Council owned land and property for sale or to let

Bailey's House
Bailey's House
The Hollies Mansion
The Hollies Mansion
Former Squirrel Way Children’s Home
Former Squirrel Way Children’s Home
3 Spring Road
3 Spring Road
Land at Manor Mill Lane
Land at Manor Mill Lane
Sovereign Street
Sovereign Street
Westminster Buildings
Westminster Buildings
Park Cottages, Roundhay, LS8
Park Cottages, Roundhay, LS8
Westminster Buildings
Westminster Buildings
2A Great George Street
2A Great George Street
Carriage House
Carriage House
Thornes Farm Development Site
Thornes Farm Development Site
2 Reginald Place
2 Reginald Place
Tong Road Depot
Tong Road Depot
Broad Lane Library
Broad Lane Library
40 Hillcrest View
40 Hillcrest View
36 Kirkstall Avenue
36 Kirkstall Avenue
Farfield House
Farfield House

Sales of council owned land and property are handled through our city development team. This includes the sale of land and property available for commercial development as well as major residential development sites. Check this page at regular intervals for latest details.

For Sale Land at Barkly Road, Beeston, Leeds, LS11 8BR 

Leeds City Council is offering an opportunity to buy a refurbishment/ development opportunity in respect of a site of 0.1ha (0.25 acres) in Beeston approximately 3 miles to the south of Leeds City Centre. The site comprises of land with a pre-fabricated, concrete sectional building also occupying part of the site, located at the junction of Barkly Road and Oakhurst Mount.

To register your interest and to be kept informed of when offers will be invited, please email your enquiry and contact details to: wendy.sharman@leeds.gov.uk.

For Sale: Bailey’s House, Bailey’s Hill, Seacroft LS14 6PS 

Leeds City Council is offering an opportunity to buy a refurbishment opportunity/development site of 0.24ha (0.59 acres) in Seacroft Town Centre approximately 4 miles to the north east of Leeds City Centre.  The Bailey’s House former independent living accommodation is located at the junction of Seacroft Crescent and Bailey’s Hill.

A Planning Statement, together with Technical Information is being prepared to guide prospective purchasers and the uses that would be considered appropriate for the site are expected to include:- Retail and services; Restaurants, cafes, and drinking establishments; Offices and research and development; Hotels; Residential institutions; Housing; Non-residential institutions i.e. surgery or community type use; and Leisure uses.

Please note: the Council is not in a position to currently invite offers for the properties.  To register your interest and to be kept informed of when offers will be invited, please email your enquiry and contact details to: richard.fenton@leeds.gov.uk.

For Sale: The Hollies Mansion, Hollies Park, Weetwood Lane, Leeds LS16 5NZ 

The Hollies is a Victorian former mansion house situated within The Hollies Park, a very attractive park managed by Leeds City Council that incorporates National Plant Collections and public Tennis Courts.  Access is from Weetwood Lane in Far Headingley, North Leeds.  It is stone built with pitched slate covered roofs with a 1960s annex of 4 storeys that offers approx net internal area of 1,082 sq m (11,464 sf) with 31 bedrooms.  The Mansion is in need of refurbishment and is within a site of 0.4 ha (one acre). 

Expressions of interest are initially invited.  Further details, site plan, a viewing form and floor plans are attachments to the side of the web page.  For additional details or viewing please contact Ruth Rutter by e-mail: ruth.rutter@leeds.gov.uk or telephone the Council on 0113 395 0679 or 0113 247 7895. 

For Sale: Shadwell Lane, Former Squirrel Way Children’s Home, Leeds LS17 8FQ 

This offers a purpose built modern children’s home with 18 bedrooms on a site of 0.69 ha (1.7 acres) with an open access to the rear.  It is located just north of the ring road (A6120) off Shadwell Lane, in a popular residential suburb. 

Similar uses such as residential care homes, hospitals, nursing homes, boarding schools, residential colleges and training centres, should be acceptable.  Other uses would need to be considered on their merits.  The site is within a larger housing allocation in the Leeds UDP.

Details of the property, floor plans and a viewing form can be downloaded, please see attachments.  Further information can be obtained by contacting Ruth Rutter by e-mail: ruth.rutter@leeds.gov.uk or telephone 0113 395 0679.

For Sale: Grove Villas, 80/82 Cardigan Road, Headingley, Leeds 6 

Grove Villas is a substantial brick built detached villa property of some character located in the Headingley Conservation Area. Initially comprising two formerly separate properties  the building is set in its own attractive landscaped grounds and offers accommodation over three upper storeys and a cellar together with on site car parking.

