Summary - 75-76, FRANCIS ROAD B16 8SP
1 bed 1 bath Office
Large, newly refurbished four‑storey office with parking and flexible floorplates, outside ULEZ..
Grade II listed façade with modern four-storey office behind
Large 6,500 sq ft floor area across lower ground to second floor
Recently refurbished — reduced short-term refurbishment costs
On-site/off-street parking; outside Birmingham ULEZ
Prominent location near Five Ways station and Hagley Road
Listed status restricts alterations and may complicate redevelopment
High local crime and very deprived area could affect occupation/insurance
Flexible floorplates; scope to split floors for multiple tenants
This substantial four-storey office sits behind a Grade II listed façade on Francis Road, recently refurbished and offered freehold with flexible terms. The building provides large modern floorplates across lower ground to second floor, a mix of open-plan and cellular offices, and a lower-ground boardroom — suitable for multi-occupier or single-occupier use and straightforward reconfiguration.
Practical strengths include on-site/off-street parking, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, and a prominent location just outside Birmingham’s ULEZ zone with good public transport links including Five Ways station. Local amenities are abundant and the property’s prominent frontage and dual pedestrian entrances add lettable or reception flexibility.
Material considerations: the Grade II listed status will restrict alterations and could complicate change-of-use or redevelopment works. The surrounding area records high crime and very high deprivation figures, which could affect staff perceptions, insurance and certain occupier types. Price and possession are for a large 6,500 sq ft asset — suitability depends on an investor’s risk appetite and repositioning plan.
Ideal for investors or owner-occupiers prepared to work within listed constraints, the building offers immediate occupancy with scope to split floors or reconfigure layouts to increase rental yield or tailor to specialist users. Recent refurbishment reduces short-term capex, but plan for long-term maintenance and listed-building compliance.
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