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

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1 FOR SALE - 0. ACRE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY NORTHGATE LOCKS, CANAL STREET,, CH EJ NORTHGATE ARENA UNIVERSITY OF SUMNER HOUSE BUS STATION CATHEDRAL BEST BIDS BY 2:0PM WEDNESDAY 2TH SEPTEMBER CENTURION POINT RETAIL PARK NORTHGATE STREET SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL STORYHOUSE THEATRE CANAL STREET ST MARTINS WAY (A28) RAYMOND STREET TOWER WHARF / MORRIS HOMES TOWER WHARF / WATKIN JONES On behalf of The Canal & River Trust. ENTER

2 FOR SALE NORTHGATE LOCKS, CANAL STREET,, CH EJ A UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY LOCATED WITHIN CITY CENTRE (0. ACRES). LOCATION The City of Chester is situated in the County of Cheshire 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 20 Census had a population of 29,08. Chester lies approximately 20 miles south of Liverpool and miles south west of Manchester. The City enjoys good road conectivity with it lying to the South West of the inter-section of the M and M motorways, access to the M is gained via junction 2. The A runs to the south of Chester and provides a dual carriageway route across North Wales to the Port of Holyhead in the west. Chester Railway station lies within mile of the City Centre and provides direct rail services to London Euston via Crewe (2 hours), Liverpool (minutes) and Manchester (0 minutes). A9 A A8 Wallasey M M A08 Moreton 2 A Birkenhead Bromborough A Flint A9 Llangollen A0 A A9 WREXHAM Bootle A 0 2 LIVERPOOL River Mersey A A8 A28 A2 A 8 Ellesmere Port 9 A A2 0 2 M A80 ST HELENS M M2 A00 A A2 Widnes Speke Liverpool John Lennon Airport A A A A A A A A Tarporley A9 A A A9 A 0 2A A Nantwich M2 M NORTHWICH Alpraham A A0 A80 A CREWE 9 A A A M0 8 A2 Wardley SALFORD 2 Eccles 0 M MAN A M A A 2 2 Manchester Manchester Airport Airport A00 A0 A00 A CONGLETON A2 A2 A Stoke on-trent A2 A2 M NORTHGATE A LOCKS A A8 Sealan Road A80 Chester Golf Club Saughall Stadium Way Road A0 Parkgate Road Cheyney Road Garden L ane Tower Bouverie Road Road A28 Saint Martin s Way A 8 New Crane Chester Racecourse A Liverpool Road Canal Street A8 Victoria Road A28 Brook Lan e A28 Pepp er Stre e t Low er Bridge Street A28 A Hoole Road Grosvenor Park City Road Lightfoot Street Chester CH EJ Westminter Road A Boughton

3 FOR SALE NORTHGATE LOCKS, CANAL STREET,, CH EJ A UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY LOCATED WITHIN CITY CENTRE (0. 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. miles from the site and is a where Chesters prime retail patch is situated, meanwhile Chester train station is located.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 0M 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.

4 FOR SALE NORTHGATE LOCKS, CANAL STREET,, CH EJ A UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY LOCATED WITHIN CITY CENTRE (0. ACRES). DESCRIPTION The 0. 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 - Replies to CPSE forms SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL 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.

5 FOR SALE NORTHGATE LOCKS, CANAL STREET,, CH EJ A UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY LOCATED WITHIN CITY CENTRE (0. ACRES). CITY CENTRE HQ BUILDING ROODEE RACE COURSE CATHEDRAL STORYHOUSE THEATRE NORTHGATE STREET ST MARTINS WAY (A28) TOWER WHARF

6 FOR SALE NORTHGATE LOCKS, CANAL STREET,, CH EJ A UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY LOCATED WITHIN CITY CENTRE (0. ACRES). TENURE The property is available on a 0 year leasehold interest with vacant possession. TERMS For Sale by the way of informal tender, please formally register your interest with the sole agents Legat Owen. We are requesting best offers by 2:0pm Wednesday 2th September. PLANNING For all planning enquiries, interested parties are advised to liaise with Cheshire West and Chester City council. 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 LEGAL COSTS Each party is to bear their own legal costs. VIEWING For further information and viewing please contact the sole agents Legat Owen: Ben Lamont benlamont@legatowen.co.uk James Lutton jameslutton@legatowen.co.uk VAT The landlord reserves the right to charge VAT if applicable. MISREPRESENTATION ACT 9 (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 May 20.