5 Abbey Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1EN
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Key features
- TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION ON 26TH NOVEMBER 2025.
- PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THESE DETAILS ARE OFTEN UPDATED AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE ANY TIME BEFORE THE AUCTION.
- YOU MUST NOT RELY ON THE INFORMATION BELOW AND SHOULD VIEW FULL PARTICULARS AND ANY ADDENDUMS ON THE AUCTIONEER'S WEBSITE.
Description
An end-terrace retail unit in Accrington town centre, offered with vacant possession.
The property provides a ground floor retail unit with a full-width glazed display window and inset glazed automatic entrance door, together with a kitchen and rear access to a shared service yard. The ground floor has a Net Internal Area (NIA) of approximately 65 sq m (700 sq ft). Stairs lead to the basement/cellar storage area and to the first floor, which offers further office/ancillary accommodation, toilet facilities, and access to roof storage. The first floor has a Net Internal Area (NIA) of approximately 60 sq m (646 sq ft). The property is prominently located on Abbey Street, close to the main shopping thoroughfares in Accrington town centre.
Location
The premises occupy a prominent position on Abbey Street, close to the pedestrianised boulevard in Accrington town centre, a focal point for year-round events and markets that generate strong footfall. The property is within a 5-minute walk of the new bus station (services to Manchester, Blackburn and Burnley) and around 10 minutes' walk from the railway station (services to Manchester, York and Blackpool). The town centre lies approximately one mile from the M65 motorway, linking to the M61 and M6. Parking is readily available nearby, with a multi-storey facility and several surface car parks, many offering free spaces.
Planning
The accommodation would suit professional services or a variety of retail and office uses within Planning Use Classes E(a) and E(c) (other uses may be possible, subject to consent). Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries. Please note: the passenger lift has been decommissioned for several years and will not be reinstated - the premises are offered as seen.
General
1. The rateable value of the property is £6,600 and therefore the property may qualify for Small Business Rates Relief
2. All the information provided on our website is for indicative purposes only and interested parties should refer to the contents of the legal pack and rely upon their own due diligence as a prudent bidder.
3. PLEASE NOTE BIDDING COMMENCES ON TUESDAY 25TH AND CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY 26TH NOVEMBER.
Costs
Details of the Buyer's Premium and any additional fees payable are contained within the legal documents.
Tenure Comments
The property is sold freehold.
5 Abbey Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1EN
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Accrington Station0.3 miles
- Church & Ostwaldwistle Station1.2 miles
- Huncoat Station1.5 miles
Notes
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