A "legendary" city centre recording studio used by chart-topping bands has been put on the market.
Crash Rehearsal Studios in Liverpool closed in 2018 after having been utilised by stars like The Zutons, Atomic Kitten, Lou Reed and Echo and the Bunnymen since opening in 1987.
At the heart of the city's music industry, it was known as a venue for talent spotting and played a key role in nurturing the careers of some of the region’s best-known bands.
Following the closure of the studios in 2018, it was last year given permission to be converted into a 34-unit aparthotel with ground-floor bar and restaurant and basement recording studios.
The plans also included a two-storey extension and a musical ‘walk of fame’ in Davies Street, the narrow cobbled street alongside it.
Surveyor Fletcher Bond is now inviting offers for the four-storey property, which lies just off Stanley Street close to the main shopping area, the Met Quarter, and comprises around 14,162 sq ft of floorspace.
Rory Dillon, managing director of Fletcher Bond, said: “Imperial Warehouses is one of Liverpool’s hidden gems with an amazing history and many original features.
"It is in a prime city centre location and not only has permission for conversion to an aparthotel but also has previous consent for use as a gym.
“However because of its large, flexible floorplates, it would suit a whole range of other uses - from offices, a youth hostel or student accommodation to a nightclub or a pop-up leisure venue.
"It’s an exciting opportunity for a new owner to give this iconic building a new lease of life.”
Imperial Warehouses, as the building was previously known, was constructed in 1878 to store fruit and vegetables.
It also featured in the 2001 blockbuster film 51 State.
