Summary - BOUGHTON HALL APARTMENT 40 FILKINS LANE CHESTER CH3 5BG
2 bed 2 bath Retirement Property
Luxury retirement living close to Chester city centre with 24-hour staffing.
Private patio overlooking landscaped communal gardens
Set within the well-maintained Boughton Hall retirement village, this two-bedroom apartment sits around a mile from Chester city centre and faces landscaped communal gardens around a Grade II listed hall. The layout is traditional and comfortable, with a spacious lounge/diner opening onto a private patio, a fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a main bedroom with en-suite shower, and a good-sized second bedroom — all with new carpets and light fittings included.
The development is purpose-built for over-55s and offers 24-hour on-site staff, daily concierge, communal facilities including a restaurant, extensive grounds, parking and raised-bed allotments — features that suit buyers seeking convenience, social life and low-mobility support. The apartment comes with a 109-year lease remaining and an Energy Performance Rating of 62.
There are important costs and conditions to note. The annual service charge is £8,973.12 (covers staffing, communal maintenance and 1.5 hours domestic help weekly), plus a £350 pa ground rent that doubles every 25 years. A Deferred Development Payment of 3–5% of the sale price and a 1.8% sales administration fee are payable on disposal. The building’s listed status may restrict alterations and add complexity to maintenance or changes.
Practical considerations include electric room heaters as the main heating source and slow broadband speeds in the area, which can increase running costs and affect connectivity. Images provided are of show apartments and not of this specific flat. For buyers seeking a secure, social retirement setting with onsite services and easy city access, this apartment offers a low-maintenance lifestyle with clear ongoing costs to factor in.
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