Leeds commercial developer acquires car showroom in Shipley

Leeds-based commercial developer, Eshton has completed the acquisition of a 10,000 sq ft car showroom on a 1.5 acre site in Shipley.

The sum has not been disclosed. The property on Salts Mill Road was previously home to JCT’s Vauxhall dealership.

Shipley and the surrounding area has undergone major regeneration over recent years and is now home to a commercial, residential, cultural and heritage offer.

Richard Tovey, director at Eshton, said: “Shipley is a thriving conurbation with good transportation links to both Leeds and Bradford centres.

“This area of the town is becoming increasingly popular and we see tremendous opportunities for mixed use development, especially with the railway station within a five minute walk of the site.”

He continued: “We were also attracted by the scarcity of modern commercial floor space in the town and with the sui generis use the existing building there providing scope for a variety of uses including retail, trade, leisure, office and industrial.

“Approval of the Airedale Mills scheme is a huge boost of confidence to the continued development of the surrounding area and consequently, we expect good interest in the property.”

A planning application was recently approved by Bradford Council for a new retail park on Salts Mill Road.

The Airedale Mills development - opposite Eshton’s recently acquired site - will comprise food operators, retailers and a drive thru restaurant.

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