Hoylake Road, Bidston, Wirral

Substantial Commercial Building – Double Fronted – Approx. 2,755 Sq Ft

Mersey Move Commercial Estate Agents are pleased to present an excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial and highly versatile commercial property occupying a prominent position on Hoylake Road, Birkenhead.

Extending to approximately 2,755 sq ft (256 sq m) arranged over ground and first floors, the property was formerly operated as a Boots Pharmacy and offers a rare combination of large retail frontage, deep internal space and extensive ancillary accommodation.

The ground floor provides a spacious open-plan retail trading area, originally formed from two shop units and offering strong visibility to passing footfall and traffic along this established neighbourhood retail parade. The depth of the building provides significant additional space beyond the main retail area which historically accommodated dispensary and operational functions.

To the rear of the property there is access to a large enclosed yard together with brick outbuildings, offering valuable external storage or operational space rarely found within parade properties.

The first floor comprises a series of well-proportioned rooms arranged off a central corridor. These areas were previously used for childcare / day-care purposes and now offer flexible accommodation suitable for offices, consultation rooms, treatment rooms, training space or ancillary workspace, supporting a wide variety of commercial uses.

The property falls within Use Class E, allowing a broad range of commercial uses including retail, medical, professional services, office, leisure or community uses without the need for planning permission.

The building benefits from an EPC rating of C, comfortably exceeding current minimum energy efficiency requirements for commercial lettings. In addition, the property has a rateable value of £8,700, meaning eligible occupiers may qualify for 100% Small Business Rates Relief, resulting in no business rates payable.

Based on prevailing market conditions, the property is considered capable of generating a rental income in the region of £22,000 – £24,000 per annum, offering an attractive opportunity for investors seeking strong yields as well as owner-occupiers looking to secure a substantial commercial premises.

The upper floor may also present future residential conversion potential subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents, providing additional long-term value for developers or investors.

Properties of this scale, flexibility and prominence are rarely available within this location.

Early viewing is strongly recommended.