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Commercial Properties for Sale near the Southern Fringe, Manchester

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More details for 12 Arundel St, Manchester - Office for Sale

12 Arundel St

Manchester, M15 4JR

  • Office for Sale
  • £495,000
  • 2,076 sq ft
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More details for Ellesmere St, Manchester - Build-to-Rent for Sale

The Moho Building - Ellesmere St

Manchester, M15 4JY

  • Office and Retail for Sale
  • 2,465 - 2,874 sq ft
  • 2 Units Available
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Commercial Properties for Sale Within 5 miles of the Southern Fringe, Manchester

More details for 9-11 Schofield St, Manchester - Retail for Sale

9-11 Schofield St

Manchester, M11 4RB

  • Retail for Sale
  • £425,000
  • 708 sq ft
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More details for 19 Albion St, Manchester - Office for Sale

Albion Chambers - 19 Albion St

Manchester, M1 5LN

  • Office for Sale
  • £2,100,000
  • 10,430 sq ft
  • Commuter Rail

Manchester Office for Sale

Albion Wharf occupies a prominent position within the southern quadrant of Manchester City Centre, ideally situated between Deansgate and Oxford Road stations. By road, Albion Wharf is easily accessible, situated 0.3 miles from the junction of Princess Parkway and A57(M) inner ring road. There is ample public and contract car parking available nearby, including electric charging spaces, with Manchester Central NCP being directly opposite. The property has excellent public transport links with Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink just 2 minutes from the front door, offering services across Greater Manchester. Manchester Oxford Road is one of Manchester’s busiest train stations, providing mainline services countrywide, and can be reached within a 5 minute walk. Grade II Listed character office building in central Manchester Albion Wharf is a purpose built canalside business centre behind an elegant, Grade II listed facade. Located close to the Greater Manchester Exhibition Centre and the Bridgewater Hall, surrounded by a mix of bars and restaurants at Deansgate Locks and other great attractions to enjoy and explore. The business centre comprises of furnished and unfurnished offices with 24/7 access, meeting / conference rooms, telephone system, mail handling, showers, kitchen facilities and reception areas. The available spaces part this sale are; Part First Floor - 1,030 sf Whole Second Floor 4,700 SF Full Third Floor - 4,700 SF

Contacts:

Fisher German LLP

Roger Hannah Ltd

Date on Market:

08/10/2025

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More details for Lower Vickers St, Manchester - Light Industrial for Sale

Victoria Mill - Lower Vickers St

Manchester, M40 7LH

  • Office for Sale
  • £1,350,000
  • 13,104 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available
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More details for 252 Great Ancoats St, Manchester - Retail for Sale

Asda - 252 Great Ancoats St

Manchester, M4 7DB

  • Retail for Sale
  • £2,175,000
  • 2,914 sq ft
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More details for 2 Canal St, Manchester - Hospitality for Sale

