Building briefs: Holden Vale Hotel for sale; Edgar Brothers expands; Specsavers on Fylde coast

THE former Holden Vale Hotel at Helmshore in Rossendale has been put up for sale with an asking price of £700,000.

Currently owned by a private individual, the three-storey detached modern building has traded as a hotel, function and wedding venue for the past ten years.

The new owner could continue to operating in this way, but the site has the potential to be redeveloped and converted into a long-term care or supported living facility, subject to planning approval, according to property agent CB Richard Ellis.

Shaun Skidmore, director of leisure and alternative investment at CBRE North West, said: “The property is a modern and attractive building set on a site which has some very pleasant features including a brook and footbridge as well as an open green area. 

“Combined, the building and its surroundings create an ideal site for a hotel or care facility as there is the opportunity for further development.”

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EDGAR Brothers has expanded its base at Lyme Green Business and Retail Park in Macclesfield, taking an extra 5,355 sq ft.

The sports and shooting equipment wholesaler has taken the space at Beechfield House on a four year lease.

As well as supplying outdoor leisure equipment, Edgar Brothers supplies equipment to the police and security firms. It will also use the space as a showroom for its clothing products.

Emma Selby, operations manager at Edgar Brothers, said: “As an existing tenant, expanding within Lyme Green Business Park was an obvious choice for us. Beechfield House is in close proximity to our existing operation, and provides us with the flexible, high quality office space we require. It ensures that we continue to be an active part of the business community of Macclesfield.”

Noosh Birch, business centre manager at Orbit Developments said: “We are delighted that Edgar Brothers has decided to take further space with us. We have a growing interest in this much sought after development which offers tenants not only a prime location, but excellent facilities for employees.”

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OPTICIAN Specsavers has taken 2,571 sq ft of retail space in St Annes-on-Sea.

It has signed a 15-year lease on a three-storey property at 49 St Annes Road West, with an annual rent of £26,000.

Property agent Savills acted on behalf of landlord Canon Nominees.
Mike Knowles, associate director at Savills, said: “Centrally located in the heart of St Annes’ retail hub, this store was a natural choice for Specsavers.”