Former Darlaston Police Station, 1 Crescent Road, Darlaston, WS10 8AE
Former Police Station in Darlaston being sold on behalf of West Midlands Police
Guide price*
£250,000+
Plus fees
Sold for £660,000
Auction details:
Tuesday 10th September 2019 @ 10:30AM
An attractive Freehold former Police Station with excellent car parking. Considered suitable for a variety of alternative uses subject to obtaining the appropriate planning permission<0.5mm/>
Property Description
The property comprises a main three storey station building believed to date from 1899 of brick construction, surmounted by a pitched tiled roof and having ornate Victorian features and railings to the frontage. There are some later single storey extensions to the rear having a flat roof. Outside there is a rear surfaced and gated yard providing approximately 25 secure car parking spaces. The property is currently configured to provide useful basement storage, a range of offices and meeting rooms on the ground floor including the original custody suite and with a further range of offices on the first and second floors with ancillary storage and WC facilities on each floor. <0.5mm/>Location
The property occupies a prominent frontage to the western side of Crescent Road overlooking Victoria Park and close to Darlaston town centre. The property is situated within a quiet and predominantly residential neighbourhood to the east of Darlaston town centre.Crescent Road links with Victoria Road to the north and the A4038 Walsall Road to the south. <0.5mm/>
Accommodation
The property extends to approximately 7,717 sq.ft. (717 sq.m.). All interested parties must seek their own verification of the floor areas and dimensions and satisfy themselves they are suitable for any proposed use. <0.5mm/>Energy Performance Rating
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Freehold – Vacant possession upon completion.<0.5mm/>Value Added Tax
We are informed that VAT will not be chargeable on this transaction. <0.5mm/>Auctioneers Note
Please note no offers will be considered prior to the Auction Sale.Viewings
Former Darlaston Police Station, 1 Crescent Road, Darlaston WS10 8AE. Please note the following dates and times are block viewings for the allocated time slots only and you DO NOT need to bookDISCLAIMER
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