Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7DY
- PROPERTY TYPE
Retail Property (high street)
- SIZE
5,200 sq ft
483 sq m
Key features
- Mixed Commercial & Residential Property For Sale
- Wide Frontage With Large Car Park And Extensive External Seating Areas
- Property Undergone Substantial Refurbishment Investment
- Prime Location Within Walking Distance Of Town Centre
- Apartments Are Currently Let On Standard ASTs
- Planning Permission Submitted For Three Additional Apartments
- Commercial Unit To Be Sold With Vacant Possession
- Popular Location
- Viewings Highly Recommended
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Description
This exceptional commercial property represents a rare opportunity to purchase a beautifully refurbished and highly versatile premises in one of Wigan's most well-connected and prominent locations. Offered for sale with vacant possession to the ground floor, the building provides the ideal setting for a wide range of business ventures - whether retail, café, restaurant, professional offices, or health and wellness services. The expansive ground floor area enjoys a wide frontage onto Gidlow Lane, ensuring superb visibility and footfall, while the large on-site car park and extensive external seating areas offer tremendous flexibility for outdoor use, customer convenience, and overall operational potential.
Above the commercial element, the property also benefits from self-contained apartments currently let on standard Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), providing a steady and reliable source of rental income. Furthermore, planning permission has been submitted for the development of three additional apartments, presenting excellent potential for future expansion and enhanced yields. This combination of established income with further development potential makes the property equally attractive to owner-occupiers, investors, and developers alike.
Located on Gidlow Lane, the property enjoys a prime position within walking distance of Wigan town centre, offering close proximity to Wigan Park, a range of colleges and schools, and excellent local amenities. Transport links are another key advantage, with Wigan bus station and both Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate train stations within easy reach, ensuring convenient connections across the region and beyond. The area is also well-served by major road networks, providing straightforward access to the M6, M61, and M58 motorways.
Adding to its appeal, Wigan itself is currently undergoing a significant town centre rejuvenation and regeneration programme, designed to transform the local landscape, attract new businesses, and enhance community spaces. This forward-looking investment into the town's future makes this property's location particularly strategic, with the potential for strong capital appreciation and increased commercial activity in the coming years.
In summary, this is a standout property offering a rare blend of commercial flexibility, modern presentation, and investment potential. The ground floor premises, secure existing residential income, scope for further development, and proximity to Wigan's vibrant town centre, this opportunity should appeal to entrepreneurs, investors, and developers seeking a high-profile asset in a growing and increasingly desirable area.
Energy Performance Certificates
EPC 1Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7DY
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Wigan Wallgate Station0.5 miles
- Wigan North Western Station0.7 miles
- Ince Station1.5 miles
Notes
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