Substantial Town Centre Retail and Development Opportunity (subject to consents)
Substantial building suitable for development (subject to consents)
Total floor area of approximately 3,246.00 sq m (34,939 sq ft)
Low Capital Value of £2.86 per sq ft on guide price
Site Area of approx. 0.33 Ha (0.81 Acres)
Prominent position fronting the pedestrianised section of The Rock (principal shopping street)
Close to The Rock Shopping Centre, Mill Gate Shopping Centre and Bury Market
Nearby occupiers include Burger King, Greggs, Caffè Nero, Pizza Express, JD Sports, Skechers, Barclays and Vue Cinema.
Lot 33
Auction 17th September 2026
Vacant Possession
Status Withdrawn Prior
Price
Sector Retail, Development
Auction Venue Live Streamed Auction
Property Information
Location
Miles
10 miles north of Manchester City Centre, 38 miles north-east of Liverpool
Roads
A58, M66 (junction 2)
Rail
Bury Interchange (Metrolink)
Air
Manchester Airport
Situation
The property is prominently situated on The Rock, Bury’s principal retailing thoroughfare, fronting the pedestrianised section of the town centre. The Rock Shopping Centre is directly opposite the property, Mill Gate Shopping Centre and Bury Market are also located nearby.
The Rock Shopping Centre forms part of the wider Rock Triangle mixed-use development, completed in 2010 and incorporating substantial retail and leisure accommodation together with over 400 residential apartments. Woodfields Retail Park is situated approximately 200 metres north west of the property and provides a further concentration of retail and leisure occupiers including Tesco Superstore, Currys and Sports Direct. The Rock Shopping Centre includes occupiers such as Burger King, Greggs, Caffe Nero, Pizza Express, JD Sports, Sketchers and Vue Cinema. Other nearby occupiers include Pepe's, Tim Hortons, McDonalds and Tui.
Tenure
Long Leasehold. Held from Bury Council for a term of 150 years from 1 April 1968 at a peppercorn rent.
Location
Miles
10 miles north of Manchester City Centre, 38 miles north-east of Liverpool
Roads
A58, M66 (junction 2)
Rail
Bury Interchange (Metrolink)
Air
Manchester Airport
Situation
The property is prominently situated on The Rock, Bury’s principal retailing thoroughfare, fronting the pedestrianised section of the town centre. The Rock Shopping Centre is directly opposite the property, Mill Gate Shopping Centre and Bury Market are also located nearby.
The Rock Shopping Centre forms part of the wider Rock Triangle mixed-use development, completed in 2010 and incorporating substantial retail and leisure accommodation together with over 400 residential apartments. Woodfields Retail Park is situated approximately 200 metres north west of the property and provides a further concentration of retail and leisure occupiers including Tesco Superstore, Currys and Sports Direct. The Rock Shopping Centre includes occupiers such as Burger King, Greggs, Caffe Nero, Pizza Express, JD Sports, Sketchers and Vue Cinema. Other nearby occupiers include Pepe's, Tim Hortons, McDonalds and Tui.
Tenure
Long Leasehold. Held from Bury Council for a term of 150 years from 1 April 1968 at a peppercorn rent.
Description
The property comprises a substantial retail building with ground and first floor accommodation, providing a total approximate floor area of 3,246.00 sq m (34,939 sq ft) on a site extending to approximately 0.33 Ha (0.81 Acres). The property also benefits from land to the rear which provides a loading area accessed via Parson's Lane.
The property may be suitable for re-development or alternative uses, including residential, leisure and other commercial uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
Description
The property comprises a substantial retail building with ground and first floor accommodation, providing a total approximate floor area of 3,246.00 sq m (34,939 sq ft) on a site extending to approximately 0.33 Ha (0.81 Acres). The property also benefits from land to the rear which provides a loading area accessed via Parson's Lane.
The property may be suitable for re-development or alternative uses, including residential, leisure and other commercial uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
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
Possession
Ground/First
Retail/Ancillary
3,246.00
(34,939)
VACANT POSSESSION
Total
3,246.00
(34,939)
N.B. The floor areas stated above are those published by the Valuation Office Agency (www.voa.gov.uk).
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