A vacant freehold mixed use building, including three self-contained flats, occupying a prominent position and considered suitable for a wide variety of alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning consents
The property comprises a purpose built former funeral directors, extending over lower ground and ground floor and having three self-contained flats over the first floor.
The commercial element extends to approximately 7,345 sq.ft. (682.4 sq.m.) Source - VOA.
The residential element comprises 2 two bedroom and 1 three bedroom flats, these have more recently been used for storage/office use and require some refurbishment.
The accommodation comprises on the ground floor a main entrance with waiting area, a range of offices and preparation areas, storage rooms, spacious workshop/garaging, male and female WCs, kitchens. On the lower ground floor having access via lift or a stairwell are eight small rooms and further storage. Outside there is secure surfaced visitor and staff car parking accessed via a roller shutter and covered driveway.
The three self contained flats have separate entrances from the frontage, 2 have two bedrooms and the third has three bedrooms, each having kitchen, lounge and bathroom.
The property is considered suitable for conversion for a wide variety of alternative uses, subject to any necessary planning permissions.
Location
The property occupies a prominent road frontage to the B4182 Three Shires Oak Road, a short distance from the main Bearwood Road and diagonally opposite Lightwoods Road.
It is a bustling mixed use area and the site is adjacent to St. Georges Church, whilst within the immediate vicinity there is a mix of residential, retail and commercial uses.
The area is well served by local bus routes and Smethwick Galton Bridge train station is approximately 1 mile distant.
Bearwood is a popular suburb, lying approximately 3½ miles west of Birmingham City Centre and close to the borders of Edgbaston and Harborne.
Energy Performance Rating
Commercial - E
Residential - See legal pack.
Council Tax Band
Flat 1 - A, Flat 2 - deleted, Flat 3 - A.
Site Area
The site extends to approximately 0.217 acres (0.087 hectares) or thereabouts.
Planning
The property is considered suitable for a variety of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the appropriate planning permission. Alll interested parties must make their own enquiries of the Planning Department within Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council in respect of any future use they may propose.
