Imperial Buildings, 70-74 High Street & Skipper Street
Belfast
BT1 3BE

Inviting offers in the region of £1,750,000

Property details

Prime Period Building located within Belfast's Cathedral Quarter

Imperial Buildings is a four-storey commercial office building with attic accommodation, prominently located at 70–74 High Street, Belfast. The property is B2 Listed and occupies a prime corner position at the junction of High Street and Skipper Street. The building is of traditional construction and is characterised by its red Flemish bond brickwork, contributing to its strong architectural presence and historic appeal. The ground floor accommodation at 70 & 74 High Street is occupied by well-established local café operator Trait, who act as the anchor tenant. The property is fully self-contained, with the upper floors accessed independently, allowing for potential future subdivision or reconfiguration if required, subject to appropriate consents. Extending to approximately 13,281 sq ft, the building is largely income-producing and currently generates a gross rental income in the region of £116,135 per annum. The property further benefits from a cage lift serving the upper floors, complementing the building’s architectural character and internal flow.

Key features

• Imperial Buildings was designed by W J Gilliland and constructed in 1906-1907. It was re-erected from the second floor up, with some details missing, after it was damaged during a Luftwaffe raid in 1941. The building has provided accommodation for a number of companies and organisations including Farrow’s Bank Ltd, the Ulster Teachers’ Union and local offices for the Daily Mail and other newspapers.
• Partially let Currently producing a gross income of ££116,135 per annum
• Benefits from high volumes of passing footfall.
• Imperial Buildings is prominently located on High Street within Belfast city centre, at the gateway to Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter and directly adjacent to the 5 Star Merchant Hotel.
• Neighbouring occupiers to the property include The Merchant Hotel, The National Bar, The Spaniard, Centra, AXA, Lidl, Hidden Hearing and the Post Office.
• Further details, including the tenancy schedule, are available upon request following an internal inspection of the property.
• EPCs are available upon request.