A prominent motor dealership site in Doncaster is on the market following the collapse of Hayselden’s Volkswagen and Skoda operations.
Watling Real Estate and Rapleys have been jointly instructed to handle the sale of the 2.63-acre Marshgate site, previously occupied by T.Hayselden (Doncaster),
Founded in 1959, Hayselden was a well-established dealership within South Yorkshire, operating as an authorised Volkswagen and Skoda dealership providing vehicle sales, servicing and repair facilities. Hayselden was established in 1959 and at its peak operated four dealerships across Doncaster and Barnsley.
The business entered administration in December with Mark Hodgett and David Acland of FRP Advisory in Leeds appointed as joint administrators.
The site is divided into two areas. The former Volkswagen dealership sits to the front, flanking North Bridge Road and the York Road roundabout, with a 16,923 sq ft building that includes showroom, office and workshop space.
To the rear, the former Skoda dealership provides a further 6,840 sq ft of showroom, offices and workshops. The property also benefits from a large surfaced yard with a communal central area, offering a total of 295 parking spaces.
Purpose-built Doncaster site
The Marshgate site is now being marketed with Watling leading regional interest through its local office, while Rapleys will support with national coverage and its specialist automotive sector expertise. Both agents expect strong interest, citing the site’s flexibility and potential for adaptive reuse.
Rapleys’ Mark Frostick said: “This site will appeal to a range of potential purchasers thanks to the flexibility of future uses available. It currently offers almost 25,000 sq ft of commercial space but, as a purpose built dealership complex it will also appeal to both franchised and used car dealers.”
Asset-sale via auction
Hayselden’s entire assets are to be sold via online auction with bids closing from 12pm on Thursday, April 23.
Yorkshire-based property consultancy Walker Singleton been instructed by FRP Advisory to dispose of the company’s business assets which includes garage plant, workshop equipment, Volkswagen specialist tooling and associated motor trade equipment, and showroom furniture from the Doncaster dealership site.
Joel Carroll, asset specialist at Walker Singleton, commented: “Hayselden has invested in plant, equipment and specialist tooling and we expect a significant amount of interest given the quality of the equipment’.
“Our team has transformed the dealership into an auction showroom and we are now presenting an opportunity for all German marque specialists and enthusiasts alike to benefit from main dealer quality.”
Walker Singleton is holding an open viewing day from 8am – 2pm on Tuesday, April 21 at the dealership.
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