The property is relatively modern originally constructed in 1990, as a former Job Centre. Internally the property is arranged over three floors and the accommodation comprises two large open plan main floors, together with a smaller amenity top floor.
Planning permission was granted on 17th February 2023 for change of use to 7 apartments (Application Number: A/22/94780/PDMA). The approved scheme provides for five 1 bed units and two 2 bed units and we understand it was designed with supported living in mind. The property has been part stripped out internally, with the stripped out suspended ceilings, carpet tiles etc piled up at ground floor level awaiting disposal.
The property may be suitable for alternative uses subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
Location
Atherton's strategic location, 10 miles from Manchester and 7 miles from Wigan, is enhanced by its proximity to major motorways (M61, M60, M602) and Atherton train station, which provides direct services to Manchester
Victoria, Wigan Wallgate, and further afield.
The property occupies a prominent corner position, on the junction of Market Street and the A577 in a central town centre location.
Accommodation
Ground Floor: 172.1 sq.m (1,853 sq. ft)
First Floor: 172.1 sq.m (1,853 sq. ft)
Second Floor: 102.2 sq.m (1.100 sq. ft)
Terms
TENURE
The property is held freehold on Title GM254818.
PRICE
Offers invited.
PLANNING
Interested parties can view the current planning permission here: https://planning.wigan.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage
Interested Parties should obtain their own independent advice and consult direct with the Local Planning Office:
W: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Planning-and-Building-Control/Planning/Index.aspx
E: planning@wigan.gov.uk
T: 01942 489004
EPC
Energy Asset Rating is C.
VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs.
BID TERMS
The target date for Interested parties to submit their offer is no later than 17:00 on 30th May 2025.
In submitting your offer please confirm the below:
1. Purchasing entity.
2. Purchase price.
3. Conditions (if any).
4. Finance (including proof of funding).
5. Timetable for acquisition
Our client reserves the right not to accept the highest or indeed any offer received.
Specification
- Located in Atherton town centre
- Prominent location
- Former office building approximately 446.4 sq. m
- 4,806 (sq. ft)
- Planning for 7 self contained apartments (granted February 2023) - designed with supported living in mind
- Potential for Alternative Uses STPP
- Freehold
- Offers invited
- Best offers target date Friday 30th May 2025