285-289a Walsall Road, Stonecross, West Bromwich, B71 3LN

For Sale By Public Auction on 12 September 2024 starting at 08:30 AM - A freehold mixed use investment property comprising a retail unit let to Ladbrokes and a first floor self contained flat
Current Rental Income: £15,240 per annum

The property comprises a two storey mid terrace, standing within a parade of five similar units.
The ground floor comprises a retail unit, which it should be noted is interlinked with the adjoining unit 283a, both units being occupied by Ladbrokes. Unit 283a does not form part of this sale.


Accommodation
The ground floor comprises of a Main Retail Area, Rear Lobby, Kitchen and WC.
On the first floor and having a separate access from the rear is a self contained flat comprising entrance Hall, Lounge, Kitchen, Bathroom, Separate WC and Two Bedrooms.


Location
The property occupies a prominent position fronting the Eastern side of Walsall Road forming part of a busy local shopping district within the well established residential suburb of Stonecross, which lies approximately 2.5 miles North of West Bromwich town Centre and approximately 4 miles South of Walsall Town Centre.
The A4031 Walsall Road is a busy local route throughout the day.

Energy Performance Rating
See legal pack

Tenure
Freehold Subject to the following tenancies.
285 - Ground Floor Retail Unit Let by way of an effective full repairing and insuring lease to Ladbrokes Betting & Gaming Ltd for a term of 15 years with effect from 01/11/2006, at a current rent of £9,000 per annum.
Ladbrokes are currently holding over, however, we understand that the vendors have received documentation suggesting the tenant would consider a new 5 year lease.
All interested parties must establish their own verification in this respect.
A copy of the lease will be available within the legal pack.
289a - First Floor flat let by way of an Periodic Assured Shorthold Tenancy at a current rent of £6,240 per annum.
We understand that the current tenant has been in occupation for in excess of 15 years.

Value Added Tax
We understand VAT is not applicable on this transaction.

Auctioneer's Note
Please note offers may be considered prior to the Auction Sale.

Viewing Times
Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers, whilst we will endeavor to obtain access for interested parties it should be noted that the property is an investment and access is at the tenants discretion, and therefore cannot be guaranteed.

Live-Streamed Auction
Please note that the Auction will be livestreamed via our website. You can take part remotely via Proxy, Telephone or Online, if you wish to bid you must pre-register via our website no later than 3pm the day prior to the auction.

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Costs at Auction
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