Description
The property comprises a prominently positioned used car sales operation fronting the busy Kingsway (A664), a key arterial route through Rochdale. There are two access and egress points on to Kingsway from the site. The premises offer a long-established motor trade location.
The site provides a secure, level concrete forecourt with covered canopy areas, arranged to accommodate vehicle display and customer parking. Tbeneath the canopy is lighting and to the site perimeter is flood lighting, providing excellent visibility and security for vehicles.
The buildings are well-maintained and comprise
Office/welfare
The office accommodation comprises a retail area, offices and ancillary welfare
Workshop
775 sq ft steel portal frame brick and block elevations to 2metere with profile steel clad over and to roof covers with a a 4.2m eaves, with two ramped service bays roller shutter access, concrete floor strip lighting and a gas blower.
Location
The premises are prominently located on Kingsway (A664) directly opposite Kingsway Retail Park, one of Rochdale's principal retail destinations and Nissan. The property benefits from excellent transport links with direct access to Junction 21 of the M62 Motorway approximately 1.5 miles away via Sir Isaac Newton Way, the arterial road running through Kingsway Business Park.
Kingsway is one of the main arterial routes within Rochdale and the property enjoys high visibility from this busy road. The immediate area is characterized by major retail and commercial occupiers creating a prime roadside location.
Kingsway Retail Park occupiers include Asda Supermarket, The Range, Pets at Home, The Food Warehouse, Sports Direct, McDonald's, KFC, Costa Coffee, Greggs, Subway and B&M Stores.
Distance to Key Locations:
M62 Junction 21: 1.5 miles
Rochdale Town Centre: 1.5 miles
Oldham Town centre xxx miles
Kingsway Retail Park: Directly opposite
Kingsway Business Park: Adjacent
OPPORTUNITY
The prominent roadside location with high visibility and excellent transport links makes this site particularly suitable for automotive or roadside retail uses.
This property offers an excellent opportunity for the continuation of an established car sales operation, alternative roadside retail development, EV charging station development, mixed roadside commercial uses, or as an investment opportunity with development potential.
Planning
Initial investigations suggest the site would be suitable for a range of alternative uses subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. The existing use as a motor dealership is established.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with Rochdale Planning Authority regarding specific proposals (Tel: 01706 647474).
Rates
The property has been assessed for business rates purposes as: "Land Used for Car Sales" - Rateable Value: �19,500
Interested parties should verify current rates liability with Rochdale Borough Council.
Terms
Freehold. Offers are invited on either an unconditional basis or subject to planning for alternative uses.
Leasehold offers will be considered.
Price and rent on application.
VAT
The property is elected for VAT. Value Added Tax will be charged on the transaction at the prevailing rate
EPC
A copy of the EPC is available upon request.
Accommodation