31-35 Foregate StreetChester
Flagship retail & leisure opportunity on Chester's premier shopping thoroughfare
The Property
A unique opportunity for a large shop unit offering 25,000 sq ft over two trading floors within the 100% prime Foregate Street.
31-35 Foregate Street
Prime retail frontage in Chester city centre
Prime Position
The property occupies a commanding 100% prime position on Foregate Street, widely recognised as Chester's high-volume retail destination and the principal shopping thoroughfare connecting the city centre to the railway station. Strategically situated adjacent to River Island and directly opposite Marks & Spencer, the unit benefits from exceptional footfall in a city recently ranked as the #1 shopping centre in the North West for vitality. The location serves as the bridge between the historic Eastgate Street, home to the iconic Eastgate Clock, and the city's modern retail hubs, drawing on a catchment of millions of annual visitors.
The area's profile is set for a transformative elevation with the confirmed opening of the H Beauty (Harrods) flagship in February 2026, a major vote of confidence located just moments away in the historic former Browns building. This arrival complements an already strong lineup of nearby high-street anchors, including Primark, Boots, and JD Sports. The city's leisure and dining scene is equally vibrant, with The Ivy Collection preparing to launch its new brasserie on Pepper Street in early 2026, alongside the imminent arrival of social gaming venue Spinners around the corner on Frodsham Street.
Description
Substantial flagship retail unit over ground and first floors with prominent glazed frontage onto Foregate Street.
- Dual escalators and dedicated customer passenger lift
- Regular, deep floorplates offering flexible merchandising layouts
- Dedicated goods lift connecting stockroom to first floor
- Secure rear service yard via Frodsham Street
Accommodation
| Ground Floor Sales: | 12,301 sq ft |
| First Floor Sales/Ancillary: | 12,853 sq ft |
| Total: | 25,154 sq ft |
Business Rates
38% reduction forecast for 2026
| Current rateable value: | £372,500 |
| Draft rateable value, 2026: | £232,000 |
Interested parties are urged to contact the local rating authority to confirm these figures and whether any transitional relief exists.
Potential for Subdivision
Reconfigure to align with modern occupier demand through vertical or horizontal subdivision:
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New FRI lease, term TBA. Enquire for rental costs.
Rating: B. Full EPC available on request.
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Important Notice: Business Rates
The Business Rates system is undergoing significant changes from April 2026. Please check with the local rating authority for updated values and whether any transitional relief exists. Check below for further details.
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