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Auction Ends: 21/06/2023 14:10 - Bidding opens Tuesday 20th June 10:00 AM

Former Hipperholme Library, 13 Leeds Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8ND

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Auction Details
Description
An exciting residential redevelopment opportunity comprising the prominent (former) Hipperholme Library building, sold with the benefit of full planning permission for its conversion to 8 apartments with rear dormers. The building contains many of its original features including including ornate stonework and stained glass windows. The planning application states a gross internal floor space of 518 sq m (5,574 sq ft).
Location
The library is prominently located fronting Leeds Road, at its intersection with Amisfield Road, and opposite a Tesco Express outlet and set in a row of retail/residential units. Leeds Road is one of the main links between Halifax and the M62/M606 motorways and the property lies with approximately 2.5 miles of Halifax and Brighouse and 7 miles south of Bradford and 4 miles from the M62 providing access to the wider region.
Accommodation
Current Accommodation

Currently the property predominantly comprises former office and library accommodation, including a full-height basement, arranged over four floors. 

Proposed Accommodation

The below floor areas and details have been taken from the planning application. The submitted plans indicate a total gross internal floor area of 518 sq m (5,574 sq ft).

ApartmentFloor AreaStorey
2 bedroom duplex90.7 sq m (975 sq ft)Basement/ground floor
1 bedroom51 sq m (548 sq ft)Basement
1 bedroom49 sq m (527 sq ft)Ground floor
1 bedroom50 sq m (538 sq ft)First Floor
1 bedroom mezzanine50.4 sq m (542 sq ft)First floor/loft
1 bedroom43.4 sq m (467 sq ft)First floor
1 bedroom47.3 sq m (509 sq ft)Loft
1 bedroom43.5 sq m (468 sq ft)Loft

Planning
The property benefits from full planning permission for its conversion to 8 apartments with dormers to the rear. Drawings submitted with the planning application show 6 x 1 bedroom apartments, 1 x mezzanine 1 bed apartment, and 1 x 2 bedroom duplex apartment. The application was approved on 9th March 2023. Further detail and documents can be found at using reference 22/01122/FUL on the Calderdale planning portal. Interested parties should consult directly with the Local Planning Office, Calderdale Council, Planning Services, C/O The Town Hall, Crossley Street, Halifax, HX1 1UJ. Tel: 01422 392237
Costs
Details of the Buyer's Premium and any additional fees payable are contained within the legal documents.
General
1. All the information provided on our website is for indicative purposes only and interested parties should refer to the contents of the legal pack and rely upon their own due diligence as a prudent bidder.

2. PLEASE NOTE BIDDING COMMENCES ON TUESDAY 20TH JUNE AND CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY 21ST JUNE.

3. Energy Performance Certificate = D

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