LOCATION
This imposing former Bank premises abuts a busy roundabout in the centre of Cotteridge on one of Birmingham's main arterial routes, the Pershore Road (A441). Cotteridge is a vibrant, self contained centre in its own right surrounded by a large catchment area and can be found just 5 miles from Birmingham City and Solihull Town centres with Kings Norton, Bournville, Stirchley and Northfield on the door step. The property is on several bus routes and Kings Norton Station is only 250 yards walk away.
DESCRIPTION
This prominent and characterful former bank enjoys a large frontage to Pershore Road and, being located on a roundabout, cannot be missed when driving past. The building itself is in good condition and was formerly used as an Italian restaurant with a full equipped teaching school above. Entry is from Pershore Road into a large and pleasant dining area with a well equipped kitchen located through further double doors to the rear of the restaurant. There is a fully fitted bar area which can be used independently or in conjunction with the restaurant. In addition, the ground floor offers two toilets, store rooms, a kitchen preparation area, a freezer room and two safes. Downstairs is a secure cellar and upstairs one will find a large room, previously used as a teaching school which has been fitted out with teaching stations equipped with hobs*, a staff room and two well equipped toilets. The three floors are also serviced by a 10cwt lift and the property has air conditioning and/or gas central heating. Approximate total area including cellar: 2,864 sq. ft. (266 sq. m.) *title to the fixtures and fittings is still being ascertained.
ACCOMMODATION
In greater detail, the property offers:
Cellar
5.68m x 4.47m
- Access via stairs from the restaurant
- 10cwt lift
- Storage cupboard
- Safe entry door with further metal grille gate
- Concrete flooring
- Ceiling strip lights
- Security light
GROUND FLOOR
Restaurant Area
21.55m x 7.31m
- Double door entry to inner vestibule
- Inner glass door with electronically operated, wheelchair height push plate
- Tiled floor
- Painted or mirrored walls
- Recessed or suspended lighting
- Bar area with counters, sink and storage cupboards
- Two safes
- Air conditioning
- 10cwt service lift access
- Fire/Security/Smoke alarms
Disabled toilet
- Tiled floor
- Radiator
- Warm air hand-dryer
- Wall mounted basin with mirror above
- Passive extractor
- Ceiling light
Store Room
- Basin
- Tiled walls
Store Room
- Computer server cabinet
- Tiled floor and walls
- Fuse box
Kitchen
8.33m x 6.55m
- Tiled floor
- Tiled walls some with stainless steel splashbacks
- Ceiling strip light
- Security lighting
- Washbasins and sinks
- Storage cupboard with tiled walls and floor
Preparation Room
4.19m x 3.32m
- Tiled floor
- Ceiling strip lights
- Tiled/painted walls
- Double stainless steel sink and drainer
- Shelving
- Freezer room
Staff Toilet
-Tiled floor
- Warm air hand-dryer
- Radiator
- Washbasin with mirror above and a cupboard below
- Ceiling extractor
- Cabinet
FIRST FLOOR
Female Toilet
- Tiled floor
- Painted walls
- Two washbasins with tiled splashbacks, mirrors above and drawers below
- Radiator
- Two toilet cubicles
- Store cubicle
- Recessed lighting
- Security lighting
- Windows with security grilles
Landing and hallway
- Laminate flooring
- Recessed lighting
- Recessed ceiling speaker
- Radiators
- Access to 10cwt service lift
- Storage cupboard housing boiler and hot water tank
Staff Room
6.64m x 3.75m
- Carpet flooring
- Radiator
- Windows with secondary glazing
- Recessed lighting
- Security lighting
- Shower room with a shower cubicle, tiled walls and a ceiling light
- Key pad security entry
Classroom
8.49m x 5.64m
- Laminate flooring
- 6 cooking stations with 4 ring halogen hobs
- Teaching station
- Preparation counters and sinks
- Recessed lighting
- Air conditioning
- Secondary glazed windows
- Storage cupboards
- Wall mounted speakers
- Wall mounted oven
Male Toilets
- Tiled floor
- Two washbasins with mirrors above and drawers below
- Two urinals
- One toilet cubicle
- Store room with sink
- Radiator
- Secondary glazed windows
- Recessed lighting
-Security lighting
- Recessed speaker
-Extractor
-Warm air dryer
TERMS
The property is connected to electricity, water and drainage services.
Terms Tenure: The property will be offered on a leasehold basis the terms and conditions of which will be supplied on request however the basic terms will be as follows:
1. Term: by negotiation but a minimum of 5 years is preferred.
2. Rent reviews every 3 years
3. The tenant will be responsible for the maintenance of the interior, exterior and all fixtures, fittings and contents.
4. The rent is exclusive of all utility charges, business rates and other recurring charges
5. Each party to pay their own legal fees.
6. Landlord to be granted access to the demised premises upon reasonable notice to inspect the same.
7. Two months’ rent will be required as a security deposit and, subject to referencing, a personal guarantor may be required. The deposit will be held in a separate designated account and will be returned to the tenant at the end of the tenancy subject to the tenant adhering to the terms and conditions of the lease throughout.
8. The title to the fixtures and fittings referred to in these particulars should be verified with the Landlord's solicitor before entering any legal agreement
OUTGOINGS
The Valuation Office website states that the rateable value is £20,250
VAT
The Landlord has verbally advised that VAT will not be payable on the rent however, further enquiry should be made through the Landlord's solicitor.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party will pay his/ her own legal costs
SERVICE CHARGE
There is no service charge as this will be a full repairing/insuring lease
PLANNING
The property was previously used as a restaurant and cookery teaching school however we have not had sight of any planning permissions so enquiry must be made with the planning department at the Birmingham City Council.
