Gloucester - Old Debenhams Field, Estcourt Close, off Estcourt Road, GL1 3LS.

Gloucester is the commercial and administrative centre of the County and supports a resident population of approximately 132,538 (2021 Census). It is located approximately 9 miles (14.5 km) west of Cheltenham, 35 miles (56.2 km) north of Bristol, 55 miles (88.5 km) south of Birmingham and 100 miles (161 km) west of London.  Access to the motorway network is available at Junctions 11, 11A and 12 of the M5. The link to the M4 is via the A417/419 and a stretch of the road known as the Missing Link is currently being upgraded.

Gloucester Railway Station provides direct services to Bristol, Birmingham and London and both Gloucester and Cheltenham share a local airport at Staverton, approximately 8 miles away.

The property is situated off Estcourt Close, a cul-de-sac accessed off Estcourt Road approximately 1.5 miles from Gloucester City Centre.

Gloucester is known for its extensive history, iconic cathedral, and its role as a significant port city. Gloucester Cathedral, with its impressive architecture and historical significance, is a major attraction. 

The City is also famous for The Docks, which together with the neighbouring Gloucester Quays have been transformed into a vibrant area with residential accommodation, an outlet shopping centre, cinema, a wide range of restaurants, and leisure venues.

A number of significant urban regeneration programmes have been taking place in the City Centre including The Forum on the site of the former Gloucester Bus Depot, which will provide a new 4* hotel, offices, residential apartments and a multi-storey car park. In addition, the former Gloucester Debenhams Department store is in the process of being repurposed to provide a City Campus for the University of Gloucestershire.  

• Old Debenhams Field pdf, 1.74 Mb
• Official Copy (Register) GR349199 pdf, 0.08 Mb
• Official Copy (Title Plan) GR349199 pdf, 0.19 Mb
• 17 00224 REM Decision Notice 340532 pdf, 0.06 Mb

The total area extends to approximately 3.08 ha (7.80 acres). 

The land has been vacant for a number of years. Planning permission was granted on 26th July 2016 (Ref. 15/01190/OUT) for the provision of new student accommodation (up to 200 beds) and a new vehicular access from Estcourt Close - the access has been installed. Prior to this development, vehicular access was from a strip between numbers 121 and 123 Estcourt Road and this remains. In addition, there is also a gated access from the bridlepath between the property and the Estcourt Park allotments. The full planning history is available to view at www.gloucester.gov.uk. An application for an Asset of Community Value (ACV) has recently been declined and further details are available upon request.

Terms

The property is offered by way of Private Treaty for the freehold interest with vacant possession and Final and Best offers are invited by 12pm on Friday 27th June 2025. Consideration will be given to conditional and unconditional offers. Proposals should be submitted to Simon McKeag by email to simon@ashproperty.co.uk and include the level of offer and any conditions the purchase is subject to.

VAT

The property is not elected for VAT.

Legal Costs

Each party to bear their own costs incurred in the transaction.

ASH Chartered Surveyors for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property for whom they act, give notice that:

1. these particulars are a general outline only, for the guidance of prospective purchasers or tenants, and do not constitute the whole or any part of an offer or contract;
2. ASH Chartered Surveyors cannot guarantee the accuracy of any description, dimensions, references to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details contained herein and prospective purchasers or tenants must not rely on them as statements of fact or representations and must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy;
3. no employee of ASH Chartered Surveyors has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty or enter into any contract whatever in relation to the property;
4. rents quoted in these particulars may be subject to VAT in addition; (v) ASH Chartered Surveyors will not be liable, in negligence or otherwise, for any loss arising from the use of these particulars; and
5. the reference to any plant, machinery, equipment, services, fixtures or fittings at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function. Prospective purchasers/tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such items for their requirements.

Code of Practice for Commercial Leases in England and Wales

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