_Top of the list: Beautiful Grade II listed commercial buildings for let in the UK
What do the BT Tower in London, Broomhill Pool in Ipswich, and The Kursaal venue in Southend-on-Sea have in common? All these properties are Grade II listed and such buildings are highly valued—both historically and financially.
Recently, Knight Frank represented Shelbourn Asset Management in the sale of Exchange Flags in Liverpool—a Grade II listed historic building for an impressive £68million. There’s no denying the value of listed buildings.
What is a listed building?
According to Historic England listed buildings are categorised as: Grade I, Grade II* and Grade II.
Grade I is reserved for older, historic buildings "deemed to be of exceptional interest" and of "significant national importance." The Palace of Westminster, London and Warwick Castle are Grade I listed.
Grade II* buildings are "particularly important buildings of more than special interest." Buildings such as Battersea Power Station and Capel Manor House in Kent, fall under this category.
Grade II is the most common and sits just below Grade II*. Grade II is given to a building or structure that is “of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it.”
This means that it’s illegal to demolish, extend or significantly alter any listed buildings without special permission from the local planning authority.
So, if you're looking to base your business in a historic Grade II building, take a look at some of the best commercial properties Knight Frank has to offer.
1,950 - 13,258 sqft Office for rent in Earl Grey House, 75-85 Grey Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 6EF
This extensively refurbished Earl Grey House in the centre of Newcastle retains its Grade II listed façade and is equipped with exposed services, a brand new VRF air conditioning system and new LED lighting.
The building also benefits from advanced internet solutions and on-site amenities such as basement showers, bike storage and an on-site car park.
It’s close to Eldon Square shopping centre and Central station is approximately 10 minutes away on foot. You can reach London in less than three hours by train.
Price: £23 per sq ft.
2,112 - 6,859 sqft Office for rent in Cambrian Buildings, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5FL
Located in the historic quarter of Cardiff Bay, this period building has a secure car park and office spaces arranged on the ground and four upper floors.
Built in the 1880’s, the offices are divided into two wings either side of the main entrance, and its original oak panelled boardrooms have been retained.
It has excellent public transport links and access to the A4232 which leads to Junction 33 of the M4.
Price: £12.50 per sq ft.
9,333 sqft Retail Unit A3 for rent in Canada House, Commercial Street, Sheffield, S1 2AT
Looking to open a new restaurant? This elegant building provides a unique opportunity to kick-start your dream. The restaurant is split over two floors; the front has an eating area on the ground floor and at the back, and the kitchen is on the lower floor.
The dining area is located in a large, opulent hall, and there’s also a bar and other smaller areas for you to do with as you feel fit for your business. It has easy access to the M1 motorway and Sheffield train station is a five minute walk away.
The premises are available as a whole or in part.
1,372 - 5,858 sqft Office for rent in St Andrew's House, St Andrew's Street, Leeds, LS3 1LF
This Grade II listed building was built in 1892 and is made from traditional Yorkshire stone. It retains many of its original features and the interior has been refurbished into self-contained, modern offices, providing a fully networked and secure environment on four floors.
The property has great transport links with immediate access to the inner ring road, and Leeds train station is just a five minute drive away.
Price: £12.50 per sq ft.
Interested in more Grade II listed commercial properties in the UK? See our website or contact our commercial team.