The Former Akrill Methodist Church, The Uplands, Smethwick, B67 6BJ
Freehold former church premises in Smethwick
Guide price*
£375,000+
Plus fees
Sold prior to auction, for an undisclosed amount
Lot information
Commercial Vacant
Auction details:
Thursday 13th July 2023 @ 09:00AM
A Vacant Freehold Former Church Premises extending to approximately 6,266 sq.ft. (582.12 sq.m.), on a site of approximately 0.45 acres (0.18 hectares), considered suitable for a variety of alternative uses or redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning permissons
Property Description
The property comprises a large former church premises, with a tower to one corner and surfaced car parking, situated within a broadly triangular site, with prominent frontages to Londonderry Lane and The Uplands. The premises have undergone some repair and improvement works including part mezzanine floors, in recent years by the current owners. The accommodation is currently configured to provide main entrance lobby, large worship hall, large commercial kitchen, large dining room, various meeting rooms, ancillary stores and WCs. The property benefits from many original features and gas fired central heating. Outside there is car parking for approximately 10 cars.Location
The property occupies a prominent position at the junction of The Uplands and Londonderry Lane, conveniently situated for the centre of Smethwick, which is approximately half a mile distant and good access to the national motorway network via junction 1 of the M5 motorway, approximately 2½ miles distant.Birmingham City Centre lies approximately 4 miles distant and other business centres including West Bromwich, Walsall and Dudley are about 3, 9 and 6 miles respectively.
The property stands within a well established residential neighbourhood and opposite Smethwick Cricket Club.
Energy Performance Rating
D.Tenure
Freehold – Vacant possession upon completion.Value Added Tax
For clarification in respect of whether or not VAT will be chargeable on the purchase price please refer to the Legal Pack.Auctioneer's Note
Please note offers may be considered prior to the Auction Sale.Remote Bidding Auction
This property is being offered via a remote bidding auction with bidding by proxy, telephone or internet only. You will need to pre-register for remote bidding, provide your identification and debit card details no later than 24 hours prior to the auction, please visit our website for further details.Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers.DISCLAIMER
Bond Wolfe or their Agents for the seller of these Lots give notification that any particulars contained within the catalogue/website are prepared to the best of their knowledge and include information that has been provided to them. Plans, photographs and room measurements (provided via a 3rd party) are provided as guidance only and should not be relied upon. All potential buyers should make their own enquiries and investigations to the accuracy of the information contained in these particulars or to obtain further information that is not provided which they deem to be important prior to bidding. Any amendments to the particulars that Bond Wolfe are aware of will be published on the addendum, which is available within the lot information.
LIVE-STREAMED AUCTION
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*DEFINITION OF GUIDE & RESERVE PRICE
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COSTS AT AUCTION
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