Summary
| Property Type | Development / Industrial / Industrial/Logistics / Land / Motortrade / Retail / Trade Counter |
| Tenure | To Let / For Sale |
| Size | 19,611 sq ft |
| Price | Price on application |
| Rent | Rent on application |
| Rates Payable | 2 x assessments of £43,500 & £5,300 as per the 2026 rating list |
| Service Charge | n/a |
| Estate Charge | n/a |
- Roadside commercial property
- Sale of existing business goodwill considered
- 155m road frontage
- potential for various uses, subject to planning
- Site area 2.374 acres
- GIA 19,611 Sq.Ft.
About
The site extends to 2.374 acres with a range of commercial workshops, petrol station, storage units and yards. There is also an undeveloped plot extending to 0.57 acres. The site is suitable for continued use or alternative uses, which interested parties should make their own investigations.
Location
The site is located on Knutsford Road, on the western flank of Church Lawton, at the Staffordshire–Cheshire boundary. Though in a semi-rural location, it is well connected to the region’s arterial network, facilitating good road links to Cheshire towns and the Stoke-on-Trent area. Less than half a mile to the south is the Sainsbury’s development with petrol station and Starbucks coming soon. The same location is Lawton Green, a residential development of approximately 100 private and affordable homes.
Road traffic figures advise approximately 11,000 vehicle movements per day.
Mainline Stations
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Alsager14 mins
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Kidsgrove39 mins
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Longport97 mins
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Congleton107 mins
Underground Station
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Chesham2308 mins
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Amersham2344 mins
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Chalfont and Latimer2373 mins
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Chorleywood2408 mins
Further Information
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Viewings
Strictly by appointment via Mounsey Surveyors.
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Terms
Price / Rent on application.
Offers subject to planning may only be considered on a restricted short term period.
All prices are quoted exclusive of VAT and we are advised VAT is not applicable. Interested parties should satisfy themselves via their own enquiries.
The vendor will also consider interest for the sale of the existing business, Lawton Services Limited (Company No. 00167523), goodwill and equipment by separate negotiation. Further details will be provided to Bonafide interested parties following an inspection of the property.
Lawton Services Limited was originally incorporated in May 1920 as The Lawton Motor-Body Building Company Limited and historically operated from the Church Lawton site. The company subsequently changed its name to Lawton Services Limited in 2008 and has been associated with vehicle body building, coach and commercial vehicle activities and automotive services. -
Planning
Offers subject to planning may only be considered on a restricted short term period.
From our investigations, we understand the site obtained planning in February 1979 (Ref 8323/3) for “GARAGE INCLUDING SELLING PETROL, DIESEL OIL AND OTHER PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, CARS, MOTOR ACCESSORIES, REPAIRS OF MOTOR VEHICLES, STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES.” Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries to the Local Planning Authority (Cheshire East Council). -
Accommodaiton
Spray Workshop: 497.72 sqm (5,357 sqft)
Barrel vaulted sheet cement unit with brick façade, a depth of 46m and 5.75m to haunch.
Body Workshop: 516.80 sqm (5,563 sqft)
A depth of approx. 30m and 7m to haunch, incorporates offices, canteen and WCs. 2 x large sliding doors to the front and 1 x rear elevations.
MOT Garage: 291.00 sqm (3,132 sqft)
Fully clad unit with metal roof, lean-to extension, roller shutter access. The unit is currently occupied and can be offered with the existing tenancy or with vacant possession.
Rear Storage Units: 516.42 sqm (5,559 sqft)
A range of units to the western boundary with various roller shutter doors.
Total GIA: 1,821.94 sqm (19,611 sqft)
Service Station & Forecourt
Fuel tanks are located onsite, the yard to the rear provides vehicle storage.
Total site frontage = 155 meters
Undeveloped land area = 0.57 acres
Total site area = 2.374 acres -
Rating Assessments
We understand there are two relate assessments for the site of £43,500 and £5,300 in the 2026 rating list. We would recommend that further enquiries are directed to the Local Rating Authority (Cheshire East Council).
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