A Land For Sale In Bristol, BS2 8QN | Freehold (2024)

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The site represents a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a well-located brownfield site in the heart of Bristol, which benefits from full planning consent for 46 residential units.

The gross site area extends to approximately 0.60 acres (0.24 hectares) and comprises two separate buildings, the Old Bottle Works and the Former Coroners Court, alongside an outdoor courtyard garden. The Old Bottle Works is a 4-storey building including a basem*nt level abutting Upper York Street and Moon Street and the Former Coroners Court is a 3-storey Grade II listed building fronting Backfields . Each building comprises a series of smaller rooms with a central staircase and direct access to the outdoor courtyard. The site and buildings are currently occupied and run under the Lakota nightclub brand.

The site’s main entrance can be accessed via Upper York Street, with an additional entrance located on Moon Street providing direct access to the courtyard. The site is fully enclosed by a perimeter wall and secured by a gated entrance.

The site offers an excellent opportunity to redevelop and deliver a scheme of scale which is likely to attract strong demand from the residential sales market given the proximity to the city centre and surrounding amenities.

The site is located approximately one mile north of Bristol city centre on Upper York Street within the Stokes Croft area of the city, which provides the main retail thoroughfare and leisure destinations and includes a number of highly regarded independent bars and restaurants and ample local amenities.

The site is connected to the wider road network via the A38 (Cheltenham Road), offering easy access to various major routes, including the M32 motorway that leads to the M4 and M5.
Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station located 2 miles south of the site provides regular direct services to Bath (approximately 12 minutes) in addition to a high-speed rail service to London Paddington, with an approximate journey time of 1hour 30 minutes.

Cheltenham Road, directly accessed via Upper Moon Street, is served by several bus routes, providing convenient connections to different parts of Bristol providing various sustainable travel options.

The surrounding area comprises a mix of uses including residential, student and commercial. With Bristol city centre, Bristol Royal Infirmary and the University of Bristol all within close walking distance of the site, the area is a popular choice for the residential sales market.

The site benefits from full planning consent subject to conditions, granted in August 2021 (planning reference: 19/00066/F) for the Conversion and extension of 6 Upper York Street and the former Coroner's Court and erection of a four-storey building to create 46 no. residential units; business space for Class A2/ClassB1 uses; associated cycle storage and landscaping.

The scheme is designed to restore and enhance the characteristics of the existing buildings, while creating a vibrant and attractive development through the new build element and modern landscaping designs. The proposed scheme includes a mix of one-bed, 2-bed and three bed apartments, as well as one split level commercial unit. A full accommodation schedule, along with proposed floor plans can be found in the data room.

The vendors of the site are currently looking at options for the continuation of their business under their brand Lakota.

Vacant possession can be provided at completion. Alternatively, consideration will be given to leaseback proposals, with terms to be agreed.

Please contact the joint agents for more details.