Wheelock Street, Middlewich

A ground floor retail unit, formerly used as a pharmacy for many years, it is situated on one of the main roads within Middlewich with many local retailers.

Description - The Property comprises a mixed use four storey Grade II Listed building constructed in the mid 1800’s. The property is split into two elements, the commercial part comprises a retail unit on the ground floor known as 28 Wheelock Street; and the residential part known as Dickinson House at the rear which comprises five residential units known as Flats 1-5 which are located on the first, second and third floors of the building. The main building has been extended to the rear at ground floor level. A single storey extension of brick cavity wall and pitched slate tile roof construction was added in the 1980’s. In addition, there is a converted former brick workshop/warehouse of the property which has been converted to a one bedroom bungalow.

Location - Wheelock Street runs between A533 and A530 within the centre of Middlewich, a market town in south Cheshire. It is 19 miles east of the city of Chester, 3 miles east of Winsford, 5 miles south east of Northwich, and 4.5 miles north west of Sandbach. The A530 runs to Crewe and Leighton Hospital whilst the A533 runs to Sandbach, where you can access J17 of the M6.
The Property is located in a predominantly retail area within the town centre and the majority of properties in the surrounding area are retail shops. There are also residential flats located above many of the retail properties within the town centre. The property itself occupies a prominent position on Wheelock Street approximately 115 metres west of its junction with the A54 St Michaels Way. The property is situated adjacent to an Opticians, opposite to a Café, and with Nationwide Bank further up the Street. To the rear of the property adjacent to its northern boundary is a Telephone Exchange building and parking compound.

Accommodation - Ground Floor
Retail Unit : 1,121 sq ft (104.12 sq m)

First Floor
Flat 1 : 361 sq ft (33.56 sq m) let at £450 pcm
Flat 2 : 348 sq ft (32.37 sq m) let at £450 pcm

Second Floor
Flat 3 : 362 sq ft (33.56 sq m) let at £350 pcm
Flat 4 : 348 sq ft (32.37 sq m) let at £450 pcm

Third Floor
Flat 5 : 426 sq ft (39.54 sq m) let at £450 pcm

Outside
The Bungalow : 310 sq ft (28.80 sq m) let at £425 pcm

Services - All mains services are available subject to any reconnection which may be necessary.

Planning - Bjb recommend that potential occupiers make their own enquiries to the local authority in order to satisfy themselves that their proposed use is authorised in planning terms.

Rating - The VOA website advises the rateable value as of 1st April 2026 is £16,500. The standard non-domestic business rates multiplier is 54.6p. The small business multiplier is 49.9p up to a rateable value of £50,999. Small Business may benefit for upto100% on premises with a rateable value of up to £12,000 and a tapered relief for rateable values between £12,000 and £15,000.

Bjb recommends interested parties make their own enquiries into the business rate payable any further business rate relief which may be available.

The Council Tax bands for the flats are;
Flat 1 is Band A
Flat 2 is Band A
Flat 3 is Band A
Flat 4 is Band A
Flat 5 is Band A
The Bungalow is Band D

Tenure - Freehold - Freehold subject to existing tenancies in place. The ground floor retail unit is currently vacant.

Tenancy Agreements - Retail Unit - vacant
Flat 1 - periodic tenancy from July 2025 at £450 pcm
Flat 2 - periodic tenancy from February 2025 at £450 pcm
Flat 3 - periodic tenancy from July 2015 at £350 pcm
Flat 4 - periodic tenancy from August 2025 at £450 pcm
Flat 5 - periodic tenancy from August 2025 at £450 pcm
The Bungalow - periodic tenancy from September 2015 at £425 pcm

Please note this information was provided prior to the amendment to regulations and updated information is being requested.

Epc - Energy Performance Certificate number and rating for the retail unit is 56 C
Energy Performance Certificate number and rating for Flat 1 is 40 E
Energy Performance Certificate number and rating for Flat 2 is 51 E
Energy Performance Certificate number and rating for Flat 3 is 52 E
Energy Performance Certificate number and rating for Flat 4 is 48 E
Energy Performance Certificate number and rating for Flat 5 is 39 E
Energy Performance Certificate number and rating for The Bungalow is 71 C

Vat - We have been advised that VAT is NOT applicable.

Proof Of Identity - To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, on acceptance of an offer for purchase or letting, the buyer or prospective tenant will be required to provide identification to Butters John Bee.

Legal Costs - Sale - Each party is responsible for their own legal costs in respect of the sale of this premises.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment via bjb commercial, Suite 1, Albion House, No.2 Etruria Office Village, Forge Lane, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5RQ
Telephone . Opening hours are 9.00-5.30pm, Monday to Friday.