Wolverhampton office block could be converted into flats

George House, on Bond Street, could become 40 flats after the building was bought for £755,000.

Bulleys, a commercial property consultancy, secured the deal for Evans Mann Commercial Ltd to buy it from Amjad and Sons Properties Ltd, represented by NG.

Now the three-storey premises, measuring 11,650 sq ft, is set to be transformed – if council chiefs approve the plans.

Thomas Mann, of Evans Mann Commercial Ltd, said: “We’re thrilled to have purchased this great property which is in the perfect location for residential conversion.

“Once the remaining business tenants relocate out of George House this summer, we hope to get permitted development plans through to add another floor, which has been done on neighbouring properties in the area, and to create up to 40 flats in a residential conversion.

“It will be a really exciting plan, employing plenty of construction workers, and bringing more people back to live in what’s becoming a thriving little community in the middle of Wolverhampton city centre."

The site, on the corner of Bond Street, overlooks the grounds of St John's Church.

James Bird, a senior associate at Bulleys, said: “We were delighted to secure the sale of this office block to Evans Mann which plans to build much-needed accommodation in Wolverhampton city centre, subject to planning permission.

“The building is based in an area near to lots of bars, restaurants and other public amenities, plus it has a self-contained car park and is perfectly located with easy access to the A4150 ring road.”

The vendor, Amjad and Sons Properties Ltd, originally bought George House as an investment but were keen to sell to enable residential development.