For sale Former Sandwell Magistrates Court Oldbury Ringway Oldbury B69 4JN
Subject to Contract 08449 02 03 04 gva.co.uk/12301
Peel’s Wharf, Lichfield Street, Tamworth B78 3QZ
Highlights ─ Significant refurbishment or
redevelopment opportunity. ─ Freehold building. ─ Prominent roadside location. ─ Large secure car parks to the
front and side of the building providing approximately 53 car parking spaces in total.
The Site
Description
The former Sandwell Magistrates Court is set in approximately 1.25 acres, located to the south of Oldbury town centre. The prominent site, fronting Oldbury Ringway, is being offered freehold with vacant possession.
The property comprises of a detached two storey building, originally built circa 1990.
The Opportunity The building and site present a rare opportunity to acquire a significant freehold refurbishment or redevelopment opportunity in close proximity to Oldbury town centre. The buildings and site are suitable for a wide variety of alternative uses, subject to gaining the necessary consents.
Location The subject property is located in Oldbury, which is approximately 6.5 miles north west of Birmingham City Centre and 1 mile south of West Bromwich. In its micro location, the property is situated to the south of Oldbury town centre, fronting the Oldbury Ringroad (A457). Vehicular access is from Stone Street (via barrier entrance) with the rear elevation facing on to Green Street. The site is well positioned for public transport and is within immediate proximity to the bus network on both Stone Street and Oldbury Ringway. Sandwell & Dudley Railway Station is 0.5 miles north of the site, within 10 minutes walking distance.
The ground floor comprises of a reception area, open plan and cellular office accommodation, kitchen, storage rooms and holding cell area. The first floor provides a mixture of open plan and cellular offices, toilets, interview/meeting rooms and five court rooms with associated waiting areas. Access between the floors is via staircase or passenger lift. The specification of the accommodation (excluding court rooms and cells) comprises of suspended ceilings, recessed fluorescent strip lighting, painted/ plastered walls, air conditioning, hot water radiators (supplemented by electric radiators in part) and powder coated aluminium frame single glazed windows. Some elements of the office accommodation benefit from either perimeter trunking or a raised access floor. Externally, the property benefits from two tarmacadam car parks for approximately 53 spaces. The property is bordered by landscaping to all elevations, excluding the steel fencing to the south elevation.
Accommodation
Planning
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The site extends to approximately 1.25 acres (0.5 hectares).
All interested parties should make their own planning enquiries with the local planning authority. We do not believe the property to be listed.
James Walters Associate
The property provides the following approximate gross internal area (GIA). Former Magistrates Court 26,059 sq ft (2,421 sq.m) The agents have relied on third party measurements and prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves on the area. Some areas on-site may vary. Indicative floor plans can be provided on request.
Services We understand that the property benefits from electric, gas, water and mains drainage. Prospective purchasers should clarify this position.
Tenure The site is held freehold and will be offered with vacant possession. Prospective purchasers must take their own legal advice in respect of title.
Rates We are advised that the 2017 Rateable Value is £252,500.
Whilst we understand the site has no formal planning consent for alternative uses, the property is situated within a built-up mixed use area and is considered suitable for a number of alternative uses, subject to planning consent.
Legal Costs Each party is responsible for their own legal costs.
0121 609 8145
[email protected] Lucinda Hancock Surveyor 0121 609 8132
[email protected] [email protected] Property Ref: www.gva.co.uk/12301
Subject to Contract
VAT VAT is payable on the freehold disposal.
Energy Performance The property Energy Performance Certificate rating is C60. A copy of the Certificates and Advisory Reports are available on request.
Method of Sale Offers are invited for the freehold interest. Expressions of interest to be registered no later than 17th November 2017.
For indication purposes only — Boundaries subject to confirmation with deeds.
For further information please contact:
James Walters Associate 0121 609 8145
[email protected] Lucinda Hancock Surveyor 0121 609 8132
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September 2017
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