Inside the historic building for sale on one of Greater Manchester’s most sought-after streets

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A landmark Grade II-listed building that has been transformed into one of Bolton’s most impressive commercial spaces has gone on the market.

The Assembly Rooms, located on Lower Bridgeman Street, has gone on the market and offers 9,141 sq ft of accommodation across four floors, combining striking period architecture with contemporary design.

Positioned behind its grand stone façade, the historic building has undergone an extensive refurbishment in recent years, carefully preserving many of its original features while creating a flexible, modern workspace unlike almost anything else currently available in Greater Manchester.

Stepping inside, visitors are greeted by a series of beautifully restored spaces where exposed brickwork, vaulted ceilings and large feature windows blend seamlessly with sleek glass offices, collaborative workspaces and contemporary meeting rooms.

Perhaps the standout feature is the impressive mezzanine level overlooking a central atrium, creating a dramatic focal point that brings together the building’s historic character with its modern transformation.

The building has been designed to accommodate a wide range of uses, currently offering conference facilities, breakout spaces, presentation areas and open-plan workspaces, while retaining the architectural details that have made The Assembly Rooms one of Bolton’s most recognisable historic buildings.

Having already undergone an extensive, high-specification refurbishment, the property is ready for immediate occupation with little or no further capital investment required. For owner-managed businesses, that means minimal downtime before moving in, while opportunities to acquire a commercial building of this size and quality in Bolton are becoming increasingly rare.

Spanning 9,141 sq ft across basement, ground, first and second floor levels, the property is being offered with vacant possession and also benefits from eight on-site parking spaces.

The location is another major attraction.

Situated on Lower Bridgeman Street, the property occupies a prominent gateway position on the southern edge of Bolton town centre, just moments from the A666 and within easy reach of the town’s transport interchange, offering direct rail connections into Manchester city centre in as little as around 20 minutes.

The surrounding area is also undergoing significant investment.

Bolton is currently benefiting from one of Greater Manchester’s largest regeneration programmes, with major developments across Church Wharf, Victoria Square and Trinity Quarter helping to reshape the town centre through new homes, commercial investment, public spaces and leisure destinations.

Alongside the continued growth of the University of Greater Manchester and substantial investment into local infrastructure, the town is increasingly establishing itself as a destination for business, education and innovation across the region.

Whether admired for its striking historic façade or its impressive contemporary interiors, The Assembly Rooms represents a rare opportunity to own one of Bolton’s most distinctive landmark buildings.

The Assembly Rooms is currently on the market with Fletcher CRE, and if you’d like to take a closer look, you can contact the agents to arrange a viewing.