The site presently houses the former Reindeer Inn public house which is a two storey part stone built part rendered former public house which includes living accommodation and large car parking area.
The property benefits from an extensive frontage to Old Road and also includes, to the rear, the sloping area leading down to New Road.
Location
The former Reindeer Inn public house is situated with an extensive frontage to Old Road in Overton close to its boundary with Middlestown. The premises are situated to the south west of Wakefield city centre – approximately 5 miles – and only a short distance off the A642 New Road near the renowned Wakefield Mining Museum.
The A642 New Road links Wakefield city centre with Huddersfield town centre, via Grange Moor, with Huddersfield town centre being 10 miles to the west. The premises are also well located for access to the motorway network with both Junctions 38 and 39 of the M1 being readily accessible.
Accommodation
Gross Site Area 0.29 ha (0.72 acres) or thereabouts
Terms
Services - We are advised the existing property benefits from mains water, sewer drainage and electricity albeit it is assumed new services may need to be provided as part of any site redevelopment. No tests have been carried out on any of the aforementioned services or appliances and therefore we are unable to comment as to their condition or capacity.
EPC - We are advised an EPC is not required for the development site.
Non Domestic Rating - We are advised the existing premises are assessed for non domestic rates at Rateable Value £7,750 however the premises will be removed from the Rating Listing upon demolition.
Planning - We are advised the site secured an outline consent (25/01535/OUT) for the demolition of the existing public house and redevelopment of up to 5 dwellings in October 2025. A copy of the planning consent is available upon request from the vendor’s agents or via the planning portal, along with additional information including:-
- Arboricultural report
- Ecological report
- Planning statement
- Location plan & indicative layout
- Decision Notice
Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with all rating and planning matters direct with the Local Authority Wakefield Council Tel: 0345 8506506.
Price - Seeking offers in the region of £625,000.
VAT - The price is quoted exclusive of VAT.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations - evidence of identity and a source of funding will be required from the successful offeree prior to instructing solicitors.
Specification
- Former Reindeer Inn public house site benefitting from outline consent for up to 5 dwellings
- Strategically located in a popular residential area on the boundary of Overton with Middlestown to the south west of Wakefield
- The existing public house no longer trades and therefore site immediately available for redevelopment