Former Erdington funeral directors offers redevelopment potential in our October auction

A substantial former funeral directors’ premises in Erdington, Birmingham, offering a range of potential alternative uses and redevelopment opportunities, is set to feature in our next auction on Thursday 22 October.

The vacant property at 31 Gravelly Hill North occupies a generous plot in a prominent roadside position and provides extensive accommodation across several floors, together with additional outbuildings and on-site parking.

Previously operating as an established funeral directors before the business relocated, the property presents an opportunity for investors, developers and owner-occupiers looking to acquire a substantial building with potential for a new lease of life.

Ian Tudor, Commercial Auction Director at Bond Wolfe, said:

“This is a substantial property occupying a prominent position on one of Birmingham’s main arterial routes, offering considerable potential for a new owner.

“The building was originally a detached residential dwelling before being extended and adapted for use as a funeral directors, and its size and configuration could lend itself to a variety of alternative uses.

“Subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions, potential uses could include residential care accommodation, a day nursery, or medical or educational facilities.

“Alternatively, the generous site could be considered for comprehensive redevelopment, subject to the necessary consents.”

The main building provides office accommodation across the ground, first and second floors, together with additional storage space at basement level.

To the rear are three modern single-storey storage buildings and lock-up garages, while a separate detached single-storey building provides two further rooms.

The property occupies a broadly rectangular plot with surfaced car parking to both the front and rear, providing convenient access for visitors and potential occupiers.

Ian Tudor added:

“One of the property’s key attractions is the amount of accommodation available, together with the additional buildings and parking facilities.

“Combined with its prominent location and excellent transport connections, this makes it an interesting proposition for purchasers looking to refurbish, repurpose or potentially redevelop the site.”

The property fronts the A5127 Gravelly Hill North, a busy arterial route connecting Sutton Coldfield with Birmingham city centre.

Its location provides excellent road connections, with the nearby A38(M) Aston Expressway and M6 motorway offering convenient access to the wider West Midlands and national motorway network.

The surrounding area comprises a mixture of established residential neighbourhoods, more modern housing developments and commercial premises.

Erdington’s main shopping district is also within easy reach, providing a range of retail and everyday amenities, while Gravelly Hill railway station offers public transport connections towards Birmingham city centre and beyond.

31 Gravelly Hill North is among approximately 170 lots due to appear in our next auction, which starts at 8.30am on Thursday 22 October.

The auction will be live-streamed via our website, with remote bidding available by proxy, telephone or internet.

For more information about the property, visit 31 Gravelly Hill North, Erdington.

To register to bid, visit our auction properties page, email auctions@bondwolfe.com or call 0121 312 1212 or 01902 928 510.

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