248 Prince of Wales Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4LJ

A Freehold Retail Investment Opportunity With Planning Consent For Development

Property details

Type Investment, Land/Development
Tenure Freehold, subject to the existing tenancy.
Size 0.146 acre
Price Guide Price: £500,000
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Features
  • A Freehold retail investment opportunity with planning consent for development
  • Freehold retail investment let on renewed lease
  • Planning consent for development of 3 x apartments to the rear
  • Property currently let in its entirety for a term of 15 years, expiring 7/9/2040
  • Passing rent - £27,000 per annum
  • Substantial garden and development potential to the rear
  • Site area - 0.146 acres
  • Guide Price: £500,000
Description

The property comprises a two-storey end parade property trading as a successful convenience store and Post Office on the ground floor, with a self- contained 3 bedroom owner’s apartment above. The property benefits from a lengthy rear garden and sits in a total site of 0.146 acres.

The rear of the property provides an excellent opportunity for further residential development and planning consent has been granted for the development of 3 self contained apartments at the rear.

Location
The property occupies a prominent t end parade location on Prince of Wales Lane, opposite it’s junction with Maypole Grove, in the South Birmingham suburb of Maypole. The property lies approximately 6 miles south of Birmingham City Centre and is easily access from the main A435 Hollywood Bypass . The immediate area is predominantly residential yet benefits from close proximity to operators such as Pure Gym, Sainsbury’s and Starbucks Coffee. The A435 is one of the main arterial routes running into the city and, with direct access to Junction 3 of the M42 motorway (approximately 4 miles / 6.6 km), this is a strong strategic location for the hotel operator. Maypole is a popular and mature shopping destination supported by a large residential catchment population.
Accommodation
Ground Floor Shop – open plan sales area, rear stores, WC’s – 1,066 sq. ft. (99.1 sq m)
First Floor – 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom
External
To the rear of the property is a lengthy rear garden and the whole property sits in a plot of 0.146 acre.
Tenure
Freehold, subject to the existing tenancy.
Tenancy
The property is let for a term of 15 years from 8/9/2025 at a passing rent of £27,000 per annum. There is a break clause at 7/9/2028 and rent reviews at 7/9/2029 and 7/9/2033. The lease expiry date is 7/9/2040. A copy of the lease is available upon request.
Price
Offers based on £500,000 are sought for the freehold interest.
Planning
Under application number PL/2022/01344/PPFL, planning consent was granted on 29/11/2022 for a single storey extension to the rear. Permission includes an extension at first floor level to facilitate alteration of the existing 3 bedroom flat to form a two bedroom apartment and the construction of a first floor extension to form a new one-bedroom apartment. Further details can be obtained from Birmingham City Council’s planning department or via the selling agents.
VAT
We are advised that VAT is not applicable.
EPC
Rating : B
Legal Costs
Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs that may be incurred in this transaction.
Anti Money Laundering
In accordance with anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identity and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful purchaser.
Size
0.146 acre