Guide price
£295,000
Detached house for saleThe Former Hallam Street Methodist Church, Hallam Street, West Bromwich B71
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Auction
Freehold
About this property
We understand that the property is Freehold but for further information in respect of tenure and any other legal aspects please refer to the legal pack.
For Sale By Public Auction on 10 December starting at 08:30 am - Freehold former Church premises on a site extending to about 0.25 Acres (0.1 hectares) or thereabouts which may have potential for alternative uses subject to obtaining Planning Permission and any other necessary consents.
The property comprises a former Church and various ancillary accommodation including a church hall, and is understood to originally date from circa 1883 with various later additions. It is situated on a site extending to about 0.25 Acres (0.1 Hectares) or thereabouts and may have potential for alternative uses subject to obtaining Planning Permission and any other necessary consents.
Accommodation
The existing accommodation is estimated to extend to a gross internal area of about 4,633 Sq Ft (430.4 Sq M) or there abouts and includes Entrance Lobby, Church with upper floor store, Access/Corridior, Vestry, Ladies Toilet, Gents Toilet, Disabled Toilet, 2 No. Kitchens, 2 Meeting Rooms and Church Hall. There is also a basement boiler room and a small external store.
Location
The property is situated at the Corner of Hallam Street and Lewisham Street about a mile to the north of West Bromwich town centre. Whilst the general locality surrounding the property is residential in nature immediately opposite it on Lewisham Street is Sandwell Health campus.
Other centres such as Birmingham, Walsall and Wolverhampton are about 11,5 and 10 miles respectively whilst the national motorway network can be accessed via Junction 1 of the M5 Motorway which is approximately 2 miles distant.
Energy Performance Rating
Place of Worship Exemption
Tenure
We understand that the property is Freehold but for further information in respect of tenure and any other legal aspects please refer to the legal pack.
Planning
The property has previously been used as a church and may have potential for alternative uses subject to obtaining planning permission and any other necessary consents.
Interested parties must make their own enquiries of the Local Planning Authority, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, in respect of planning and independently satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the property and site for any use or development they may propose.
Services
Certain mains services are believed to be available within the vicinity of the property but interested parties should independently satisfy themselves as to the availability and suitability of any mains services for their particular requirements.
Plans/Aerial Photographs
Any plans or aerial photographs provided with these particulars are for identification purposes only and their accuracy is not guaranteed.
Rights of way, wayleaves, easements, restrictive covenants etc
The property is sold subject to or with the benefit of any Rights of Way, Wayleaves, Easements, Restrictive Covenants etc. Which may exist whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Value Added Tax
For clarification of whether or not VAT will be chargeable on the purchase price please refer to the Legal Pack.
Pre-auction Offers
Please note that offers in excess of the guide price may be considered prior to the Auction Sale.Viewing Times
See viewing schedule. Please note the appointments listed below are pre-booked and there is no need to book in prior to attending.
27/11/2025 12:30 - 12:45
02/12/2025 13:00 - 13:15
04/12/2025 12:30 - 12:45
09/12/2025 13:00 - 13:15
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
Bond Wolfe or their Agents for the seller of these Lots give notification that any particulars contained within the catalogue/website are prepared to the best of their knowledge and include information that has been provided to them. Plans, photographs and room measurements (provided via a 3rd party) are provided as guidance only and should not be relied upon. All potential buyers should make their own enquiries and investigations to the accuracy of the information contained in these particulars or to obtain further information that is not provided which they deem to be important prior to bidding. Any amendments to the particulars that Bond Wolfe are aware of will be published on the addendum, which is available within the lot information.
Viewings
All viewings are undertaken at your own risk. It is recommended that you take a torch, as not all properties have electricity, and that appropriate clothing is worn. Bond Wolfe under no circumstances shall be liable and will not accept any responsibility for any indirect incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages, injury and/or death arising in connection with your access to any property, caused as a result of the property’s state of repair or your use/decision to use your own equipment or any furniture, equipment or appliances in the property.
*Definition of Guide Price and Reserve
All properties are sold subject to a reserve price, which is the minimum price the seller is willing to accept and is confidential between the seller and Auctioneer. The guide price is only an indication as to where the reserve is currently set and not necessarily the Auctioneers expectation of what it will sell for. If the guide price is a bracket figure, then the reserve price cannot be higher than the top end of the guide price, if the guide price is a fixed figure, then the reserve cannot be more than 10% above the guide price. The guide price and reserve price can be subject to change at any time up to and including the auction day and, properties can often sell for substantially more than the quoted guide price.
Costs at Auction
When buying at auction you will unconditionally exchange contracts on the fall of the auctioneer's gavel, please therefore ensure you have read the legal pack for each property prior to bidding. They are all individual and include the terms and conditions of your purchase as well as any costs in addition to the purchase price.
The sale of each lot is subject to an administration fee of £2,340 inc VAT (£1,950.00 + VAT) (unless otherwise stated in the important information), payable on the fall of the gavel/at the end of the online auction.
