15-17, 19, 21, 23 & 25-27 St. Werburgh Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DY
Property Type: Retail Investment
Tenure: For Sale
Space: 5,292 Sq Ft (491.63 Sq M)
For Sale: £1,500,000 for the Freehold
Property Features
INVESTMENT FOR SALE
FULLY LET UNBROKEN RETAIL PARADE
TOTAL FLOOR AREA APPROX 5,292 SQ FT
CURRENT TOTAL INCOME £114,750 PA
ASKING PRICE £1.5 MILLION, REFLECTING AN ATTRACTIVE NET INITIAL YIELD OF 7.21%
The property comprises an attractive and highly prominent parade of retail units arranged over ground, first and, in some cases second floor accommodation. The buildings are Grade II listed and date from 1874, forming part of a distinguished late-Victorian development along St Werburgh Street, one of Chester's most historic and vibrant retail pitches.
Designed by the renowned local architect John Douglas, the parade showcases traditional craftsmanship. Construction is predominantly timber framed with herringbone brick infill and plaster panels, set beneath traditional brown tiled roofs. A distinctive covered colonnade at ground floor level supports the projecting upper storeys, creating an attractive and sheltered pedestrian walkway.
The elevations are rich in period detail, including jettied upper floors, mullioned and transomed windows, decorative timber bracing, and areas of ornamental plasterwork. Several units feature characterful oriel windows and gable fronts, contributing to a lively and varied streetscape.
Overall, the property represents a rare opportunity to acquire retail accommodation of significant historic character, set within an established and visually striking parade in the heart of Chester city centre.
Location
The property occupies a prominent position on St Werburgh Street directly opposite Chester Cathedral, linking the prime retail pitch of Eastgate Street with Northgate Street, home to the city's major new leisure destination. Chester Northgate comprises a modern indoor food market, a six-screen Picturehouse cinema, and a 788-space multi-storey car park, alongside a diverse range of cafés, bars, and restaurants. Occupiers include both national and regional operators such as Cosy Club (Loungers) and Zizzi. Nearby national retailers include Brook Taveners, Rodd & Gunn, White Stuff, Seasalt and NatWest, reinforcing the area's strong retail and leisure offering.