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Site of Former Dartmouth House, Coalpool Lane, Walsall, WS3 1SL
Guide Price : £200,000 plus
HYBRID METHOD OF SALE
Upon Instructions of
- FOR SALE ON BEHALF OF WALSALL COUNCIL
- Vacant Parcel of Land
- Approximately 0.517 Hectares (1.277 Acres)
- Potential for Redevelopment (STP)
Description
The former Dartmouth House site extends to approximately 0.517 hectares (1.277 acres) and comprises previously developed land that formerly accommodated an NHS rehabilitation centre with building heights ranging from one-to-two storeys, demolished between 2013 and 2016. Positioned at the heart of Ryecroft Place, the site is now an open area predominantly covered with vegetation, with three small hardstanding sections along the boundary currently used for car parking. The plot is enclosed on three sides by single storey residential properties.
Location
The site is prominently located on Coalpool Lane in Walsall, within a well established residential area offering excellent access to local amenities. Nearby facilities include schools, shops, and healthcare services, making it a convenient and desirable setting for new housing. The location benefits from strong transport links, with easy access to the A34 and A454, providing direct routes to Walsall town centre, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham, as well as the M6 motorway for regional connectivity. Public transport is readily available, with regular bus services operating along Coalpool Lane and surrounding routes.
Tenure
The property is held Freehold and is unregistered.
Planning
The site may be suitable for redevelopment, supported by emerging planning policy, its physical characteristics, and its location.
Planning Authority
Walsall Council - go.walsall.gov.uk
Legal Pack
The purchaser is to make a contribution to the Vendors fees, further details can be found in the Legal Pack.
Bidder Registration
Hybrid Sale – How It Works for You
Our Hybrid Sale combines traditional marketing with an online platform for speed and completion under an auction contract.
Our client is seeking informal Best and Final offers by 18 February 2026 with exchange to take place on 25 February 2026 and completion by 25 March 2026.
1. Register Interest
Register your interest with us so we can keep you up to date with the property you are interested in.
2. Review Information
You will get access to our secure data room with all legal documents to enable you to carry out your full due diligence.
3. Submit Your Bid (By 18 February 2026)
We will confirm a Best Bids deadline which will be 18 February 2026. You will need to include
• Your Bid Amount
• The Buyer Entity
• Your Proof of Funds
4. Secure The Deal (Exchange of Contracts 25 February 2026)
If you are the successful party, you will be sent an email to invite you to ‘Exchange’ on the property on 25 February 2026 and pay a Holding Deposit of £5,000. You will then be required to pay the balance of the 10% deposit and Buyer's Fee of £1,500 plus VAT within 2 days.
5. Complete the Sale (25 March 2026)
Completion will be on 25 March 2026 (20 working days after exchange).
VAT
Refer to the legal documentation
Energy Performance Certificate
No EPC required
Note
Overage
The sale shall be subject to an anti-embarrassment provision, whereby if the purchaser disposes of the property within a period of ten years from the date of completion in a substantially undeveloped condition and without having secured an alternative planning consent, the vendor shall be entitled to receive 50% of any net uplift in value arising from such disposal.
Buy-Back
The sale shall also be subject to a buy-back provision, granting Walsall Council the right to repurchase the property at the original sale price (excluding any planning-related uplift), indexed annually in accordance with an agreed price index, in the event that the site has not been developed in a meaningful manner within a 3 year period.
Contact
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