Acting on behalf of the landlord, Legat Owen is pleased to announce the successful letting of 10 Watergate Street, Chester to renowned British footwear brand Loake Shoemakers.
The prominent city centre premises, extending to approximately 918 sq ft, occupies a highly visible position on pedestrianised Watergate Street, one of Chester’s key retail thoroughfares linking the city centre with Chester Racecourse.
The property is located at ‘The Cross’ in close proximity to occupiers including Costa and Reiss, together with a number of successful fashion and leisure occupiers.
Loake Shoemakers will open a new store at 10 Watergate Street, allowing the brand to offer an enhanced retail experience for customers in Chester. The new premises will showcase Loake’s full collection of footwear, accessories and shoe care products within a refined retail environment in the heart of the city.
An application has also been submitted to remove the existing glazing bars, creating a brighter and more open shopfront.
Tom Creer, Associate Director at Legat Owen, commented:
“We are delighted to have secured Loake as the new tenant at 10 Watergate Street. This is a prime retail pitch in Chester, and Loake is an excellent addition to the line-up of quality occupiers in this location. Their continued commitment to Chester reflects confidence in the city as a retail destination.”
Loake Shoemakers, an established British brand with a strong heritage in premium men’s footwear, continues to develop its retail presence across key locations in the UK.
Nick Furlong of BC Retail, who represented the tenant in lease negotiations said:
“Chester has long been an important location for Loake, and we are delighted that the brand will be opening a new store at 10 Watergate Street. The new premises will provide a setting that enhances the overall customer experience.”
The letting underlines ongoing demand for high-quality retail space in Chester city centre, from those seeking prominent, well-positioned units.
