McKenna Buildings, Dock Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH41 1DQ

For sale by Auction on 28 September 2026.

A former office building and warehouse extending to approximately 634.80 Sq M (6,833 Sq Ft)* on a site of 0.15 Hectares (0.37 Acres) with planning consent for conversion of the office building to provide 10 residential units.

The property sits in a prominent position fronting Dock Road (A5139), opposite Millers Quay, on the edge of the Wirral Waters development scheme. The Kingsway Tunnel is 0.5 miles, providing access to Liverpool City Centre, and Birkenhead is less than 2 miles to the south.

The property provides an opportunity to take advantage of the wider redevelopment taking place surrounding the Wirral Waters scheme and has potential, subject to obtaining necessary consents, for a larger redevelopment of the site.

* Floor areas obtained from VOA website.

The proposed scheme will provide the following accommodation:

Flat 1: Lower Ground/Ground Floor - 1 Bed - 59 Sq M (635 Sq Ft)
Flat 2: Lower Ground/Ground Floor - 1 Bed - 58 Sq M (624 Sq Ft)
Flat 3: Ground Floor/Lower Ground - 2 Bed - 80 Sq M (861 Sq Ft)
Flat 4: Ground Floor/Lower Ground - 2 Bed - 90 Sq M (969 Sq Ft)
Flat 5: First Floor - 1 Bed - 41 Sq M (441 Sq Ft)
Flat 6: First Floor - 2 Bed - 67 Sq M (721 Sq Ft)
Flat 7: First Floor - 1 Bed - 41 Sq M (441 Sq Ft)
Flat 8: Second Floor - 1 Bed - 41 Sq M (441 Sq Ft)
Flat 9: Second Floor - 1 Bed - 42 Sq M (452 Sq Ft)
Flat 10: Second Floor - 2 Bed - 69 Sq M (743 Sq Ft)

Business Rates: The property is entered in the 2026 Rating List with the following assessments:

1. Ground Floor Right, McKenna Buildings: "Offices and Premises" - RV £3,250

2. Ground Floor Left, McKenna Buildings: "Offices and Premises" - RV £3,950

3. First Floor, McKenna Buildings: "Offices and Premises" - RV £7,800

4. Second Floor, McKenna Buildings: "Offices and Premises" - RV £5,400

5. Basement, McKenna Buildings: "Stores" - RV £3,950

6. Warehouse, R/O McKenna Buildings: "Warehouse and Premises" - RV £11,250

The rateable value is not the amount payable.
Tenure: The property is held freehold under title no. CH83693.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: D

Terms:
Auction Details

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