Chronicle House
Your Home.
Welcome to Chronicle House – student studio apartments in the heart of Chester city centre.
Located within the city walls, students at Chronicle House have the city’s picturesque cathedral and famous shopping Rows on their doorstep. The University of Chester is just a 20 minute walk from the building, or just 7 minutes for those who enjoy to bike (did we mention Chronicle House has bike storage?).
Chronicle House is home to 61 students each year, offering a range of studios including our budget-friendly Single Bed Studios, to our spacious deluxe apartments. Perfect for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
City Centre | Bills Included | Free WiFi | Gym | Social Area | Laundry Room | Bike Storage
Your Room.
We offer a range of studio types at Chronicle House – ideal for all budgets!
For those looking for a more affordable room type, our standard studios are ideal and include either a single or double bed, kitchen, ensuite shower room, study area and TV.
Our room types include:
- Classic Studio: 16-17 square meters.
- Premium Studio: 18-25 square meters.
- Deluxe Studio: 27-33 meters.
Our PLUS room types offer additional room facilities including a TV, 2-person table and chairs*, full length mirror, study lamp, kettle and toaster, and additional storage.
We offer dual occupancies in the majority of our room types
*some of our smaller PLUS studios do not have room for 2-person table and chairs. Please check with the accommodation team before booking.
Let’s get social!
Discover the best of both worlds!
Living at Chronicle House, not only do you get your own personal space to live in; but you can also take advantage of some great social spaces within the building too. Chronicle House boasts a communal social space to meet up with friends & a gym.
Want to get involved in a range of Social Events?
We love hosting parties, movie and game nights or even putting on a more bespoke event, but we need your help! If you have an idea you’d like to put forward for your next building social, email us at [email protected] and let us know. Don’t be shy, whether you want to meet new people, learn a new skill or simply chill with your mates – we want to hear about it!
Fancy a little pick-me-up on us? We offer free tea and coffee on selected days/times from our dedicated coffee station which can be found in our reception. Speak to your Accommodation Manager to find out more and grab yours today!
What Else is Included?
To make things simpler, all bills are included in the rental price so there’s no need to worry about having to pay bills each month.
This includes free WiFi, water, electricity and even content insurance.
The building also has an onsite Accommodation Team who are on-hand if you have any questions about your stay.
For peace-of-mind, Chronicle House also has 24/7 CCTV and out-of-hours service.
If you have any other questions about the building, please read our information page or read through our FAQ’s below.
Council tax band A. Please note, this is payable by working professionals only.
Health, safety & wellbeing of our students.
At Chronicle House, we understand that your health and wellbeing is essential.
Our friendly accommodation team are on-hand to help with any queries or concerns you may have, and our building has all the essential safety measure in place to create a safe and secure environment for you to live in.
- Onsite accommodation team, maintenance and housekeeping
- Out of hours emergency team
- CCTV
- Content insurance
- Secure access to the building
Chronicle House
Commonhall Street
Chester
CH1 2AA
To make an enquiry please contact our Chester team on
Email
[email protected]
Customer Services
0330 9957 987
Chronicle House Parking
Chronicle House doesn’t have any on-site parking, however there are plenty of options in the area for you to choose from. Below are details of 3 options that are just a few minutes’ walk away!
Option One: Commonhall St Car Park - £100.00 a month - 1 minute walk
Option Two: Linenhall Car Park - £85.00 a month - 4 minute walk
Option Three: Saddlery Way Car Park - £55.00 a month - 8 minute walk
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Classic Studio
Our most affordable room type at Chronicle House.
Floor space for this room type range from 16 – 17 square meters.
- Your rent is inclusive of bills, free WiFi, on-site gym, bike storage & social area.
- Each room contains a single or double bed with bedside table, study area with chair, TV, kitchen with combi-oven, hob and fridge with freezer compartment, and en-suite shower room.
This room type is available for double occupancies.
| Bed Type | 51 Weeks Only | Weekly Price | Availability |
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| Single Bed | £185.00 | £192.50 | Available |
| Double Bed | £215.00 | £222.50 | Available |
Premium Studio
Floor space for this room type range from 18 – 25 square meters.
- Each room contains a single or double bed with bedside table, study area with chair, kitchen with combi-oven, hob and fridge with freezer compartment, and en-suite shower room.
- Your rent is inclusive of bills, free WiFi, on-site gym, bike storage & social area.
This room type is available for double occupancies.
| Bed Type | 51 Weeks Only | Weekly Price | Availability |
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| Single Bed | £195.00 | £202.50 | Available |
| Double Bed | £220.00 | £227.50 | Available |
Deluxe Studio
Our most spacious room at Chronicle House.
Floor space for this room type range from 27 – 33 square meters.
- Your rent is inclusive of bills, free WiFi, on-site gym, bike storage & social area.
- Each room contains a double bed with bedside table, study area with chair, kitchen with combi-oven, hob and fridge with freezer compartment, and en-suite shower room.
This room type is available for double occupancies.
| Bed Type | 51 Weeks Only | Weekly Price | Availability |
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| Double Bed | £255.00 | £262.50 | Available |
- Ensuite
- Gym
- Social Area
- Laundry Room
- CCTV
- Accommodation Team
- Bills Included
- Free WiFi
- Bike Storage
- Dual Occupancies
- Coffee Station
Exclusive benefits for Xenia tenants only
- 24/7 Out of Hours
- On Site Maintenance
- On Site Office / Team
- Delivery Receiving
- Tenant Activities
- Tenant Incentives
Refer a friend and get £125 in vouchers!
We’d love it if you told your friends all about us!
If you have a friend or group of friends who you think would love to live at Xenia Students for the 2025/26 academic year then refer them to us and you’ll bag yourself £125 in vouchers for each referral!
Full terms and conditions can be found here
UniKitOut
Kit yourself out for Uni through our friends at UniKitOut. You can order bedding, kitchen, bathroom kits, and more, all to be delivered directly to your room waiting for your arrival!
To order, all you need to do is visit their website, choose the items you want, select Chronicle House, and then purchase.
Even better? You can receive 10% off by using the discount code XENIA10.
If you would like more information on our offers, please contact a member of our team! Contact details can be found on the ‘location’ tab.