Former Thai Restaurant with Spacious Living Accommodation Above Set for Auction in Kings Heath

A vacant property, once home to a Thai restaurant with a large flat above, is set to go under the hammer in our next auction.

Located in the vibrant and increasingly popular suburb of Kings Heath, Birmingham, the property at 7A High Street is expected to attract significant interest from a range of potential buyers. With a guide price of £200,000+, the mixed-use building will be offered in our live-streamed auction on Thursday, 24 October.

An Ideal Investment in a Thriving Suburb

Ian Tudor, Commercial Auction Director at Bond Wolfe, anticipates competitive bidding for this property due to its prime location in a bustling part of Birmingham. The property not only benefits from its high footfall on Kings Heath High Street but also from the imminent opening of the Kings Heath Railway Station in 2025, part of the Camp Hill line reopening project. This upcoming transport link is expected to enhance connectivity, boosting the area’s appeal to both residents and businesses.

Mr. Tudor commented:

“This is currently a vacant property that used to host the former Siam restaurant downstairs, with four-bedroom living accommodation over the first and second floors.”

The property is a three-storey, mid-terraced, freehold building, ideally suited for a range of uses, including a continuation as a restaurant or a conversion into retail, café, bar, or office space, subject to planning permissions. Kings Heath, known for its trendy and diverse offerings, would be an ideal location for a new hospitality venue or business venture.

Property Layout and Features

The ground floor of 7A High Street was previously used as a restaurant, offering:

• A main restaurant area suitable for seating a large number of customers
• A small bar area for drinks and beverages
• An inner lobby that leads to a large cellar, offering ample storage space for any future business use
• A kitchen and washing area, which previously catered to the restaurant’s needs

Upstairs, the property provides spacious living accommodation spread across two additional floors:

• First Floor: A landing leads to a large lounge, kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms, offering significant living space for a family or for use as rental accommodation.
• Second Floor: Two further bedrooms and another bathroom provide even more residential potential, making it ideal for conversion into a self-contained flat or even HMO (House of Multiple Occupation), subject to necessary permissions.

Additionally, the property features gas-fired central heating and a rear brick yard area with a pleasant stepped terrace, which could be used for outdoor seating—especially appealing if the space continues to operate as a café or restaurant.

Kings Heath: A Growing Hub

Kings Heath is fast becoming one of Birmingham’s most sought-after suburbs, renowned for its vibrant high street lined with cafés, bars, independent shops, and a strong sense of community. Situated on the busy A435 High Street, 7A High Street lies just south of the junction with Valentine Road and borders Moseley, another highly popular suburb known for its arts and food scene.

Next to the property is the Station Pub, a popular local watering hole, and Bridge House, a luxury apartment development scheduled for completion in 2025. This mix of residential and commercial development, alongside the upcoming transport improvements, is expected to raise the profile of Kings Heath even further.

Mr. Tudor added:

“The property will benefit from its close proximity to the new Kings Heath Railway Station, which is currently under construction and set to open when the Camp Hill line is reopened in Autumn 2025.”

With the arrival of the new railway station, Kings Heath will become even more attractive to commuters, making properties like 7A High Street an excellent long-term investment.

A Lucrative Opportunity

With its guide price of £200,000+, 7A High Street offers investors and developers an affordable opportunity in a thriving and rapidly developing suburb. The flexible nature of the building, with its potential to house both commercial and residential tenants, makes it suitable for a variety of purposes. Whether it’s continuing as a restaurant or bar, repurposing as a retail unit, or converting the upper floors into residential apartments, the potential for high returns is clear.

How to Get Involved

This mixed-use property will be among the many lots available in Bond Wolfe’s next auction, which is scheduled to begin at 8:30am on Thursday, 24 October. The auction will be live-streamed on Bond Wolfe’s website, allowing remote bidding via proxy, telephone, or Internet.

Interested parties can find more details and register to bid by visiting www.bondwolfe.com/auctions/properties, or they can contact Bond Wolfe’s team directly via email at [email protected], or by calling 0121 312 1212.