Smethwick Baths, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick | Property for sale | Savills
1.38 to 1.38 Ac(0.56 to 0.56 Ha)
Offers over £250,000

Smethwick BathsThimblemill Road, Smethwick

  • Sole agency
  • Freehold
Development land
1.38 to 1.38 Ac (0.56 to 0.56 Ha)

Key features

  • Development opportunity comprising Grade II Smethwick Swimming Baths.
  • Total site area extends to c. 1.38 acres / 0.558 ha.
  • Freehold for sale as a whole, subject to contract.
  • Offers over £250,000 invited by informal tender by Thursday 26th September 2024.

Grade II Listed Swimming Baths

About this property

  • The property comprises a c. 1930's art deco style swimming baths. Now vacant, the property was formerly used as a swimming pool and fitness centre. The building offers a range of accommodation include two swimming pools, gym space, dance studio, basement subways, and a caretakers flat. The property is bound by Thimblemill Road, Reginald Road, Gladys Road, and existing residential properties. Vehicular and pedestrian access is from Thimblemill Road and Reginal Road with ample on site parking. The building totals c. 47,748 square feet and the site totals an area of 1.38 acres (0.558 hectares). Copies of the floorplans are available in the data room.

Local information

  • Smethwick Baths are located on Thimblemill Road in Smethwick, approximately 3 miles (4.82 km) north west of Birmingham City Centre. The area offers good transport links with junction 2 of the M5 being 3.21 miles (5.17 KM) north west of the subject site.
  • The closest train station to the site is Smethwick Rolfe Street which is located 1.6 miles (2.57 km) north of the subject site, offering intercity services between Wolverhampton and Walsall via Birmingham New Street.
  • Within the close vicinity of the subject site there are a range of local amenities including supermarkets, Sandwell Aquatics Centre, Bournville Rugby Club, the Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital (not yet open) and a Puregym

Additional information

  • Planning: The property is situated within the administrative boundary of Sandwell Council. We understand from online enquiries the use class of the property falls under Commercial, Business, & Service (E). The building in its entirety is Grade II Listed, registered under listing number 1350322 at Historic England. Please note these are initial observations, and any purchaser should satisfy themselves as to the planning and listed status of the property. For further information please contact Sandwell Council planning department with specific planning enquiries.
  • Title: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council own the freehold of he property held under title number WM980208. Vacant possession will be provided on completion.
  • Business Rates: The current rateable value for the property is £127,000.
  • VAT: VAT is not payable on the Purchase Price.
  • Services: We have been informed that mains services are connected to the property however we advise that prospective purchasers should investigate these matters to their own satisfaction.
  • Viewings: Access is strictly by appointment only and to be arranged through Savills. Savills request that interested parties do not attempt to gain access to the site outside of accompanied viewings other than roadside viewings.
  • Data room: For access to the data room please contact ashton.gilbert@savills.com.
  • Offers: Offers over £250,000 are invited by 12 noon on Thursday 26th September 2024 for the freehold interest in the site. The vendor seeks offers on an unconditional basis, albeit consideration will be given to subject to planning offers on their merits, subject to contract. Offers are to be submitted for the attention of Tom Walker MRICS, via email tom.walker@savills.com or at Savills 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AA. Please note the vendor reserves the right to not accept the highest, or indeed any offer received. A bid proforma is available in the data room, failure to complete this proforma may result in a non compliant bid.

Energy performance

EPC rating exempt