THE CASTLE ARMOURY CASTLE STREET, BURY, BL9 0LB
FOR SALE
On Application
Size: 46317 Sq Ft
Status: Available
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The property comprises a former Army Reserves Centre (ARC) occupying a 1.04 acre (0.42 ha) site in Bury town centre. The property is Grade II Listed and within a conservation area. Further planning and heritage information is included on the data room and within this brochure. The existing building extends to a total of 46,317 sq. ft. (4,303 sq. m.) GIA and comprises three principal parts: Frontage block - 10,537 sq. ft. (979 sq. m.) Drill hall - 24,369 sq. ft. (2,264 sq. m.) Rear block - 11,410 sq. ft. (1,060 sq. m.) The frontage block has a stone façade the oldest elements of which date back to 1867, with the drill hall in the middle of the building dating to 1907 and the rear block dating to 1951. The site is L-shaped and fronts Castle Street. To the northeast of the Property, accessed from The Wylde, is a secure parking area of 28 car parking spaces to serve the property. Existing floorplans, topographic and measured survey is available within the secure data room alongs
The Property is located in the market town of Bury, situated 8 miles north of Manchester city centre. Bury is well connected with access to the wider Greater Manchester area via the A56 and A58 which provide access to the M66 and M60 motorways. In terms of public transport provision, Bury Interchange is located just 0.2 miles (5 minutes walk) from the site and provides a direct tram service into Manchester Victoria in circa 25 minutes. In addition, there are a range of bus services at the Interchange. Bury town centre provides a significant retail and leisure offer with The Rock Shopping Centre, Mill Gate Shopping Centre and Bury Market providing a significant retail offer. In addition, there is a vibrant leisure offer with a Vue Cinema, various gym and fitness operators and a range of restaurants and cafes in the town centre. Bury town centre benefits from a rich cultural heritage offer, with The East Lancashire Railway, the Met Arts Centre and the Fusiliers Museum all situated in walking distance of the site.
For sale via informal tender. Offers to be submitted by the bid deadline (to be confirmed) but anticipated to be in August 2026. In order to submit a valid offer, bidders must use the bid proforma held on the data room and send the bid to the marketing team before the bid deadline (a date to be confirmed in due course). The client reserves the right not to accept the highest or any offer received.
Strictly by appointment with the joint agents: NOLAN REAL ESTATE Jonathan Pickles Director T:0161 763 0825 M: 07469 153 718 Jonathan@nolanrealestate.co.uk Paul Nolan Director T:0161 763 0822 M: 0771 178 8325 Paul@nolanrealestate.co.uk MONTAGU EVANS Harry Charman Senior Associate M: 07387 237 996 Harry.Charman@montagu-evans.co.uk Lizzie Quail Graduate M: 07345 419 645 Lizzie.Quail@montagu-evans.co.uk
A planning appraisal has been prepared by the Montagu Evans planning team and a copy is available on the marketing data room. PLANNING POLICY The site falls within the administrative jurisdiction of Bury Council and subject to the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan (2024) by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Bury Council published its new Draft Local Plan March 2025 which will replace the 1997 Unitary Development Plan. USE The Site was previously in use as an Army Reserve Centre (Sui Generis). Subject to planning permission and listed building consent the site offers opportunities for redevelopment for a range of potential uses subject to careful consideration of heritage matters and other policies set out in the development plan. FLOOD RISK The site lies in Flood Zone 1 and therefore has a very low chance of flooding. HERITAGE The site is in a conservation area, and the existing building is Grade II
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