Freehold Retail/Residential Development Opportunity
Fully vacant double-fronted shop on the ground/first floor with 3 bed flat on second floor
Approx. 389.50 sq m (4,192 sq ft)
Town centre location
Potential to convert to residential on first floor (subject to consents), with lapsed planning consent to convert into 3 flats
Of interest to owner occupiers, developers and investors
Close to the new Department of Work and Pensions office and Lancashire University's new campus - University Centre Blackpool
Lot 34
Auction 12th February 2026
Vacant Possession
Status Sold
Price £198,000
Sector Development, Retail, Residential
Auction Venue Live Streamed Auction
Property Information
Location
Miles
17 miles west of Preston, 28 miles west of Blackburn, 56 miles north of Liverpool, 58 miles north-west of Manchester
Roads
M55, A584, A583
Rail
Blackpool North Railway Station
Air
Blackpool International Airport
Situation
The property is prominently situated on the west side of Abingdon Street in Blackpool Town Centre and lies within walking distance from Blackpool Tower. Nearby occupies include Co-op and Home Bargains. The property also benefits from being close by to Church Street, a principal pedestrianised retailing throughfare in the town, which includes occupiers such as Primark, JD Sports, Boots and Costa Coffee.
Tenure
Freehold.
Location
Miles
17 miles west of Preston, 28 miles west of Blackburn, 56 miles north of Liverpool, 58 miles north-west of Manchester
Roads
M55, A584, A583
Rail
Blackpool North Railway Station
Air
Blackpool International Airport
Situation
The property is prominently situated on the west side of Abingdon Street in Blackpool Town Centre and lies within walking distance from Blackpool Tower. Nearby occupies include Co-op and Home Bargains. The property also benefits from being close by to Church Street, a principal pedestrianised retailing throughfare in the town, which includes occupiers such as Primark, JD Sports, Boots and Costa Coffee.
Tenure
Freehold.
Description
The property comprises a double-fronted vacant shop arranged on the ground floor, with ancillary accommodation on the first floor and a vacant 3 x bedroom flat on the second floor.
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
Description
The property comprises a double-fronted vacant shop arranged on the ground floor, with ancillary accommodation on the first floor and a vacant 3 x bedroom flat on the second floor.
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
Tenancy & Accommodation
Floor
Use
Floor Areas Approx sq m
Floor Areas Approx sq ft
Tenant
Ground First Second
Retail/Ancillary Ancillary 3 x Bed Flat
159.20 156.40 73.90
(1,714) (1,683) (795)
VACANT
Total Approximate Commercial Floor Area
389.50
(4,192)
If you are the successful bidder, Acuitus requires a separate payment of £1,500+VAT as a buyer's administration charge payable to Acuitus Limited upon exchange of contracts. A VAT receipt will be provided upon payment.
