The Square, Seller Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1
North West
£190,000
Listed on 06/10/2026
Listed on 06/10/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
ApartmentFeatures
- Balcony
Description
This two-bedroom top-floor apartment in Winchester House has an open-plan kitchen and living area, two bathrooms and a private balcony with views towards Chester Cathedral. The accommodation extends to approximately 623 sq ft, with the hallway separating the bedrooms from the main living space. The second bedroom could also be used as a guest room or home office.
The apartment would benefit from updating, offering scope to refresh the kitchen, bathrooms and finishes to suit a new owner. Its city-centre position provides access to Chester's shops, restaurants, bars and cultural attractions. The balcony and cathedral outlook are notable features of the property.
WHOTS analysis
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36out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
The standout is the top-floor position and private balcony with views towards Chester Cathedral, alongside clean, usable-looking living space. The visible kitchen and bathroom finishes are dated but intact, so the main scope is a light cosmetic update rather than a major overhaul; the balcony also offers a chance to make more of the outdoor space.
The value is the sticking point: at £305/sqf, the £190,000 asking price is above the local £269/sqf average. Adding the £4,500–£12,000 refurb range leaves the purchase-plus-works cost stretched against the local benchmark for this floor area; that benchmark is not a forecast of the value after renovation. The distinctive outlook and straightforward project have appeal, but the numbers make this a weak overall opportunity at the current asking price.
Key opportunities
- Private balcony with views towards Chester Cathedral, offering a distinctive outdoor feature to present well.
- Dated but usable kitchen and bathroom finishes provide scope for a focused cosmetic refresh.
- Clean-looking open-plan living space and bedrooms give the project a usable base without obvious major damage.
Key risks
- At the asking price, adding the £4,500–£12,000 refurb range leaves the total purchase-and-works cost high relative to the local benchmark for this floor area.
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