Canterbury Street ARC, Blackburn, BB2 2HS
£11.96 per sq ft
Business rates & charges may apply
- SIZE AVAILABLE
41,818 sq ft
3,885 sq m
- SECTOR
Land for sale
Key features
- Freehold site extending to 0.96 acres (c. 0.39 ha).
- Located on Canterbury Street, Blackburn with vehicular access available off Freckleton Street
- Former Army Reserves Centre (ARC) offered with vacant possession
- Site comprises 9 buildings of varying size and condition
- Part of the site comprises Grade II Listed buildings, including the former army reserve centre, drill hall and boundary wall
- Potential for a range of alternative uses (subject to planning permission)
- Unconditional offers invited via informal tender process
- Guide Price: Offers in excess of £500,000
Description
Situated in a predominantly commercial area within Blackburn with good prominence from the dual carriageway at Wainwright Way. Local occupiers include a range of automotive, light industrial and distribution businesses. The site is located just 0.4 miles from Blackburn train station, and within walking distance of Blackburn town centre.
The site is a former Army Reserves Centre (ARC), comprising of 9 buildings of varying construction and age; some of which are interconnected. The site is regular in shape and the main structure is a 2.5-3.0 storey Grade II Listed armoury building and adjoining drill Hall fronting Canterbury Street.
We understand that the existing buildings extend to a total of c.29,000* sq. ft. however a detailed measured survey has not been undertaken. Vehicular and pedestrian access is available from Freckleton Street, with an additional pedestrian entrance on Canterbury Street.
The site is secure with high stone walls, but all buildings are of poor quality generally. The armoury building, drill hall and boundary walls are all Grade II Listed, having been designated under listing entry 1436740, which provides a comprehensive description. A plan showing the Listed structures is attached.
*existing building areas provided for information only and no reliance can be provided.
BID DEADLINE
For sale via informal tender. Offers invited on an unconditional basis by 5pm on Wednesday 30th July 2025.
In order to submit a valid offer, bidders must use the bid proforma held on the data room and send the bid to before the bid deadline (5pm on Wednesday 30th July 2025).
The client reserves the right not to accept the highest or any offer received.
DATA ROOM
A data room with legal and technical information can be found at the following link:
Brochures
Canterbury Street ARC, Blackburn, BB2 2HS
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Blackburn Station0.3 miles
- Mill Hill Station0.9 miles
- Cherry Tree Station1.5 miles
About Trevor Dawson Property Consultants, Blackburn
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