Christ Church Liverpool picks up office
The religious organisation has paid £1m for 145 Edge Lane, intending to use it as the head office for its community outreach and administration functions.
Agent Keppie Massie brokered the sale to the owner-occupier for the vendor, a private client. The firm said there was also developer interest in the prominent site, with businesses and community groups keen on the asset.
The property comprises 6,124 sq ft of office accommodation across three floors on a 0.73-acre site.
Tim Garnett, director at Keppie Massie, said: “This sale demonstrates the continued demand for well-located commercial property on the Edge Lane corridor. We received strong interest from developers, investors and, in particular, owner-occupiers, reinforcing the area’s appeal.
“By targeting the occupier market, we achieved an excellent outcome for our client while securing a purchaser who will bring the building back into active use.
“Following our recent acquisition on Boaler Street for Local Solutions, this is further evidence that demand in this location remains exceptionally strong. We are currently acting for and aware of a number of occupiers seeking premises in this area.”
Hopefully the building gets smartened up and looking attractive as that section of Edge Lane is an eyesore. To the left of that building is acres of unused land which would be ideal for housing, a good example of which would be the 3 storey terraced block on the opposite side of Edge Lane which has seriously improved the look of the immediate locality and brought life to the neighbourhood.
By Anonymous
Looks like another slow news week
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@Anonymous 12:56 – I kid you not, we once looked at the site you’re talking about and spoke with the council about it. They said 3 storeys would be too high.
By Anonymous
That’s one fugly building. Christ Church need to perform a miracle to turn it into something better.
By Anonymous
Anon 4.10pm, Edge Lane was once lined with housing of at least 3 storeys high, and your recollection is just another example of the bizarre attitude that existed, and still exists,within the minds of some Liverpool City officers and councillors. It does seem to be embedded within the Planning Department where the height of buildings seems to be a major concern there but would not be so significant in local councils elsewhere.
All I feel is that this height phobia has cost the city in terms of investment and investor confidence.
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Looks like a telephone exchange.
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