Former Police Station, 32 Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8JE

For Sale By Public Auction on 23 October 2025 starting at 08:30 AM - A vacant former Grade II Listed police station comprising two inter-linked buildings, a range of outbuildings and car parking, considered suitable for a variety of alternative uses, subject to the appropriate planning permission and any other consents

The property is formed of two main buildings, that are inter-connected at ground floor level. The left hand side is a former Georgian style property, whilst the right hand building is believed to date from the 19th Century, together with a range of single storey outbuildings which were formerly used as a custody block. The accommodation extends to approximately 5,173 sq.ft. (480.60 sq.m.) net internal area and stands on a site of approximately 0.28 acres.
The accommodation which closed in Spring 2025 briefly comprises on the ground floor, kitchen, former staff room, ancillary stores, reception/waiting area, five offices, interview room, two former cells and WCs.
On the first floor, there are landings, five offices and WCs. On the second floor there are four storage rooms with limited head room in part. Outside there is a range of single storey outbuildings and surfaced car parking to the rear.

Location
The property occupies a prominent position fronting the northern side of Balance Street. The west boundary directly neighbours a residential care home and the eastern boundary neighbours a residential apartment block. The immediate area is predominately residential in nature, yet forms part of Uttoxeter Town Centre which is just a short stroll away.
Uttoxeter is a market town within east Staffordshire approximately 14 miles from Stafford.
The Town Centre underwent a development scheme in the early 2000s, whilst the Dovefields Retail Park and entertainment development comprising bowling alley and cinema, Tesco Superstore and Waitrose provide a good range of local amenities. Uttoxeter railway station lies approximately 600 metres from the property.

Tenure
Freehold Vacant possession upon completion. All information relating to tenure will be contained within the legal pack and all interested parties are advised to seek their own verification that the property is suitable for their proposed future use.

Value Added Tax
We understand VAT is not applicable on this transaction.

Pre-auction Offers
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Auctioneer's Note
We have not undertaken a measured survey of the property and all interested parties should seek their own verification of floor areas and dimensions and the suitability of the buildings for any proposed future use.

Viewing Times
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Live-Streamed Auction
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Viewings
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