169 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9QE
Freehold vacant retail property in Harborne
Guide price*
£295,000+
Plus fees
Sold for £390,000
Lot information
Commercial Vacant
Auction details:
Thursday 24th October 2024 @ 08:30AM
A Vacant Freehold Prime Retail property with upper floor, having planning permission for self contained flat within busy High Street location.
Property Description
The property comprises an attractive two storey mid terraced retail unit, having a ground floor sales area with a Disabled WC with rear additional sales/ancillary and another WC. Additional ancillary space is provided at first floor with staff facilities and a WC. There is a small yard at the rear.Location
Harborne is one of Birmingham’s most affluent residential areas with the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Birmingham University close by.The property occupies a prominent and busy location directly opposite Waitrose and close to Oliver Bonas, Waterstones, Caffe Nero, and Johnson Cleaners.
There is street parking to the front and several car parks close by.
Other retailers represented include Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Sainsburys Local, Boots, Greggs, Home Bargains, Specsavers, and W H Smith.
There is a thriving evening trade and café culture with Costa, Arco Lounge Bar, Pizza Express, Giggling Squid, and Slug & Lettuce all represented.
Energy Performance Rating
B.Tenure
Freehold – Vacant possession upon completion.Planning
Planning consent was granted on 28/3/24 for change of use of first and second floors from commercial space to 1no. self-contained flat, installation of new shop front and erection of dormer window to rear.Further details of the application can be found on Birmingham City Council website
Auctioneer's Note
Please note offers may be considered prior to the Auction Sale.Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers.Accommodation
The property comprises of the following approximate areas and dimensions:-| Unit | Sq.m. | Sq.ft. |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Width (Front): | 15'7" | 4.75m |
| Built Depth | 86'8" | 26.4m |
| Ground Floor Sales: | 824 sq.ft. | 77 sq.m. |
| Rear Sales/Ancillary: | 437 sq.ft. | 41 sq.m. |
| Total Ground Floor | 1,261 sq.ft. | 117 sq.m. |
| First Floor Ancillary: | 639 sq.ft | 59 sq.m. |
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