Former Corks Social Club, 558 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66

Guide Price = £800,000 - £850,000

Property for auction on 9th September at 13:00 at Avery Fields, 79 Sandon Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B17 8DT

A freehold vacant former social club prominently situated at the junction of Bearwood Road and Sherwood Road and having planning consent for redevelopment of the existing accommodation to comprise 4 x four-bedroom townhouses, 2 x two-bedroom apartments and a retail unit fronting Bearwood Road.

The property is of part 2/3 storey brick construction surmounted by a range of pitched and flat roofs, the front elevation being set back behind a walled fore garden and significantly extending to the rear with frontage to Sherwood Road, which following redevelopment will be dominated by four traditional style townhouses. The development will perfectly complement the Bearwood suburb which is popular and well regarded, and predominantly containing a range of traditional terraced housing, and is located directly off Bearwood High Street which contains a wide range of retail amenities and services.

The property is conveniently located with a regular bus service passing by and is within 4 miles to the West of Birmingham City Centre, 1 miles from Harborne and 3 miles from the M5 motorway (junction 2) and benefits from a range of wooded parks and leisure amenities around Bearwood, all within less than 1 mile.

Planning:
Planning consent was granted by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council dated 28th November 2025 (Reference: DC/25/70660) for proposed change of use from social club to four townhouses, two self-contained flats and one commercial unit, demolition of cellar, creation of second floor to rear, fenestration alterations and landscaping.

Proposed Accommodation:
Commercial/Retail Unit: L- shaped Retail Shop with Commercial store
Total Area: 154m (1657 sq ft)

Apartment 1:Entrance Hall, Open Plan Living/Dining Room, Kitchen, Study, Two bedrooms, Shower Room
Total Area: 90m (968 sq ft)

Entrance Hall, Open Plan Living/Dining Room/Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloakroom with wc, Stairs to Second Floor, Two bedrooms, Shower Room
Total Area: 77m (828 sq ft)

Townhouse 1: b> (two storey) Hallway, Living Room, Dining Kitchen, Garden Room, Four Bedrooms with Bathroom and Ensuite Shower Room
Total Area: 142m (1528 sq ft)

Townhouse 2: (three storey) Hallway, Living Room, Dining Kitchen, Four Bedrooms, Study, Four Bath/Shower Rooms.
Total Area: 157m (1689 sq ft)

Townhouse 3: (three storey) Hallway, Living Room, Dining Kitchen, Four Bedrooms, Study, Four Bath/Shower Rooms.
Total Area: 155m (1668 sq ft)

Townhouse 4: (three storey) Hallway, Living Room, Dining Kitchen, Four Bedrooms, Study, Four Bath/Shower Rooms.
Total Area: 160m (1722 sq ft)

Total Current Total Gross Internal Area: 769.92m (8287 sq ft)

Note: Full planning details with architect's plans are available for inspection on Sandwell MBC website

EPC Rating: C (70)

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