Commercial properties for sale in Preston, Lancashire

Location
The premises are located in a prominent and highly visible position fronting Blackpool Road (A5085), one of the main vehicular
thoroughfares around the north of Preston City Centre, at its’ junction with Ribbleton Avenue/ Ribbleton Lane (B6243).
The property is situated approximately ¾ mile to the north east of Preston City Centre with the immediate vicinity comprising a mix of both commercial and residential land uses.
Nearby occupiers include Machine Mart and Betfred whilst Deepdale Retail Park is also located in close proximity.

Description
The premises comprise a predominantly single storey detached retail warehouse unit together with adjoining office/sales accommodation. In addition, there is further ancillary accommodation at first floor level, to the front of the building.
Internally, the property provides an open plan sales office incorporating kitchen and WC facilities which adjoin extensive warehouse accommodation which benefit from direct roller shutter access from the front.
The premises have the added benefit of on-site car parking to the front with vehicular access directly from Blackpool Road.
The building, which has recently undergone some refurbishment works, would suit a wide variety of uses or may, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent, provide a redevelopment opportunity for a purchaser.

Accommodation
The premises presently extend to the following approximate Gross Internal Areas (GIA):- m² ft²
Ground floor 261.76 2,817.5
First floor 56.51 597.5
Total GIA 317.27 3,415

Services
We understand that the building benefits from mains connections to water, electricity and drainage.

Rating Assessment
The premises currently have a Rateable Value of £16,000.
Interested parties should, however, make their own separate enquiries of Preston City Council rating department (tel. 01772 906972).

Planning
The premises have an existing use under Class A2 (Financial and Professional Services) of the Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended).
Interested parties should make their own enquiries of Preston City Council planning department (tel: 01772 906912).

Tenure
Freehold.

Asking Price
Offers in excess of £250,000 are invited.

Ground & First floor premises:
-Ground floor shop front
-Rear ground floor warehouse/workshop which has internal access from the shop and its own rear secure loading entrance.
-First floor additional storage space
-First floor front offices
-Would suit a variety of uses (subject to consent)
-Deceptively spacious accommodation
-Located with a parade of shops and established operators
-Established businesses include a Chinese takeaway, Cohens Chemist, Newsagents, Hairdressers, Betfred, launderette and Carpet business.
-Internal viewings is essential to appreciate the amount of accommodation available.
- We are informed by the owner that no business rates are payable on the premises.


( Agency Pilot Software Ref: 5701 )

Location
The site is located fronting on to St Vincents Road within 250 metres of its junction with Garstang Road (A6) and situated in the heart of Fulwood which forms a very popular residential area of Preston.

Communication links are excellent with Preston City Centre being approximately 1.5 miles to the south. Junction 1 of the M55 motorway lies approximately 1 mile to the north accessed along Garstang Road (A6) and links direct with the M6 and the newly completed Broughton Bypass.

The site offers an excellent urban location providing immediate access to a wide range of education, retail and community facilities. Importantly, the site lies adjacent to the main campus of Preston College with the Royal Preston Hospital being within ½ mile. The immediate location of the site backs on to woodland to the south and west with Corpus Christi High School being immediately to the north and playing field to the east.

Description
A flat and rectangular tarmacadam surfaced car park with grassed area surrounding providing approximately 85 metres of frontage on to the adopted highway. The immediate surrounding area comprises of mixed residential and nonresidential institutions in addition to supporting recreational facilities. Fulwood is one of the more affluent locations within the wider Preston area.

Site Area
The gross site area has been estimated to extend to approximately 0.365 hectares (0.904 acres) and is delineated in red on the attached indicative site plan.

Services
It is understood that mains services are available within St Vincents Road, however, we advise that interested
parties make their own separate enquiries in this regard particularly in relation to capacities.

Tenure
The property is understood to be held freehold and will be sold with the benefit of vacant possession.

