Southport, Merseyside

Amazing Investment Property - Split Residential & Commercial In Excellent Location In Southport!

***open day Thursday 29th October from 10AM onwards - please contact the office to arrange your individual appointment slot*** For sale by Auction An opportunity to acquire a prominent mixed-use freehold property comprising a successful and well-established bar, deli and café with attractive external seating area, together with a self-contained two-bedroom residential flat above, all to be offered with vacant possession on completion.

The property occupies a highly visible corner position at the junction of Duke Street and Cemetery Road, within the heart of Birkdale, a popular and affluent Southport suburb characterised by a mix of independent retailers, cafés, bars and residential property.

Birkdale Railway Station and Lord Street are within close proximity, while the surrounding residential areas provide a strong and loyal customer base. On-street parking is available nearby.

The commercial accommodation is arranged over ground and lower ground floors, extending to approximately 113.70 Sq M (1,224 Sq Ft) and is currently fitted out as a bar, deli and café.

The main trading area provides an inviting environment with counter service, refrigerated display units and customer seating.

Large front windows create a bright space, while the layout allows for flexible circulation and efficient service.

To the rear of the trading area is a servery and preparation zone, designed to support high-volume daytime and evening trade, with clear separation between front-of-house and back-of-house operations.

The lower ground floor provides a fully fitted commercial kitchen, preparation areas, storage, pump room and ancillary accommodation.

Customer WC facilities are provided, together with a dedicated fire exit.

Externally, the premises benefit from an established and attractive outside seating area, incorporating decking and covered seating.

The upper parts of the property comprise a self-contained residential flat, accessed independently from Duke Street, and provides entrance hallway with staircase rising to the main accommodation with spacious lounge with front-facing bay window, modern fitted kitchen / dining room, two bedrooms and family bathroom.

The property offers the opportunity to rent out in part or whole, convert into a single dwelling or convert the ground floor to provide additional residential accommodation.

Interested parties are advised that some photographs show the property prior to the business closing.

Basement: Pump Room: 37.62 Sq M (405 Sq Ft) Ground Floor: Retail Accommodation: 76.08 Sq M (819 Sq Ft) First Floor: 2 Bedroom Apartment: 73.94 Sq M (796 Sq Ft) Business Rates: The property is entered in the 2026 Rating List as 'shop and premises' with a Rateable Value of £4,400.

The Rateable Value (rv) is not the amount payable. Council Tax: The first floor flat is list with a Council Tax assessment in Band A.

Tenure: We understand the property is held freehold under title no. MS71335.

Tenure: Freehold *The following non-refundable fees apply:*** **Buyer's Fee** A Buyer’s Fee is payable on exchange of contracts.

This is calculated as a percentage of the actual purchase price of the property. **4% (plus VAT) of the purchase price.** The Buyer’s Fee is always subject to a minimum of £6,000 (plus VAT).

The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price.. **Deposit** On exchange of contracts, you must pay a non-refundable deposit equal to **10% of the actual purchase price of the property**.

The deposit contributes towards as part of the purchase price.