A historic Stoke-on-Trent pottery site dating back more than 200 years has gone up for sale.
Former Wedgwood manufacturing site the Royal Overhouse Pottery, in Burslem, has been earmarked for a residential development featuring more than 80 apartments.
It has become available following the collapse into liquidation of Royal Stafford earlier this year.
The brand was established in 1845, but records indicate that the Royal Overhouse Pottery was in use in 1787 and operated by Thomas Wedgwood.
The 1.47-acre site is now available as a freehold development opportunity with a guide price of £1.1 million.
James Mattin, Managing Director of commercial property agency Bond Wolfe, said: “This is an exciting historic development opportunity that we are delighted to be bringing to the market.
“There is a comprehensive and positively received pre-application for the site that would provide more than 750 square metres of high quality commercial and retail space.
“There would also be a mix of approximately 81 new Extra Care and independent living apartments with a range of one and two-bedroomed options across the new development.
“The plans including a communal lounge, living and study or quiet areas, as well as staff facilities.”
The Royal Overhouse Pottery’s existing buildings extend to 112,622 sq ft and would be retained under the proposed development.
