The Cross Keys in Alcester to be auctioned by Bond Wolfe

The Cross Keys, at 14 Stratford Road, Alcester, has the potential for redevelopment subject to planning permission and is appearing in Bond Wolfe's next auction on Thursday (July 10).

Gurpreet Bassi, chief executive of Bond Wolfe, said: "Like so many pubs, the Cross Keys fell victim to Covid and has been closed for the past five years.

"This attractive early 19th century building could be returned to its former use as a popular town centre pub or, potentially, redeveloped for other uses, subject to planning consent.

"We are offering the property for sale at auction on behalf of the joint receiver and have been unable to gain access so far.

"We understand, however, that it comprises a former bar and seating area with stores, toilets and further rooms on the first floor, and there is a yard to the rear.

"We also believe the property will be in need of renovation throughout." 

The pub sits within the Alcester Conservation area, and an appraisal report describes it as an "early 19th century, two-storey building with a single-storey Stratford Road extension at the end of the north side terrace, on the corner of Stratford Road and Gas House Lane". 

The report said the building appeared to have been used for the sale of alcoholic beverages since around 1861 and was known as The Crosswells Inn in 1884, becoming a fully licensed public house in 1904.

It closed its doors as a result of the Covid pandemic in October 2020.

Mr Bassi added: "All interested parties should make their own enquiries with Stratford-on-Avon District Council planning department to satisfy themselves as to any use they may propose." 

The former Cross Keys is among scores of lots appearing in Bond Wolfe’s next auction which is due to start at 8.30am on Thursday (July 10).

The auction will be livestreamed via Bond Wolfe's website with remote bidding by proxy, telephone or internet.

For more details and to register to bid visit https://www.bondwolfe.com/auctions/properties/, email auctions@bondwolfe.com or call or call 0121 312 1212 or 01902 928 510.