Load Street, Bewdley, Worcestershire

SALE METHOD

The freehold of 39 Load Street, Bewdley, Worcestershire. DY12 2AS is to be sold by Public Auction, subject to prior sale, special conditions, and reserve, on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FOOTBALL GROUND, AGGBOROUGH STADIUM, HOO ROAD, KIDDERMINSTER, DY10 1NB at 6pm sharp. what3words:- bets.stuff.adjust. The sale is being handled by the Stourport on Severn office of Phipps & Pritchard on or

AGENTS COMMENTS

Similar shop premises rarely become available within Bewdley town centre and as such here is a rare opportunity, not to be missed.

LOCATION

Historic Bewdley is an acutely sought after place to live and with special reason. It takes its name from the French words “Beau Lieu” meaning “Beautiful Place” and has been described as the “most perfect small Georgian town in Worcestershire”. This vibrant town is packed with plentiful amenities including a wealth of restaurants/character public houses and is built on the banks of the River Severn, offering a rich and scenic landscape which draws visitors from far and wide the whole year round. Please see the additional photographs illustrating the picturesque general surroundings

PLANNING

The property is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning schedule, resolution or notice which may be, or become to be, in force, and subject to any road widening or improvement schemes, land charges and statutory provisions or bylaws without any obligation on the vendors to specify them. Our comments do not constitute advice, and prospective purchasers should make their own independent enquiries. The property is Grade II Listed. The Historic England website records the property jointly with number 36 Load Street under a single Listing Entry, 1301086, along with the following description:- House, now shop and flat. Early C19 with mid-C19 and some mid-C20 alterations. Brick with hipped slate roof. Three storeys, dentilled brick cornice; one window: 20-pane sash with plastered wedge lintel and stone sill; second floor: 8-pane sash; ground floor: entrance to passage on right has a 6-flush- panelled door; to left a coted bay window with (truncated)

AGENTS NOTE THREE

The property forms part of a mixed-use building where the freeholder has recently initiated a statutory consultation process under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 in respect of proposed roof repairs. The freeholder has indicated that the estimated cost of the works is currently anticipated to be in the region of £36,000 for the building as a whole, equating to approximately £12,000 per contributing party – one such contributing party being the new owner of 39 Load Street. However, this figure has been described by the freeholder as a “worst-case estimate”, with the final cost subject to confirmation following completion of the consultation process and further investigation of the roof structure. The works are not currently proposed to commence until at least July 2026, and no formal demand for payment has been issued to date. The seller is willing to consider a retention arrangement, whereby a sum is held by solicitors for a defined period to cover any (truncated)

BOUNDARIES

The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof. The included plan is for identification purposes only.

INTRODUCTION

Number 39 Load Street is an excellent shop premises in a prominent trading location. The property is now in the market to be sold under the hammer with ZERO Buyers Premium. Please also see the Promap for identification.

AGENTS NOTE ONE

These particulars are prepared in good faith and in the spirit of trying to be helpful and informative. However prospective purchasers should make their own detailed enquiries in respect of all planning / planning conditions /access / ownership / rights of way / services / building regulations / service charge and ground rent / valuation matters, etc. This is not an exhaustive list and we, as Agents, give no guarantee, or warranty, whatsoever. Details for the sellers Solicitors are below, and an auction contract pack will also be available pre-sale. Prospective purchasers are advised to read this carefully and consult their own Solicitor before bidding.

AGENTS NOTE TWO

As is usual with auction sales the buyer will be responsible for reimbursing the seller for the cost of the searches.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all easements and quasi-easements and rights of way, declared and undeclared and whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

SHOP PREMISES

Currently comprising: • Reception/Retail Area • Room 1/Office • Room 2/Office • Staff/Sitting Area • Kitchenette • W.C • Small Rear Yard

CLASS E EXPLAINED

- Under The Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, (Amended) (England) Regulations 2020 this property is classified as part of Class E being set out as follows:- Use Class E – Commercial, Business and Service – Use, or part use, for all or any of the following purposes— a) for the display or retail sale of goods, other than hot food, principally to visiting members of the public, (shops – formerly use class A1 includes Post Offices – but not sorting offices – see sui generis) b) for the sale of food and drink principally to visiting members of the public where consumption of that food and drink is mostly undertaken on the premises, (cafes and restaurants – formerly use class A3) c) for the provision of the following kinds of services principally to visiting members of the public— (i) financial services, (banks and building societies – formerly use class A2) (ii) (ii) professional services (other than health or medical services), or (estate and employment (truncated)

Tenure

Leasehold. The property is held on a long lease for 999 years from 11 July 2017. Ground rent TBC

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected.

Current Rateable Value

£8,400

Local Authority

Wyre Forest District Council, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, DY11 7WF Tel:

Solicitors Concerned

MFG Solicitors, Adam House, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire. DY10 2SH. Attn: Ms Lauren Powers. Tel: . Email: Lauren.

CONDITIONS OF SALE

The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to Specific and General Conditions of Sale which have been settled by the Vendors Solicitors. These Conditions may be inspected during the 5 days inclusive and exclusive of the day of Sale. The Conditions may also be inspected in the Sale Room at the time of Sale but WILL NOT then be read. The Purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of such Conditions and all the terms thereof and shall bid on these terms whether he shall have inspected the Conditions or not.

BUYERS PREMIUM

There is not one from ourselves, therefore meaning that the purchase will be at purely face value and something which, these days, is extremely rare when compared with the vast majority of our competitors!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL BIDDERS

Due to the change in Money Laundering Regulations and Legislation we are required by law to verify the identity and address of everyone who offers, bids or buys at auction. If you wish to bid you will be required to register prior to the auction and produce one item from both List A & List B below, together with your National Insurance Number. List A Photographic ID Current signed passport Current UK/EU photocard driving licence Valid ID card Firearm or Shotgun licence Resident permit issued by the Home Office to an EU national. List B Proof of Residence Current UK/EU photo card driving licence (if not used to prove identity) Utility bill issued in the last 3 months- (paper copy and not a mobile phone bill) Recent bank/ building society/credit card statement HMRC tax notification Recent council tax bill. We cannot accept scanned copies and must see the original documents or copies certified by a professionally recognised individual. If you (truncated)