The property was last used as offices and as a day care centre and offers an ideal elegant and sensitive refurbishment/conversion opportunity subject to obtaining the appropriate planning and conservation area consents. 

Further information can be obtained by contacting Martin Blackett on (0113) 2477807 or by email at martin.blackett@leeds.gov.uk

For Sale: 3 Spring Road 

3 Spring Road is a substantial stone-built detached former dwelling house located in Headingley, approximately one mile from Leeds City Centre. The property is situated on a leafy side road off the A660 Otley Road, yet within walking distance of the popular suburb of Headingley’s shops, bars, restaurants and cafés. 

The building is set back from the road with gardens to the front and side, and a low stone wall to the front. It has up to eight bedrooms on first and second floors, several reception rooms on the ground floor and a large cellar area.   

It was last used as offices by Leeds City Council and presents an ideal refurbishment or conversion opportunity subject to the necessary consents. 

Further information can be obtained by contacting Darren Wilding on 0113 247 7831 or you can e-mail darren.wilding@leeds.gov.uk

For Sale: Land at Manor Mill Lane, Beeston, Leeds, LS11 8BR 

Development site of approximately 0.14 ha (0.35 acres)

Located directly off the A6110 Ring Road approx 3 miles to the south of Leeds City Centre.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Wendy Sharman 0113 247 7880 email wendy.sharman@leeds.gov.uk 

Development opportunity: Sovereign Street, Leeds 

The Sovereign Street site is one of the most prestigious high profile development opportunities in the City Centre which has the potential to contribute to the economic prosperity of Leeds, and maintain the city’s reputation as the region’s economic ‘powerhouse’.  The proposed greenspace and the location of the site provide an opportunity to establish a new and attractive setting for a City Centre development and to form a link between the City Centre/Retail Core and the ‘South Bank’ proposals.

 This site’s Unique Selling Point is the opportunity for an occupier to commission their own self-contained building around an exciting new public greenspace.

For further information please contact Ben Middleton on 0113 2477895

For Sale: Land at Leeds Road Kippax LS25 7HG. Site of the Former Ash Tree School. 

We are offering for sale the freehold interest in a development site of 0.6Ha (1.49 acres)  comprising the cleared site of the former Ash Tree School, located at the junction of Leeds Road and Westfield Lane Kippax. Appropriate uses for the site include C3 Dwelling Houses, C2 Residential Institutions and D1 Non residential institutions. Further information can be found by clicking on the ‘Land at Leeds Road Kippax’ pdf links to the right.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Mike Ross tel 0113 3951479 e-mail mike.ross@leeds.gov.uk 

To let - Nightclub & Café Bar, Westminster Buildings, 39 – 43 New York Street, Leeds LS2

Night Club & Café Bar premises to let situated in Leeds City Centre in close proximity to the Bus Station and Corn Exchange area.  Suitable alternative uses will be considered.  Further information regarding the property including a photo and location plan together with main terms for lease can be found by clicking on the Nightclub and Café bar pdf document to the right of the page.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Andrew Gledhill on 0113 2477803 or email andrew.gledhill@leeds.gov.uk

To Let: 2A Great George Street, LS1 

Ground floor retail/office unit measuring 1,393 square feet (129M2) situated in Leeds City Centre within a short walking distance from Leeds General Infirmary and the central business district. Further details regarding the property including photos, a location plan and the main terms for lease can be found by clicking the ‘2A Great George Street Details’ pdf located on the right of this page. An Energy Performance Certificate for the unit can also be found by clicking on the ‘EPC 2A Great George Street’ pdf.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Andrew Joy on 0113 3950319 or email andrew.joy@leeds.gov.uk

For Sale by Long Lease: Carriage House, Mansion Cottage and Rose Cottage, Mansion Lane, Roundhay Park, Leeds, LS8 2EP 

We are offering a rare opportunity to acquire a long leasehold interest in three Grade II listed early 19th century buildings set within Roundhay Park. The overall gross internal floor area of the buildings is approximately 544 sqm (5,856 sq ft).

The properties are located approximately four miles north east of Leeds city centre in the mainly residential suburb of Roundhay on the edge of Roundhay Park. Access is from Mansion Lane over the car park of the adjoining Roundhay Fox public house.

Please note: the Council is not in a position to currently invite offers for the properties.  To register your interest and to be kept informed of when offers will be invited, please email your enquiry and contact details to: james.child@leeds.gov.uk.

Further information can be found by clicking on the Carriage House pdf link on the right.

