Acorn Centre, Ablewell Street, Walsall, WS1 2EG
Collection of workshops in Walsall being sold on behalf of Walsall Council
Guide price*
£50,000+
Plus fees
Sold for £134,000
Virtual tour
Lot information
Commercial Investment
Commercial Vacant
Auction details:
Thursday 14th September 2023 @ 09:00AM
A COLLECTION OF WORKSHOPS – TWO WITH VACANT POSSESSION AND SIX HELD ON A LONG LEASE
Property Description
Freehold of the Acorn Centre for sale, comprising of two buildings containing a number of workshops with a forecourt and off-road parking. Two of the workshops with vacant possession and six held on a long lease with approximately 22 years unexpired at a ground rent of £50pa. The property is approached via vehicular access over the petrol station fronting the property.Accommodation
Unit 1 & 2Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Workshop, Office, Two WCs.
First Floor: Workshop and Office.
Units 3-8
Workshops are held on a Long Lease.
Units 9 & 10
Ground Floor: Entrance Porch, Workshop, Shower Room/WC.
First Floor: Workshop.
Outside: Forecourt and parking accessed via right of way over petrol station forecourt.
Energy Performance Rating
See Legal PackTenure
Freehold – Subject to the existing leases.Auctioneer's Note
In addition to the purchase price the purchaser will be required to pay the councils professional fees of £3,500 + VAT.Please note no offers will be considered prior or post 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
See viewing schedule. Please note the appointments listed below are pre-booked so there is no need to book in prior to attending.Tenancy
| Term | Rental |
|---|---|
| Units 1 & 2` | Freehold - Vacant Possession |
| Units 9 &10 | Freehold - Vacant Possession |
| Units 3-8 | Freehold - Subject to a Leasehold Interest for 60 Years from 13th April 1985 expiring on 12th April 2045 (approximately 22 years unexpired) at current ground rent of £50 pa with a rent review now due. |
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LIVE-STREAMED AUCTION
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*DEFINITION OF GUIDE & RESERVE PRICE
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COSTS AT AUCTION
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