St Helens town centre building to go up for auction

Located at 27 Hardshaw Street in St Helens, the mid-terrace property will be sold via online auction, which will take place on Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Spread across two storeys with basement storage and rear parking, the building offers around 1,555 square feet of space and is marketed as having potential for alternative uses, including residential conversion, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

The property was previously divided into two self-contained office units, comprising the ground floor and basement as one unit and the first floor as the second.

According to the listing, it could also suit alternative uses.

The ground floor space includes 803 square feet, divided into front, main, and rear offices, a kitchen, and two WCs.

The first floor comprises four offices, a staff kitchen, and a WC, while the basement provides an additional 457 square feet of storage.

Both the ground and first floors are separately metered for gas and electricity and are heated by a gas-fired central heating system.

The first floor is currently let out but will be vacated on or before June 7, 2026.

The building includes rear parking for up to four vehicles.

It is being sold on a long leasehold of 900 years from July 31, 1868.

No service charges apply.

Buyers are advised to refer to the legal pack for ground rent details and any possible disbursements payable on completion.

The property holds an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating of E.

Finance is available for the purchase, and buyers can obtain a decision in principle through the finance provider listed in the auction details.

Auction House has reminded bidders of the contractual commitments involved in purchasing a property at auction and the importance of understanding the legal terms before placing a bid.

The listing states that buying at auction is legally binding.

It reads: "Buying at auction is a contractual commitment, you are legally obliged to buy the lot on the terms of the sale memorandum at the price you bid.

"If you are the successful bidder, you are required to pay the deposit and auction fees immediately.

"As agent for the seller, we treat any failure to satisfy your obligations as your repudiation of the contract and the seller may then have a claim against you for breach of contract.

"You must not bid unless you wish to be bound by the common conditions of auction."

The auctioneer also warns that purchasing without an in-person viewing is done at the buyer’s own risk.

The statement adds: "Any purchasers choosing to buy without viewing in person are doing so at their own risk and acknowledge that the auctioneer will not be held responsible for any issues that may arise due to them being unintentionally missed from the video or sales particulars."

An administration fee of 2.75 per cent of the purchase price, with a minimum of £2,750 including VAT, applies.

The sale is subject to compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.

The successful purchaser must provide two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding.

See property website Rightmove for more.