Flixton Football Club, Valley Road, Urmston, Manchester M41 8RQ

For sale by Unconditional Online Auction.

A unique investment/development opportunity on a substantial six-acre site. Features a 7000sq ft clubhouse, grass football pitch, car park, scrubland, changing rooms and former clubhouse.

The site features a range of facilities, most notably the two-storey clubhouse, which spans approximately 7,000 sq. ft. Opened in 1995 by Sir Alex Ferguson, the clubhouse includes a large function room with bar to the first floor and a full-length balcony overlooking the pitch. Also features a kitchen, toilets and self-contained caretakers apartment. The ground floor benefits a generous bar area, kitchen, meeting rooms, toilets and garage. A well-tended grass football pitch measuring 120yds x 70yds making it one of the largest in the country. In addition, there’s a car park and further buildings to include a 2,000 sq ft former gym, home and away changing rooms with showers, and stands with commentator box. A large fenced off area with brambles and scrub was formerly used as a training pitch, providing significant potential for further utilization or development and benefits separate access on Lydney Road opposite Trafford High School.

Flixton football club is in a well-established residential area, the property is accessible from Valley Road off Woodsend Road and benefits from a secondary access point on Lydney Road. Backing onto the River Irwell, this location combines a peaceful setting with excellent connectivity, close proximity to the Trafford Centre, Manchester’s Outer Ring Road M60, and the M62. The surrounding area is rich in schools and local amenities, further enhancing its appeal for potential redevelopment (subject to planning) or continued use as a community hub.

Club house: 7,000 sq. ft.
Old club house: 2,000 sq. ft.
Changing rooms: 500 sq. ft.
Leasehold Information: Football Club Leasehold: 99 years from 1980 (expires in 2079).

Field Leasehold: 99 years from 1994 (expires 2093).

Freeholder: Trafford Council. - For enquiries Phone: Email:
NOTE TO BUYERS: The property is sold subject to a tenancy agreement dated 14th April 2019 at a monthly rent of £550.00 per calendar month. We have been provided with a copy however this has not yet been uploaded to the legal pack by the seller's solicitor. Prospective buyers are advised to make all necessary independent enquiries prior to placing their bid as this will be binding.
Draft Sales Details These sales details are awaiting vendor approval.

Tenure: Leasehold

EPC Rating: C

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