31-35 Foregate StreetChester
100% Prime Location
Retail and leisure space available.
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
Location
The property occupies a commanding prime position on Foregate Street, Chester's high-volume retail engine. Strategically situated adjacent to River Island and directly opposite Marks & Spencer.
- Principal shopping thoroughfare connecting city centre to railway station
- Recently enhanced by H Beauty (Harrods) 25,000 sq ft flagship
- Ranked #1 shopping centre in the North West for vitality
- World-famous Rows and Roman Walls attract millions of visitors annually
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.
New FRI lease, term TBA. Enquire for rental costs.
Available on request
Potential for Subdivision
Reconfigure to align with modern occupier demand through vertical or horizontal subdivision:
Layout Plans
Prime Position
Situated on Chester's principal retail thoroughfare, Foregate Street connects the historic city centre with the mainline railway station, benefiting from exceptional footfall and visibility.
Location Map
Street View
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Viewings strictly via appointment
Viewings strictly via appointment through Nigel Thompson at X Real Estate or via our joint agents
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