Planning
Within the current adopted Local Plan the site is identified as an existing primarily residential area which isn’t
affected by the adjacent Conservation Area or any Tree Preservation Orders. Historically our clients have had informal conversations with the Local Planning Authority in regards to the residential development of circa 10 no. 3 bedroomed dwellings which was, in principle, considered acceptable. Any interested party is advised to make their own investigations in this regard and direct any enquriies to the local planning authority Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906912).

Method of Sale
Conditional offers are invited for the freehold interest with the timescales for offers to be confirmed in due course. We would request that any conditions are clearly stated with the selected party being given the opportunity to undertake investigations prior to contract in order to arrive at a net payable figure.

Location
The property fronts Liverpool Road (A59), close to its’ junction with Cop Lane, in the centre of Penwortham approximately 1.5 miles to the south west of Preston City Centre.

Penwortham is a very popular residential suburb with a busy District Centre that provides a broad range of both national and independent retailers and service providers. It is designated as a town and is well served
with a number of primary and secondary schools and a leisure centre. The 2011 Census confirmed a population of 23,097.

Description
The property comprises a cleared site. Previously it was former Government offices and has the benefit of an extant planning permission to develop a foodstore with ancillary commercial space and car parking. The site is roughly rectangular in shape and presently has two points of access from Cop Lane.

Site Area
The site extends to approximately 1.98 hectares (4.89 acres).

Location
The site is located fronting on to St Vincents Road within 250 metres of its junction with Garstang Road (A6) and situated in the heart of Fulwood which forms a very popular residential area of Preston.
Communication links are excellent with Preston City Centre being approximately 1.5 miles to the south. Junction 1 of the M55 motorway lies approximately 1 mile to the north accessed along Garstang Road (A6) and links direct with the M6
and the newly completed Broughton By-pass.

The site offers an excellent urban location providing immediate access to a wide range of education, retail and community facilities. Importantly, the site lies adjacent to the main campus of Preston College with the Royal Preston Hospital being within ½ mile. The immediate location of the site backs on to woodland to the south and west with Corpus Christi High School
being immediately to the north and playing field to the east.

Description
A flat and rectangular tarmacadam surfaced car park with grassed area surrounding providing approximately 85 metres of frontage on to the adopted highway.

The immediate surrounding area comprises of mixed residential and non-residential institutions in addition to supporting recreational facilities. Fulwood is one of the more affluent locations within the wider Preston area.

Site Area
The gross site area has been estimated to extend to approximately 0.365 hectares (0.904 acres) and is delineated in red on the attached indicative site plan.

Services
It is understood that mains services are available within St Vincents Road, however, we advise that interested parties make their own separate enquiries in this regard particularly in relation to capacities.

Tenure
The property is understood to be held freehold and will be sold with the benefit of vacant possession.

Planning
Within the current adopted Local Plan the site is identified as an existing primarily residential area which isn’t affected by the adjacent Conservation Area or any Tree Preservation Orders.
Historically our clients have had informal conversations with the Local Planning Authority in regards to the residential development of circa 10 no. 3 bedroomed dwellings which was, in principle, considered acceptable.

Any interested party is advised to make their own investigations in this regard and direct any enquries to the local planning authority Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906912).

Method of Sale
Conditional offers are invited for the freehold interest with the timescales for offers to be confirmed in due course.
We would request that any conditions are clearly stated with the selected party being given the opportunity to undertake investigations prior to contract in order to arrive at a net payable figure.

2.78 hectares (6.86 acres)

Adjacent to Junction 31A M6

Closing date Friday 29 June 2018

The property was constructed in the late 1990's or thereabouts and comprises a steel portal frame warehouse/ showroom facility. It is currently occupied by a clothing designer/importer and is fitted out to an extremely high standard throughout.

The eaves height is c 8M. In addition there is a substantial private/ secured yard area and extensive on-site parking.
( Agency Pilot Software Ref: 2039216 )

This former Natwest bank building occupies a prime trading location on the high street in Kirkham. Poulton Street is the main high street and thoroughfare and benefits from a wealth of passing pedestrian and vehicle trade. The building fronts onto Poulton Street and has a return onto Birley Street. There is a rear car park also accessed off Birley Street.


