1761 Building, City Walls Road, Chester

This impressive three-bedroom penthouse apartment provides over 1,600 sq. ft of stylish accommodation. Originally built in 1761 as the Chester Royal Infirmary, the historic building has since been transformed into an exclusive collection of elegant apartments.

The penthouse features large sash windows that flood the interiors with natural light, while residents also benefit from a range of communal facilities and well-maintained shared spaces.

Located on the second floor, the apartment includes a generous, open-plan sitting and dining area. With an L-shaped layout, triple aspect and high ceiling, including upper-level windows, the room welcomes plenty of natural light and opens onto the roof terrace, as well as featuring a Juliet balcony. There is space for both a seating area and a family dining table with built-in banquette seating, making it an ideal space for entertaining.

Adjoining the reception room is the well-equipped kitchen, which is fitted with modern white units to base and wall level, with colourful backsplashes and integrated appliances by Bosch, including a double oven, an induction hob and an extractor hood. There is also a separate utility room within the apartment with plumbing for a washing machine.

The apartment also features three double bedrooms, one of which could be used as a study for private home working if required. All three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, while two are en suite with shower rooms. The apartment also includes a family bathroom with a shower attachment. All bath and shower rooms have contemporary suites with floor-to-ceiling tiling.

At the front of the apartment building there is a driveway leading to a shared parking area with allocated spaces for residents. Flat 12 holds the rights to two of these spaces. The communal gardens at the front include various trees, shrubs and hedgerows, while there are also well-stocked beds surrounding the apartment building and a central courtyard with pot plants and an ornamental pond.

Inside the building, the shared areas include a welcoming hallway with a sweeping staircase and a glass elevator providing access to all levels. The apartment itself has a large south-facing private roof terrace, providing space for pot plants and a seating area for al fresco dining, and enjoying views across to the Chester Racecourse. Additional shared facilities include a gym with a sauna, while the apartment also has a private secure store in the cellar.

The historic and highly sought-after city of Chester is a bustling and lively place, with a host of excellent amenities, cafés, bars and restaurants, and a superb range of leisure and entertainment facilities. The city centre, with its Tudor-style buildings and famous Rows covered shopping arcade, is an extremely pleasant shopping destination.

The property is located close to Chester Golf Club and Chester Racecourse, while beautiful countryside is right on the city’s doorstep. The city boasts excellent transport links, with an efficient mainline service to London Euston (two hours and four minutes), and superb road and motorway links to the nearby cities of Liverpool and Manchester, and the stunning North Wales coastline.