Former Small Heath Methodist Church, Yardley Green Road, Birmingham, B9 5QT
Former church in Birmingham
Guide price*
£250,000+
Plus fees
Sold for £508,000
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Lot information
Commercial Vacant
Auction details:
Wednesday 29th July 2020 @ 09:00AM
A Freehold Former Church occupying a prominent corner position and considered suitable for a variety of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the appropriate planning permission
Property Description
The property comprises a former Methodist Church incorporating the adjoining No. 1 Blake Lane. The accommodation is currently configured to provide on the ground floor a vestibule entrance, reception area, two meeting rooms, a main church area, function/meeting room, kitchen, meter room, disabled WC and 2 x male and female WCs. On the first floor there is a gallery area, whilst outside there is a car park to the front and rear enclosed yard. The ground floor of 1 Blake Lane provides the existing kitchen area for the church, whilst the first floor is self-contained and accessed via it's own front door entrance with stairs leading to a lounge, bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom and a further attic room.Location
The property occupies a prominent corner position fronting Yardley Green Road with a return frontage to Blake Lane and being close to the junction of Hob Moor Road and is approximately 4 miles east of Birmingham City Centre.The area is principally residential in nature, mixed with retail and other commercial uses. Given its prominence within this densely developed suburb, the property is considered suitable for a wide variety of alternative uses, including community and educational uses, subject to obtaining any appropriate planning permission.
Energy Performance Rating
See legal pack.Tenure
Freehold – Vacant possession upon completion.Value Added Tax
We understand that VAT will not be chargeable upon this transaction.Auctioneers Note
Please note no offers will be considered prior to the Auction Sale.Viewings
See viewing schedule - Please note there will be a queuing system outside the property, viewing parties will be limited to only two people from the same household and will be required to keep 1 metre distance from other viewing parties both inside and outside the property. We request that PPE is worn by all viewers.Former Small Heath Methodist Church, Yardley Green Road, Birmingham, B9 5QT.
Please note the following dates and times are block viewings for the allocated time slots only and you DO NOT need to book.
Tenancy Details
| Unit | Sq.m. | Sq.ft. |
|---|---|---|
| Unit | Sq.Ft. | Sq.M. |
| Ground Floor | ||
| Vestibule/Reception Area: | 926 sq.ft. | 86.02 sq.m. |
| Function/Meeting Room: | 713 sq.ft. | 66.23 sq.m. |
| Meeting Room: | 222 sq.ft. | 20.62 sq.m. |
| Meeting Room: | 304 sq.ft. | 28.24 sq.m. |
| Main Church Area: | 1,317 sq.ft. | 122.35 sq.m. |
| Kitchen: | 242 sq.ft. | 22.48 sq.m. |
| Meter Room | ||
| Disabled WC | ||
| 2 x Ladies & Gents WCs | ||
| First Floor | ||
| Gallery: | 391 sq.ft. | 36.32 sq.m. |
| Total (Approx): | 4,115 sq.ft. | 382.26 sq.m. |
| First Floor - 1 Blake Lane: | Bedroom, Lounge, Bathroom, Kitchenette & Attic Room. | |
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