Large Victorian property in Smethwick that hosted respected law firm for sale at auction

The substantial freehold office building in the High Street has a guide price of £450,000

A Victorian building in Smethwick that once hosted a respected firm of solicitors is among lots set to appear in Bond Wolfe’s landmark 50th auction next month.

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Aerial close up of frontage of the building - 368-372 High Street, Smethwick | Bond Wolfe

The substantial freehold offices at 368-372 High Street has a guide price of £450,000-plus in the livestreamed auction, taking place on Thursday May 14.

The premises include an unusual conical roof above the main entrance, Gurpreet Bassi, chief executive of Bond Wolfe, said.

He added: “These vacant premises were once the head offices of Mann & Co, which has now moved to West Bromwich.

“The property needs modernisation and could be suitable for a variety of uses or re-development, subject to planning permission.

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368-372 High Street in Smethwick | Bond Wolfe

“There is a reception area, meeting room, three offices, kitchen and toilet on the ground floor, with a basement on the lower ground floor, four offices and toilets on the first floor, and two further offices on the second floor.

“The premises also include numbers 370-372 High Street which were formerly two separate houses.

“This part of the property has a reception area, eight offices, a kitchen and toilet on the ground floor, with another six offices on the first floor.

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Aerial view of the frontage of 368-372 High Street in Smethwick | Bond Wolfe

“There is a yard at the rear with a large garage that has an upper floor.”

The auction is due to start at 8.30am and will be livestreamed via Bond Wolfe’s website with remote bidding by proxy, telephone or internet.

For more details or to register to bid visit https://www.bondwolfe.com/auctions/properties/, email [email protected] or call 0121 312 1212 or 01902 928510.

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