( Agency Pilot Software Ref: 5684 )

Location
The premises are located in a highly visible position fronting Guildhall Street close to its junction with Fishergate, the main retail
thoroughfare in Preston city centre.

Nearby occupiers include Mountain Warehouse, David Thomas Hairdressers, Victoria’s Vault, Preston Health Foodstore, Marks and Spencer and Bodycare Health & Beauty.

Description
The premises comprise a 3-storey terraced property of conventional brickwork construction. The premises benefit from an attractive glazed shopfront to the ground floor with the added security of an electric roller shutter over.
Internally, the building presently provides open plan retail accommodation over basement, ground and first floors together with ancillary accommodation on the second floor.
The building, however, benefits from a separate access directly from Guildlhall Street to the first and second floors therefore offering the potential to use the premises in their existing form or to separate the two elements of the property and
redevelop the upper floors for alternate use.

Accommodation
The premises extend to the following approximately net internal areas (NIA):-
m² ft²
Ground floor 38.67 416.2
First floor 35.23 379.2
Second floor 36.48 392.6
Basement 43.48 468.0
Total NIA 153.86 1,656

Services
We understand that the property benefits from mains electricity, gas, water and drainage connections.

Rating Assessment
The premises currently have a Rateable Value of £11,750.
Some occupiers may, therefore, be eligible for small business rates relief so should make their own enquiries of Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906972).

Planning
We understand the premises currently benefit from an established planning use classification within Class A1 (retail shops) of the Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended).

The property does, however, benefit from a planning consent for conversion of the first and second floors to 2 no. self- contained flats under application no. 06/2016/0932. A copy of the Decision Notice is available on request.
Interest parties are, however, advised to make their own enquiries with the local planning authority, Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906912).

Tenure
Freehold.

Asking Price
Offers in the region of £275,000.

This family owned cafe/takeaway business has been trading for in excess of 10 years. The caf� sells a wide range of hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, paninis, breakfasts and soups. The business also supplies sandwiches to a local shop and petrol station, and offers outside catering. It is available by the assignment of the current lease. (A new lease may be available subject to negotiations). A full inventory of the commercial equipment can be provided on request. The business also has a sign written van which may also be available by separate negotiation.
( Agency Pilot Software Ref: 5625 )

A super leasehold property located on the High Street in the popular market town of Kirkham situated between Preston and Blackpool. The impressive double fronted 3 storey property provides a Caf�/Restaurant, kitchen and customer toilets to the ground floor with spacious owners accommodation on the 2 floors above. Lounge, dining room, dining kitchen, bathroom and 3 large double bedrooms plus store/4th bedroom. Folding doors to the rear of the Caf� give access to an outside dining patio and additional split level gardens. The business trades well with turnover in the region of £200,000 (2016), excellent opportunity to acquire a solid cater business with spacious family home. 7 year lease from July 2015, rent £1,500 per calendar month (£18,610 pa).
( Agency Pilot Software Ref: 5624 )

A substantial retail premises located on the high street in Kirkham which is a market town equal in distance between Blackpool & Preston. The open plan ground floor retail area provides approximately 173sqm (1,860 sqft). New FR&I lease available, rent £18,500 per annum plus VAT. Suit a variety of uses subject to consent. Optional 1st floor office suite of 4 offices approximately 785 sq ft also available. May consider freehold sale at £390,000 this would include the first floor area approximately 105sqm and rear car park.
( Agency Pilot Software Ref: 5610 )

Detached 4 storey office block which internally has recently been refurbished and comprises a central lobby area with stairwell / lift access to each level. There are 2 suites on each floor except for the lower ground floor with the remainder of the accommodation comprising ancillary space.

- 1,378.76 sq m (14,841 sq ft) (IPMS)
- Modern good quality City Centre office accommodation.
- Current passing rent £76,752 pa, rising to £97,374 pa by May 2019.
- ERV circa £125,000 pa.
- Valuable parking provision / lobby and lift access.
- Potential for long term residential redevelopment.
- Offers invited for the Freehold interest.

