The former 19th century Blackfriars Road School in Salford will be put up for auction next month with a guide price of £1 million.
Along with dozens of other properties and plots of land, the former school building, which date back to 1891, will appear in the next online property auction held by auction specialists Pugh on July 17.
The five-storey, 10,000 sq ft building, at 29 Blackfriars Road, close to Manchester city centre, has been used most recently as warehousing, storage and office space by an automotive textiles business.
The brick-built property still has many of its 19th century features, including original exposed beams and sash windows.
Salford City Council would have to approve planning consent before any changes of use are made to the historic 19th century building.
Pugh director Edward Feather said: “This is such a characterful and attractive building with a proud history and, while it has been used as business space, there are all kinds of new potential uses it could be put to, especially given its size and great location.”
He added: “Blackfriars Road is known for having some well-appointed and sought-after apartments that have been developed within conversions of historic buildings such as the former Textiles Institute.
“Although obviously the appropriate planning consent would need to be gained from the local authority for any change of use, residential accommodation is just one alternative use that this property would be fantastic for.”
Next month’s Pugh auction, which includes the former Blackfriars Road School, has new lots added daily and will be held on July 17 at www.pugh-auctions.com.
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