creating employment. We are conserving the
building by restoring its Georgian features.”
Designed by Joseph Turner, the Nicholas Street buildings
date from 1780 and originally comprised ten town houses.
The terrace became known as ‘Pillbox Promenade/Row’ because
many were used as GP surgeries but later became well known for law firms.
No. 16 has been used as offices since the
1950s but in 1991 was joined with number 18. No. 18 is understood to have been
used as a Temperance Hotel before the war. At a later stage the whole building
became The Liberal Club.
Chester has a wide array of independent
boutique retailers, restaurants and cafes. Just a wonder on the rows and you
will find great little secret gems of Chester! Will there be sufficient demand to house
these additional big chains in a very modern glamorous looking new development?
Only time will tell, but as Chester grows
in popularity with shoppers, diners, property buyers and tourists alike, I
think there may well be.
Interesting
Chester Property
The oldest house in Chester! Tudor House on
Lower Bridge St is from 1603, there was once a walkway (row) on the first floor
which was later bricked up to create a front room.
The Georgian Sash windows on the first
floor were added later. What would you value this beauty of a
property at?
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