WIRRAL PRIME RETAIL UNIT IN TOWN CENTRE POSITION

Birkenhead town centre
Former salon business
Ground floor and mezzanine levels
Spacious basement area
Grade II listed building
May suit a variety of uses (STPP)
SELLER REF 96453

The Bank Buildings are located on the corner of Grange Road West and Exmoor Street in a prime trading position in Birkenhead town centre. Birkenhead is an industrial port town located on the Wirral Peninsula, on the west bank of the River Mersey, directly facing the city of Liverpool. The property is surrounded by other retail and hospitality outlets and is a stone's throw from Birkenhead's main retail district and the Pyramids Shopping Centre. It is also close to Birkenhead Park, 140 acres of historic parkland in the middle of town.

Junctions 1 and 3 of the M53 motorway serve Birkenhead and facilitate access to the national motorway network. The town also has an excellent public transport system: Conway Park, Birkenhead Central and Hamilton Square train stations are all within walking distance of the property and provide connections to Merseyside, Chester and West Kirby, whilst there are direct ferry links from Seacombe to Liverpool city centre.

The premises occupies the ground, basement and mezzanine levels of the Bank Buildings. Built in a Gothic style, the premises is Grade II listed and constructed of ashlar stone (with some brickwork) under a Westmorland green slate roof. It was constructed in 1901 for the Bank of Liverpool. The property briefly comprises:

The premises formerly traded as Christoper Boyton Salon which has been operated since 1982 and he now wishes to bring the property to market due to retirement. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a historic property in the heart of Birkenhead town centre which may suit a variety of uses, subject to the relevant Planning Permissions. No trading information is available.

Ground Floor
RECEPTION AREA with check-in desk leading to a TRADE FLOOR with Victorian oak panelled walls, stained glass windows, tile floors, multiple wood panelled salon stations and a central, mirrored salon station. Understairs STORAGE CUPBOARD. WASHROOM with tile floor, four ceramic basins with backwash area. Professional salon equipment. Stainless steel base units with sink. Access to rear yard.

Mezzanine Level
Oak staircase leading to an additional TRADE SPACE with a mahogany back wall, mirrors, tile floors and wood panelled salon stations.

Basement Area
The bank’s former vault is now used for storage and is fitted with shelves.
STOREROOM with built-in wardrobe/shelving leading to a smaller STOREROOM.
STAFFROOM with KITCHEN AREA, tile floor, wall and base units and a seating/dining area.
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS.

External
Small COURTYARD. No parking.

The premises has traded as Christoper Boyton Salon since 1982 but our client now wishes to sell the property in order to retire. This is a rare opportunity to purchase an historic property in the heart of Birkenhead town centre which may suit a variety of uses, subject to the relevant planning consents. No trading information is available.

VIRTUAL FREEHOLD £160,000 to include fixtures and fittings.

Bank Buildings is held on a 99 year lease which commenced 26th May 1985 with an annual ground rent of 1p.

No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.

All mains services are connected.
Rateable Value: £5,800 from 1st April 2026. The business is subject to Small Business Rate Relief.
Local Authority: Wirral Council.