Inside Ashton’s old Barclays bank building as ‘fantastic development opportunity’ goes up for sale

Agents say bank building empty since 2018 has ‘unrivalled visibility’

A former bank building in Ashton-in-Makerfield is being has been put on the market for £380,000.

The Barclays bank premises on Wigan Road are described as being a ‘fantastic development opportunity’.

Property agent Rutter Green, who are based in Wigan said the building is ‘highly suitable’ for retail, office headquarters, medical or leisure facilities, or a showroom.

It added that the premises were fit for ‘residential conversion on the upper floors, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents’.

The bank branch permanently closed in August, 2018.

Marketing material for the sales listing, published earlier this month, said the location offered ‘unrivalled visibility to both pedestrian and passing traffic’.

It added: “In the vibrant heart of Ashton-in-Makerfield, the building is surrounded by a healthy mix of local amenities, national high-street brands, and thriving independent businesses.

“This versatile building falls under flexible commercial usage classes, making it highly suitable for retail, office headquarters, medical/leisure facilities, or a showroom.

“Given its multi-floor layout and dual aspect, the property also presents an excellent opportunity for future capital growth or residential conversion on the upper floors.”

Images released as part of the sale package show the interior of the building littered with chairs, desks and cabinets related to its previous use as a bank.

The sales brochure said the building would be an ‘ideal choice for businesses seeking a prominent permanent base or investors aiming to maximize rental income’ .

It added that the property boasts a ‘commanding architectural presence, ensuring maximum brand exposure and high footfall’.

The ground floor at the property has a large retail or showroom area with display windows, reception zone and customer-facing facilities.

The upper floors have what the brochure describes as ‘versatile spaces perfectly suited for administrative offices, private meeting rooms, stock storage, or specialized treatment rooms.’