The property was constructed in the late 1980's and comprises a steel portal frame manufacturing facility. It was previously occupied by the Lancashire Evening Post and offers units from 5,646 to 76,450 sq ft. The eaves height of the premises varies across the various units, ranging from 4.65 to 17.56m. In addition there is a substantial yard, security gate house, ample on-site parking within landscaped grounds and substantial power supply into the premises.

- High quality units to let
- Competitive terms
- 43m deep service yard with HGV access off Caxton Road
- Car park has 306 spaces
- Optic Fibre Broadbank
- Fitted AC units

Location
The site is located fronting Lower Lane with Kirkham and Freckleton/Warton being located approximately 1 mile to the north
and south respectively.
The Kirkham bypass (A583) and Freckleton bypass (A584) are immediately to the north and south both being main arterial routes which connect Preston with the Fylde coast. Kirkham, Freckleton and Warton are close by and provide an excellent range of education, retail and community facilities. Preston is located circa 5 miles to the east whilst Lytham is approximately 2.5 miles to the west.

Description
A flat and rectangular site currently being used as a paddock. There is an existing residential development to the north and west with several detached dwellings to the south in addition to a farm and open countryside.

Site area
The gross site area has been estimated to extend to approximately 0.405 hectares (1 acre) and is delineated in red on the attached site plan.

Services
It is understood that mains services are available in Lower Lane, however, we advise that interested parties make their own separate enquiries in this regard, particularly in relation to capacities.

Tenure
The property is held freehold and will be sold with the benefit of vacant possession.

Planning
Within the current adopted Local Plan, the site is included within an area designated as Green Belt, however, the site was allocated for housing (13 units) by the local planning authority within the preferred options document in 2013.
The allocation has been supported without objection and remains a housing allocation site within the Fylde Local Plan to 2023 – Revised Preferred Option (RPO).
Interested parties are recommended to make their own enquiries of the local planning authority, Fylde Borough Council on (01253 658457).

Method of Sale
Conditional offers are invited for the freehold interest with the timescales for offers to be confirmed in due course.
We would request that any conditions are clearly stated with the selected party being given the opportunity to undertake
investigations prior to contract in order to arrive at a net payable figure. It will be a requirement of the sale to provide unfettered access to the retained land immediately to the south and provide a mains drainage connection and erect a boundary
fence between the subject site and adjacent dwelling. Further details are available upon request.

VAT
We understand that the purchase price will NOT be subject to VAT.

Modern refurbished offices with on site parking

Location

Situated with Riversway Docklands close to the dock basin, accessed via the A59. Well located for Preston City Centre and the region's motorway network.

Additional Details

 

 

Refurbished accommodation over ground and first floor. Ladies, Gents and Disabled WC facilities. Suspended ceilings incorporating CAT II lighting. Perimeter trunking. Extensive on-site parking at 1:204 sq ft

Location
The site is situated at the junction with the Freckleton bypass (A584) and Lytham Road in between the towns of Freckleton and
Warton with British Aerospace being less than 0.5 miles from the property. The A584 is the main arterial route which connects
Preston with Lytham.
The site enjoys a highly prominent position with significant frontage onto the bypass whilst also being positioned within the
settlement boundary.
Warton is located circa 5 miles to the west of Preston and 2.5 miles to the east of Lytham.

Description
A flat triangular shaped site historically used as a HGV repair depot being mixed concrete, hardcore and grass surfaced together with a range of dilapidated buildings.
The site is accessed from Lytham Road and located in a predominantly residential area.

Site area
The gross site area has been estimated to extend to approximately 0.66 hectares (1.62 acres) and is delineated in red on the
attached site plan.

Services
It is understood that 3 phase electricity is available within the site in addition to mains water and drainage. We are further advised that gas is available within Lytham Road.

We advise that interested parties make their own separate enquiries in this regard, particularly in relation to capacities.

Tenure
The property is held freehold and will be sold with the benefit of vacant possession.

Planning
We believe the property benefits from a historic planning consent for vehicle parking in association with an engineering and
coach business plus storage dating back to 1991. We believe therefore that its previous use would fall within classes B2 & B8 of
Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).
It lies within the settlement boundary within a predominantly residential area. We believe that the site may offer potential
for a variety of alternative uses subject to securing the appropriate planning consent.
Interested parties are recommended to make their own enquiries of the local planning authority, Fylde Borough Council
(01253 658457).

