Middlesbrough’s former Post Office up for auction 

The 50,000 sq ft Victorian grade two-listed landmark will go under the hammer later this month, with a guide price of £480,000.

Auctioned by Pugh, part of Eddisons, Exchanges House was built in 1878 as part of the town’s Exchange Square, which showed off the town’s wealth from the coal, iron, and steel industries.

The four-storey building was designed by architect James Williams, who was the architect for many of England’s civil buildings at the time.

It served as Middlesbrough’s Head Post Office until the 1980s. Since then it has been used as an archive facility.

The auction will go live on 24 September.

Will Thompson, director at Pugh, said: “This is a unique opportunity to capitalise on Middlesbrough’s evolving commercial landscape while preserving a piece of its architectural and commercial history.

“The building’s central location and flexible layout make it ideal for redevelopment into a variety of potential future uses, subject to the necessary consents.”

He added: “The town has seen vast improvements in recent years and has really become a place for businesses to thrive within high-quality commercial spaces.

“We anticipate strong interest from investors looking to capitalise on Middlesbrough’s growth and regeneration.”