74-78, St. Edward Street, LEEK, Staffordshire, ST13 5DL

Grade II Listed Town Centre Building
Freehold comprising over 3,500 sq.ft.
Huge Potential (stpp)
Full Vacant Possession

Location:
The property is located in the heart of Leek, a thriving market town within Staffordshire located some 10 miles north east of Stoke on Trent. The town lies at the junctions of the A53 and A523 providing excellent road links and enabling the town to serve its local population with further reaching outer areas. The property itself is located in the heart of the town on a busy corner junction of Saint Edward Street with the A53. The town has a population of over 20,000 residents with its varied retail services and recreational pursuits serving residents within the town and outlying areas.

Description:
This Grade II Listed corner building is arranged over Lower Ground and Ground Floors plus two upper floors. Prior to its current arrangement it is understood to have provided residential accommodation at upper floor levels with retail and ancillary space at Ground and Lower Ground floor levels. The property currently offers two entrances with all floors until recently having provided retail and associated ancillary space.

Potential:
Prospective purchasers must rely on their own enquiries but it is clear this building offers a variety of options for future use or development. There could be potential for re instatement of some of the space to provide residential accommodation subject to listed building, planning and other consents. A development of this building may also offer the potential to reduce development costs through VAT exemption on building works for listed buildings but again, buyers are deemed to have relied solely on their own enquiries in this regard.

Total Gross Internal Area
328 sq. m (3,528 sq.ft)

To view: 13/4 at 1pm, 14/4 11:30am, 15/4 at 12:30pm
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Important Notice:
For each Lot, a contract documentation fee of £1,500 (inclusive of VAT) is payable to Barnard Marcus Auctions by the buyer. The seller may charge additional fees payable upon completion. If applicable, such fees are detailed within the Special Conditions of Sale. Buyers are deemed to bid in full knowledge of this.

The Guide Price quoted must not be relied upon by prospective purchasers as a valuation or assessment of value of the property. It is intended to provide purchasers with an indication of the region at which the reserve may be set at the time of going to press. The guide price may be subject to variation and interested parties are advised to make regular checks for variations and should be aware that the reserve price may be either below or above the quoted guide price.

Prospective purchasers should also be aware that the eventual sale price may be above or below the guide level dependent upon competition, and should therefore not presume the guide to be indicative of the final expected sale price or the price the property is available at.

When setting the guide price, the auctioneers have given consideration to the seller’s instructions in respect of their indicated reserve price at the time of instruction. The reserve price, (the level below which the property will not be sold), remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. The guide price therefore, is intended to indicate the region at which the reserve price is intended to be set. The seller will confirm their final reserve price close to the auction date and if appropriate the auctioneers may adjust the guide price to reflect this.
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1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Photographs and Measurements: Some images may have been taken by a wide angled lens camera. These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.