Summary - BOUGHTON HALL APARTMENT 36 FILKINS LANE CHESTER CH3 5BG
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Secure, social retirement living near Chester with on-site support and gardens.
Large lounge/diner with French doors and Juliet balcony
This one-bedroom retirement apartment at Boughton Hall sits within a well-appointed, secure village set in four and a half acres of landscaped grounds, less than a mile from Chester city centre. The 605 sq ft layout offers a large lounge/diner with French doors and a Juliet balcony, a fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a spacious bedroom with floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes and an en‑suite. Carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are included for a straightforward move-in.
On-site staffing and communal services are strong selling points for independent retirees seeking support and social reassurance. The development provides 24-hour staffing, CCTV, door entry and emergency call systems, plus 1.5 hours per week domestic help and daily concierge. Residents also benefit from extensive communal gardens, parking areas and an owners’ vegetable plot.
Costs and lease details are important to consider: the apartment is leasehold with 110 years remaining, an annual service charge currently £7,914.96 and ground rent of £350 pa (doubling every 25 years). A Deferred Development Payment of 3–5% of the sale price and a Sales Administration Fee of 1.8% are payable to the freeholder on leaving or selling. Heating is by electric room heaters (no communal gas), and broadband speeds in the area are reported slow.
Overall this apartment will suit buyers looking to downsize into a secure, social retirement community with comprehensive on-site support and attractive communal grounds. Prospective purchasers should factor ongoing service charges, exit fees and electric heating costs into affordability calculations.
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