Apt 49, Boughton Hall Filkins Lane, Chester - CH3 5BG
Listed 2 Oct 2026 · Chester
How the price compares
Key features
- ONE BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT FOR SALE
- WITHIN THE ROWTON BUILDING
- PART OF SUPERB RETIREMENT VILLAGE AT BOUGHTON HALL
- AROUND 1 MILE FROM CITY CENTRE
- SET IN BEAUTIFUL GARDENS AROUND A GRADE II LISTED HALL
- OVER 55S ONLY
- 24 HOUR ONSITE STAFF
- MANY COMMUNAL FACILITIES INCLUDING A RESTAURANT
About this home
An immaculate and extremely bright and spacious one-bedroom top floor apartment with fantastic open views across the cricket fields and towards the Cheshire Hills. Located in Rowton Building, it offers easy access to the formal gardens and Main Hall. Construction of Rhode Building was completed in September 2011. The superbly renovated 17th century hall, which houses the communal facilities (comprising lounge and bar, restaurant, library, hair and beauty salon, hobbies room and gym) has large windows, high ceilings and other historic features, including a Georgian arch and original fireplace dated 1655.
Accomadation Entrance hall with fully shelved built-in store cupboard and tank; bright spacious lounge/dining area with views across cricket fields from French doors and Juliet balcony; fully-fitted kitchen with integrated appliances including a free standing microwave, oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Large bedroom with floor-to-ceiling wardrobes; separate bathroom with large walk-in shower. The apartment has been redecorated throughout. All carpets and light fittings included.
Kitchen 3.35m x 2.16m
Lounge/Diner 4.57m x 4.67m
Bedroom 3.66m x 4.14m
Service charge & ground rent A service charge, currently £731.69 per month/ £8,780.28 annually is payable. This covers external building maintenance, buildings insurance, external cleaning of apartment windows, communal area maintenance and running expenses, refuse collection, garden and grounds maintenance, daily concierge service, 24 hour on-site staffing and 1.5 hours domestic help per week. In addition, ground rent of £350 per annum, doubling every 25 years from the commencement date of the lease (01/01/2009) , is payable to the freeholder.
Charges when leaving or selling the property A Deferred Development Payment of 3%,4% or 5% of the selling price (occupancy of up to 1 year, 1 to 2 years, and over 2 years respectively) is payable to the freeholder, ERL (Chester) Limited, when leaving or selling the property. A Sales Administration Fee for the sale of 1.8 % (including VAT at 20%) of the selling price is also payable to the freeholder. Further information is available from the sales team or the website,
Energy performance Energy efficiency rating B/82%; environmental impact of 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per annum (average household 6 tonnes per annum). A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.
Other All The pictures are of show apartments and not of property itself. All properties are leasehold and are subject to ground rent/service charges. Event fees apply on any disposal.
Communal Garden Boughton Hall has extensive and beautifully maintained communal gardens surrounding the main Hall. These include parking areas, gardens, patio area, walkways and owners' vegetable garden with raised beds.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Council tax band
- D
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
- Deposit
- £2,997
- Tenancy
- Long term
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Communal garden
Floorplan
Location
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- Chester Station0.9 mi
- Bache Station1.8 mi
- Capenhurst Station5.9 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in CH3 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £325k · detached £460k · terraced £247k · flat £210k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 40, Boughton Hall, Filkins Lane Chester CH3 5BG | Flat Leasehold | 25 Aug 2026 | £330,000 |
| Apartment 27, Boughton Hall, Filkins Lane Chester CH3 5BG | Flat Leasehold | 29 Jul 2026 | £425,000 |
| Apartment 48, Boughton Hall, Filkins Lane Chester CH3 5BG | Flat Leasehold | 3 Jul 2026 | £455,000 |
| Apartment 62, Boughton Hall, Filkins Lane Chester CH3 5BG | Flat Leasehold | 8 Jun 2026 | £409,500 |
| Apartment 9, Boughton Hall, Filkins Lane Chester CH3 5BG | Flat Leasehold | 16 Dec 2025 | £425,000 |
| Apartment 35, Boughton Hall, Filkins Lane Chester CH3 5BG | Flat Leasehold | 5 Dec 2025 | £285,000 |
| Apartment 1, Boughton Hall, Filkins Lane Chester CH3 5BG | Flat Leasehold | 28 Nov 2025 | £340,000 |
| Apartment 4, Boughton Hall, Filkins Lane Chester CH3 5BG | Flat Leasehold | 19 Sept 2025 | £445,000 |
| Apartment 5, Boughton Hall, Filkins Lane Chester CH3 5BG | Flat Leasehold | 25 Jun 2025 | £375,000 |
| Apartment 49, Boughton Hall, Filkins Lane Chester CH3 5BG | Flat Leasehold | 19 Mar 2025 | £275,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CH3
Renting costs
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Listed by Changing-Home, Chester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 2 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 02/10/2026.
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