April Auction Property Deals of the Month – Manchester and the North West

Welcome to April’s top ten North West auction property deals. Below, you’ll find some of the best value properties currently available across the Manchester area and the wider north west of England.

With both residential and commercial properties on our radar – along with mixed use buildings – we’ve shortlisted our top ten auction lots from across the region, all of which will be sold in April 2023.

Residential Auction Properties North West

2 Bed Terraced Property, Accrington

(For Sale with SDL Property Auctions)

2 Bed Terraced Property in Accrington - For Sale with SDL Property Auctions for a Guide price of £30,000 (April 2023)

This is a characterful brick fronted property with featuring a lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and a rear yard. It is in need of some modernisation, with plenty of opportunities to add value.

The spacious Bullough Park sits just five minutes’ walk away, with the attractive Woodnook Vale Nature Reserve accessible in under ten minutes on foot.

The centre of Accrington sits just three minutes’s drive away, but there are shops, eateries and other excellent amenities much closer to hand on Victoria Street and in the surrounding areas.

The lot will be brought to auction by SDL Property Auctions on 17th April 2023 with a minimum opening bid of 62,000.

1 Bed End Terrace Property, Bolton

(For Sale with Martin Bond Property Auctions)

1 Bed End Terrace Property in Bolton - For Sale with Martin Bond Property Auctions for a Guide price of £60,000 (April 2023)

A very attractive property with a traditional stone façade, this end-terraced home features beautiful flags on the ground floor, a feature fireplace, exposed stone features and exposed beams throughout, a comfortably-sized master bedroom with en-suite, a downstairs WC and a generous kitchen.

The lot requires some modernisation but is generally in an excellent condition throughout.

Located just over 15 minutes’ walk, or 3 minutes’ drive, from Hall i’ th’ Wood train station, and a 20 minute bus ride into the centre of Bolton from a stop just three minutes’ walk away, the property benefits hugely from its proximity to supermarkets and eateries on nearby Blackburn Road.

The lot will be taken to auction by Martin Bond Property Auctions on 27th April 2023, with a Guide Price of £60,000.

3 Bed Terraced Property, Wigan

(For Sale with Property Solvers Auctions)

3 Bed Terraced Property in Wigan - For Sale with Property Solvers Auctions for a Guide price of £60,000 (April 2023)

Featuring very generous rooms, a galley kitchen and an attractive back garden, this three-bed property includes large separate living and dining rooms. The home requires fairly extensive refurbishment and modernisation throughout, allowing its future owners to add their own stamp and boost its resale value significantly.

Bryn station is just one minutes’ walk away, and the beautiful Three Sisters Local Nature Reserve is reachable within a five minute drive. Closer green spaces include Edmund Collins Park and Bryn Recreation Ground, while nearby Wigan Road offers a wide range of amenities, from eateries and retail outlets to pharmacies. Wigan itself is just over 15 minutes’ drive away.

The lot will be taken to online auction by Property Solvers Auctions with an end date for bidding on 6th April 2023 and a Guide Price of £60,000.

2 Bed Semi-Detached Property, Liverpool

(For Sale with Iamsold Auctions)

2 Bed Semi-Detached Property in Liverpool - For Sale with Iamsold Auctions for a Guide price of £60,000 (April 2023)

This is an attractive 2 bed property in a very reasonable condition, with only minor refurbishment required to bring it to its full potential. To the rear, the home benefits from attractive gardens – with a generous off street parking area out front.

All rooms are of a very good size, and the chain-free property features a family bathroom.

The surrounding area is fairly quiet, with easy access to green spaces including Wastlebridge Park and the King George V Memorial Playing Fields, which are less than 15 minutes’ walk away, and Woolfall Heath – accessible in under 10 minutes. The property sits just over five minutes’ drive from Knowsley Hall and Safari Park.

Liverpool can be reached within 30 minutes in a car or via a direct bus in just over 40 minutes. The nearby Hillside and Liverpool Roads provide plenty of amenities, from supermarkets to cafes.

The lot will be taken to auction by Iamsold Auctions on 4th April 2023, with a Guide Price of £60,000.

2 Bed End Terrace Property, Widnes

(For Sale with Iamsold Auctions)

2 Bed End Terrace Property in Widnes - For Sale with Iamsold Auctions for a Guide price of £60,000 (April 2023)

A good-sized end-terraced property in need of renovation, this lot features two bedrooms, one bathroom and one reception room. Further details of the home are not currently available – however, it is located in an excellent position, just five minutes’ drive from Widnes station and the town centre itself.

