The Woollen Pig, 160 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside PR8 5DH

Description

Description An opportunity to acquire a prominent mixed-use freehold property comprising a successful and well-established bar, deli and café with attractive external seating area, together with a self-contained two-bedroom residential flat above, all to be offered with vacant possession on completion.

The property occupies a highly visible corner position at the junction of Duke Street and Cemetery Road, within the heart of Birkdale, a popular and affluent Southport suburb characterised by a mix of independent retailers, cafés, bars and residential property.

Birkdale Railway Station and Lord Street are within close proximity, while the surrounding residential areas provide a strong and loyal customer base. On-street parking is available nearby.

The commercial accommodation is arranged over ground and lower ground floors, extending to approximately 113.70 Sq M (1,224 Sq Ft) and is currently fitted out as a bar, deli and café.

The main trading area provides an inviting environment with counter service, refrigerated display units and customer seating. Large front windows create a bright space, while the layout allows for flexible circulation and efficient service.

To the rear of the trading area is a servery and preparation zone, designed to support high-volume daytime and evening trade, with clear separation between front-of-house and back-of-house operations.

The lower ground floor provides a fully fitted commercial kitchen, preparation areas, storage, pump room and ancillary accommodation. Customer WC facilities are provided, together with a dedicated fire exit.

Externally, the premises benefit from an established and attractive outside seating area, incorporating decking and covered seating.

The upper parts of the property comprise a self-contained residential flat, accessed independently from Duke Street, and provides entrance hallway with staircase rising to the main accommodation with spacious lounge with front-facing bay window, modern fitted kitchen / dining room, two bedrooms and family bathroom.

Interested parties are advised that some photographs show the property prior to the business closing.

Accommodation Basement: Pump Room: 37.62 Sq M (405 Sq Ft) Ground Floor: Retail Accommodation: 76.08 Sq M (819 Sq Ft) First Floor: 2 Bedroom Apartment: 73.94 Sq M (796 Sq Ft) Tenure Freehold 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 Occupancy Vacant possession upon completion

Investment Analysis

Investment Snapshot

Underwriting basis. This is an indicative desktop appraisal. GDV is an estimated post-works/open-market value, not a guaranteed valuation. Comparable research is widened from the same street/postcode to the surrounding market up to approximately five miles where necessary.

Market Comparables

• Specialist asset: working market value is estimated from guide, asset type, income/development potential and local market evidence; midpoint £271,400.

HB estimated GDV: £250,000 low / £271,000 base / £293,000 high. The range reflects comparable quality, condition and the fact that auction stock can trade below normal owner-occupier market value.

Proposed Works

The allowance follows the auction description/visible condition and investor-standard refurbishment scope. It is not a structural survey or contractor quotation.

Strategy & Value Analysis

This is not a conventional single-dwelling BRRR/flip asset. The value case should be assessed using the specialist strategy appropriate to the property—income capitalisation, asset management, planning/development or land value—while still using the market-value range above as an indicative exit benchmark.

Key Risks

Confirm legal title/tenure, occupancy, planning/licensing, service charge/ground rent where relevant, structural condition, utilities, abnormal works and finance terms. Market comparables are indicative and should be refreshed immediately before bidding.