Listed for £260,000
January 27, 2026
Sold for £190,000
2006
Sold for £80,000
1997
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Second Floor - Door with security peep hole and letterbox to the apartment.
Entrance Hall - Roof light, two ceiling light points, smoke alarm, thermostatic heating controls, telephone master socket, radiator with radiator cover, and telephone intercom entry system. Doors leading through to the living room/dining area, bedroom one, bedroom two, shower room and built-in storage cupboard.
Built-In Storage Cupboard - 1.07m x 0.71m (3'6" x 2'4") - Housing an 'Ideal' combination condensing gas fired central heating boiler and the gas meter.
Living Room/Dining Area - 5.46m x 4.93m (17'11" x 16'2") - A large reception room with Dimplex log effect electric heater, double radiator with thermostat, recessed ceiling spotlights with dimmer switch controls, two ceiling light points, glazed serving hatch to the kitchen, and UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors to the balcony. Door to kitchen.
Balcony - 5.46m x 0.89m (17'11" x 2'11") - With brick walling and metal handrail overlooking 'The Architect' gardens and the landmark HQ building.
Kitchen - 4.06m x 2.06m (13'4" x 6'9") - Fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall level units incorporating drawers, cupboards and corner shelving with laminated worktops incorporating a breakfast bar. Inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Fitted four-ring Hotpoint gas hob with extractor above and built-in Hotpoint electric fan assisted oven and grill. Plumbing and space for washing machine, space for tall fridge/freezer, wall tiling to work surface areas, tiled floor, single radiator, sliding glazed hatch opening to the living room/dining area, and roof light.
Bedroom One - 4.01m x 3.38m (13'2" x 11'1") - Fitted with a range of bedroom furniture incorporating a double wardrobe with hanging space and shelving, a single wardrobe, double cupboard with drawer unit beneath, and pelmet with downlights. Ceiling light point, single radiator, and UPVC double glazed window overlooking Blackfriars.
Bedroom Two - 4.04m x 3.02m (13'3" x 9'11") - Fitted double wardrobe and two single wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, ceiling light point, single radiator, and UPVC double glazed window overlooking Blackfriars.
Shower Room - 2.06m x 1.70m (6'9" x 5'7") - Well appointed suite in white with chrome style fittings comprising: walk-in tiled shower enclosure with thermostatic mixer shower and glazed shower screen; vanity unit with mixer tap and storage cupboard beneath; and low level dual-flush WC. Part-tiled walls with a decorative border tile, tiled floor, chrome ladder style towel radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, extractor, and roof light.
Outside - The development is located along Black Friars within the city walls and is accessed via a pedestrian access gate with intercom entry system. There is also an electronic sliding gate which provides access to the residents car park. We are advised that there are 7 car parking spaces available on a first come, first served basis. Communal bin store area.
Directions - From the agent's Chester office, proceed along Grosvenor Street to the Grosvenor Roundabout and take the third exit onto Nicholas Street. Then take turning left after the HQ Building and The Architect into Black Friars, which is small road. Black Friars Court will then be found at the end of the road on the left hand side just before the city walls and Nun's Road.
Tenure - * Tenure - the vendor informs us that the property is Leasehold. Lease Term: 999 years from 8 May 1974 with a peppercorn ground rent.
* The development is managed by Black Friars (Chester) Management Ltd. This management company is owned by the 11 residents, each of whom have an equal share. The managing agents are Estates Property Management. Email: Property manager: Emily Cull.
* Service Charge - Estimated Property Service Charge Service Charge (Adjusted) for 2025 is £1,810.00 and the Estimated Property Reserve Fund Service Charge (Adjusted) for 2025 is £910.00.
Council Tax - * Council Tax Band D - Cheshire West and Chester.
Agent's Notes - * Services - we understand that mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are connected.
* The central heating boiler was installed in 2020.
* The property is located within the City Centre (Chester) Conservation Area.
Anti Money Laundering Regulations - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation before we can confirm the sale in writing. There is an administration charge of £30.00 per person payable by buyers and sellers, as we must electronically verify the identity of all in order to satisfy Government requirements regarding customer due diligence. We would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
Material Information Report - The Material Information Report for this property can be viewed on the Rightmove listing. Alternatively, a copy can be requested from our office which will be sent via email.
Extra Services - Mortgage referrals, conveyancing referral and surveying referrals will be offered by Cavendish Estate Agents. If a buyer or seller should proceed with any of these services then a commission fee will be paid to Cavendish Estate Agents Ltd upon completion.
Priority Investor Club - If you are considering purchasing this property as a buy to let investment, our award winning lettings and property management department offer a preferential rate to anyone who purchases a property through Cavendish and lets with Cavendish. For more information contact Lettings Manager, David Adams on or david.
Viewing - By appointment through the Agents Chester Office
FLOOR PLANS - included for identification purposes only, not to scale.
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