Description
The property comprises a highly prominent roadside retail showroom formerly occupied by Carpetright, benefitting from excellent frontage and visibility to two elevations.
The showroom benefits from full height glazed elevations to two sides, providing an attractive retail frontage. Internally, the accommodation is fitted with a solid floor and suspended ceiling incorporating lighting and heating throughout. The unit is available to shell condition, allowing incoming tenants the flexibility to configure the space to suit their specific requirements.
The property benefits from pedestrian access on two elevations and a full height loading door at the rear, together with workshop and storage accommodation to the rear of the showroom. Amenity facilities including WC and kitchen are also provided. The unit is connected to mains gas and electricity.
Externally, the property benefits from a dedicated car park providing 15 spaces for customers and staff.
Location
The property is situated at the south-east junction of Stockport Road (A560) and Councillor Lane, one of Cheadle's principal arterial routes. The site occupies a highly prominent corner position within a predominantly commercial area, benefitting from excellent visibility and strong levels of passing traffic with an estimated daily total traffic count of circa 20,000 vehicles.
Junction 2 of the M60 motorway (Roscoe's Roundabout) is located immediately to the north-east, approximately 0.3 miles from the property, providing convenient access to Greater Manchester and the wider North West motorway network. Junction 1 of the M60 is located approximately 1.5 miles to the north, with the M56 motorway accessible approximately 3 miles to the south.
The surrounding area is characterised by a mix of commercial and residential uses. Nearby occupiers include Aldi, Morrisons and B&M Home Store at Cheadle Heath (approximately 0.3 miles north), Lidl on Councillor Lane, and Tesco Express on Stockport Road. Cheadle Village, with its range of independent shops and national retailers including Costa Coffee and Sainsbury's Local, is located approximately 0.5 miles to the west.
Stockport Town Centre is situated approximately 2 miles to the north and offers extensive retail, leisure and dining provision including Merseyway Shopping Centre and the Redrock leisure scheme. Stockport Railway Station is located approximately 2.5 miles to the north, providing frequent services to Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston. Manchester City Centre is approximately 8 miles to the north, while Manchester Airport is approximately 5 miles to the south.
Distance to Key Locations:
M60 Junction 2 (Roscoe's Roundabout): 0.3 miles
M60 Junction 1: 1.5 miles
Cheadle Village: 0.5 miles
Stockport Town Centre: 2 miles
Stockport Railway Station: 2.5 miles
Manchester City Centre: 8 miles
Manchester Airport: 5 miles
Planning
The property was most recently occupied by Carpetright and has an established retail use. The premises fall within Use Class E(a) - for the display or retail sale of goods, other than hot food, principally to visiting members of the public.
Under the current Use Classes Order (as amended September 2020), movement within Use Class E does not constitute development and does not require planning permission. Accordingly, the property would be suitable for a wide range of alternative uses including, but not limited to, retail, office, caf�/restaurant, indoor sport and recreation, medical/health services, cr�che or day nursery, and light industrial uses.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Authority regarding specific proposals (Tel: 0161 474 3050).
Rates
The property has a Rateable value from 1 April 2026 of:�48,750.
Terms
The property is available to let on flexible leasehold terms at a rent of �60,000 per annum.
Offers will be considered on their individual merits.
VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of Value Added Tax, which will be charged at the prevailing rate.
EPC
The property has an Energy Performance Certificate valid until 15thh August 2033 and an energy performance rating of D.
A copy of the EPC is available upon request.
Accommodation