School Street, Wolverhampton
- PROPERTY TYPE
Industrial Development
- SIZE
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Key features
- Former William Evans, Son & Co. Brass Foundry and Ironmongers
- Industrial history extending back to the nineteenth century
- Alternative Uses to be Investigated, Subject to Suitability and all Necessary Consents
- Auction Guide Price £350,000 - £400,000
- Livestream Auction 11th November 2026 @ 6.00 pm
- Bidding registration required
- Please inspect legal pack at auctionhouse.co.uk/birmingham
- Viewing by appointment only
Description
Historically associated with William Evans, Son & Co., the site's manufacturing roots extend back to around 1854, with the present building believed to date from around 1870. The company's activities included brass founding and lock manufacturing, followed by its longstanding role as an ironmongers and builders' merchant. Council heritage records describe the property as a rare surviving example of a nineteenth-century industrial complex within the City, a compelling story for an investor seeking a project with its own identity.
The property requires complete improvement and refurbishment throughout, presenting a substantial project for purchasers experienced in restoring and adapting older buildings. Its history could become a central feature of a sympathetic refurbishment, giving future accommodation a distinctive connection to Wolverhampton's manufacturing past.
Investors may wish to investigate options such as refurbished commercial premises, studios or workspace, or whether residential accommodation or a mixed-use arrangement could be achievable. These are illustrative ideas only, subject to the building's suitability, structural assessment, financial viability and all necessary planning permissions, building regulations approvals and other relevant consents. No feasibility assessment or approval for these suggestions is implied.
We are advised that the front of the building lies within a conservation area, while published council records also identify the property as locally listed. Its heritage therefore offers both a marketing identity and an important consideration for any proposed works. Purchasers should establish the extent of the designations and applicable requirements directly with the local authority.
Please contact us at Auction House Birmingham for any enquiries.
Accommodation
Property Comprises:
Ground Floor
Main Workshop: 9.60m x 16.41m
Storage 1: 2.45m x 2.46m
Storage 2: 1.94m x 2.52m
WC: 2.84m x 1.)3m
Storage 3: 4.00m x 4.41m
Goods Entry: 9.22m x 17.4m
Front Entrance / Workshop Space: 5.93m x 13.92m
First floor
Workshop 1: 4.82m x 13.65m
Storage 1: 5.37m x 3.84m
Storage 2: 3.69m x 3.92m
Storage 3: 3.80m x 3.33m
Workshop 2: 3.85m x 11.54m
Storage 4: 3.80m x 4.22m
Second Floor
Work Area 1: 3.69m x 6.23m
Storage 1: 3.69m x 3.51m
Storage 2: 3.66m x 3.36m
Storage 3: 3.69m x 4.38m
Tenure
Freehold
Additional Fees
Buyers Premium- 1% PLUS VAT
Administration Charge- £2,040 INCL VAT
Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
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Full DetailsSchool Street, Wolverhampton
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Wolverhampton St George's Tram Stop0.3 miles
- Wolverhampton Station0.5 miles
- The Royal Tram Stop0.6 miles
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