Former Pub with Large Development Potential in South Birmingham Listed in Bond Wolfe Auction

A spacious former pub set on a generous 0.67-acre plot in south Birmingham is set to appear in Bond Wolfe’s next live-streamed auction on Thursday 15 May, with a guide price of £295,000+.

The property, formerly known as The Lickey Banker, is located on Ormond Road in Rubery, offering a substantial freehold site with considerable development potential, subject to planning permission.

Versatile Property with Multiple Uses

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

“This vacant former pub occupies a large plot within a well-established residential area, close to the Worcestershire countryside and the Lickey Hills.

With its size, layout, and location, the property is suitable for a wide range of potential uses, including residential redevelopment, retail, community facilities, medical, or even as a continued use as a bar and restaurant, all subject to planning consent.”

Property Details

• Spacious part two-storey former public house

• Surfaced car park with space for approximately 45 cars

• Ground floor:

  • Entrance lobby

  • Large bar area with servery and bench seating

  • Generous lounge with additional servery and seating

  • Male and female toilets

  • Chiller room, glass wash area, kitchen, staff toilet, stores

  • Office, bedroom with shower, and beer cellar

• First floor (former manager’s accommodation):

  • Kitchen and lounge

  • Three bedrooms

  • Bathroom with toilet and a separate additional toilet

• External features:

  • Covered smoking area

  • Outdoor seating area

  • Extensive parking and loading areas

Prime Location with Excellent Connectivity

The former Lickey Banker pub is situated in a well-established residential estate in Rubery, on the south-west edge of Birmingham, near the Worcestershire border and Lickey Hills Country Park.

The property is conveniently located for:

• Local schools

• Longbridge retail and leisure facilities

• Birmingham Great Park shopping and leisure complex

Redevelopment Potential

With its substantial plot and versatile layout, this property could be transformed for a variety of uses, including:

• Residential development

• Bar and restaurant

• Retail or commercial use

• Community centre or day nursery

• Medical or healthcare facility

All interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the planning department at Birmingham City Council to confirm the suitability of their proposed future use.

Auction Details

The former Lickey Banker will be among scores of lots appearing in Bond Wolfe’s next auction, which is due to start at 8:30am on Thursday 15 May.

The auction will be livestreamed via Bond Wolfe’s website, with remote bidding available by proxy, telephone, or internet.

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