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Auction: 30th September 2026 Live Stream Auction 30/09/2026 - Bidding opens Wednesday 30th September 10:00 AM

245-251 Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside PR8 1NY

Guide Price

£375,000 plus

Additional Costs / Fees will apply

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Property Details

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Auction Details

Description

A substantial and imposing Grade II Listed building arranged over ground and three upper floors, extending to approximately 694.55 Sq M (7,476 Sq Ft) GIA, and offered with vacant possession.

The property is located fronting the historic Lord Street (A565) in the centre of Southport, between the Scarisbrick Hotel and Gemini Lounge, and adjacent to the Vincent Hotel, together with all of the towns other retail, leisure and transport amenities close-by. Southport is currently undergoing a number of development and regeneration schemes, including the Marine Lake Events Centre and Southport Pier restoration.

The property was most recently used as a jewellers to the ground floor with ancillary accommodation to the upper floors. Lending itself to a variety of uses, the seller has had plans prepared for the conversion of the upper floors to provide 6 no. two bedroom apartments, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Accommodation

Ground Floor:
181.13 Sq M (1,950 Sq Ft) GIA

First Floor:
178.16 Sq M (1,918 Sq Ft) GIA

Second Floor:
167.63 Sq M (1,804 Sq Ft) GIA

Third Floor:
167.63 Sq M (1,804 Sq Ft) GIA

Site Area

Approximately 386 Sq M (462 Sq Yds)

Planning

For any pre-application advice, interested parties should consult directly with the Local Planning Authority: Sefton Council, Southport Town Hall, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DA. Telephone: 0345 140 0845. Email: Planning.Department@sefton.gov.uk

Costs

Auction Details

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Live streamed auction and is being sold under the Unconditional sale type.

Binding contracts will be exchanged at the point of sale.

All sales are subject to our Common Auction Conditions and Bidder Terms. Properties located in Scotland and Northern Ireland will be subject to applicable local laws.

Auction Deposit and Fees

The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneers fees apply, and are payable immediately upon exchange of contracts:

• 10% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)

• Buyer’s Fee of 1.8% of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £3,600 inc. VAT)

There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

Additional Information

For full details about our auction processes, please refer to the Bidder Terms which can be viewed on our home page.

This explains the types of auction and sale methods we offer, the bidding registration process, your payment obligations, and how to view the Legal Pack (and any applicable home report for residential Scottish properties).

Guide Price & Reserve Price

Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or - 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.

General

Business Rates:
The property is entered in the 2026 Rating List as 'Shop and Premises' with a Rateable Value of £31,750. The Rateable Value (RV) is not the amount payable.

Tenure:
We understand the property is held by way of two 999-year leases from 1 November 1892.