Manchester Road, Chorlton Cum Hardy, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 9PW
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High street retail property for sale
Key features
- Strategic High Street Location: Occupies a prominent position on Manchester Road, one of Chorlton’s primary commercial arteries, ensuring high visibility and consistent footfall.
- Substantial Development Potential: Currently in a "run-down" state, providing a complete "blank canvas" for investors to refurbish, reconfigure, or extend (subject to planning).
- Versatile Ground Floor: Comprises three distinct shop floor areas, offering the flexibility to create one flagship retail space or multiple smaller units.
- Mixed-Use Versatility: The layout is perfectly suited for a "live-work" setup or a dual-income stream (commercial ground floor with independent residential units above).
- Thriving Local Economy: Situated in a high-demand area known for its affluent demographic and popular independent businesses like Unicorn Grocery and Barbakan Delicatessen.
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Description
Located on a high-footfall stretch of Chorlton’s vibrant high street, this substantial property is currently in a "run-down" state, priced to the significant value that can be unlocked through a comprehensive . The building’s versatile layout spans four levels, offering the scale required for a high-yield mixed-use conversion or a flagship commercial headquarters.
The ground floor is currently configured into three expansive shop floor areas, providing an impressive footprint that could accommodate a single large-scale retail unit or be subdivided into boutique outlets to maximize rental streams. Below, two cellar rooms offer essential dry storage or the potential for utility and plant room integration.
The upper floors provide significant scope for residential or professional development. The first floor consists of three well-proportioned rooms, while the converted loft space on the second floor offers further accommodation. This vertical space is ideal for conversion into high-end apartments or a large-scale HMO (subject to the necessary planning consents), tapping into Chorlton’s relentless demand for quality rental housing.
Situated just a short walk from the Metrolink and surrounded by the area's famous independent bars, delis, and eateries, this property represents a strategic acquisition in a location where capital appreciation remains consistently strong. For the investor looking to transform a neglected site into a premium high-street asset, 43 Manchester Road is a standout prospect.
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Location
Situated just a short walk from the Metrolink and surrounded by the area's famous independent bars, delis, and eateries, this property represents a strategic acquisition in a location where capital appreciation remains consistently strong. For the investor looking to transform a neglected site into a premium high-street asset, 43 Manchester Road is a standout prospect.
Accommodation
The ground floor is currently configured into three expansive shop floor areas, providing an impressive footprint that could accommodate a single large-scale retail unit or be subdivided into boutique outlets to maximize rental streams. Below, two cellar rooms offer essential dry storage or the potential for utility and plant room integration.
The upper floors provide significant scope for residential or professional development. The first floor consists of three well-proportioned rooms, while the converted loft space on the second floor offers further accommodation. This vertical space is ideal for conversion into high-end apartments or a large-scale HMO (subject to the necessary planning consents), tapping into Chorlton’s relentless demand for quality rental housing.
Tenure
LA380983 - Freehold
EPC
We currently await a copy of the EPC.
Council Tax
Band D
Additional Information
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Auctioneers Additional Comments
Pattinson Auction are referred to as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold by either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by The Auctioneer. The method of auction sale and the applicable terms and conditions are found on the lot page of this property on The Auctioneers website. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid, all bidders must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.
Auctioneers Additional Comments
The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and The Auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price or Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time, with The Auctioneer permitting the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation, enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.
Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.
Brochures
Manchester Road, Chorlton Cum Hardy, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 9PW
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Chorlton Station Station0.3 miles
- Firswood Tram Stop0.5 miles
- St Werburgh's Road Station0.7 miles
Notes
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*Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a Guide Price or a range of Guide Prices. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.
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