{"loaderData":{"0-6":{"propertyListing":{"building":{"id":"759456131141408","summary":"GRADE A OFFICE SPACE FROM 4,800 SQ FT -19,500 SQ FT AVAILABLE SPRING 2026\n\nNicholas House occupies a prominent position on Nicholas Street, one of Chester's key arterial routes, linking the city centre with the inner ring road and major transport connections. The property overlooks Chester Racecourse and benefits from strong visibility to both pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The building is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment, to transform it into a modern, high-quality commercial environment suitable for a range of occupiers. \n\nThe scheme will deliver contemporary office accommodation with upgraded internal layouts, high-spec finishes, and improved energy performance. The works will also include enhanced common areas, new glazing, new mechanical and electrical systems, and an improved external façade in keeping with the building's heritage and the surrounding streetscape.\n\nUpon completion, Nicholas House will provide flexible and efficient accommodation, ideal for professional services, creative industries, and other modern businesses seeking a prominent city centre address. \n\nThe refurbishment will bring the property in line with current occupational standards, providing energy-efficient systems and excellent natural light throughout.\n\nThe property benefits from proximity to Chester's core amenities, including the city's, shops, restaurants, bars, and hotels, as well as major employers and transport hubs. The redevelopment forms part of a wider programme of...","archived":false,"description":"GRADE A OFFICE SPACE FROM 4,800 SQ FT -19,500 SQ FT AVAILABLE SPRING 2026

Nicholas House occupies a prominent position on Nicholas Street, one of Chester's key arterial routes, linking the city centre with the inner ring road and major transport connections. The property overlooks Chester Racecourse and benefits from strong visibility to both pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The building is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment, to transform it into a modern, high-quality commercial environment suitable for a range of occupiers.

The scheme will deliver contemporary office accommodation with upgraded internal layouts, high-spec finishes, and improved energy performance. The works will also include enhanced common areas, new glazing, new mechanical and electrical systems, and an improved external façade in keeping with the building's heritage and the surrounding streetscape.

Upon completion, Nicholas House will provide flexible and efficient accommodation, ideal for professional services, creative industries, and other modern businesses seeking a prominent city centre address.

The refurbishment will bring the property in line with current occupational standards, providing energy-efficient systems and excellent natural light throughout.

The property benefits from proximity to Chester's core amenities, including the city's, shops, restaurants, bars, and hotels, as well as major employers and transport hubs. The redevelopment forms part of a wider programme of investment in the area, positioning Nicholas House as one of Chester's most attractive refurbished office opportunities.

The property benefits from a secure private car park to the rear, with four spaces per floor plus three shared visitor spaces. Nicholas House is also in close proximity to a number of city centre car parks, where contract car parking is available.

Rent - £22.50 psf pa
Budget service charge - £3.00 psf pa

While Chester's historic charm and tourism are well-known, it's professional landscape is poised for a new chapter. Located just 12 miles from Liverpool and 35 miles from Manchester, Chester is a strategic hub that blends historic prestige with modern business dynamism. This is a city with a robust talent pool, an affluent population, and a strong professional services sector that far exceeds the national average.
Chester's transport infrastructure is a major asset. The intersection of the M56 and M53 motorways is just four miles away, providing direct access to the national motorway network. Chester railway station offers a frequent, fast service to London Euston in just over two hours, while Manchester and Liverpool airports are less than an hour's drive away. This connectivity ensures that your team and clients can reach you with ease, no matter where they are coming from.","disclaimer":{"raw":"Disclaimer - Property reference 9155LH. The information displayed about this property comprises a\n property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of\n the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the\n content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is\n provided and maintained by Legat Owen, Chester. Please contact the selling\n agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of\n The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations\n 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.\n"},"transactionType":"LETTINGS","amenities":[],"keyFeatures":["High specification offices available to let","Chester city centre","Parking available","High speed broadband available","Range of sizes","Available Spring 2026","High quality finishes throughout","Open plan floor plates","Feature reception area"],"environment":{"epcRating":null,"breeamRating":null,"environmentalDescription":null},"pricing":{"price":9000,"displayQualifier":"FROM","frequency":"MONTHLY","rentObligation":null},"useClasses":[],"tenureType":null,"tenureYearsRemaining":null,"parkingSpaces":19,"yearBuilt":null,"yearRenovated":null,"listedBuilding":null,"numberOfFloors":null,"planningPermission":null,"businessForSale":null,"media":{"brochures":[{"uri":"property-brochure/487918477/759456131141408/4879184779262ed3a2a8ad9208fcf49a.pdf","description":"Nicholas House Chester Brochure4_1"}],"photos":[{"uri":"property-photo/cd3a4e27b/759456131141408/cd3a4e27b1d6bd0a4b5a95019c3cbf7a.jpeg","description":"Photo 9"},{"uri":"property-photo/47be7f0c6/759456131141408/47be7f0c625b13bc690e6c51b44099a9.jpeg","description":"Photo 1"},{"uri":"property-photo/d2e7cb466/759456131141408/d2e7cb46652156891863395fb72eba24.jpeg","description":"Photo 2"},{"uri":"property-photo/6907fc214/759456131141408/6907fc21470b352885af856542e3abc6.jpeg","description":"Photo 3"},{"uri":"property-photo/c9672acff/759456131141408/c9672acff87809ee35dbd9f3bc4879eb.jpeg","description":"Photo 4"},{"uri":"property-photo/86288392f/759456131141408/86288392f2c4c076a09f686d255f3a05.jpeg","description":"Photo 6"},{"uri":"property-photo/47a034262/759456131141408/47a034262b879d96249e7b486f98a2fd.jpeg","description":"Photo 7"}],"floorPlans":[{"uri":"property-floorplan/8b0d0040b/759456131141408/8b0d0040b364fd673d3b622d2355a2be.jpeg","description":"Photo 8"},{"uri":"property-floorplan/94027548e/759456131141408/94027548ea6eb21298c752e55e0ff9a7.jpeg","description":"Photo 5"}],"virtualTours":[],"videoTours":[],"epcs":[],"epcGraphs":[]},"sizing":{"unit":null,"size":null,"minSize":4800,"measurementType":null,"maxSize":19500},"location":{"displayAddress":"Nicholas House, 1 Black Friars, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2NU","showMap":true,"postcode":{"incode":"2NU","outcode":"CH1"},"streetView":null,"latitude":53.188146,"longitude":-2.894439},"nearestStations":[{"distance":0.8446575054128411,"name":"Chester Station","types":["NATIONAL_TRAIN"],"unit":"miles"},{"distance":1.4664451674334722,"name":"Bache Station","types":["NATIONAL_TRAIN"],"unit":"miles"}],"agents":[{"name":"Legat Owen, Chester","email":null,"profileUrl":"/estate-agents/agent/Legat-Owen/Chester-262844.html","logo":"/partner-logo/30202055-LOGO-1765966667.png","id":262844,"description":"

Legat Owen is a multi-disciplinary, general practice firm of Chartered Surveyors established in 1986 with a head office in Chester.

We offer a full range of services including agency (industrial, office, retail/roadside/leisure, investment & land/development), property management, landlord & tenant, valuation, building surveying, development consultancy and rating. As a multi-disciplinary commercial property consultant, departments work alongside one another to provide a full complement of services to our clients as required.

Geographically, the practice acts across the whole of the UK with particular emphasis on the North West of England and Wales.

For the future, the company will continue to concentrate on its core strengths of delivering expert property advice on a personalised basis.

As a testament to these values, the Directors and staff are proud of the fact that we are still involved with many of the clients for whom we first acted for nearly forty years ago.

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