Property for sale

For Sale By Public Auction on 24 October 2024 starting at 08:30 AM - An attractive freehold church premises, occupying a prominent position fronting Alum Rock Road, considered suitable for a variety of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission



A two storey building of brick construction with pitched roofs and believed to have been constructed in the early 1900s.
The accommodation is currently configured to provide on the ground floor an entrance lobby, WCs, Minister's room, worship hall, offices and meeting rooms. On the first floor is a meeting area, side galleries, organ gallery, rear rooms and store.
The property stands on a rectangular shaped site, having a frontage to Alum Rock Road of approximately 21.2m (70 ft.) and a site depth of 30.6m (100 ft.).
It must be noted that the church hall immediately to the rear or the car park to the side of the property do not form part of the sale and will be retained for the use of the Saltley Methodist Church.
The property considered suitable for a variety of alternative uses, including a continuation of religious uses, community uses, meeting hall and hospitality venue, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions.

Accommodation
Ground Floor: 423.3 sq.m. (4,557 sq.ft.)
First Floor: 299.9 sq.m. (3,228 sq.ft.)
Total Approx GIA: 723.3 sq.m. (7,785 sq.ft.)
We have not undertaken a measured survey of the premises and all interested parties should obtain their own verification to dimensions and areas and that they are suitable for their proposed future use.

Location
The property occupies a prominent position fronting the northern side of Alum Rock Road between its junctions with Ellesmere Road and Edmund Road.
Alum Rock Road is a busy local route throughout the day and within the vicinity there is a mix of retail, commercial and residential uses.

Tenure
Freehold Vacant possession upon completion.

Value Added Tax
We understand VAT is not applicable on this transaction.

Viewing Times
Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers.

Live-streamed Auction
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Disclaimer
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Costs at Auction
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