Please note that the administration fee for the Local Authority lots may differ and all interested parties should enquire directly with the Auctioneers as to the fee applicable.
Any additional costs excluding the administration fee will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations. The legal packs and further information about buying at auction are available on the Bond Wolfe's website.
The property comprises a former Church and various ancillary accommodation including a church hall, and is understood to originally date from circa 1883 with various later additions. It is situated on a site extending to about 0.25 Acres (0.1 Hectares) or thereabouts and may have potential for alternative uses subject to obtaining Planning Permission and any other necessary consents.
Accommodation
The existing accommodation is estimated to extend to a gross internal area of about 4,633 Sq Ft (430.4 Sq M) or there abouts and includes Entrance Lobby, Church with upper floor store, Access/Corridior, Vestry, Ladies Toilet, Gents Toilet, Disabled Toilet, 2 No. Kitchens, 2 Meeting Rooms and Church Hall. There is also a basement boiler room and a small external store.
Location
The property is situated at the Corner of Hallam Street and Lewisham Street about a mile to the north of West Bromwich town centre. Whilst the general locality surrounding the property is residential in nature immediately opposite it on Lewisham Street is Sandwell Health campus.
Other centres such as Birmingham, Walsall and Wolverhampton are about 11,5 and 10 miles respectively whilst the national motorway network can be accessed via Junction 1 of the M5 Motorway which is approximately 2 miles distant.
Energy Performance Rating
Place of Worship Exemption
Tenure
We understand that the property is Freehold but for further information in respect of tenure and any other legal aspects please refer to the legal pack.
Planning
The property has previously been used as a church and may have potential for alternative uses subject to obtaining planning permission and any other necessary consents.
Interested parties must make their own enquiries of the Local Planning Authority, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, in respect of planning and independently satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the property and site for any use or development they may propose.
Services
Certain mains services are believed to be available within the vicinity of the property but interested parties should independently satisfy themselves as to the availability and suitability of any mains services for their particular requirements.
Plans/Aerial Photographs
Any plans or aerial photographs provided with these particulars are for identification purposes only and their accuracy is not guaranteed.
Rights of way, wayleaves, easements, restrictive covenants etc
The property is sold subject to or with the benefit of any Rights of Way, Wayleaves, Easements, Restrictive Covenants etc. Which may exist whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Value Added Tax
For clarification of whether or not VAT will be chargeable on the purchase price please refer to the Legal Pack.
Pre-auction Offers
Please note that offers in excess of the guide price may be considered prior to the Auction Sale.Viewing Times
See viewing schedule. Please note the appointments listed below are pre-booked and there is no need to book in prior to attending.
27/11/2025 12:30 - 12:45
02/12/2025 13:00 - 13:15
04/12/2025 12:30 - 12:45
09/12/2025 13:00 - 13:15
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
Bond Wolfe or their Agents for the seller of these Lots give notification that any particulars contained within the catalogue/website are prepared to the best of their knowledge and include information that has been provided to them. Plans, photographs and room measurements (provided via a 3rd party) are provided as guidance only and should not be relied upon. All potential buyers should make their own enquiries and investigations to the accuracy of the information contained in these particulars or to obtain further information that is not provided which they deem to be important prior to bidding. Any amendments to the particulars that Bond Wolfe are aware of will be published on the addendum, which is available within the lot information.
Viewings
All viewings are undertaken at your own risk. It is recommended that you take a torch, as not all properties have electricity, and that appropriate clothing is worn. Bond Wolfe under no circumstances shall be liable and will not accept any responsibility for any indirect incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages, injury and/or death arising in connection with your access to any property, caused as a result of the property’s state of repair or your use/decision to use your own equipment or any furniture, equipment or appliances in the property.
*Definition of Guide Price and Reserve
All properties are sold subject to a reserve price, which is the minimum price the seller is willing to accept and is confidential between the seller and Auctioneer. The guide price is only an indication as to where the reserve is currently set and not necessarily the Auctioneers expectation of what it will sell for. If the guide price is a bracket figure, then the reserve price cannot be higher than the top end of the guide price, if the guide price is a fixed figure, then the reserve cannot be more than 10% above the guide price. The guide price and reserve price can be subject to change at any time up to and including the auction day and, properties can often sell for substantially more than the quoted guide price.
Costs at Auction
When buying at auction you will unconditionally exchange contracts on the fall of the auctioneer's gavel, please therefore ensure you have read the legal pack for each property prior to bidding. They are all individual and include the terms and conditions of your purchase as well as any costs in addition to the purchase price.
The sale of each lot is subject to an administration fee of £2,340 inc VAT (£1,950.00 + VAT) (unless otherwise stated in the important information), payable on the fall of the gavel/at the end of the online auction.
Please note that the administration fee for the Local Authority lots may differ and all interested parties should enquire directly with the Auctioneers as to the fee applicable.
Any additional costs excluding the administration fee will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations. The legal packs and further information about buying at auction are available on the Bond Wolfe's website.
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