Written by: Edward Feather on 21st February 2025
The former probation centre on Duke Street in Rochdale is to go up for auction this month, with a £425,000 guide price.
The two adjoined, mid-terraced, 19th century buildings, close to Rochdale Infirmary, will feature among more than 120 other properties and plots of land in the next online property auction held by Pugh, part of Eddisons, on 26 February. The properties are being sold on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Auctioneers say the two buildings, extending to 6,000 sq ft in total, have potential for redevelopment.
“These substantial and very handsome properties have been altered over the years to provide office space for the probation centre. With accommodation across three floors, as well as a basement, there are a range of new uses they could now be put to with a sensitive redevelopment plan,” said Edward Feather, Director at Pugh.
“The location, just a stone’s throw from a major hospital, also offers up a range of potential options for investors and developers, subject to any buyer obtaining the necessary planning consent.”
The 193-195 Duke Street property also has a car park area to the rear with space for 12 vehicles.
The property will be available in Pugh’s online auction. Bidding opens on 25 February and closes the next day. For more details, viewing arrangements, and bidding information, visit www.pugh-auctions.com
Written by: Edward Feather on 21st February 2025
Edward is an experienced property auctioneer with over 15 years' property auction experience and considerable knowledge of the North West property market.
Edward joined Pugh & Co in September 2018 from SDL Auctions in Chester. He was also a Director at the Cheshire and North Wales franchise of the Auction House business, based at estate agent Humphreys in Chester, before its acquisition by SDL in 2016.
