Land

Features and description

Rooms

Description
The former Free Bird Pub / Live Music Venue which has ceased operating, including a 3 bedroom first floor apartment. The property has potential for alternative uses including conversion into residential due to its prominent town centre location, subject to obtaining the appropriate planning consents.

Location
The site is located within walking distance to Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre (0.3 miles), here all major amenities can be sourced, including shops, bars, supermarkets and doctors. The site is located less than a mile from Newcastle bus station, for all major connecting routes to Hanley, Crewe & Stafford.

Existing Accommodation
Ground Floor Entrance Porch - Main Lounge with Ladies & gents WCs - Central Servery - Second Bar Area / Band Room with Ladies & Gents WCs - Utility Room / Store - Additional Sore / Former Kitchen - access to rear yard / parking First Floor Flat Kitchen - WC - Bathroom (with shower over bath) - Living Room - Master Bed Room - Two further Bedrooms. - Roof Terrace The existing property has an approximate gross external area of 3,853 Sq.ft (358 sq.m).

Planning & Supporting Information
The property has recently been the subject to an outline planning application to demolish existing pub and new residential development of 6 apartments with all other matters reserved (REF: 23/00140/OUT) this has since been withdrawn. A full info pack is available on request which includes the following: - Site layout - BJB Comparable Evidence - Location Plan NB: Whilst BJB will try and supply as much information as we can about the planning status of the land / property, please be mindful that we are not planning consultants and accordingly it is important that prospective purchasers ensure they have inspected the land / property and rely upon their own enquiries, assessments and due diligence with regards to the planning status and current or potential uses. All information is supplied in good faith and BJB cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions.

Tenure.
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Rating & Council Tax
The Rateable Value for the business premises is £9,300. BJB recommend parties make their own enquiries into any further business rate relief which may be available. The flat is listed as Council Tax Band A.

VAT.
We have been informed that VAT is applicable on this sale.

Common Auction Conditions
This property is sold subject to our Common Auction Conditions (a copy is available on request).

Buyers Admin Fee
A buyers administration fee of £1,000 plus VAT is applicable to this lot. The purchaser will pay the fee whether the property is bought before, at or following the auction date.

Legal Pack
Purchasing a property at auction is a firm commitment that carries the same legal implications as a signed contract by private treaty. It is important that you consult with your legal adviser before bidding and also your accountant regarding the impact of VAT, if applicable, on the sale price. The legal pack can be viewed online via our website . Legal packs can also be viewed at the selling office. These documents should be passed to your legal adviser as they will help you make an informed decision about the lot. If you need further legal information please contact the vendor's solicitor whose details will be in the auction catalogue. Remember that you buy subject to all documentation and terms of contract whether or not you have read them.

Addendum
Check the latest addendum at buttersjohnbee.com for any alterations or changes to the catalogue.

Legal Costs
Please refer to the auction pack in respect of any legal fees or search fees which may be due upon exchange or completion.

Viewing
Strictly By Appointment with the BJB Land & New Homes Team.

Disclaimer
Butters John Bee Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service. If you are considering purchasing your property in order to rent, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above. Butters John Bee Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.