1 Trafford Wharf Road MANCHESTER M17 1BY United Kingdom
- Land size
- 2.23 acres
- Use Class
- Use Class: Sui Generis
Key Features
- Prime C.2.23 acre site
- Flexible floorplates accessed off a central core
- Full access raised floors
- Suspended ceilings with integrated CAT II lighting
- 2 Passenger lifts
- WCs on each floor
Description
Colliers International, on behalf of Hilti (Gt. Britain) Ltd, is proud to present and offer for sale this prime occupational or redevelopment opportunity.
- Existing HQ office building (c.31,500 sq ft) with 250 surface car parking spaces.
- c.2.23 acre site.
- Highly prominent waterside location overlooking Salford Quays.
- Immediately adjacent to Manchester United Football Club and Wharfside Metrolink Station
- Suitable for redevelopment subject to planning permission.
- Excellent transport links to Manchester City Centre.
Comprehensive bid proposals are being sought by a specific date to be confirmed separately.
DESCRIPTION
The property occupies a highly prominent position adjacent to Manchester United Football Club, off Trafford Wharf Road, overlooking the River Irwell.
The site is broadly rectangular in shape and is located opposite the newly developed Wharfside Metrolink Station, providing rapid connections to Manchester City Centre, Trafford Centre and regional towns throughout Greater Manchester. Significant development and investment has been undertaken within the locality to create a highly desirable residential, leisure and commercial destination.
The whole site extends to approximately 2.23 acres and is set out to provide a four storey purpose built office building totalling approximately 31,500 sq ft, with the benefit of 250 surface car parking spaces.
LOCATION
The circa 2.23 acre site is located at the fulcrum of Manchester City Centre, Old Trafford and Media City within the Borough of Trafford, overlooking the Quays on one side and Manchester United Football ground to the other.
It is situated within the exclusive Trafford Wharfside development area which is a mixed-use development area including residential, high quality office and leisure uses. The wider Salford Quays and Media City areas have experienced high levels of regeneration over the last twenty years which has transformed the area into a destination to live, work and socialise. This is the Canary Wharf of the North.
As a gateway location, Trafford Wharf Road is within close proximity to Old Trafford Football Ground, Hotel Football, Salford Quays, The Lowry Theatre, The Imperial War Museum and Media City. Immediate transport links are available via the newly developed Wharfside Metrolink Station located on the Trafford Park Line providing connections to Manchester City Centre and the Trafford Centre. In addition, the Bridgewater Way bypass (A56) is in close proximity, providing easy access south and Manchester City Centre 2.5 miles to the north east.
AMENITIES
The site benefits from a range of amenities located within the surrounding area.
Within close proximity to the site there are a number of transport links, retail and leisure, food and drink and hotel uses. The newly developed Wharfside Metrolink Station gives access to the wider strategic transport network and the amenities associated within Manchester City Centre, The Trafford Centre and the wider Greater Manchester Area.
PLANNING
The site has previously been occupied under a B1 office use with associated car parking.
Whilst the property could be re-occupied on this basis, the site presents an excellent redevelopment opportunity subject to the relevant planning consents. Interested parties should make their own enquiries with Trafford Council and satisfy themselves as to the present planning position.
Colliers Planners have reviewed the site and comment that the site has development potential to deliver a high quality residential-led mixed use development that has a lasting positive impact on the immediate and surrounding area. A planning report produced by Colliers Planners is available to view as part of the downloadable documents for reference.
TENURE
The majority of the site is held freehold and in part long leasehold. Vacant possession will be available on completion. The purchaser will make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves as to the title position
BUILDING AND GROND CONDITIONS
The purchaser will undertake their own enquiries to establish and satisfy themselves as to the physical condition of the property and ground prior to entering a purchase contract. Colliers International have undertaken a due diligence building survey, which can be made available on request..
SERVICES
We understand all mains services are available to the property, however interested parties are to make their own enquires and satisfy themselves before entering a contract to purchase.
VIEWING
The site is open to see from the public highway, however on-site inspection is strictly by appointment with the selling agent.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Gorse Hill Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 302
- Type
- Community school
- Seymour Park Community Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 682
- Type
- Community school
- Kings Road Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 638
- Type
- Community school
- St Joseph's RC Primary School0.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 220
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 511
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Stretford High School958 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,000
- Type
- Foundation school
- Oasis Academy MediaCityUK0.7 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 989
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 13 to 19
- Pupils
- 464
- Type
- University technical college
- Stretford Grammar School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 956
- Type
- Foundation school
- Lostock High School1.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 513
- Type
- Community school
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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