Former Rookery Tavern, 41 Wood Street, Wolverhampton, WV4 6LH
Freehold former public house in Wolverhampton
Guide price*
£299,000+
Plus fees
Sold prior to auction, for an undisclosed amount
Lot information
Land/Development
Auction details:
Thursday 9th September 2021 @ 09:00AM
A freehold former public house, situated on a site of approx. 0.5 acres (0.2 Ha), with potential for residential development, subject to obtaining planning permission, relative to which the local authority have written an ‘in principle’ letter of support (See legal pack for copy) and for which a planning application for demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 24 No. flats is currently awaiting determination.
Property Description
The property comprises an existing two storey former public house situated on a site extending to approximately 0.5 acres (0.2 Hectares) or thereabouts. The existing building is derelict, but we understand it previously had planning permission for extension and change of use to 12 No. flats together with the erection of a pair of semi-detached houses although this has now lapsed. Currently a further planning application for the demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 24 No. flats are currently lodged with the Local Planning Authority and awaiting determination.Location
The property fronts onto Wood Street in an established residential location about 2.5 mile south of Wolverhampton City Centre. Other centres such as Dudley, Walsall and Birmingham are about 3.5, 6.5 & 12 miles respectively whilst the national motorway network is accessible via Junction 1 of M6 Motorway which is about 5 miles.Tenure
We understand that the property is Freehold. For further information in respect of tenure and other legal aspects and requirements please refer to the legal pack.Planning
The property is situated in Lanesfield, Wolverhampton and any planning enquiries should be addressed to the Local Planning Authority, Wolverhampton City Council.We understand that previously planning permission (Ref 17/00509/FUL) for ‘Proposed extension, alteration and change of use of Public House to twelve flats and the erection of a pair of semi-detached houses, associated parking and access, was granted previously but that this has now lapsed and that a subsequent outline planning application (all matters to be considered except for landscaping)(Ref 21/00796/OUT) for ‘proposed demolition of former public house and construction of a block of apartments (24 flats) and associated parking and amenity space’ is currently lodged with the Local Planning Authority and awaiting determination. Regarding this application the Council have provided an ‘in principle’ letter of support relative to the proposed demolition of the existing buildings and its replacement with an apartment block and a copy of this letter is available in the legal pack.
Interested parties must however make their own enquiries of the Local Planning Authority, Wolverhampton City Council, and independently satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the property for any use or development they propose.
Services
Mains services are understood to be available within the vicinity of the property, but interested parties should independently satisfy themselves as to the availability and suitability of any mains services for their particular requirements.Ground Conditions & Contamination
Prospective purchasers must undertake their own investigations with regard to ground conditions and fully satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the site for any use they may propose.Plans/Aerial Photographs
Any plans or aerial photographs provided with these particulars are for identification purposes only and their accuracy is not guaranteed.Rights of way, wayleaves, easements, restrictive covenants etc.
The property is sold subject to, or with the benefit of any rights of wayleaves, easements, restrictive covenants etc. which may exist whether mentioned in these particulars or not.Value Added Tax
For clarification in respect of whether or not VAT will be chargeable on the purchase price please refer to the Legal Pack.Auctioneer's Note
Please note offers may be considered prior to the Auction Sale.Remote Bidding Auction
This property is being offered via a remote bidding auction with bidding by proxy, telephone or internet only. You will need to pre-register for remote bidding, provide your identification and debit card details no later than 24 hours prior to the auction, please visit our website for further details.Viewings
External viewings only.DISCLAIMER
Bond Wolfe or their Agents for the seller of these Lots give notification that any particulars contained within the catalogue/website are prepared to the best of their knowledge and include information that has been provided to them. Plans, photographs and room measurements (provided via a 3rd party) are provided as guidance only and should not be relied upon. All potential buyers should make their own enquiries and investigations to the accuracy of the information contained in these particulars or to obtain further information that is not provided which they deem to be important prior to bidding. Any amendments to the particulars that Bond Wolfe are aware of will be published on the addendum, which is available within the lot information.
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.