Method of Sale
Conditional offers are invited for the freehold interest with the timescales for offers to be confirmed in due course (if
appropriate).
We would request that any conditions are clearly stated with the selected party being given the opportunity to undertake
investigations prior to contract in order to arrive at a net payable figure.

Preston East has already attracted occupiers such as Lancashire County Council, Travel Inn and James Hall (Southport) Ltd who have constructed their new headquarters complex. Bluebell Point offers a flexible range of bespoke units, designed to meet your requirements.

- 24 hour access
- Self contained business park
- All main services available on the site

Location
The property is situated in a prominent position fronting Blackpool Road at its junction with Plumpton Road in the centre of the Lane Ends suburban shopping area approximately 1 mile to the north west of Preston City Centre.

Nearby occupiers include Bet Fred, Lloyds Bank, The Lane Ends Public House, Guildhall Residential Lettings, Boots the Chemist and a Spar convenience store.

Description
The premises comprise a two storey, end terraced property of traditional construction.

Internally the ground floor is presently laid out to provide sales/office accommodation to the front together with ancillary office and kitchen facilities to the rear.

The first floor provides additional extensive office/staff ancillary accommodation together with female/male WC facilities and kitchen. Additional storage accommodation is provided within the basement.

Accommodation
The premises extend to the following approximate net internal areas (NIA):-
m² ft²
Ground floor 160.5 1,727.9
First floor 77.42 833.3
Basement 33.33 358.8
Total 271.25 2,920

Services
We understand that the premises benefit from mains connections to gas, water, electricity and drainage.

Rating Assessment
The premises have a Rateable Value of £13,250.

Interested parties are, however, advised to make their own enquiries of Preston City Council (tel: 01772 906972).

Planning
We believe that the premises benefit from an established planning use classification within Class A2 (Professional and Financial Services) of the Use Classes Order 1987 (As Amended).

Interested parties are, however advised to make their own enquiries of the Local Planning Authority Preston City Council (tel: 01772 906912).

Tenure
Freedhold.
Alternatively our client will consider a letting of the premises.

Price/Rental
Offers in the region of £155,000.

Our clients will consider letting the property. Please contact Eckersley to discuss matters further.

Location
The property is situated within the mainly residential area of Plungington, close to Plungington Community Centre as well as the University of Central Lancashire campus. The subject property is readily accessible being half a mile from Blackpool Road (A5085) Preston’s main arterial distributor road. Brook Street itself accommodates a mix of residential and commercial uses.

The premises provides ready access to Preston City Centre as well as the motorway network further afield via J32 of the M6 Motorway, at its intersection with the M55 Motorway being approximately 2½ miles to the north.

Description
The premises comprise a late 19th Century Grade II listed Church. The property benefits from many of its’ original features including stained glass windows and original wrought iron fittings.
The church sits within its owns grounds which are estimated to extend to 0.15 hectares.

Accommodation
The property extends to the following approximate gross internal areas:-
m² ft²
Ground floor 639 6,878
First floor front gallery 133 1,432
First floor side galleries 88 947
Total GIA 860 9,257

Services
Connections to all mains services are understood to be available in the vicinity of the property.

Rating Assessment
The premises are not currently assessed for rating purposes.

Planning
The property has an established use under Class D1 (non-residential institutions) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).

It is understood the Church has a Grade II listing. Interested parties are recommended to make their own enquiries with Preston City Council Planning Department (tel. 01772 906912).

Covenants
Restrictive covenants will be included in the transfer of the property to ensure that the approved development is carried forward.

A closed Church of England church is sold under special legal provision known as a Pastoral (Church Buildings Disposal) Scheme, this is the legal procedure and documentation empowering the Church Commissioners to sell a closed church for a specific use. The sale of the church would, therefore, be subject to the making of such a scheme following a period of public consultation, whilst additional information regarding the restrictive covenants are available from the sole agents.

