Former Birmingham City Council children’s home with development potential heads to our October auction

A substantial former children’s home on a site of approximately 0.458 acres in Hockley, close to Birmingham city centre, will feature in our next auction on Thursday 22 October.

The vacant freehold property at 63 Clissold Street is being sold on behalf of Birmingham City Council and will be offered with a guide price* of £250,000+.

The detached, two-storey building offers extensive accommodation, including 15 bedrooms on the first floor, plus numerous communal rooms and former office spaces on the ground floor.

Although it requires renovation throughout, the property offers potential for refurbishment, redevelopment, or alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions.

Gurpreet Bassi, Chief Executive at Bond Wolfe, said:

“We are delighted to be offering another substantial property with potential on behalf of Birmingham City Council.

“This former children’s home occupies a sizeable site of approximately 0.458 acres in Hockley, an established and increasingly popular area immediately to the north-west of Birmingham city centre.

“The building provides extensive accommodation across two floors and, although it requires comprehensive renovation, could offer an exciting opportunity for investors and developers looking to unlock its potential, subject to planning permission.

“Its proximity to the Jewellery Quarter and Birmingham city centre is another attractive feature, providing convenient access to a wide range of amenities, employment opportunities and transport connections.”

The property stands back from Clissold Street behind a foregarden, with off-road parking to the side.

The ground floor accommodation comprises a communal hallway, four communal reception rooms, a kitchen without fittings, nine former office rooms, a bathroom/WC without fittings and additional storage accommodation.

On the first floor are 15 bedrooms, store rooms and a bathroom/WC, also without fittings.

Outside, the property benefits from driveway parking, gardens and a garage/bin store.

The building requires renovation throughout, offering a purchaser the opportunity to undertake a comprehensive refurbishment programme or explore alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents.

Gurpreet Bassi added:

“The combination of the site’s size, the amount of accommodation and its location close to the city centre makes this an interesting proposition for buyers seeking a substantial refurbishment or development project.

“With a guide price of £250,000+, we anticipate interest from a range of investors, developers and other potential occupiers.”

Hockley sits immediately north-west of Birmingham city centre and is particularly well positioned for the neighbouring Jewellery Quarter, renowned for its independent restaurants, cafés, bars and businesses.

Jewellery Quarter railway and tram station provides convenient public transport connections, while Birmingham city centre is within walking distance.

The location also offers access to major shopping, leisure and employment destinations, including the Bullring, Grand Central, Brindleyplace and The Mailbox.

63 Clissold Street is among approximately 170 lots scheduled to appear in our next auction, starting at 8.30am on Thursday 22 October.

We will live-stream the auction via our website, with remote bidding available by proxy, telephone, or internet.

For more information about the property, visit 63 Clissold Street, Birmingham.

To register to bid, visit our auction properties page, email auctions@bondwolfe.com or call 0121 312 1212.