A two-bedroom apartment built on Chester's historic Roman city walls has been listed for sale at offers over £275,000. The property, named City Walls, sits on the 2,000-year-old structure that overlooks the River Dee.
Historic Setting
Chester was founded as a Roman fortress in the 70s AD, and the red sandstone city walls are the oldest, longest and most complete in Britain. The construction of the 3.2km wall began when the Romans established the fortress of Deva Victrix between 70 and 80 AD. It served as a defence for the Romans and later for the Anglo Saxons when they took over the city in 907.
In the 11th century, following the Norman conquest, the king ordered a castle to be built overlooking the river, requiring the walls to be extended. Three new gates were added: the Watergate in the west wall, the Shipgate and the Bridgegate.
From Military to Residential
The city walls were used for military purposes until the English Civil War (1642–1651). After that, they became recreational, with an attractive walkway built in 1707. Today, Chester city walls are recognised as an important scheduled monument, and almost every section is Grade I-listed by Historic England.
The apartment itself has two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. It includes parking through a Chester council permit and a small back garden accessed via double doors. The living room flows into a modern fitted kitchen, and the main bedroom has a fitted wardrobe. The property is described as "perfect as a city home, a rental investment, or a turnkey Airbnb."
Market Details
The flat overlooks the waterfront of the River Dee and Chester Weir. It is marketed by Currans, seeking offers over £275,000.
