Seek sanctuary in the centre of the city, with Chester at your feet, at The Penthouse, an architecturally interior designed haven, nestled in the exclusive gated development of Lancaster Square.

Built on the same ground where the Lancaster Bomber was created, and once the site of an air raid shelter during the second world war, No. 7, Lancaster Square is a modern home built upon historic footprints.

Park up in the two allotted spaces, before making your way up in the stylish lift to the penthouse level.

Secure and stylish
Doors open to reveal your own front door, a modification made to enrich the secure feeling of the home even further. Light pours in through a window opposite, also flowing down a separate staircase, which provides access to the second floor of Lancaster Square. Screened by a bespoke, metal door whose patterned design delivers light throughout, this staircase serves as an art gallery, currently adorned in colourful paintings.

Pause at the window opposite the lift and sense the centrality of your surroundings, catching sight of so many of Chester’s prestigious landmarks…the preserved nineteenth century doorways along Albion Street. History wraps around you at The Penthouse as you look down over Chester, snug within its ancient Roman walls.

Architecturally inspired living
Emerge from the entrance hall into the main living area, where LVT flooring extends underfoot in a stylish herringbone design.

Making excellent use of the space, sliding doors open on the right to reveal the bespoke designer kitchen, comprehensively furnished with all the culinary essentials including a fridge-freezer, dishwasher, sink, Neff microwave, Neff slide and hide oven and hob set within the sleek Fume Emperador marble worktops with bronze mirror splashback. There is ample space beside the window for a dining table.

Showcase this stylish kitchen or pull closed the hide and slide doors to transform the living room into an intimate sanctuary. The handmade cabinets synchronise seamlessly with the bespoke media unit, where shelving and cupboards provide additional storage in one corner of the room. Snuggle up on the sumptuous sofa for a night of Netflix with movie treats. Spotlighting above complements the natural light that streams in through windows to the sides and through the sliding doors opening out to the verandah.

Savour the views
Step outside and dine alfresco on the balcony terrace, seasoning your meal with city vistas. Spy the landmarks surrounding you…from the HQ building with the Racecourse behind to the preserved Victorian terraces, town hall and the cathedral, to the Welsh hills and Cheshire plains; sublime views unbroken by the glass balustrades.

Returning to the main living room, retrace your steps to the hallway where the herringbone pattern of the LVT is replaced by wide planks, continuing through the hallway to the bedrooms. From the entrance hall spy the deep utility closet, housing washer and dryer.

Turn from here into the second bedroom, where fitted wardrobes make the most of the space to offer additional storage. Wake up to light flowing in through a glass door which provides access out to the second of three verandahs. Underfoot, plush carpet extends, crafted from recycled fishing nets.

Boutique chic bathroom
Returning to the hallway, refreshment awaits in the bathroom ahead and on the left. Designed to evoke the luxury of a boutique hotel, clad in prestigious Calacatta Gold marble-effect porcelain tiles, its cool white lifted by dramatic veins of gold.

Step into the wet-room style shower with drench head and handheld showerhead attachment in rose gold – as with all the fittings and handles.

Hidden LED copper detailing runs alongside the WC and vertically to either side of the mirror above the vanity unit wash basin, also topped in Calacatta Gold. Inset within the walls, immaculate statement lighting handcrafted by Tigermoth adds ambient glow.

Rest and refresh
Make your way into the main bedroom, where light enters in and views are framed out of the large windows. Automated remote controlled blinds feature both in here and in the living room, alongside handmade, bespoke curtains. Plush cream carpet, upcycled from fishing nets, offers a conundrum for the senses underfoot. Stash your clothes in the fitted wardrobes. Step outside onto the third verandah – drawing you ever closer to the city that beckons at your feet…

The city at your feet…
Nestled on Volunteer Street, within the protective embrace of Chester’s ancient walls, experience the palpable heartbeat of this vibrant city – with all of Chester’s highlights at your fingertips.

Stroll the cobbled streets and browse the boutique shops, sample the many bars and bistros offering ever changing tastes of a modern city so steeped in history. Thumb the rails at Chester Boutique, selling Saint Tropez and One Hundred Stars among other stylish labels; or if old school is your style, head to Harley’s Vintage Boutique. Add a little colour to your home at Osier, a sustainable dried flower and homeware shop, new to the city.

On your doorstep, dine in the Grade-II listed surrounds of Opera Grill, serving up classic, seasonal inspired cuisine. Savour flavours of the Med at Artezzan and Piccolino, both but a few steps from the gated entrance to Lancaster Square. For a night of entertainment, Storyhouse offers an exciting programme of music and storytelling indoors and out.

Entertainment is ample, with Chester Racecourse on your doorstep with its divine roof terrace at Restaurant 1539 serving up sumptuous summer cocktails.

Seek out peace and quiet with a walk along the River Dee or pay a visit to the sanctuary of Chester’s awe-inspiring cathedral. The leafy wonders of Grosvenor Park are but a walk away, offering shelter and shade.

Travel further afield at your convenience; London is a little over two hours away by rail, with two international airports in Liverpool and Manchester both located within an hour’s drive.

At the end of a busy day, return home to a home utterly in keeping with its sublime and stylish city surrounds. The Penthouse at Lancaster Square is a home inspired by the beauty and character of Chester. Book your viewing today.