Further details about the procedures involved may be found on the Church Commissioners’ website at www.ccpastoral.org.

Location
The property is situated approximately 250m to the east Preston City Centre being accessed from Avenham Lane and Manchester Road surrounded by Shepherd Street, Laurel Street, Blelock Street and Greaves Street.
The immediate location comprises a mixture of occupiers including some retail, office and general business accommodation in addition to surfaced car parking.

Description
A detached two-storey workshop and office property being of brick construction beneath mixed flat and pitched roofs with good-sized car park/compound immediately to the front.
The accommodation is arranged with open plan workshops, stores, a trade counter and offices
at ground floor level with further first floor offices in a generally cellular format. The property benefits from 3-phase electricity, space heating and mixed double and single glazed windows. The offices predominantly benefit from suspended ceilings with Category II lighting, gas-fired central heating, IT networking and air conditioning/comfort cooling units in addition to staff amenity areas and WC facilities.

Accommodation
We have estimated the property extends to the following gross internal floor areas:-
m² ft²
Ground floor workshop, trade
counter, stores and offices
487 5,242
First floor offices 235 2,530
Total 722 7,772
We have estimated the total site area extends
to approximately 0.2 acres.
Services
The premises benefit from all mains services including electricity (3-phase), water, gas and drainage.

Rating Assessment
The premises have a Rateable Value of £25,500.

Interested parties are, however, advised to make their own enquiries of the local rating department at Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906972).

Planning
We understand the premises are suitable for uses generally within Classes B1, B2 & B8 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 2005.

Interested parties are, however, advised to make their own enquiries of the local planning department at Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906912).

Tenure
Freehold.

Asking Rental
£28,000

Price
Offers in the region of £300,000.

Location
The unit is located on Cannon Street, which is
just located off Fishergate, Preston City centres
main shopping Street.
Cannon Street is home to a number of niche
retailers and specialist commercial premises,
eating establishments, public houses etc and is
situated just off Fishergate, close to major
occupiers such as Marks & Spencer, BHS and
The Mall Shopping Centre.
The premises are approximately 3 miles to the
west of Junction 31 of the M6 via the A59.
Description
The property comprises the ground and
basement of a newly constructed five storey
apartment building. The unit has been
completed to developers shell and core ready
for fit-out as required. The unit can be finished
to a high standard, with potential for a fully
glazed returned retail frontage, subject to the
terms proposed and tenant status.
Accommodation
The accommodation extends to the following
approximate gross internal areas:-
m² ft²
Ground 78 840
Basement 33 353
Total 111 1,193
Services
The premises benefit from main connection to
electricity, gas, water and sewerage.
Rating Assessment
The premises require a separate assessment
for rating purposes.
Planning
The unit has the benefit of A1 retail planning
consent.
Alternative uses for the premises may be
suitable subject to planning permission.
Interested parties should make their own
enquiries of the local planning authority,
Preston City Council (telephone 01772
906581).
Tenure
The premises are available on a full repairing
basis for a term of years to be agreed.
Rental
£8,000 per annum, exclusive.
Price
£150,000
Legal Fees
Each party to be responsible for their own legal
fees incurred in the transaction.
VAT
All figures are quoted exclusive of, but may be
subject to, VAT at the prevailing rate.

Terms
The units are available either for sale or to let
on terms to be agreed. Please see the
attached availability schedule.
Service Charge
A service charge is levied to cover the cost
of maintenance management, upkeep and
insurance of communal areas.
EPC
Copies of relevant Energy Performance
Certi cates are available on request.
VAT
All outgoings are quoted exclusive of, but
may be subject to, VAT
This site is prominently located fronting the
M55 motorway, approximately two miles
from junction 1 of the M55 and junction 32
of the M6. Set in an attractive setting, local
amenities are provided in nearby Cottam
and Broughton. The site is well positioned
with excellent access to Blackpool along the
M55 motorway or Preston along the A6.

The premises are arranged over ground, basement, first and second floors. The second floor has been voided off and was not inspected.
( Agency Pilot Software Ref: 3318 )