Enterprise Zone Development Opportunity Thornes Farm Business Park, Leeds 9 

Thornes Farm is included in the proposed Aire Valley Leeds Enterprise Zone.  The enterprise Zone status is expected to offer a range of benefits to occupiers including tax relief through business rates or enhanced capital allowances (for plant and machinery), planning relaxations and recruitment support.

We are offering the opportunity to acquire, by long lease, a prominent 6.84 acres/2.77 hectares site close to the A63. The site presents a development opportunity and benefits from planning consent for B1, B2 and B8 uses.

The site is located to the north of, but close to, Pontefract Lane which forms the A63 running from Leeds city centre to junction 45 of the M1. The A63 provides direct access to the city centre approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east. Further information can be found by clicking on the Thornes Farm pdf links on the right.

Future disposals at auction will be listed here when available.

Further information can be obtained from the Eddisons website link on the right hand side of this page.

For Sale by Auction on 29 March 2012: Former garage site at High Ridge Park, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0NL 

We are offering for sale the freehold interest in a cleared former garage site amounting approximately 0.07 ha (0.16 ac), which has the benefit of outline planning permission (P/09/04749/EXT) for residential development.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Eddisons Auctioneers by clicking on the link on this page.

For Sale by Auction on 23 February 2012: Former Broad Lane Library, 540 Broad Lane, Bramley, Leeds, LS28 6PA 

We are offering for sale the freehold interest in a 1980s, single storey, purpose-built former library, amounting to a gross internal area of approximately 141 sq m (1,518 sq ft).

Further information can be obtained by contacting Eddisons Auctioneers by clicking on the link on this page.

4For Sale by Auction on 23 February 2012: 40 Hillcrest View, Leeds LS7 4EB 

We are offering for sale 40 Hillcrest View, a through mid red brick terrace in need of complete renovation. The accommodation is laid out over three floors plus a useful cellar, briefly comprises: Entrance hall, lounge with bay window, large dinning kitchen with rear door and stairs down to cellar. The first floor has two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a bathroom, staircase leading to a further attic room with window to front elevation and under eave storage. The property has a small cottage garden area to the front and a yard to the rear. Parking is on street.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Eddisons Auctioneers by clicking on the link on this page.

For Sale by Auction on 29 March 2012: 36 Kirkstall Avenue, Bramley, LS5 3DW 

We are offering for sale the freehold interest in 36 Kirkstall Avenue, Bramley. A through mid red brick terrace house in need of upgrading.

The accommodation is laid out over three floors, plus a useful cellar. It briefly comprises: entrance hall, front lounge with bay window,  rear dining kitchen with rear access and stairs down to cellar rooms, a central staircase leads to the first floor. The first floor has two good size bedrooms and a bathroom, landing with stairs up leads to two attic bedrooms with velux windows. The property has uPVC double glazed windows and hard wood external doors. There is a small cottage garden to the front with a low wall and a rear yard.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Eddisons Auctioneers by clicking on the link on this page.

For Sale by Auction on 23 February 2012: Farfield House, Leeds, LS28 5HW 

We are offering for sale the freehold interest in the detached double fronted stone built two storey Victorian property, located within an established residential area in West Leeds. The property is set in grounds extending to approximately 0.35 acres and includes existing vehicular access and parking. 

Further information can be obtained by contacting Eddisons Auctioneers by clicking on the link on this page. 

For Sale by Auction on 23 February 2012: 2 Reginald Place, Chapeltown, Leeds LS7 3HW 

We are offering for sale 2 Reginald Place, a through end red brick terrace in need of complete renovation. The accommodation is laid out over three floors plus a useful cellar, briefly comprises: Entrance hall, leading to a front lounge with large bay window. A central staircase leads to the first floor, door off leads to a good size dining room, a small rear kitchen and steps down to a cellar. The first floor has two bedrooms and a bathroom, with a staircase leading to two further attic rooms, with gable end windows. The property has a small cottage garden area to the front and a yard to the rear. Parking is on street.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Eddisons Auctioneers by clicking on the link on this page.

For Sale: Tong Road Depot 

We are offering for sale the freehold interest in the former small industrial storage depot which is located on an island site between Tong Road and Wortley Moor Road, approximately 3 miles to the West of Leeds City Centre. The site which measures approximately 688 sq m (7405 sq ft) comprises of a small industrial storage depot with an enclosed yard with parking for four vehicles.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Eddisons Auctioneers by clicking on the link on this page.

Other opportunities 

Small industrial units to let in Leeds ideal for small or starter businesses. Units from 400 - 2200 sq feet with flexible terms. For further details contact 0113 2477895.

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