A Victorian building previously used as offices by the University of Chester, has been listed for sale after plans to convert it into a special school were rejected at the end of last year.
An application for change of use had been submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council for the three-storey building and separate coach house located on Liverpool Road, one of the primary routes into the city centre. However, the proposal to establish a satellite facility for the nearby Maple Grove School in Hoole .
The building is now up for grabs with a guide price of £850,000. It's being marketed by Legat Owen in Chester, .
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The Rightmove listing reads: "67 Liverpool Road, also known as the Elgan Edwards Building, renamed in recognition of the Honorary Recorder of Chester in 2017 was formally utilised as part of the University of Chester Law School and offices.
"The property is most distinctive and attractive in appearance and includes many original features including the fine reception hall and staircase. There is a separate detached two-storey brick built Coach House providing additional offices, and a separate brick built store. The property benefits from gas combination boilers, air conditioning and roof solar panels."
The listing further suggests that the property holds "huge potential" for various uses such as residential, boutique hotel and commercial, subject to planning consent. For more details