Union Tavern, Union Street, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7

Sold at auction on 22 June 2026 for £275,000.
Offered in partnership with Eddisons

A detached former public house with associated yard, beer garden and car park for approximately 20 vehicles offered with vacant possession. The property is located in a predominantly residential area, in close proximity to the Mersey Gateway Crossing, and within easy access to Junctions 11 and 12 of the M65 motorway.

To the ground floor there is a public bar and lounge with approximately 115 covers served by an L-shaped bar servery. Traditional trading rooms, snugs and games area with ancillary trading facilities to include a commercial kitchen, stores and customer toilets in an outbuilding.

The first floor comprises living accommodation being bathroom, kitchen, toilet, 4 bedrooms, living room and laundry room. The basement level comprises beer cellar and stores.

The property benefits from planning consent for change of use to form 6 apartments but could be suitable for a variety of alternative uses, such as convenience retail, fast food takeaway or restaurant, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

The proposed development will provide the following accommodation:
Ground Floor: Flat 1: 1 bed - 43.60 Sq M (469 Sq Ft)
Flat 2: 1 Bed - 40.20 Sq M (433 Sq Ft)
Flat 3: 1 Bed - 52.70 Sq M (567 Sq Ft)
First Floor: Flat 4: 1 bed - 29.30 Sq M (315 Sq Ft)
Flat 5: 1 bed - 40.00 Sq M (431 Sq Ft)
Flat 5: 1 bed - 35.10 Sq M (378 Sq Ft)
Total: Total GIA: 240.90 Sq M (2,593 Sq Ft)

Business Rates: The property is entered in the 2026 Rating List as 'Public House and Premises' with a Rateable Value of £6,950. The Rateable Value (RV) is not the amount payable. The residential accommodation is listed with a Council Tax assessment in Band A.
Tenure: We understand the property is held freehold under title numbers CH463421, CH479413, CH218014 and CH218026.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: C

Terms:
Auction Details

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