Expressions of Interest - Unique Heritage Building Offering Flexible Opportunities
Summary
- Expressions of Interest Sought on behalf of Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council.
- Flexible opportunities for a unique heritage asset.
- A rare opportunity to secure a characterful historic building, suitable for a wide range of uses (subject to planning).
- The opportunity comprises a two-storey brick building extending to approximately 7,075 sq ft, set within a 0.32 acre (0.13 hectare) site.
- Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council will consider proposals of all offer and proposal types, subject to deliverability and long-term viability.
- The Council may consider offers to purchase or to let.
Accommodation
The accommodation comprises the following areas:
| Name | sq ft | sq m | Availability |
| Ground | 3,650 | 339.10 | Available |
| 1st | 3,425 | 318.19 | Available |
| Total | 7,075 | 657.29 |
Location
The property is located within the Medlock Valley, approximately:
- 4.5 miles northeast of Ashton-under-Lyne
- 3 miles southeast of Oldham
Access is via Park Bridge Road (A627), providing connectivity across Greater Manchester while benefiting from a semi-rural, highly attractive setting.
The immediate area comprises a mix of open countryside, heritage assets, and traditional terraced housing, with strong appeal for leisure, tourism and destination-based uses.
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Mainline Stations
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Ashton-Under-Lyne37 mins
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Mossley (Manchester)41 mins
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Stalybridge52 mins
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Guide Bridge62 mins
Underground Station
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Chesham2701 mins
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Amersham2740 mins
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Chalfont and Latimer2764 mins
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Chorleywood2796 mins
Further Information
Rates Payable Upon Enquiry
Service Charge n/a
Estate Charge n/a
EPC Rating This property has been graded as E (108)
Description
The property comprises a two-storey brick-built building dating from the 1870s, arranged around a central courtyard and extending to approximately 7,075 sq ft.
Originally constructed as stables and associated accommodation for the Park Bridge Ironworks, the building retains a strong historic character. More recently, it has been used as a heritage centre and café, providing a mix of open and cellular accommodation.
The layout offers a good degree of flexibility, with potential for:
- Single occupation
- Subdivision into self-contained units
- Alternative configurations to suit a range of uses (subject to the necessary consents)
Overall, the property provides a versatile building capable of supporting a range of future uses, in keeping with its character and setting.
Heritage
Park Bridge is a rare remnant of Greater Manchester’s early industrial history. Originally a medieval hunting park, it developed from the late 18th century into a thriving ironworking settlement, with Park Bridge Ironworks playing an important role in the region’s industrial growth.
Today, the site retains a collection of historic buildings and ruins set within a rural landscape. It has been carefully conserved in recent decades, combining its industrial heritage with the surrounding natural environment.
The surviving architecture, in particular the former Heritage Centre, provides a genuine opportunity to bring a historic building back into use, building on the character and story of one of Tameside’s most distinctive and established heritage locations.
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