54-56 London Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington

Location & Description:
Formerly Betfred bookmakers, the property fronts the A49 London Road in Stockton Heath village close to the entrance to The Forge Shopping Precinct, which leads to Marks & Spencer and the main village car park.

Nearby occupiers include Starbucks, Clarks, Coffee House, Olive Tree and Subway.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a freehold property with vacant possession in the heart of Stockton Heath village.

The ground floor sales area is largely open plan with a lean to at the rear which could be reconfigured/redeveloped to increase the size of the ground floor sales area (STP).

The staircase to the first floor has been removed and could be reinstated or repositioned internally or externally to provide access for storage or a self contained flat/office at first floor (STP).

Demise:
Ground Floor Sales 1,151 sq ft (106.90 sq m)
Ground Floor Lean To 51 sq ft (4.74 sq m)
Ground Floor WC

First Floor - not measured - ladder access only.

The advertising hoarding and rear outbuilding belong to a third party and are not included in the demise.

Tenure:
Freehold with vacant possession.

Alternatively, the premises are available by way of a new FRI lease for a minimum 10 year term, subject to an upwards only rent review at the end of the 5th year.

Price/Rent:
Offers in excess of £550,000/£45,000 per annum exclusive of building insurance, business rates and all other outgoings.

Planning:
We understand the property has planning for sui generis use as a betting office. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Authority.

EPC:
Available upon request.

Legal and Professional Fees:
Each party to bear their own costs.

VAT:
We have been informed by our client that the property is not elected for VAT. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries.

Rating Assessment:
Rateable Value (April 2026) £47,500. Interested parties are advised to contact the local business rates department.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS In accordance with the Anti Money Laundering Regulations the Purchaser/Tenant will be required to provide two forms of identification and proof of the source of
income.