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Auction: 24th March 2026 Multi-Lot Timed Auction - Bidding opens Tuesday 24th March 10:00 AM

Former Crossgates Library, Farm Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS15 7LB

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£339,000
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Description
An extensive and prominent former library premises, extending to approximately 1,116 Sq M (12,008 Sq Ft) (GIA) over a single storey plus basement. The overall site is approximately 0.21 hectares (0.52 acres), with gardens fronting the site on its east and north boundaries. To the rear/west of the property is a small, hard-standing car park which is accessed, via a right of way, via Crossgates Road. Whilst the building is not listed, it is considered to have local heritage value and is a non-designated heritage asset. The property is sold with vacant possession. The property has been cleared in part by the owner, but a scheme of renovation is required still. The property enjoys a prominent position on Farm Road and Crossgates Roundabout in Crossgates town centre, which is allocated as a designated Retail Centre. The surrounding area is of mixed-use, with primarily residential housing to the north and west, with brands such as JD Wetherspoon, Halifax, and Tui trading to the east, along with the national brands occupying Crossgates Shop.
Accommodation

Basement:
Boiler room

Ground Floor:
Lobby, library rooms, toilets, kitchen, offices, storage

Floor Area (GIA):
Approximately 1,116 Sq M (12,008 Sq Ft)

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Auction Details

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Multi lot timed auction and is being sold under the Unconditional sale type.

Binding contracts will be exchanged at the point of sale.

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• 10% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)

• Buyer’s Fee of 1.8% of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £2,400 inc. VAT)

There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

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General


The auctioneer has not accessed the basement as we are advised it is flooded.


The property is entered in the 2023 Rating List as "

library and premises"

with a Rateable Value of £63,000. The Rateable Value (RV) is not the amount payable.

Address
Former Crossgates Library, Farm Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS15 7LB
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Auction
24th March 2026 Multi-Lot Timed Auction
Date
24th March 2026
Lot Number
049
Bidding Starts
10:00am