55 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire OL2 8NP

For sale by auction on 26th November 2026
Offered in partnership with Breakey & Nuttall

A well situated two storey town centre retail property with internal accommodation extending to approximately 82 Sq.M (892 Sq.Ft). The property has until recently traded as a well known dressmakers for many years but is now offered with vacant possession and the potential to upgrade and improve.
The ground floor affords a main shop / sales area extending to 40 Sq.M or thereabouts along with rear store, tea point and WC. The first floor is accessed from the main entrance which leads into a shared vestibule and comprises a front and rear room, kitchen and bathroom. The sale provides an excellent opportunity either for a new or established business looking for a new premises or an investor looking to benefit from likely, strong rental demand. There may be further potential to convert the first floor into residential accommodation, subject to consents.

The property is situated on Market Street, close to the junction of Milne Street, opposite Crompton Shopping Centre and other national and independent occupiers. Shaw provides a weekly market, ample free car parks, Asda, Aldi and Tesco Express and many independent traders, serving the local community. Oldham town centre is approximately 3 miles to the south of Shaw, and Shaw and Crompton Metrolink station is within a short walk of the property.

Ground Floor 48.12 Sq.M / 517 Sq.Ft
First Floor 34.74 Sq.M / 374 Sq.Ft

Note Please be advised that whilst our joint agent has conducted an inspection, the auctioneers have not personally inspected the property. Prospective buyers are advised to make a viewing enquiry and any other necessary independent enquiries before placing their bid, as this will be binding.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: E

Terms:
Auction Details

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Live streamed auction and is being sold under the Unconditional sale type.

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