AN empty ‘eyesore’ pub near Worcester stopped working to cost auction – however individuals can still contact us if they wish to purchase it.
The Red Lion in Witley Road, Holt Heath, north of Worcester went under the hammer on Wednesday however did not bring the minimum asking rate.
A representative for Cottons said the property did not reach the reserve in the room however stays on the marketplace for £475,000. Cottons, the auctioneers, had actually positioned indications on the side of the pub to market the auction.
“It is still on the marketplace and those who are interested need to call ourselves,” she said.
CHANCE: The Red Lion is a historical pub in Holt Heath (Image: James Connell/Newsquest)
She said it would still be available for the next fortnight on behalf of the customer.
The property has actually been referred to as a freehold uninhabited pub on a big plot with redevelopment capacity. A public auction occurred at 1pm on Wednesday at Avery Fields in Sandon Road, Birmingham that included live stream and telephone bidding. There was interest in the property with 17 individuals downloading legal files ahead of the auction.
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The pub has actually stood empty for over 2 and a half years.
Many locals remembered with fondness what they said was the prime time of the when ‘growing’ pub under previous property owner, Derek Hine.
Sheila Ellwood, 68, who has actually resided in the town considering that 1983 said she felt the ‘historical’ pub building itself need to be kept and would be a good website for a business, perhaps a pre-school.
“There are really few of the old residential or commercial properties left along the roadway to Hallow. I have actually seen the pub flourish and stop to flourish. I would enjoy to see it back open as a brand-new, growing business. It’s a perfect area for a business. It would have been great if it might have been kept as a pub.”
The pub closed in November 2020. A preparation application has actually been sent by George Windsor for 2 houses at the back of the website although a choice on the proposition has yet to be reached by Malvern Hills District Council.
Previous prepares to destroy the pub and change it with 6 4 bed homes were declined by coordinators after the pub was considered to be a crucial neighborhood property. However, a different strategy that would see the pub refurbished was authorized.
Sara Sherrey, 54, a mum-of-three has actually resided in the town for 28 years. I would definitely enjoy to see it resume as a pub. I understand it needs a great deal of financial investment and assistance from the neighborhood. As it stands, it simply appears like such an eyesore.”
