Workshop/Storage Garage & Watchman/Caretaker Suite/Office located on a Commercial M1 Light Industrial Property in Selkirk, Manitoba
Available Oct 01, 2026, or possibly earlier on Sept 1, 2026 for Lease • Lease with Right of First Refusal (First option to purchase or direct purchase.
Asking Price (Sale): $399,000
Lease Starting At: $3,000/month GST (utilities extra)
Commercial Storage Garage / Shop with Attached Watchman Suite
A rare opportunity to lease or purchase a versatile live/work commercial property located at 142 Lily Avenue, Selkirk, Manitoba, in an M1 – Light Industrial zoned area.
The property offers heated indoor workspace, secure outdoor storage compounds, and an attached two-bedroom watchman/live-work suite, that can easily be converted to an office. It is ideal for contractors, service companies, fleet operators, trades, fabrication, warehousing, equipment storage, or many other industrial and commercial uses permitted under M1 zoning.
A Right of First Refusal / Option to Purchase may be available to qualified tenants.
Additional assets:
While the commercial property is offered for sale independently, a past associated with the building plumbing/HVAC business-including its established name, equipment, inventory, transition
assistance, and a possible training, mentoring, coaching or apprenticeship opportunity with the seller-may also be available through separate negotiation.
Excellent Location
Situated on the north side of Selkirk in the M1 Industrial Park on the corner of Lily Avenue & Poplar Street South, just east of the proposed solar glass manufacturing development.
Approximate driving times:
• Highway 9: Approximately 2 minutes
• Highway 9A: Approximately 3 minutes
• Highway 4: Approximately 5 minutes
• Highway 44: Approximately 7 minutes
• Winnipeg Perimeter Highway (PTH 101): Approximately 20–25 minutes
• Downtown Winnipeg: Approximately 35 minutes
Excellent access for local and regional commercial transportation.
Property History
For approximately 20 years, this property successfully operated as the shop and headquarters of a plumbing, HVAC, snow removal, equipment, and small aggregate contracting business that served the Selkirk area for over 30 years before the owner retired.
The business owner's son—also a licensed multi-trade Plumbing & HVAC Journeyperson—is preparing for retirement and currently owns:
• Established business name
• Long-standing business phone number
• Equipment
• Tools
• Inventory
These assets may be purchased separately and could include temporary transition assistance for buyers who want to be their own boss wishing to continue or establish a plumbing/HVAC business or the business could be sold separately including possible training, mentoring, coaching or apprenticeship opportunity.
Property Details
Lot
• M1 Light Industrial Zoning
• Approx. 0.597 Acres
• Corner Lot
• Frontage: 161.63 ft
• Depth: 148.45 ft
• Asphalt front driveway
Utilities
• 240 Volt
• 200 Amp
• Single Phase
• Upgrade potential to Three-Phase power
• Private well with 5-inch casing
• 240V submersible pressure system
• Separate electrical services where applicable
Attached Live/Work Suite
Approx. 900 sq. ft. (25' × 36')
Features:
• Two bedrooms
• Open kitchen/living area
• Three-piece bathroom
• Front-load washer & dryer
• High-efficiency natural gas furnace
• Central air conditioning
• HRV system
• Metal roof
• Metal siding
• Expanded trusses (offering potential for future office conversion)
• Local alarm system with monitoring capability
• Exterior motion lighting
Ideal as:
• Watchman residence
• Owner/operator accommodation
• Staff housing
• Office conversion
Main Heated Shop
Approx. 936 sq. ft. (26' × 36')
Features:
• 14-foot ceilings
• 12' × 14' overhead door
• Concrete slab-on-grade floor
• High-efficiency ducted natural gas furnace
• Washroom
• 26' × 10' mezzanine
• Piped compressed air distribution system
• Optional stationary air compressor available separately
• New shingles (2018)
Rear Heated Shop
Approx. 520 sq. ft. (20' × 26')
Features:
• 10-foot ceilings
• 9' × 9' overhead door
• Concrete slab floor
• Separate electric unit heater
• Rough-in for second washroom
• New shingles (2018)
Outdoor Storage
Three separately accessible gravel storage compounds featuring:
• 6-foot chain-link fencing
• Multiple gated entrances
• Secure equipment storage
• Outdoor electrical receptacles (largest compound)
Ideal for:
• Contractors
• Construction equipment
• RV storage
• Campers
• Boats
• Trailers
• Fleet vehicles
• Material storage
Please Note: A fourth rear storage compound is leased separately and is not included.
M1 Light Industrial Zoning
The M1 zoning designation accommodates numerous industrial and commercial uses, including an accessory single-family live/work residence, making this property highly adaptable for owner-operators.
Prospective tenants and purchasers should confirm their intended use with the City of Selkirk.
Lease Information
Starting from:
$3,000/month GST
Includes:
• Attached suite
• Main shop
• Rear shop
• Three fenced storage compounds
Not Included:
• Utilities
• Fourth rear compound
• Stationary air compressor
Minimum two-year lease preferred, although lease terms may be negotiated.
Occupancy Requirements
Prior to occupancy:
• Business Licence (where required)
• Occupancy Permit (where applicable)
• Commercial General Liability Insurance
• First Month's Rent ( GST)
• Damage Deposit ( GST)
• Pet Deposit ( GST), if applicable
This is a commercial lease and is not governed by Manitoba's Residential Tenancies Branch (RTB).
Viewings
Viewings are available by appointment.
We welcome discussions regarding:
• Intended business use
• Lease terms
• Renovations or tenant improvements
• Long-term occupancy
• Right of First Refusal
• Option to Purchase
• Sale opportunities
• Additional Plumbing & Heating business, business assets with possible training, mentoring, coaching or apprenticeship opportunity available by separate negotiation
Serious Inquiries Only
Call: 204-485-4188
