Summary - BOUGHTON HALL APARTMENT 22 FILKINS LANE CHESTER CH3 5BG
2 bed 2 bath Retirement Property
Ground-floor two-bed with gardens and full onsite support, close to Chester.
Two-bedroom ground-floor apartment with private patio and garden access
Within an over-55s village with 24-hour onsite staff and restaurant
Generous communal gardens, parking and weekly 1.5 hours domestic help
Leasehold with c.109 years remaining; deferred sale fees apply on exit
High annual service charge £8,973.12; budget for ongoing costs
Electric room heaters — no central heating; possible higher energy bills
Grade II listed site — restrictions on alterations likely
Slow broadband speeds despite excellent mobile signal
Set within the Tatton building of the Boughton Hall retirement village, Apartment 22 offers ground-floor convenience, private patio access and generous communal gardens around a Grade II listed hall. The two-bedroom layout includes an ensuite main bedroom, a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a spacious lounge/dining room with French doors opening to the grounds. Onsite staff and communal facilities — including a restaurant and daily concierge — provide practical support and sociable convenience for over-55s.
This apartment is aimed at buyers seeking a secure, low-maintenance lifestyle close to Chester city centre (about one mile). The property benefits from off-street parking, included fixtures and fittings, and an EPC rating of C (72), but heating is electric room heaters rather than central heating, which may influence running costs and comfort preferences.
Buyers should note a relatively high annual service charge (£8,973.12) covering staffing, grounds, maintenance and a weekly domestic help allowance. There is also a ground rent (£350 pa) with scheduled increases, a deferred development payment and a sales administration fee payable on leaving or selling — important costs for long-term budgeting. The building’s listed status may complicate alterations or extensions.
Leasehold security is strong with around 109 years remaining, but broadband speeds in the development are slow. Overall this apartment suits someone downsizing who values on-site support, communal life and proximity to Chester, and who accepts higher service costs and listed-building restrictions in return for convenience and landscaped surroundings.
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