The Firs Nursing Home, 745 Alcester Road South, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 5EY
Freehold former nursing home in Birmingham
Guide price*
£900,000+
Plus fees
Sold prior to auction, for an undisclosed amount
Lot information
Commercial Vacant
Auction details:
Thursday 15th September 2022 @ 09:30AM
Freehold Former Nursing Home, ideal for alternative uses subject to obtaining any necessary planning consent
Property Description
This substantial extended three story property has most recently traded as The Firs Nursing Home and is now offered for sale with vacant possession, making it ideal for a variety of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. The property comprises a 16 bedroom former nursing home with a number of communal and staff rooms together with a car park to the front and large gardens to the rear. Further benefits include two separate staircases, Gas Central Heating , lift access to all floors and security coded access. The property was extended in 1992.Location
The Firs occupies a prominent position along the main A435 Alcester Road South and sits on the corner of Whitland Drive, from which there is vehicular access to the rear of the property. The Firs benefits from a lengthy driveway approach accessed off Glenavon Road (off Alcester Road South). The property enjoys excellent access to all local amenities, with Kings Heath centre being less than 1 mile away. The M42 motorway, with onward access to all major road networks to lies approximately 2 miles to the south.Accommodation
Ground Floor: Reception Hall, Commercial Kitchen, Laundry, Office, Two Lounges, Dining Room, Bathroom & WC's, Treatment Room, Two Bedrooms.First Floor: Seven Bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower Room.
Second Floor: Seven Bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower Room.
Outside: There is a long driveway approach accessed of Glenavon Road with car park at the front of the property and a rear garden ( mainly laid to lawn) with patio & seating area. There is vehicle access to the back of the property off Whitland Drive.
Energy Performance Rating
See legal pack.Tenure
Freehold – Vacant possession upon completion.Planning
The property benefits from planning consent for a residential nursing home. It is considered ideal for alternative uses, including residential conversion, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. All interested parties should make their own enquiries to Birmingham City Council, Planning Department on 0121 303 1115.Value Added Tax
VAT may or may not be applicable. Purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard.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
Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers.DISCLAIMER
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LIVE-STREAMED AUCTION
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COSTS AT AUCTION
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