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3-5 Union Street, Belfast
CITY CENTRE REFURBISHMENT/ REPURPOSING OPPORTUNITY – C.2,065 SQFT
Overview
The property comprises a mid-terrace commercial building arranged over ground floor, an intermediate split-level floor and two upper floors, providing a series of cellular office suites together with ancillary facilities. The building extends to a total Gross Internal Area (GIA) of c.2,065 sqft (c.191.8 sqm).
At ground floor level, the property benefits from a prominent glazed frontage onto Union Street, incorporating two large display windows and a pedestrian entrance leading into a central foyer / reception area. The remainder of the ground floor comprises an open-plan office together with a printing / storage area, a staff kitchenette and WC facilities. Independent access is also provided from the ground floor to the upper levels.
An intermediate split-level floor is positioned between the ground and first floors and comprises a single office suite (currently utilised for storage) together with WC facilities.
The first and second floors provide a range of well-proportioned cellular office suites arranged around a central hallway. A staff kitchenette is located at first floor level, with WC facilities provided on both floors.
The intermediate, first and second floors are accessed via a single internal staircase.
Key Features
- Attractive mid-terrace commercial building with traditional red brick façade
- Prominent glazed ground floor frontage providing strong visibility along Union Street
- Ground floor retail / office accommodation with self-contained office suites across the upper floors
- Total Gross Internal Area (GIA) of c.2,065 sqft (c.191.8 sqm)
- Independent access provided to the upper floors
- Located on the northern edge of Belfast’s city centre
- Suitable for owner-occupation, investment or alternative uses (STPP)
- To be sold with the benefit of vacant possession
- Unconditional offers invited for the long leasehold interest, subject to contract
2,065 sqft (191 m2)
Location
Address
- 3-5 Union Street, Belfast
- Belfast
- BT1 2JF
- GB
- 54.6041244, -5.9314494
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About the Area
Occupying a prominent mid-terrace position along Union Street, the property is situated on the northern edge of Belfast city centre. The surrounding area has undergone significant regeneration in recent years and now comprises a vibrant mix of uses including commercial offices, retail premises, hotels, residential accommodation and modern purpose-built student housing.
The property is located within walking distance of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, widely regarded as one of the city’s most vibrant cultural / hospitality districts and also lies in close proximity to the landmark York Street campus of Ulster University, which has significantly enhanced activity and footfall within the immediate area.
The property benefits from excellent connectivity. Union Street is located just off Royal Avenue and Donegall Street, placing it within easy reach of Belfast’s principal arterial routes. The nearby Westlink dual carriageway provides direct access to the M1, M2 and M3 motorways, facilitating convenient vehicular connectivity across Greater Belfast and the wider motorway network.
Public transport provision in the vicinity is also strong, with numerous bus services operating from nearby stops along Donegall Street, Royal Avenue and North Street. In addition, the city’s main transport hub at Belfast Grand Central Station is located within the city centre and provides an extensive range of rail and bus connections throughout Northern Ireland and beyond.
Price
£300,000.00
Rates
We understand from Land & Property Services that the rates payable are as follows:
Net Annual Value (NAV): £10,700
Rates Poundage 2025/26: £0.626592
Rates Payable: £6,705
VAT
We understand that the property has not been elected for VAT purposes.
EPC
The property has an energy efficiency rating of 53 C. A copy of the full certificate can be made available upon request.
Customer Due Diligence
Customer Due Diligence As a business carrying out estate agency work we are required to verify the identity of both the vendor and the purchaser as outlined in the following: The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/692/contents. Any information and documentation provided by you will be held for a period of five years from when you cease to have a contractual relationship with Ambit. The information will be held in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on our client file and will not be passed on to any other party, unless we are required to do so by law and regulation. Please Note The Directors of Ambit for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessors, and do not constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of the Directors of Ambit has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to the property. REF 25397
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