High Street, 166,167,168,169, Flats 1-7, Eley Ct, Halesowen St

For Sale - An investment opportunity to acquire a mixed-use development of retail shops with residential accommodation above fronting both High Street and Halesowen Street in Blackheath town centre. The total rent is £123,270 per annum.

ACCOMMODATION The accommodation briefly comprises:-

RETAIL UNITS:-

NO. 5 HIGH STREET - Ground floor lock-up shop
RETAIL AREA: Frontage: 4.73m max. (3.83m min. width) x 7.22m plus bay
With display window and central entrance door, sink unit to the rear bay. WASHROOM: with w.c. and wash hand basin.

NO. 6 HIGH STREET - Ground floor lock-up shop
RETAIL SHOP AREA: (Front): 3.45m x 7.35m
SEPARATE W.C. and wash hand basin.

NO. 166 HALESOWEN STREET
RETAIL SHOP AREA: (Front): 4.47m wide x 9.06m
KITCHENETTE/LOBBY: 3.36m x 1.59m
Base unit with sink.
SEPARATE W.C.

NO. 167 HALESOWEN STREET
RETAIL SHOP AREA: 4.02m min. (4.06m max.) x 9.30m KITCHENETTE/LOBBY: 3.00m x 1.57m
Base unit with sink.
SEPARATE W.C.

NO. 168 HALESOWEN STREET
RETAIL SHOP AREA: (Front): 4.29m x 9.18m KITCHENETTE/LOBBY: 3.09m x 1.68m
Base unit with sink.
SEPARATE W.C.

NO. 169 HALESOWEN STREET
RETAIL SHOP AREA: (Front): 3.63m max. width x 7.77m depth
SEPARATE W.C.

RESIDENTIAL FLATS

FLATS 1 - 5 (Maisonettes)

ALL APPROACHED VIA AN EXTERNAL STAIRCASE WITH MAIN FRONT DOORS AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL
KITCHEN, LIVING/DINING ROOM, W.C. AND STORE
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM, SHOWER ROOM AND STORE.

FLAT 5A (FIRST FLOOR)
LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN, BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM

FLAT 6B (FIRST FLOOR)
LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN, BEDROOM & BATHROOM

FLAT 6C (SECOND FLOOR)
KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING, BEDROOM, BATHROOM & STUDY

FLAT 6 (FIRST FLOOR - STUDIO APARTMENT)
STUDIO FLAT WITH LARGE OPEN-PLAN LIVING SPACE, KITCHEN, WALK-IN-WARDROBE AND SHOWER ROOM.

FLAT 7 (FIRST FLOOR - STUDIO APARTMENT)
STUDIO FLAT WITH LARGE OPEN-PLAN LIVING SPACE, KITCHEN, WALK-IN-WARDROBE AND SHOWER ROOM.

OUTSIDE

SHARED COURTYARD PROVIDING ACCESS FROM HIGH STREET AND HALESOWEN STREET INCLUDING METER CUPBOARD AND STAIRCASE TO RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION. THE BIN STORE WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE LONG LEASEHOLD OF THE SHOP RETAINED BY THE VENDOR (6A HIGH STREET) (SEE NOTE 2).

TENURE We understand the property is held freehold.

No. 5 - £8,950 pa - 3 years from 5th August 2022
No. 6 - £9,500 pa - 6 years from 29th September 2023
No. 166 - £9,500 pa - 6 years from 19th July 2021
No. 167 - £9,500 pa -3 years from 9th April 2021
No. 168 - £9,500 pa - 6-years from 27th August 2021
No. 169 - £6,960 pa - 3-years from 27th August 2021

Annual Income of Commercial Properties: £53,910

All residential flats are let on assured shorthold tenancies.

Flat 1 - £7,200 pa
Flat 2 - £7,200 pa
Flat 3 - £6,300 pa
Flat 4 - £7,200 pa
Flat 5 - £7,200 pa
Flat 6 - £6,300 pa
Flat 7 - £6,300 pa
Flat 5A - £6,720 pa
Flat 6B - £7,140 pa
Flat 6C - £7,800 pa (currently in the process of being let)

Annual Income of Residential Flats: £69,360

TOTAL COMBINED INCOME: £123,270 PER ANNUM

SERVICE CHARGE

A service charge is levied in respect of communal waste disposal, cleaning of the common yard, CCTV surveillance and building insurance.

