Residential Development Opportunity Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester, Cheshire

Residential Development Opportunity Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester, Cheshire

Residential Development Opportunity Richmond Place, 125/127 Boughton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5BH Approximate distances Chester City Centre - 1 mile Liverpool - 19 miles Manchester - 39 miles An exclusive residential development opportunity for the conversion of a prime building into 8 apartments along with 6 new-build apartments Detailed planning approval for 14 one and two bedroom open market apartments Elevated setting with some river views Extensive off-street parking for 22 plus cars No requirement for affordable housing Approximate site area 0.5 acres Planning Reference 16/01012/LBC & 16/01011/FUL Commuted sum requirement Signed 106 Agreement Chester 01244 409660 fishergerman.co.uk

Situation Richmond Place is situated in a superb elevated setting in the suburb of Boughton, located to the east of Chester City Centre. The property commands outstanding southerly views across the River Dee towards the Chester Meadows. Richmond Place is conveniently positioned within a short walk of Chester City Centre, offering a comprehensive range of facilities and amenities, whilst Boughton itself has a good selection of local shops, including a post office, butchers, newsagents, general stores and a Waitrose Supermarket. Local recreational facilities include numerous swimming pools, Boughton Hall Cricket Club, Northgate Arena Sports Centre, rowing and sailing on the River Dee, horse racing at the Roodee and numerous golf courses. Schooling is well-provided by state primary and secondary schools, in addition to independent education at King s and Queen s Schools in Chester. Chester is well-positioned for commuting to the Commercial Centres of the North West via the M53 and M56 connections, whilst Chester Station offers a direct service to London, Euston in less than two hours. Description Richmond Place is accessed directly off the Boughton Road, A51, through remote gates opening into a deep site running north to south and extending to approximately 0.5 acres. The site is particularly flat, enclosed by a combination of close-boarded fencing, rendered walls and hedging. In addition to the front access there is a secondary access at the northern boundary of the site, directly off Spital Walk. Richmond Place is a particularly handsome Grade II listed building, believed to have been constructed circa 1817. The property is thought to have been built by Thomas Bagnall, a surgeon but also a Sheriff of Chester in 1816. The property was built as a pair of grand Georgian semi-detached residential dwellings. At that time, wealthy people moved away from the overcrowded City Centre and a fashionable new suburb of stuccoed villas grew up overlooking the river at Boughton. The building was used for residential purposes until the early to mid-20th Century and has been used as consulting rooms and offices since then. Richmond Place is constructed in brown brick in a Flemish bond at the front elevation and English garden wall bond at the side and rear elevations. The building is three storeys in height, in addition to a full width basement. The front elevation features an ionic stone veranda with a pair of columns between each window bay, built on stone stylobates. The ground floor elevations are stuccoed and include two six-panel

doors with attractive over-lights. The majority of the windows are nine or twelve pane sash windows with some replacement casement windows to the side and rear. To the front elevation, the entablature to the veranda has a frieze, cornice and parapet of stone with panels of vase balusters. The property has been extended over the years with a wing added to the western elevation, with further outriggers to the rear. In addition to its external Architectural merits, Richmond Place also features numerous noteworthy internal Georgian architecture, including high ceilings, decorative door architraves, plaster cornicing, original fireplaces, elegant staircases and lantern roof lights. To the rear of Richmond Place itself, is a two storey outbuilding constructed of brick under a slate pitched roof, which currently comprises of two residential apartments. The entrance and fenestration is entirely modern, although a circular window survives on the western elevation which may be a former pitching eye. The interior is entirely modern, having no architectural interest and the properties are to be demolished to create space for six new-build studio apartments. Planning Planning approval was granted under Application No: 16/01011/FUL by Cheshire West & Chester Council along with Listed Building Consent, under Application No: 16/01012/LBC. The permission allows for change of use of the listed building to create 8 apartments, including an extension and demolition of an outbuilding to erect a two-storey building comprising 6 studio apartments. There is no affordable housing requirement. The 8 proposed apartments within the listed building will range from approximately 740 sq ft to 1,300 sq ft Gross Internal Areas (GIA), whilst the 6 new-build apartments will all extend to approximately 380 sq ft each. The total GIA will extend to approximately 10,100 sq ft (939 sq m). A Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 has been signed and agreed requiring the purchaser to pay a commuted sum of 175,000 to Cheshire West and Chester Council for off-site projects. Payment will become due at the stage where 7 of the 14 apartments are occupied (50% occupancy). Further information A full information pack will be available via Mimecast, to include the Planning Statement, Heritage Statement, existing floorplans, approved plans and the Section 106 Agreement. Please contact the selling agent, Fisher German LLP, for further information. The Town Planning Consultant involved in this project was Ian Stevens of Fisher German LLP and the architect is McCormick Architecture, Chester. Sale boundaries The property being offered is edged red on the plan included within these particulars. The overall sales area extends to approximately 0.5 acres. Services It is understood that Richmond Place has the benefit of mains water, drainage, gas and electricity supplies. The listed building is warmed by oil-fired central heating; however, purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the availability and adequacy of all services. Tenure Richmond Place is being offered freehold. The property is currently rented in part, but vacant possession will be available upon completion. Method of sale The property is being offered by Private Treaty, but Fisher German LLP reserve the right to conclude a sale by Informal Tender in due course. Easements, wayleaves and rights of way The property is being sold subject to all existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way whether specified within these sales particulars or not. Prospective purchasers should be aware that a right of way will be reserved to 129 and 131 Boughton for vehicular and pedestrian access along the rear of Richmond Place.

Directions From Chester City Centre, proceed east along the A51, Foregate Street, into Boughton. On passing the Waitrose Supermarket on your left-hand side, continue through the traffic lights and Richmond Place will be seen on your left-hand side after a further 150 metres. Solicitors Hillyer McKeown Solicitors, Gorse Stacks House, George Street, Chester CH1 3EQ. Contact Mr James Cullen. Viewings By strict appointment through selling agents, Fisher German LLP. T: 01244 409660; E: chester@fishergerman.co.uk. Photographs taken December 2016 and particulars produced January 2017. Please note: Fisher German LLP and any Joint Agents give notice that: The particulars are produced in good faith are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute or form any part of an offer or any contract. No person within Fisher German has any authority to make or give representation or warranty on any property.