Manchester City Council have a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) opportunity available for St George’s Building, 49 Barrack Street, Hulme, M15 4ER.
The property is Victorian style, built in 1902. It has strong masonry walls made with Accrington brick. The floors are solid. The roof is timber and has a dual-pitched structure. It is covered with slate. The windows are made with timber and have double glazing. Security grills are fitted inside the windows. They are also fitted at high levels outside.
The building's current condition matches its age. It also suits its intended use. The main structure is in reasonable condition. But the following priority repairs are needed:
- Roof valley gutters
- Guttering
- Loose cast iron hopper
- Rainwater pipes
- Areas of brickwork need repointing. Moisture is getting through.
A work program recommends the following:
- Check movement of brickwork to see if it gets worse
- Upgrade the windows – to reduce energy for heating the building. This will help protect the inside and avoid more repairs
- Replace the boiler with an energy efficient one
The building has connections for:
- Electricity
- Water
- Gas
- Drainage
The property has a floor area of approximately 350 square meters.
Manchester City Council will let the building in its current condition. The tenant will be responsible for repairs. They will also be responsible for insurance. You should get professional advice. You should consider the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Code for Leasing.
If you want to arrange a viewing, contact Samantha Tran on 0161 953 8368 or email: [email protected]
If you’re interested you need to complete an expression of interest by 27 March 2024. Successful applicants will proceed to stage 2 which will require the completion of a full application and business plan.
Find out more and express an interest here