Summary - Horley Fire Station, Povey Cross Road, Langley Green, Crawley RH6 0AD RH6 0AE
1 bed 1 bath Commercial Development
Large freehold site near Gatwick with redevelopment and operational potential..
- Circa 1 acre site with approx. 12,319 sq ft gross internal area
- Main building ~9,000 sq ft: appliance garage, offices, canteen, dormitories
- Rear storage garage ~2,500 sq ft, eaves height approx. 4.5 metres
- Strategic frontage to Povey Cross Road; close to Gatwick, M23 J9
- Suitable for airport-related uses, logistics, or redevelopment (subject to planning)
- Property dates c.1930–1949; likely requires significant refurbishment
- Medium flood risk and high local crime; affects insurance and design costs
- Sale by auction; best bids deadline 17 June 2025 — see data room
An expansive former fire station on Povey Cross Road, Horley, offered freehold and sold at auction with a best-bids deadline of 17 June 2025. The site extends to circa 1 acre with a total gross internal area of approximately 12,319 sq ft across two principal buildings — a main building of around 9,000 sq ft (appliance garage, offices, canteen, dormitories) and a rear storage garage of roughly 2,500 sq ft with circa 4.5m eaves. The location sits at the western end of Gatwick Airport with direct frontage to Povey Cross Road and excellent road links to the A23/A217 and M23 (J9).
The property is most suitable for airport-related commercial uses, logistics, vehicle/plant operations or a redevelopment scheme subject to planning. The broad rectangular layout, generous external hardstanding and existing workshop/garage space provide strong potential for reconfiguration or new build on a very large plot. Mobile signal is excellent and local amenities and transport connections are close by, adding operational convenience.
Material considerations are straightforward and should be factored into a purchase appraisal: the building dates from c.1930–1949 and will require refurbishment for modern occupational standards (insulation likely absent in cavity walls, original services and glazing of unknown upgrade date). The site is in a medium flood-risk area and local crime statistics are high; both affect operating costs, insurance and design/security requirements. The sale process is by auction/best bids — interested parties should consult the data room for bidding procedure and conduct full due diligence before the 17 June deadline.
This is a clear opportunity for an experienced investor or developer seeking a strategically located asset with immediate operational potential or redevelopment upside. The combination of large internal space, high eaves storage and extensive frontage close to Gatwick creates multiple repositioning routes, but realistic budgets for remediation, compliance and flood/security measures will be required.
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