A substantial town centre redevelopment opportunity comprising two buildings together with adjoining land providing car parking, offered for sale as one lot over two separate freehold titles.
The property comprises a two-storey detached building at 5 Claughton Street, formerly occupied as an estate agents to the ground floor with offices above, together with Hardshaw House, a former office/warehouse building to the rear, and the intervening land providing car parking.
Both buildings are currently vacant and in a derelict condition, requiring extensive refurbishment and redevelopment.
The property may therefore offer potential for development or change of use, subject to obtaining all necessary planning permissions and other statutory consents.
The town centre location provides convenient access to a wide range of shops, amenities, transport links and services, with the surrounding area comprising a mixture of commercial and increasingly residential uses.
In the centre of St Helens within close proximity to the new planned train station, local amenities, shops and transport links.
5 Claughton Street - C Hardshaw House - TBC
Please note Sutton Kersh have not inspected the properties internally and they are in a derelict state. Interested parties are advised to rely on their own enquiries.
MS369913 - Freehold
MS212284 - Leasehold for 850 years from 12th July 1984. One Peppercorn if demanded and service charge.
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