The expansive green spaces of Victoria park lie nearby, and the surrounding area is brimming with amenities – including retail outlets, eateries and bars, local schools and supermarkets.

The lot will be taken to auction by Iamsold Auctions on 4th April 2023, with a Guide Price of £60,000.

Semi-Detached 2 Bed Property, Crewe

(For Sale with Auction House Cheshire)

Semi-Detached 2 Bed Property in Crewe - For Sale with Auction House Cheshire for a Guide price of £70,000 - £90,000 (April 2023)

Requiring a full programme of refurbishment throughout, this very attractive semi-detached property sits in a desirable area and offers significant potential. Its open plan lounge/kitchen/diner is very generous, while its two double bedrooms and bathroom feature elegant wooden flooring.

There is a good amount of garden space to the rear, mostly laid to lawn.

The centre of Crewe is less than five minutes’ drive away, and the area borders on beautiful countryside, with the lovely Mickelwrights Flash and Bradeley Hall fishing pools and Haslington’s Easy Access Trail Park not far away.

The lot will be taken to auction by Auction House Cheshire on 4th April 2023, with a Guide Price of £70,000 – £90,000.

Commercial Auction Properties – North West 

Former Social Club, Workington

(For Sale with Barnard Marcus Auctions)

Former Social Club in Workington - For Sale with Barnard Marcus Auctions for a Guide price of £5,000 (April 2023)

This property and its history are linked strongly with the industrial history of the Workington area. Now available leasehold with vacant possession, it is a good-sized lot with plenty of potential for both residential and commercial uses, depending on planning consents.

The former social club sits just a two minute drive from the lovely Vulcan Park, with a range of shops, eateries and other amenities easily accessible on nearby Harrington Road. The centre of Workington is two minutes’ away by car, and the Washington Square shopping centre is very close at hand.

The nearest train station is Workington, just a three minute drive away.

The lot will be taken to auction by Barnard Marcus on 18th April 2023, with a Guide Price of £5,000.

Mixed-Use Property, Blackpool

(For Sale with Auction House Lincolnshire, North Notts & South Yorks)

Mixed-Use Property in Blackpool - For Sale with Auction House Lincolnshire, North Notts & South Yorks for a Guide price of £15,000 (April 2023)

Comprised of a sizeable ground floor retail unit and a two-storey, three-bed maisonette above, this lot promises a superb return on investment. Requiring refurbishment, the ground floor features a main shop area, a showroom, a kitchen and WC, while the first floor includes a lounge, one generous bedroom and a WC.

The second floor features two more good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom. The lot also has a cellar.

Just two minutes’ walk from Blackpool’s famous promenade and the Waterloo Road tram stop, this property is located in the midst of a huge array of amenities. Blackpool South railway station is five minutes away, with the Pleasure Beach theme park accessible within ten minutes.

The property will be brought to auction by Auction House Lincolnshire, North Notts & South Yorks between 3rd and 4th April 2023 with a minimum opening bid of £15,000.

End Terrace Mixed-Use Property, Halifax

(For Sale with Auction House Lincolnshire, North Notts & South Yorks)

End Terrace Mixed-Use Property in Halifax - For Sale with Auction House Lincolnshire, North Notts & South Yorks for a Guide price of £25,000 (April 2023)

Featuring a retail/food service area and kitchen to the ground floor, formerly used as a fast food takeaway, a kitchen, living room and bathroom to the first floor and a generous bedroom to the second floor, this three storey lot also features a walled rear yard. It offers excellent potential as a mixed-use commercial/residential property.

The building’s frontage is comprised of attractive Yorkshire stone, and its location is ideal – sitting less than five minutes’ walk from the Bankfield Museum in Akroyd Park and under 15 minute from the centre of Halifax – promising excellent footfall.

The lot will be brought to auction by Auction House Lincolnshire, North Notts & South Yorks between 3rd and 4th April 2023 with a minimum opening bid of £25,000.

Large Commercial Premises, Stoke On Trent

(For Sale with Butters John Bee Auctions)

Large Commercial Premises in Stoke On Trent - For Sale with Butters John Bee Auctions for a Guide price of £40,000 (April 2023)

This is a particularly large lot, comprised of three retail units knocked into one on its ground floor, with three separate first floor areas.

In need of extensive refurbishment, this property could be converted to serve any number of different purposes and therefore has endless potential.

Located on a bustling junction between Anchor Road and Longton’s Market Street, the town’s station is just five minutes’ walk away, providing superb levels of footfall. The centre of Stoke-on-Trent is less than ten minutes’ drive away.

The lot will be brought to auction by Butters John Bee on 3rd April 2023 with a Guide Price of £40,000.