Summary - BOUGHTON HALL APARTMENT 40 FILKINS LANE CHESTER CH3 5BG
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Comfortable ground-floor retirement flat with communal amenities near Chester.
24-hour on-site staff and communal restaurant available to residents|Private sunny patio accessed from lounge via French doors|Convenient location — under one mile from Chester city centre|Annual service charge £7,914.96 (covers many communal services)|Event fees payable on sale or leaving (percentage plus admin fee)|Ground rent £350 pa, doubles every 25 years; leasehold (109 years)|Electric room heaters (no communal gas); running costs may be higher|Located within Grade II listed grounds — alterations may be restricted
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment sits within the Rowton building of Boughton Hall, a well-regarded retirement village set around a Grade II listed hall. The flat offers an open-plan lounge/dining area with French doors to a private patio, a fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a double bedroom with floor-to-ceiling wardrobes and a wet-room style bathroom. Owners benefit from extensive communal grounds, on-site parking and a wide range of shared facilities including a restaurant and 24-hour staff.
The development is conveniently located under a mile from Chester city centre and local amenities, making it suitable for those wanting easy access to shops, healthcare and transport. Energy performance is good (EPC C) and the apartment comes with many fittings included.
Buyers should note important financial obligations: an annual service charge of £7,914.96 (covers many services including 1.5 hours weekly domestic help), ground rent of £350 pa (doubling every 25 years), and payable event fees on any future sale or leaving (deferred development payment plus a sales administration fee). The property is leasehold with 109 years remaining and sits within a listed setting, which may restrict alterations.
Heating is by individual electric heaters and broadband speeds are reported as slow — practical considerations for modern connectivity and running costs. Overall this apartment suits downsizers seeking a secure, communal living environment close to the city, who accept the ongoing service and exit charges.
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