From

£1,660,000

(£28.78/sq. ft)

Retail premises for sale
Pickering Street, Leeds LS12

    • 57,675 sq. ft

Added on 21/04/2026

About this property

    Investment summary

    Well-located freehold industrial and commercial estate situated approximately one mile west of Leeds city centre, within the established mixed-use area of Armley.
    Substantial multi-let property of traditional mill and industrial buildings providing a total site area of approximately 1.11 acres.
    Fifteen tenants currently in occupation, producing a current rent of £176,370 per annum, reflecting a low average rent of £4.41 per sq ft.
    Estimated Rental Value of £255,620 per annum, offering significant reversionary potential and future income growth.
    Demonstrated consistently high occupancy and strong re-letting performance, underpinned by affordable rents and the estate’s accessible location.
    Freehold.
    The transaction is to be treated as a Transfer of a Going Concern (togc).
    Offers invited in excess of £1,660,000, subject to contract and exclusive of VAT, reflecting an attractive initial yield of 10.00% and a reversionary yield of 14.5%, assuming standard purchaser’s costs of 6.21%.
    Low capital value of £28.80 per sq ft.
    Description

    Carlton Mills comprises a substantial
    and versatile complex of traditional
    mill and industrial buildings.
    The property offers flexibility for occupation, investment, or
    redevelopment (subject to planning).
    The site is arranged over several interconnected buildings of
    brick and stone construction beneath a combination of pitched
    and flat roofs. Internally, the accommodation provides openplan
    warehouse areas, workshops, and ancillary offices, with
    natural light typical of traditional mill architecture.
    Externally, the property benefits from good on-site circulation
    and yard space, together with dedicated parking and loading
    facilities accessed directly from Pickering Street. The estate
    layout allows convenient vehicular access for deliveries and
    trade operations.
    The broader area is home to a diverse mix of occupiers, highlighting its proven track record as a successful commercial
    location. Units on site are occupied by a range of independent
    and established businesses across light manufacturing, engineering, fitness, and service sectors.
    The estate is fully secure with gated access, security
    fencing and CCTV is in operation.
    Location

    Carlton Mills occupies a prominent
    position on Pickering Street in
    Armley, approximately one mile west
    of Leeds city centre.
    The property benefits from excellent transport connections, with Armley Road (A647) providing direct access to Leeds and
    Bradford city centres. The nearby M621 motorway links
    efficiently to the M1 and M62 national routes.
    Drive times

    Road Distance Time
    Leeds City Centre 2 miles 8 minutes
    Bradford City Centre 8 miles 20 minutes
    M1 6 miles 10 minutes
    M621 9 miles 14 minutes
    M62 13 miles 18 minutes

    The estate is home to a variety of occupiers including
    engineering firms, trade workshops, and fitness studios.
    The wider surrounding area supports a thriving business
    community, with national and local retailers such as Lidl, B&M, and Farmfoods located nearby on Armley Road. Regular bus
    services operate along the main arterial routes, ensuring good
    connectivity for staff and visitors.
    The property offers a strategically positioned commercial
    location, combining proximity to central Leeds with
    convenient access to regional road networks and a
    robust surrounding business environment.
    Tenancy

    The Estate is currently let to 15 tenants producing an annual
    rent of £176,370 pa reflecting a very low £4.41 per sq ft average.
    We consider the Estimated Rental Value (erv) on a headline
    basis to be £255,620 pa.
    The Estate has always demonstrated continued high
    occupancy levels, which reflects the competitive rental price
    point and excellent location of the asset.
    Pricing

    Offers are invited in excess of £1,660,000
    (One Million, Six Hundred and Sixty
    Thousand Pounds), subject to contract and
    exclusive of VAT.
    A purchase at this level reflects an initial yield
    of 10.00% and a headline reversionary yield of
    14.50%, assuming purchaser-s costs of 6.21%.
    Attractive overall capital value of £28.80 psf.

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