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Duchess Place, Chester, CH2
For sale
£160,000

Duchess Place, Chester, CH2 2JL

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Flattype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 9 days ago · Chester

How the price compares

This home£160,000
Median 2 bed in CH2£210k46 homes listed · £329 per sq ft
Difference-24%below the area median

Key features

  • Ground floor apartment located at Duchess Place
  • Updated kitchen and bathroom
  • Close to Countess of Chester Hospital
  • Investment opportunity with tenant in situ
  • Living room and kitchen
  • Two bedrooms and modern bathroom
  • Electric heating and UPVC double glazed windows
  • Allocated parking space
  • Ideally situated close to the Northgate Arena Leisure Centre and Chester city centre

About this home

Two bedroom ground floor apartment - Duchess Place, Chester. Situated within the sought-after Duchess Place development on Victoria Road, this well-presented ground floor apartment offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors or those looking to downsize. Conveniently located within easy walking distance of Chester city centre, the University of Chester and the Countess of Chester Hospital, and close to Northgate Arena Leisure Centre, the property is ideally positioned to enjoy a wide range of local amenities, shopping facilities and transport links. The accommodation offers comfortable, low-maintenance living and briefly comprises an entrance hallway, a bright and spacious living room/dining area, a modern re-fitted kitchen, two well-proportioned bedrooms, and a stylish bathroom fitted with contemporary fixtures and fittings. Further benefits include electric heating, uPVC double glazing, a secure intercom entry system and an allocated parking space. Externally, the development is well maintained, with attractively landscaped communal grounds, individual external letterboxes and a communal bin storage area. Offering flexibility for both owner-occupiers and investors, the owner is happy to consider a sale to either a residential buyer or an investor. With its convenient location, practical layout and low-maintenance appeal, this apartment represents an excellent opportunity to secure a home or add to an investment portfolio in a popular Chester development. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the accommodation and location on offer.

EPC Rating: C

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL Entrance door with intercom entry system, and communal lighting. Door to the Apartment. (There is a second entrance door on the other side of the building).

ENTRANCE HALL Telephone intercom entry system, electrical consumer unit, electric storage heater, and built-in cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and immersion heater. Doors to the living room/dining area, bedroom one bedroom two and bathroom.

LIVING ROOM/DINING AREA 3.56m x 4.8m Three UPVC double glazed windows, Creda electric storage heater, coved ceiling, and ceiling light point. Opening to the kitchen

KITCHEN 2.08m x 4.6m Fitted with a modern range of base and wall level units incorporating drawers and cupboards with laminated worktops. Inset single bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Wall tiling to worksurface areas. Fitted four-ring electric ceramic hob with extractor above and built-in oven and grill. Plumbing and space for washing machine, laminate wood effect flooring and two ceiling light points.

BEDROOM 1 2.95m x 3.61m UPVC double glazed window, creda electric storage heater, ceiling light point and built-in double wardrobe.

BEDROOM 2 1.93m x 3.61m UPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point and wall mounted electric heater.

BATHROOM 1.85m x 2.67m Modern white suite with chrome style fittings comprising: panelled bath with wet boarding, glazed screen, and electric shower over; low level WC; and pedestal wash hand basin. Part-tiled walls, chrome towel radiator, laminate wood affect flooring, and extractor

DIRECTIONS From the centre of Chester proceed out of the City along the inner ring road to the Fountains roundabout and continue straight on into St Oswald's Way. After a short distance take the turning left into Victoria Road, passing the Northgate Arena Leisure Centre. The Duchess Place development will then be observed on the right hand side.

TENURE * Tenure - understood to be Leasehold. Terms 999 years from 1st January 2001. * Ground Rent - the vendor informs us that the current ground rent is currently £72 per annum (2026). * Service Charge - the vendor informs us that the current service charge for the property is approximately £1927.09 per annum (2026). * Duchess Place is managed by HML who are responsible for the management and maintenance of the communal areas and facilities of this development. Tel: . Email:

COUNCIL TAX * Council Tax Band B - Cheshire West and Chester.

Communal Garden The property forms part of a modern development alongside Victoria Road. External individual letterboxes, communal bin storage area, and designated parking space.

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Please note that these checks must be completed before we are able to formally progress a sale.

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Property details

Property type
Flat
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
124 years left
Ground rent
£72 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£1,927.09 per year
Parking
Yes
Garden
Communal garden
Heating
Electric
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Ground Floor

Location

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  • Chester Station0.5 mi
  • Bache Station0.7 mi
  • Capenhurst Station4.7 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CH2 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £320k · terraced £260k · detached £365k · flat £158k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
40 Duchess Place
Chester CH2 2JL
Flat
Leasehold
27 Feb 2026£280,000
11 Duchess Place
Chester CH2 2JL
Flat
Leasehold
9 Jan 2026£161,000
12 Duchess Place
Chester CH2 2JL
Flat
Leasehold
8 Jan 2026£162,500
64 Duchess Place
Chester CH2 2JL
Terraced
Freehold
9 Dec 2025£325,000
28 Duchess Place
Chester CH2 2JL
Flat
Leasehold
5 Aug 2025£160,000
22 Duchess Place
Chester CH2 2JL
Flat
Leasehold
13 Jun 2025£163,000
20 Duchess Place
Chester CH2 2JL
Flat
Leasehold
16 May 2025£159,550
10 Duchess Place
Chester CH2 2JL
Flat
Leasehold
16 Apr 2025£160,500
17 Duchess Place
Chester CH2 2JL
Flat
Leasehold
13 Mar 2025£155,000
66 Duchess Place
Chester CH2 2JL
Terraced
Freehold
6 Feb 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 CH2

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£800£16,000 deposit · £144,000 loan
Stamp Duty£700England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Cavendish Estate Agents, Chester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 30 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 30/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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