The Lickey Banker, Ormond Road, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 0JD

For Sale By Public Auction on 15 May 2025 starting at 08:30 AM - A spacious vacant freehold pub premises within an established residential area, close to the countryside, considered suitable for a wide variety of alternative uses or residential development subject to the necessary planning permission. The site area extends to approximately 0.67 acres.

The property comprises a spacious part two storey former public house with a good size surfaced car park for approximately 45 cars.
The accommodation comprises on the ground floor an entrance lobby, good size bar with servery and bench seating, a corridor with male and female WC's off, a generous lounge with servery and bench seating, chiller room, glass wash area, kitchen, staff WC, stores, office, bedroom with shower and beer cellar.
On the first floor there is spacious former managers accommodation, having kitchen, lounge, three bedrooms, bathroom/WC, and a separate WC.
Outside there is a covered smoking solution, outdoor seating area and the generous parking and loading areas.
The property is considered suitable for a wide variety of alternative uses including a continuation of it's existing use as a bar/restaurant, retail, community uses, day nursery, medical, complete redevelopment for residential, all subject to the appropriate planning permission.
All interested parties should make their own enquiries of the planning department within Birmingham City Council in respect of their proposed future use.

Location
The property occupies a prominent position within an established residential estate towards the south west edge of the Birmingham conurbation, near it's border with the Worcestershire countryside, including the Lickey Hills country park.
The property also conveniently located for local schools, the new Longbridge retail and leisure amenities including Herberts Yard and further shopping and leisure at the nearby Birmingham Great Park development.

Energy Performance Rating
C

Tenure
Freehold Vacant possession upon completion.

Pre-auction Offers
Please note that offers in excess of the guide price may be considered prior to the Auction Sale.

Auctioneer's Note
For those viewing the premises, due to current parking enforcement (which is in the process of being terminated) we advise not to park in the pub car park.

Viewing Times
Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers.

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.

Disclaimer
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Viewings
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*Definition of Guide Price and Reserve
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Costs at Auction
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