The Old Library comprises a substantial Grade II Listed part two part three storey stone built commercial building under a multi pitch blue slate roof, with a solid concrete lower ground floor, part solid part suspended timber upper ground floor and a suspended timber first floor.
The premises were previously split into various commercial/office/retail areas, along with ancillary facilities.
Location
The Old Library is situated just off Dewsbury ring road/Wellington Road between Dewsbury Medical Centre and Dewsbury train station. Dewsbury train station provides excellent train links to Leeds, Huddersfield and
Manchester.
Nearby occupiers include Orchid Banqueting Hall, Craigs Motorcycles and various solicitors and accountants nearby on Wellington Road. Dewsbury ring road also provides access to the A644 Huddersfield Road, A652 Bradford Road – leading to Red Brick Mill – A653 Leeds Road and the A638 Wakefield Road all providing access throughout the Heavy Woollen/North Kirklees district.
Accommodation
Lower ground floor - 64.1m² (690 sq. ft)
Ground floor - 454.6m² (4,893 sq. ft)
First floor - 262.2m² (2,823 sq. ft)
Gross Internal Floor Area - 781m² (8,406 sq. ft)
Terms
Price
Seeking offers in the region of £350,000.
Services
We are advised mains water, sewer drainage and electricity are connected to the property along with individual appliances including lighting. However no tests have been carried out on any of the aforementioned services or appliances and therefore we are unable to comment as to their condition or capacity.
Planning
The Old Library was previously occupied for a variety of office/retail/commercial uses and is suitable for similar uses or alternatively comprehensive redevelopment (subject to requisite planning).
We are advised the premises are Grade II Listed and additional information relating to the ‘Listing’ is available upon request.
Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to all rating and planning matters direct with the Local Authority, Kirklees MC Tel: 01484 2221000.
Energy Performance Certificate
The property is Grade II Listed and we are advised does not require an EPC.
Non Domestic Rating
The premises will need to be reassessed upon occupation.
The National Uniform Business Rate for 2024/25 is 49.9p in the £, ignoring transitional phasing relief and allowances to small businesses.
VAT
The price is quoted exclusive of VAT.
Specification
- Imposing Grade II Listed former library building suitable for a variety of uses (STP)
- Well located off Wellington Road close to Dewsbury train station and junction with the extremely busy A644 Huddersfield Road
- Redevelopment potential for various uses including residential, quasi retail, commercial and/or educational subject to planning