Velvet Hotel - 2 Canal St

Manchester, M1 3HE

  • Hospitality for Sale
  • £10,500,000
  • 25,200 sq ft
  • Restaurant

Manchester Hospitality for Sale

High Quality Boutique Hotel - located close to Piccadilly Station Manchester City Centre location 36 individual en suite letting bedrooms Separate Bar & Brasserie style restaurant Recently refurbished Established business, with strong trading performance The business trades as Velvet Hotel, Bar and Restaurant, operating as a high quality Boutique hotel, with brasserie style restaurant and bar. The current business was first established in 2009. The property is situated fronting Canal Street, close to its junction with Minshull Street, in Manchester City Centre. Richmond Street runs to the rear of the Property. Canal Street forms part of Manchester's Village, which incorporates the areas around Canal Street, bounded by Whitworth Street, Princess Street, Aytoun Street and Bloom Street. The Village is recognised for its vibrant night-time and leisure scene, which for many years has catered to a wide-ranging audience. The Village comprises a variety of mixed-use development, with the primary focus being on bars and restaurants, primarily situated along Canal Street. The cobbled street has limited vehicular access, running parallel to the Rochdale Canal and provides external seating areas, during peak periods, this area is fully utilised as part of the nightlife scene. The surrounding area comprises a mix of uses including commercial, secondary retail and leisure operators. The Malmaison Hotel, Holiday Inn Manchester, Motel One and the Doubletree by Hilton are located nearby. The recently completed Kampus Scheme, located on the opposite side of the canal, has created a mixed-use scheme including 533 residential apartments in 5 buildings, cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and commercial space. Piccadilly railway station and Charlton Street Coach Station are within a short walk of the Property. The basement restaurant is accessed via an entrance to the right side of the building, via a flight of steps leading down from Canal Street. The Restaurant operates as Velvet Restaurant, offering a modern brasserie style fit out, having been refurbished in 2019. The accommodation comprises a seating area to the front, providing approximately 80 covers, with a timber bar servery to the rear and customer WCs and lift lobby to the left side. Screened off to the rear of the bar servery is a fully equipped commercial catering kitchen, together with ancillary dry store and staffroom. The accommodation is well appointed, comprising a mix of tiled and timber flooring, papered and painted brick walls and exposed beam and plaster ceiling finishes. The ground floor bar area is accessed via a separate entrance from Canal Street, located to the left side of the building, via a small flight of steps. A small entrance lobby provides access into the main lounge bar, with split level seating area to the front and a central timber bar servery to the rear. Customer WCs are located to the rear of the bar. To the rear of the lounge bar is a lobby providing access to the beer cellar and stores, together with double doors leading onto Richmond Street. The accommodation is well appointed and finished in a contemporary style, with carpeted and timber flooring, painted plasterwork walls and ceilings. The restaurant and bar effectively comprise two separate trading areas, although internal access is provided between the two floors via a spiral staircase to the rear right corner of each floor. The 'Boutique Style' Hotel has been developed to a 4-star standard, with each room being individually finished. All of the rooms have a high-end design lead specification in keeping with the bar and restaurant, having bespoke furnishings and fittings to each room, enabling the Property to effectively compete with other boutique hotels in the city centre. The original four upper floors were converted to a boutique hotel in 2008, comprising 19 double en-suite bedrooms, including, 3 'Balcony King Rooms', the latter of which are situated at the front of the Property, with the balcony overlooking Canal Street, 3 duplex suites known as 'Penthouse King Rooms' developed within the roof void, having a bed deck at mezzanine level. The adjoining building was acquired in 2021 allowing the creation of a further mix of 'Velvet King Rooms', signature suites and 3 bespoke luxury suites including The Velvet Suite. The original bedrooms were also refurbished with the addition of new bathrooms in 2022. All of the bedrooms are fully air conditioned, incorporate a minibar and have free Wi-Fi and a digital flat screen TV. The split-level penthouse suites are equipped with a dining table, sofas and a staircase leading up to a 'bedroom space'. Two separate hotel entrances are provided; one fronting Canal Street, which leads to the hotel reception, and office and a rear entrance to Richmond Street. The rear entrance is also utilised to provide disabled access and there is lift access and a fire escape staircase between the basement, ground and upper floors. A central staircase provides access between each of the upper floors of the building. There is a linen store on each floor. The building fully occupies the available site area and there are no external areas to the Properties. There are five car parking spaces provided within the ground floor of No.3 Canal Street, accessed off Richmond Street. Manchester City Council has granted Velvet a licence to place tables and chairs externally on the cobbled areas and carriageway on Canal Street (as per the other licenced units fronting the street). The licence stipulates that the overall area to be occupied is to be a maximum of 15 metres long and 4.6 metres wide (69 sq. M overall). We understand that mains electricity, water and drainage are available to the Property, although we have not made any enquiries of the respective service supply companies. We understand that the Property is heated by gas central heating boilers and has air conditioning throughout. Buyers should make their own enquiries regarding the services and plant. The basement and upper floors of the hotel (No.2) are served by a passenger lift with a capacity of 440kg/ 5 persons. No.3 also has a passenger lift serving basement and all upper floors. The business comprises an established "Boutique" hotel, bar and restaurant. The restaurant is understood to have been trading on site since 1996, with the upper floor bar opening in 2005. The hotel officially opened on 1 April 2009, following an initial 'soft opening'. The most recent extension and refurbishment was completed in 2022. The hotel has evolved over the years and operates as a high end boutique-style establishment, trading at effectively a 4-star level, focusing on high levels of service, design-led fit out and style. The hotel and bar trade as Velvet, together with the restaurant as a single operational entity. The business rates are payable to Manchester City Council. We understand that the rateable value for the year commencing 1st April 2023 to present is - £78,000. Offers are invited for the freehold interest in the property which is being sold by way of an asset sale of a full service going concern hotel business. The business operates with the benefit of a premises licence.

Contacts:

Graham & Sibbald

Knight Frank LLP

Property Subtype:

Hotel

Date on Market:

03/07/2025

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FAQs about Commercial Properties For Sale in Southern Fringe

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How many Commercial Property listings are available for sale in Southern Fringe?
There are currently 3 Commercial Properties available for sale near Southern Fringe. These Southern Fringe Commercial Property listings have an average size of. The largest available listing in Southern Fringe is. The thriving commercial centre and excellent transport links in Southern Fringe make it an ideal location for businesses to find suitable Commercial Property for sale.
What factors could affect the prices of Commercial Properties in Southern Fringe?
Several factors can impact the price of Commercial Properties, including the size and location of the property, its net initial yield, and the amenities it offers. Prices in Southern Fringe currently range from to per square foot. While the average net initial yield for Commercial Properties is.
What other types of commercial property are available for sale in Southern Fringe?
There is a diverse range of commercial properties available in Southern Fringe to suit various business needs. Southern Fringe offers office buildings, retail units and shops, and industrial units & warehouses, catering to a variety of sectors and industries. With a total of 3 Southern Fringe commercial property listings in the area, potential owners can find suitable options that meet their requirements.
What are the advantages of investing in commercial property in the UK?
Commercial property investment can provide long-term income through leases, capital appreciation, and portfolio diversification. Compared to residential property, commercial leases are often longer and place more responsibility on tenants for repairs and maintenance.
What is a net initial yield and why is it important?
Net initial yield is the annual rental income expressed as a percentage of the purchase price (after acquisition costs). It’s a key measure used by investors to compare return on investment across different commercial properties.
Do I need a commercial mortgage to invest?
Many investors use commercial mortgages to finance purchases. Lenders typically require a larger deposit than for residential property (often 25–40%) and will assess the property’s rental income and condition as part of the loan application.
What should I look for when doing due diligence?
Due diligence includes reviewing lease terms, tenant strength, service charges, planning permissions, condition reports, and title deeds. A commercial solicitor and surveyor are strongly recommended before purchase.
What are the risks of investing in commercial property?
Risks include void periods (no rental income), tenant default, maintenance liabilities, and changes in market conditions or planning regulations. Mitigating these requires proper property management and lease structuring.
Can overseas investors buy commercial property in the UK?
Yes, the UK market is open to international investors. However, you may need a UK-based legal representative and must comply with HMRC tax obligations, including stamp duty and possible capital gains tax on disposal.

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