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Auction: 25th November 2026 Live Stream Auction 25/11/2026 - Bidding opens Wednesday 25th November 10:00 AM

239 Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire BL4 0NX

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£290,000 plus
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Description
A mixed-use property comprising a long-established fish and chip shop and an extended four-bedroom residential property, together with gardens, garage and electric shuttered driveway. The property is offered for sale by auction with vacant possession.

The ground floor commercial accommodation extends to approximately 369 sq ft, with the residential accommodation arranged over the ground and first floors, providing approximately 1,364 sq ft of living space. The total floor area is approximately 1,733 sq ft, excluding the garage.

Occupying a prominent position within a busy parade of shops on Highfield Road, the property is well placed to benefit from the surrounding residential population. Nearby amenities include a Co-op supermarket, pharmacy and a variety of local retailers. On-street parking is available to the front, providing convenient access for visiting customers, whilst the motorway network is within a short drive.

The property offers an opportunity to acquire a mixed-use investment or owner-occupier proposition, combining established commercial premises with a generously proportioned family home and private outdoor space.
Accommodation

Commercial Property Area:
The valuation office details show that the total commercial area space is 34.3 Sq M (369 Sq Ft) with the main chip shop retail zone being 21.4 Sq M (230 Sq Ft) and the commercial kitchen space being 12.9 Sq M (138 Sq Ft).

Chip Shop Retail Area: 4.453m x 4.847m
Measured at maximum points. Superb space for hot food takeaway business which is previously been used as a chip shop, large uPVC double glazed shopfront style window to the front with electric roller shutter, customer entrance door with electric roller shutter, smaller uPVC window uncle space for fryers, food display, cooking equipment, refrigeration, tills etc, LED lighting, ceramic wall tiles.

Chip Shop Kitchen: 3.777m x 3.313m
uPVC window to the side, ceramic wall and floor tiling, floor drainage point, superb space for the hot food takeaway business for food cooking and preparation.

Residential Property Area:
The ground floor of the residential property area is very approximately 67.87 Sq M (730 Sq Ft).

Reception Hallway: 3.783m x 1.786m
uPVC window, radiator, turning staircase off to the first floor, quality carpeting.

Guest WC: 1.655m x 1.511m
uPVC window, two-piece suite comprising: pedestal wash handbasin and WC, ceramic wall tiling, under stairs storage space.

Living Room: 8.759m x 3.645m
Measured at maximum points. A significantly sized family living room with large uPVC window to side, tall uPVC windows to the side of the uPVC double patio doors which open out onto the terrace, two large radiators, feature brick fireplace, quality carpeting.

Dining Room: 3.727m x 3.361m
uPVC window to the rear, radiator, archway into the kitchen.

Kitchen: 4.221m x 2.406m
A fitted kitchen with an excellent range of matching: drawers, base and wall cabinets, double oven/grill, gas hob with extractor over, stainless steel single bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap over, concealed ideal gas combination central heating boiler, uPVC window to the side, there is a door into the kitchen from the reception hallway.

First Floor Residential Area:
The first floor of the residential accommodation is around 58.91 Sq M (634 Sq Ft).

First Floor Landing: 4.293m x 1.883m
2 uPVC windows to the side, built-in storage space, radiator, loft access space.

Master Bedroom: 3.591m x 4.228m
Measured at maximum pints. uPVC window to the rear, radiator, fitted wardrobes with matching bedside drawers.

Bedroom Two: 3.232m x 3.524m
Situated at the front of the property, uPVC window to the front, radiator.

Bedroom Three: 4.220m x 2.186m
uPVC window to side, radiator.

Bedroom Four: 2.421m x 2.856m
uPVC window to the side, radiator, fitted wardrobes and storage space.

Bathroom: 2.521m x 2.510m
A modern three-piece bathroom suite comprising: bath with fitted shower screen and both handheld and overhead shower options, dual flush WC and wash hand basin for built under the storage space, uPVC windows to the rear and the side.

Outside
There is a brick built garage with double vehicle entrance doors, The garage is served by a driveway to the side of the property which is enclosed with an electric roller shutter door.
Planning
For any pre-application advice, interested parties should consult directly with the Local Planning Authority: Bolton Council, Development Management, Town Hall, Bolton, BL1 1RU. Telephone: 01204 336 000. Email: [email protected]
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 2.4% inc. VAT of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £2,400 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 £3,500. The Rateable Value (RV) is not the amount payable.

Council Tax:
The property is listed with a Council Tax assessment in Band D.

Note:
Please be advised that whilst our joint agent has conducted an inspection, the auctioneers have not personally inspected the property. Prospective buyers are advised to make a viewing enquiry and any other necessary independent enquiries before placing their bid, as this will be binding.

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