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Often ranked among the best places to live, Chester has a rich history and Elan has new build homes near to the historic city.
Where to live in Chester if you are looking for a new build home
Conveniently close to Liverpool and Manchester, popular neighbourhoods in and around Chester include Christleton, Handbridge, Hoole, and Huntington. Huntington is where Elan has a development of three, four and five-bedroom homes. Elan has previously built and sold apartments close to Chester city centre and in Kelsall and Tarporley.
Chester Shopping
The city centre offers plenty of shopping choices. Independent boutiques and restaurants nestle along its famous Rows. The main shopping streets around the Cross, plus the Grosvenor and Forum shopping centres, boast high street names. Upmarket supermarket Waitrose caters for the trendy suburb dwellers. There are retail parks at Broughton and Sealand Road. Nearby Cheshire Oaks promises designer brands at discounted prices.
Entertainment
Chester’s famous racecourse The Roodee hosts regular race meetings, exhibitions and shows, with Ladies Day a highlight. The cultural hub of Storyhouse combines a theatre, library, restaurant and cinema under one roof. Chester Zoo is home to more than 21,000 animals. The Ice Cream Farm at Tattenhall offers more than just award-wining ice cream – it’s a family friendly attraction.
Eating out
The five-star Chester Grosvenor Hotel is a popular choice for afternoon tea. The city also boasts a range of high street and independent tea rooms and coffee shops including Cinderbox and the Jaunty Goat.
Chester Schools
The King’s and Queen’s schools are leading independents while state school Christleton High is rated outstanding by Ofsted.