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£850,000

Elizabeth Crescent, Queens Park,Handbridge, CH4 7AZ

4bedrooms
7bathrooms
Landtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 21 Jul 2026 · Chester

How the price compares

This home£850,000
Median 4 bed in CH4£460k25 homes listed · £362 per sq ft
Difference+85%above the area median

Key features

  • Rare opportunity to build a bespoke luxury home
  • Full planning for 7474 sq ft
  • Size can be reduced STPP
  • Approximately 0.5-acre development plot
  • Prestigious Handbridge location
  • Walking distance to Chester city centre
  • Stunning views of the Meadows and Chester skyline
  • Flexible internal layout with scope to personalise
  • Number of bedrooms can be changed
  • Ground investigation and infiltration testing completed

About this home

DESCRIPTION A truly exceptional opportunity to acquire a prime development plot in the heart of Handbridge, one of Chester's most sought-after residential addresses. Occupying approximately 0.5 acres, this outstanding site benefits from full planning permission for an impressive 7,474 sq ft luxury residence, offering the perfect opportunity for a self-builder, developer or those looking to create a bespoke forever home.

Adding further confidence to the potential of this remarkable plot, a neighbouring new build detached property of a similar scale is currently nearing completion, showcasing the exceptional standard of home that can be achieved within this exclusive setting.

Located at 48 Elizabeth Crescent, Handbridge, the site enjoys an enviable position with elevated views towards Chester's iconic skyline and the Meadows, combining privacy with outstanding convenience.

THE PLOT Extending to approximately 0.5 acres, the plot offers generous proportions and exceptional flexibility. The approved design provides an outstanding residence extending to approximately 7,474 sq ft, while still allowing purchasers the opportunity to redesign the internal layout to suit their own lifestyle and requirements, subject to any necessary approvals.

PLANNING PERMISSION Full planning permission has been granted by Cheshire West and Chester Council (Planning Reference 25/00046/FUL) for an exceptional contemporary family home featuring:

Approximately 7,474 sq ft of luxury accommodation. Flexible internal layouts that can be tailored to the purchaser's individual requirements. Potential for a spectacular leisure suite incorporating a swimming pool, gym, cinema room, bar, games room or art studio. Underground garage and workshop with vehicle lift. Magnificent principal suite alongside several generous double bedrooms. Expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and family living space complemented by additional reception rooms. Sunken courtyard garden providing natural light to the lower ground floor. Large landscaped rear garden with extensive entertaining terraces overlooking the Meadows and Chester skyline. Ground investigation and infiltration testing already completed, with the full reports available to interested purchasers.

THE LOCATION Elizabeth Crescent enjoys an enviable position within the prestigious CH4 postcode, widely regarded as one of Chester's premier residential locations. Handbridge offers an excellent selection of highly regarded schools, independent cafés, restaurants, everyday amenities and superb transport links, while Chester's historic city centre is just a short walk away, providing an outstanding choice of shopping, dining and cultural attractions.

SUMMARY Opportunities to secure a development plot of this size, with full planning permission for a home of such significance, are exceptionally rare. Whether creating an extraordinary family residence or delivering a landmark self-build project, 48 Elizabeth Crescent represents one of the finest residential development opportunities currently available in Chester.

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Property details

Property type
Land
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floor/Site plan 1

Location

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  • Chester Station0.7 mi
  • Bache Station1.7 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CH4 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £234k · detached £370k · terraced £242k · flat £140k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
24 Elizabeth Crescent
Chester CH4 7AZ
Detached
Freehold
17 Oct 2025£275,000
16 Elizabeth Crescent
Chester CH4 7AZ
Detached
Freehold
19 May 2025£738,750
26 Elizabeth Crescent
Chester CH4 7AZ
Detached
Freehold
31 Oct 2024£775,000
48 Elizabeth Crescent
Chester CH4 7AZ
Detached
Freehold
25 Oct 2024£816,000
32 Elizabeth Crescent
Chester CH4 7AZ
Detached
Freehold
24 May 2024£700,000
2 Elizabeth Crescent
Chester CH4 7AZ
Detached
Freehold
24 May 2024£615,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CH4

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£4,252£85,000 deposit · £765,000 loan
Stamp Duty£32,500England 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 Thomas Property Group, Chester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 21 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026.

Agent disclaimer

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