As soon as practicable after each Accounting Date, the landlord will prepare an account showing the Service Cost for that Financial Year and containing a fair summary of expenditure and will send a copy of the account to the tenant.

Copy of the most recent service charge budget can be provided upon request.

SERVICES

No. 5 - Mains electric and water.
No. 6 - Mains electric and water.
No. 166 - Mains electric and water.
No. 167 - Mains electric and water.
No. 168 - Mains electric and water.
No. 169 - Mains electric and water.

Flat 1 Eley Court - Mains electric, gas and water.
Flat 2 Eley Court - Mains electric, gas and water.
Flat 3 Eley Court - Mains electric, gas and water.
Flat 4 Eley Court - Mains electric, gas and water.
Flat 5 Eley Court - Mains electric, gas and water.
Flat 6 Eley Court - Mains electric and water.
Flat 7 Eley Court - Mains electric and water.
Flat 5A - Mains electric and water.
Flat 6B - Mains electric and water.
Flat 6C - Mains electric and water.

The Agents have not tested any apparatus equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

RETAIL SHOPS RATING ASSESSMENT

No. 5 - £4,950 (From 1st April 2023)
No. 6 - £5,000 (From 1st April 2023)
No. 166 - £4,650 (from 1st April 2023)
No. 167 - £4,250 (from 1st April 2023)
No. 168 - £4,650 (from 1st April 2023)
No. 169 - £4,650 (from 1st April 2023)

RESIDENTIAL COUNCIL TAX BAND

Flat 1 - A
Flat 2 - A
Flat 3 - A
Flat 4 - A
Flat 5 - A
Flat 5A - A
Flat 6 - A
Flat 6B - A
Flat 6C - A
Flat 7 - A

Where provided the Agent has made an online enquiry with the Valuation Office website and this information should be verified by interested parties making their own enquires.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE

No. 5 - E (101) - Valid until 28 May 2028
No. 6 - E (118) - Valid until 29 March 2026
No. 166 - C (60) - Valid until 11 February 2026
No. 167 - C (61) - Valid until 11 February 2026
No. 168 - C (65) - Valid until 11 February 2026
No. 169 - C (62) - Valid until 11 February 2026

Flat 1 - B (82) - Valid until 1 March 2026
Flat 2 - B (85) - Valid until 1 March 2026
Flat 3 - B (85) - Valid until 1 March 2026
Flat 4 - B (85) - Valid until 1 March 2026
Flat 5 - B (82) - Valid until 1 March 2026
Flat 5A - C (70) - Valid until 12 March 2030
Flat 6 - C (79) - Valid until 1 March 2026
Flat 6B - E (46) - Valid until 11 December 2028
Flat 6C - E (49) - Valid until 5 February 2029
Flat 7 - C (79) - Valid until 1 March 2026

Copies of Energy Performance Certificates available upon request.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All residential flats include fitted kitchens with oven, hob and extractor hood.

VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS:
In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations, all prospective purchasers are required to provide the following - 1. Satisfactory photographic identification. 2. Proof of address/residency. 3. Verification of the source of purchase funds including bank statements for deposits in order to purchase and copy of mortgage agreement in principle from the appropriate lender. In the absence of being able to provide appropriate physical copies of the above, Scriven & Co reserves the right to obtain electronic verification of identity.

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through Agents Scriven & Co. Commercial on 0121 422 4011.

NOTE:

1. Information was correct as at the 14th February 2024
This is subject to change should tenants vacate or tenancies be renewed.

2. The vendor currently occupies number 6a High Street, Rowley Regis (hatched grey on the enclosed plan). On completion of any sale, there will be a lease back in relation to 6a for a term of 125 years at a peppercorn ground rent (with no restriction on the sale or subletting of the said leasehold interest). The leaseholder will continue to pay a fair proportion of the service charge and be responsible for internal and external repairs.

(Details revised 14th February 2024)