Lot 30 - Former Masonic and Assembly Building
ONLINE AUCTION from 28th July - 30th July 2026
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial first-floor hall within a landmark 1905 stone-built former Masonic and assembly building, offered on a newly granted 999-year lease at a nominal £1 ground rent.
The Hall is a large, open, characterful space with a coved beamed ceiling, timber floor, raised stage and a striking run of arched windows with original stained-glass detailing. Adjoining anteroom and circulation space, together with WC facilities, are included within the demise. The accommodation offers genuine flexibility and, subject to the necessary consents, lends itself to a wide range of commercial and community uses.
The property is offered with vacant possession and would benefit from a programme of refurbishment, allowing a purchaser to fit out and configure the space to suit their intended use.
Brighouse town centre, with its shops, bus and rail links, is within easy walking distance, and there is a large public car park adjacent.
Ideal for a dance and performing arts studios, fitness and martial arts operators, artists' and maker workshop space, studio or creative office use, or event and function space — subject to planning and any necessary consents. Suits a variety of commercial uses (subject to planning and consents)
To be sold with vacant possession
Advised Leasehold - to be verified by solicitor
Newly granted 999-year lease (on completion)
£1 per annum ground rent
Auction fees: The sale of each lot is subject to a buyer’s premium/admin fee of 1.5% of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £1,500 for sale prices between £1 and £50,000 or subject to a minimum of £2,400 for sale prices of £50,001 upwards) including VAT unless otherwise stated.
Additional costs: The purchase of the property may be subject to (but are not limited to), VAT (if applicable), reimbursement of the seller’s search fees, reimbursement of seller’s legal and/or sales costs, stamp duty/land transaction tax (LTT). Please check accompanying legal pack for further details.
* Generally speaking Guide Prices are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation, i.e. 'The Reserve'. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Virtually every property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
Lot 30 - Former Masonic and Assembly Building
Paul Fosh Auctions
Olivia Williams
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