Liverpool John Moores University instructs agents at Keppie Massie to find buyers for two Grade II-listed Georgian buildings in Liverpool as it looks to raise at least £2.7m from the sales. Tony McDonough reports
Two Grade II-listed Georgian townhouses in Liverpool are being sold by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) with a combined price tag of £2.7m.
LJMU has instructed agents at Keppie Massie to find buyers for the properties which are both set across five floors. They are located at 4-6 and 10 Rodney Street, at the heart of the city’s Knowledge Quarter innovation district.
The larger of the two, 4-6 Rodney Street, comprises 12,000 sq ft of space in the main building, as well as a pair of gatehouses and parking to the rear.
Formerly home to students of Liverpool Business School, the entire site is suitable for development and restoration and is being listed at offers in excess of £2.1m.
10 Rodney Street, which has been vacant in recent years, is set across 5,400 sq ft with scope for redevelopment as a commercial premises or conversion back to residential accommodation. It also features rear parking and is being marketed at £600,000.
Tim Garnett, director at Keppie Massie, said: “These properties are located in one of Liverpool’s most elegant and historic streets and both are suitable for a range of different uses.
“We anticipate a high level of demand from institutional investors, developers and individual buyers.
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“The two gatehouses at 4-6 Rodney Street also offer an additional aspect for a potential buyer to maximise their investment either through private rental income or through an onward disposal.
“This is indeed a rare opportunity to acquire a slice of Liverpool’s history and repurpose each townhouse to enjoy a prosperous future.”