The property is located on the corner of Lowesmoor Place and Padmore Street in Lowesmoor just half a mile outside of Worcester city centre. The property is within walking distance of Worcester city centre and Shrub Hill train station.

Worcester is a vibrant city perched on the banks of the River Severn with a combination of past and present and a population of just over 100,000. The city boasts an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars together with an excellent retail offering, combining high street brands with a diverse range of independent boutiques. It has a thriving and expanding University and offers sports enthusiasts first class cricket together with a picturesque racecourse alongside the banks of the River Severn.

Junctions 6 and 7 of the M5 motorway provide easy access to the motorway network and Birmingham airport, whilst the city has 2 mainline railway stations, Foregate Street and Shrub Hill in addition to the recently opened Worcestershire Parkway which provides access to Regional and National destinations.

The premises currently trading as The West Midlands Tavern comprises a two storey building with a single storey extension to the rear. The front building is of brick construction with painted elevations, sash windows to the front and side elevations, and is surmounted by a pitched tile roof. The single storey extension is constructed of painted breeze block elevations and is surmounted by a part flat, and part pitched tile roof.

The ground floor comprises a bar and seating area, kitchen, WCs and separate function/skittles alley to the rear with access onto Padmore Street. The first floor provides a spacious two bedroom flat with bathroom, living room and kitchen.

PLANNING

The property is located within the Shrub Hill Opportunity Zone, which has been identified as being suitable for mixed use/commercial development.

The building is unlisted and sits within the Canal Conservation and Archeologically Sensitive Area. Any planning applications, change of use or redevelopment of the site will require consideration of the relevant SWDP policies with respect of these designations.

Future uses of the property might include continuation of its previous commercial use or a mixed commercial/residential and leisure use subject to planning.