79 Darlington Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4JD
Freehold town centre investment opportunity in Wolverhampton
Guide price*
£350,000+
Plus fees
Sold prior to auction, for an undisclosed amount
Lot information
Commercial Investment
Auction details:
Thursday 5th February 2026 @ 08:30AM
A freehold town centre fully let investment opportunity
Property Description
The property comprises a three storey property incorporating a ground floor retail unit , and self-contained offices to the first and second floors, accessed via an independent door to the side of the shop.Location
The property occupies a prominent mid parade position along Darlington Street , which leads directly off the main A4150 ring road. Centrally located, the property is situated close to numerous national retailers and The Mander Shopping Centre which comprises 440,000 sq ft and includes B & M , Greggs, JD Sports, Superdrug & Ryman. Wolverhampton is situated in the West Midlands and is approximately 24 km (15 miles) northwest of Birmingham, 11 km (7 miles) west of Walsall and 29 km (18 miles) southeast of Telford. Wolverhampton benefits from good road communications being approximately 8 km (5 miles) west of Junction 10 of the M6 Motorway and 3.2 km (2 miles) south of Junction 2 of the M54 Motorway. The A41 Black Country Route provides direct access to the M5 at Junction 1 which links Wolverhampton is connected to the national railway network with a fastest journey time of 17 minutes to Birmingham New Street and 1 hour and 40 minutes to London Euston. HS2 will cut the journey time to London to 49 minutes. Birmingham International Airport is located approximately 44 km (27.5 miles) to the south east of Wolverhampton which provides domestic and international flights.Energy Performance Rating
See legal pack.Tenure
Freehold – Subject to the existing tenancies.Tenancy Details
The ground and part first floorsare let to Countrywide Estate Agents (trading as Dixons) for a term of 10 years from 29/3/2015 at a passing rent of £20,000 per annum.The remainder of the first floor is let to an individual from 01/5/2025 at £6,000 per annum.
The second and third floors are let to GNR Executive for a term of 3 years from 1/8/2024, expiring 31/7/2027, at a passing rent of £10,000.
The total rent is £36,000 per annum.
The Countrywide estate agency network consists of over 60 well-known high street brands, many of which have been established for decades. Brands include Dixons, Bridgfords, and Sutton Kersh.
The Countrywide estate agency network consists of over 60 well-known high street brands, many of which have been established for decades. Brands include Dixons, Bridgfords, and Sutton Kersh. GNR Executive are a specialist recruitment firm, who specialise in Environmental Services, Transportation Financial, Water, Legal, Oil & Gas, Mining and Renewables.
Value Added Tax
We understand VAT is not applicable on this transaction.Pre-auction Offers
Please note that offers in excess of the guide price may be considered prior to the Auction Sale.Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers. Please complete the ‘request a viewing’ form or contact the office.Accommodation
| Sq.m. | Sq.Ft. | |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor: | 96.70 | 1,040 |
| First Floor: | 50.40 | 542 |
| Second Floor: | 102.60 | 1,103 |
| Third Floor: | 56.30 | 605 |
| TOTAL: | 306 | 3,290 |
DISCLAIMER
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VIEWINGS
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LIVE-STREAMED AUCTION
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*DEFINITION OF GUIDE & RESERVE PRICE
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COSTS AT AUCTION
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Any additional costs excluding the administration fee will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. The legal pack has been prepared by the seller’s solicitor(s), who are responsible for its contents and disclosing all know information. It is available to download free of charge under the ‘lot information’, and you take responsibility for reading and understanding the legal pack and are bound by all the contents. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.
