Where is the Leisure Centre located?
Buxton is a famous spa town in the High Peak Borough of Derbyshire. Buxton is England's highest Market Town and situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park c26 miles southeast of Manchester, 28 miles southwest of Sheffield, and 35 miles northwest of Derby. Buxton remains one of most popular tourist destinations in the High Peak, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors each year* with an estimated visitor spend of £60 million each year*.
Harpur Hill is 2 miles south of Buxton Town Centre and is accessed of Trenchard Drive. It is a well established residential location with the new Persimmon Homes' College Hill Park development immediately to the south. This comprises 153 new 2, 3 and 4 bed family homes.
Buxton is served by a rail line with 24 trains per day between Buxton and Manchester* and journey times of just under an hour. (*Retail Investment Prospectus, Buxton).
Description
Former Leisure Centre in 1.4 acres. Well established residential location next to new Persimmon Homes development. Large car park providing c 50 spaces.
The upper ground floor provides a reception entrance, social space, changing rooms, offices and lecture rooms. The main sports hall is below this along with a fitness suite, further changing rooms and stores. The lower ground floor provides a server room, storage and access to a rear external climbing wall. The property has a lift to access all areas and toilets on each floor.
The property extends 13,602 sq ft as follows;
Upper Ground Floor - 4,273 sq ft
Ground Floor - 8,912 sq ft
Lower Ground Floor - 417 sq ft
In 1.4 acres
How has the accommodation been measured?
The accommodation has been measured on a Gross Internal Area basis (NIA) in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring practice.
Planning
We believe the property has been used as a Sports Centre Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) but may be suitable to a range of professional uses or redevelopment STP. All parties should confirm the planning position with the relevant Local Authority.
Services
All mains services are connected to the property.
What is the Ratable Value?
To be confirmed.
How is the accommodation offered?
Freehold
Harpur Hill Sports Centre for sale freehold. There will be no tenancies or occupiers but some furniture and chattels could be left on completion. The site is to be sold by informal tender with purchasers invited to submit offers in writing by noon Friday 17th March 2023. Offers should be sent in writing by email to chrisw@omeeto.co.uk and should include; Purchaser contact details, Solicitor details, advice on timing, proof of funds / finance, details of proposed use (and if you have taken planning advice) along with detail of any conditions.
Price
£700,000 Guide price. Please check the VAT status.
VAT
All figures are quoted exclusive of VAT, we are advised the property is not registered for VAT.
EPC
B(43)
What are the viewing arrangements?
Please check our website for a virtual tour. Physical viewings with proceedable parties can be arranged on request by contacting OMEETO or our joint agent Tim Garratt Tim Garratt of Blackstar Advisory Ltd; Tim@blackstaradvisory.co.uk. We do not take any responsibility for any loss or injury caused whilst carrying out a site visit.