A spacious former pub on a large plot of land in south Birmingham with the potential for development is coming up for sale

What was known as the Lickey Banker, on the Ormond Road in Rubery, will have a £295,000+ guide price* in the livestreamed auction on Thursday, May 15.

Ian Tudor, commercial auction director at Bond Wolfe, explained that the property was considered suitable for a wide variety of alternative uses, including residential development, subject to planning permission.

Mr Tudor said: “These vacant freehold pub premises are on a large 0.67-acre plot within an established residential area of Birmingham, close to the Worcestershire countryside.

“The building is a spacious, part two-storey former public house with a surfaced car park for approximately 45 cars.

“The ground floor has an entrance lobby, a good-sized bar with a servery and bench seating, a corridor with male and female toilets, and a generous lounge, also with a servery and bench seating.

“There is then a chiller room, a glass wash area, a kitchen, staff toilet, stores, an office and bedroom with shower, plus a beer cellar. On the first floor is a spacious former manager’s accommodation, with kitchen, lounge, three bedrooms, a bathroom with a toilet and a separate toilet.

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“Outside is a covered smoking area and outdoor seating, plus the generous parking and loading areas.

“The property is considered suitable for a wide variety of alternative uses including a continuation of its existing use as a bar and restaurant, retail, community uses, day nursery, medical, or complete redevelopment for residential, all subject to planning permission.

“All interested parties should make their own enquiries of the planning department within Birmingham City Council in respect of their proposed future use.”

The Lickey Banker occupies a prominent position on an established residential estate in Rubery, towards the south-west edge of Birmingham, close to the border with the Worcestershire countryside and the Lickey Hills Country Park.

The property is conveniently located for local schools, the new Longbridge retail and leisure amenities, and further shopping and leisure at the nearby Birmingham Great Park development.