Marking a new chapter in Chester’s rental market, All Six House has announced that work will complete on the first phase of the development at the end of May.
Located on Charterhall Drive, just minutes from Chester train station, the 176-apartment development marks the city’s first large-scale build-to-rent scheme.
The £36.18 million regeneration of the former Lloyds Building introduces a model more commonly seen in Manchester or Birmingham, with professionally managed homes, lifestyle-led amenities and a focus on long-term renting.
Alongside one- and two-bedroom fully furnished apartments, residents will have access to an on-site gym, co-working space, cinema room, communal gardens and parking, supported by a concierge-style management service. The scheme is being fully managed by The Leef Property Group, which has already signed up more than 50 tenants for the initial allocation of 77 homes, through its off-plan marketing, with a show apartment now open for viewings.
Joe Knowles, CEO of The Leef Property Group, says: “This is a landmark step-change for Chester’s rental market, which tends to be dominated by smaller-scale landlords and conventional flats.
“All Six House Chester brings convenience, flexibility and community within rental living, rarely seen in the local market. It signals a clear shift in how this style of renting is evolving beyond the UK’s major cities.
“With co-working space and fast connections to nearby employment hubs, including Wrexham and Flintshire, its designed for how people live and work today. At the same time, its proximity to Chester city centre offers walkable access to retail, hospitality and leisure – reinforcing the appeal of city living without the scale or pace of larger urban centres.”
The development has been delivered by local developer Blueoak Estates, with investment and development support from Get Busy Living, the UK property investment firm specialising in sourcing and structuring large-scale residential opportunities.
Keith Hollinrake, CEO of Get Busy Living – who structured the off-market deal for existing international clients – said: “We identified the huge potential in bringing a landmark building in Chester city centre back to life, while creating a new kind of rental community for the city.
“There is growing demand for high-quality, professionally managed homes beyond the UK’s core cities, and this scheme is a strong example of how underutilised buildings can be transformed into long-term, income-generating assets while creating a genuine sense of community.”
Mike Bryce, Operations Director for Blueoak Estates, adds: “All Six House isn’t just delivering new homes, but is creating a complete luxury living environment. As cities like Chester continue to grow, we expect this type of development to become an increasingly important part of the housing mix.
“From the outset, our focus has been on giving this site a new purpose – transforming existing buildings into high-quality homes that support a growing city centre community. Our approach has been shaped by a clear sustainable vision, influencing everything from site selection and design through to the materials and technologies we’ve chosen.”
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