FOR SALE - 0.4 ACRE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY NORTHGATE LOCKS, CANAL STREET, , CH1 4EJ

WEDNESDAYBEST BIDS 27TH BY SEPTEMBER12:30PM NORTHGATE CHESTER ARENA CATHEDRAL UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER CHESTER BUS STATION SUMNER HOUSE

STORYHOUSE SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL THEATRE NORTHGATE STREET CENTURION POINT RETAIL PARK

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TOWER WHARF / TOWER WHARF / MORRIS HOMES WATKIN JONES

On behalf of The Canal & River Trust. ENTER FOR SALE – NORTHGATE LOCKS, CANAL STREET, CHESTER, CH1 4EJ A UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY LOCATED WITHIN CHESTER CITY CENTRE (0.4 ACRES).

LOCATION

The City of Chester is situated in the County of in the North West of England, close to the English/Welsh border. Chester acts as the administrative centre for the Unitary Authority of Cheshire West & Chester, which according to the 2011 Census had a population of 329,608. Chester lies approximately 20 miles south of and 35 miles south west of Manchester.

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A5013 A518 FOR SALE – NORTHGATE LOCKS, CANAL STREET, CHESTER, CH1 4EJ A UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY LOCATED WITHIN CHESTER CITY CENTRE (0.4 ACRES).

SITUATION

The site is prominently situated fronting the Shropshire Union Canal and is accessed from Canal Street which connects to Northgate Street serving Chester City Centre.

Canal Street also provides access to Chester Bluecoat Primary School and the Chester University, Parkgate Road Campus.

Chester City Centre (Chester Cross) is located 0.5 miles from the site and is a where Chesters prime retail patch is situated, meanwhile Chester train station is located 1.2 miles away and is where the recently developed City Place office scheme is located.

Chester’s economy is focussed upon the service sector comprising tourism, retail, public administration and financial services. The City has established itself as an International tourist destination with attractions including the Roman Amphitheatre and Walls, Chester Racecourse and Chester Zoo. The new £40M Storyhouse theatre has now opened in the City strengthening the cultural attractions. Numerous pubs, bars and restaurants which contributes to Chester’s vibrant nightlife are a short walk away. FOR SALE – NORTHGATE LOCKS, CANAL STREET, CHESTER, CH1 4EJ A UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY LOCATED WITHIN CHESTER CITY CENTRE (0.4 ACRES).

DESCRIPTION The 0.4 acre site is triangular in shape and currently accommodates a car park which is on a short term lease to Car Parking Management Ltd, the site will be available with vacant possession. The site itself is currently bounded by mature trees and landscaping to the South and West boundaries. It is located within a conservation area and sits adjacent to Northgate Lock House which is a grade 2 listed property. DESIGN The Trust will retain an involvement through the design process of any scheme with particular interest in enhancing the canal frontage. There is a design brief and massing assessment which has been created by the Trust and is available upon request. TECHNICAL INFORMATION The following technical and background reports can be made available upon request to seriously interested parties:-

- Title register and title plan - A Preliminary Environmental Risk Assessment - Topographical survey - Former Home Guard Club (Chester) Tree Survey and Arboricultural Report - The Trusts Design Principles specific for the site - Draft lease agreement - Report on title SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL - Replies to CPSE7 forms PLANNING There is currently no planning permission on the site and for all planning enquiries interested parties are requested to seek advice with Cheshire West and Chester Council. FOR SALE – NORTHGATE LOCKS, CANAL STREET, CHESTER, CH1 4EJ A UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY LOCATED WITHIN CHESTER CITY CENTRE (0.4 ACRES).

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TOWER WHARF FOR SALE – NORTHGATE LOCKS, CANAL STREET, CHESTER, CH1 4EJ A UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY LOCATED WITHIN CHESTER CITY CENTRE (0.4 ACRES).

TENURE LEGAL COSTS

The property is available on a 150 year leasehold interest with Each party is to bear their own legal vacant possession. costs. TERMS VIEWING For Sale by the way of informal tender, please formally register For further information and viewing your interest with the sole agents Legat Owen. please contact the sole agents Legat Owen: We are requesting best offers by 12:30pm Wednesday 27th September. Ben Lamont [email protected] PLANNING 01244 408233

For all planning enquiries, interested parties are advised to liaise James Lutton with Cheshire West and Chester City council. [email protected] 01244 408244 CHESTER GROWTH PARTNERSHIP

Chester Growth Partnership has been established to support development & investment within the city. Key contacts can be found at chester.westcheshiregrowth.co.uk VAT

The landlord reserves the right to charge VAT if applicable.

MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967 (Conditions under which particulars are issued). Legat Owen Limited for themselves and the Vendors/Lessors of this property whose Agents they are given notice that these particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract, that all statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility and are not to be relied on as statements or representations of fact and that they do not make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Any intending purchaser/lessees must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. SUBJECT TO CONTRACT. Designed by Richard Barber & Company 0161 833 0555. May 2017.