Summary - 53, LOWER BRIDGE STREET CH1 1RS
1 bed 1 bath Office
Compact freehold shop with upper-floor conversion potential in central Chester.
- 1,166 sq ft freehold retail unit across three narrow floors
- Direct Lower Bridge Street retail frontage and strong pedestrian flow
- Original features: historic windows and inglenook fireplace
- Upper floors potentially convertible to residential or office (consents needed)
- Small internal floor plates; limited room proportions throughout
- No private garden or external amenity space
- Requires internal refurbishment and likely planning/building consents
- Area flagged as deprived with very high local crime rates
A compact, three-storey brick retail unit on Lower Bridge Street offering direct street-facing exposure in the heart of Chester. The ground floor provides immediate retail frontage while two upper floors present potential for office use or residential conversion, subject to statutory consents. At 1,166 sq ft the property is small in footprint with narrow floor plates and original period features including inglenook fireplace and historic windows.
This freehold opportunity suits an investor seeking a central, characterful asset or a buyer targeting mixed-use conversion and short-term rental income. The location benefits from excellent pedestrian footfall, fast broadband and strong mobile signal, with many nearby amenities, cafes and schools. The property will need internal refurbishment and likely planning consent to change the upper floors to residential or modern office space.
Important considerations: the building has limited internal space, no private garden, and is in an area flagged as deprived with a very high crime rate. Buyers should factor in refurbishment costs, potential planning fees, and the narrow layout when assessing usability and rental yield. Viewing and feasibility work are recommended to confirm conversion potential and service arrangements.
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