Freehold Offers at 295,000 are invited for the freehold interest subject to contract and exclusive of VAT where chargeable.

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1 For Sale by Private Treaty The Royal Oak, 68 Chester Road, Brownhills, Shire Oak, Walsall. WS8 6DY Prominent A Road location with well populated immediate catchment. Close to centre of Brownhills and Walsall Wood. Well cared for trading areas with Art Deco features. Good trading opportunity. Site area approx. 0.4 acres residential development potential. Freehold Offers at 295,000 are invited for the freehold interest subject to contract and exclusive of VAT where chargeable. Particulars prepared January 2014

2 Location The Royal Oak enjoys a prominent frontage to the busy Chester Road, the A453, approximately ¾ mile from both Brownhills town centre and the centre of Walsall Wood within a very well populated residential area comprising a range of privately owned housing. The A453 is a busy arterial route leading from north Birmingham through to Brownhills, Cannock and the M6 at Junctions 11 and 12. Description The public house is of classic art deco design dating back to the 1930's and comprises an attractive two storey brick building beneath pitched pan tiled roofs with single storey extensions to the side and rear. A surfaced and white lined forecourt car park provides spaces for some 24 vehicles and in addition, the pub also enjoys a beer patio area directly adjoining the restaurant and further a grassed beer garden area. Accommodation Ground Floor Internally at ground floor level the Royal Oak comprises an entrance lobby from the car park leading to the public bar with tiled floor, feature fireplace with tiled surround, darts throw, light stained timber servery and seating for some 20 customers. Located off the public bar are the gentlemen's customer lavatories comprising one wc, one three place stall urinal and wash hand basin with terrazzo floor and half tiled walls. Also located from the bar are the ladies customer lavatories comprising one wc, one wash hand basin and quarry tiled floor. An additional entrance lobby from the car park provides access to the lounge bar. Off the entrance lobby are the gentlemen's customer lavatories, one wc, one wash hand basin, three place stall urinal, ladies customer lavatories, two wc's, one wash hand basins. The lounge bar is in the main carpeted with perimeter fixed upholstered seating, light stained corner servery and feature tiled fire place. To the rear of the lounge is the 36 cover restaurant which has patio doors through to the beer patio. The catering kitchen is accessed from behind the servery, featuring an altro floor, half tiled walls, and adjoins the wash up area and fridge/freezer area. First Floor Living Accommodation: The living accommodation is arranged at first floor level comprising three double bedrooms, separate lavatory and bathroom, lounge/breakfast room and domestic kitchen with small office off. Basement Within the basement there is the beer cellar with barrel drop to the front. General Information Tenure The property is held freehold and is available with the benefit of vacant possession. Fixtures and Fittings The Vendors are not including any items of furniture, equipment, trade fixtures or fittings, and any that are left post completion are not warranted for their suitability, safety, or ownership. Services We are informed that all mains services are connected to the property. Licences We are informed that the property holds the benefit of a Premises Licence. Town & Country Planning We are informed by Walsall Council Planning Department that the property is not listed nor in a Conservation Area. Rating Assessment We are informed by Walsall Council website and the VOA website that the property is assessed for rating purposes as follows:- Rateable Value - 12,000 General Rates Payable - 5,544 Council Tax Band A EPC An EPC is available for interested parties to inspect upon application. Asking Price Freehold Offers at 295,000 are invited for the freehold interest subject to contract and exclusive of VAT where chargeable. Further Information All interested parties are requested to contact Matthew Phillips for further information or to arrange viewings for the property. Conditions relating to these particulars (Misrepresentation Act 1967) The Agents for themselves and for the Vendors or Lessors of the property(ies) confirm that:- a) The sales particulars are produced for the guidance of interested parties and do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. b) Although believed to be correct, the accuracy of all descriptions and details given within the particulars is not guaranteed and should not be relied upon by intending purchasers or lessees who should satisfy themselves by inspections and enquiries as to their correctness. c) The Agents do not have any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to the properties or businesses to which these sales particulars relate. VAT & Conversion of a Commercial Building to a Residential Dwelling As of June VAT law has changed. If it is the intention of the purchaser to convert this building to a dwelling they must complete, prior to exchange of contracts, the HMRC form: Certificate to disapply the option to tax: Buildings to be converted into dwellings etc. The HMRC suggests all parties completing this certificate read: Notice 742A Opting to tax land and buildings. A copy can be found at

3 Appendix 1 Photographs Public Bar Lounge

4 Restaurant Beer garden

5 Appendix 2 Title Plan