Backford Hall, Blencowe Close, Chester, CH1 6QR

Exceptional Grade II Listed Apartment in Backford Hall, Chester – A Perfect Blend of Heritage & Contemporary Luxury

Set within the prestigious Backford Hall development, this exceptional two-bedroom apartment offers a rare opportunity to own a beautifully designed home that perfectly blends period architectural charm with contemporary luxury.

Positioned within a Grade II listed building, the property showcases an impressive open-plan kitchen and living space, enhanced by large feature windows that flood the interior with natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere throughout.

The heart of the home is the sleek, modern kitchen, fitted with high-spec Neff appliances, seamlessly flowing into the spacious living area—ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The apartment continues to impress with two well-proportioned bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom featuring Villeroy & Boch fittings, delivering a refined, high-end finish.

Externally, residents benefit from the beautifully maintained communal grounds, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting. The property also includes three allocated parking spaces within a secure gated development, as well as valuable underground storage.

Situated in Backford, just moments from Chester, the property offers the perfect balance between countryside charm and urban convenience.

Excellent access to the A41, providing direct routes into Chester and beyond
Easy connectivity to the M56 motorway and M53 motorway, ideal for commuters travelling to Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales
Close proximity to Chester city centre, offering a wealth of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and cultural attractions
This prime positioning makes the apartment an excellent choice for professionals, downsizers, or those seeking a stylish second home with strong transport links.

One of the defining features of this exceptional home is its setting. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped communal grounds, residents enjoy a tranquil environment that feels far removed from the bustle of city life, yet remains incredibly well connected.

The development itself is secure and private, with gated access, CCTV monitoring, and the rare benefit of three allocated parking spaces—a significant advantage for both homeowners and guests. In addition, the property benefits from underground storage, offering practical space without compromising the clean, uncluttered feel of the apartment.

VENDOR INFORMATION

The service charge for April - March 27 is £1032 per quarter and paid paid monthly at £344.00 

The Service Charge includes but is not limited to…

Buildings Insurance ..Building is insured for circa £23m, and each owner is noted as having an interest in the property in the event of a total loss claim. Insurance also includes public liability etc.The premium for the same is the biggest single annual cost.

External grounds maintenance 

External development lighting

Security monitoring via CCTV to the externals of the building

Annual costs of Fire Inspection and reports.

Quarterly costs of Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting etc

Weekly fire alarm test

General Fire Alarm and maintenance 

Operation and maintenance of the onsite waste water treatment plant. As a result, the vendor only pay for water and not sewage to Severn Trent Water.

Window cleaning to the Hall

Cleaning of communal areas within Hall

Planned Maintenance I.e…Gutter cleaning to remove leaves etc, gully cleaning etc.

The Service Charge also includes provision of sinking funds for General Building Maintenance, Internal Repainting and External Repainting.

Contribution to General Estate Charges ..as the Development is “ Private”

As such, the current vendor's costs limited to:

Contents Insurance

Gas/Electric/Water…but not sewage as noted above.

Council tax

Internal repairs and maintenance to own apartment…as required.

The property has the balance of the 10 year new build warranty, which is effective from May 2019…I.e until May 29

LEASEHOLD TERM REMAINING 114 YEARS