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

If you’re searching for a property – whether residential or commercial – an auction house is often a great place to start. Many lots go for superb prices, offering an excellent return on investment for their new owners.

In this article, we’ll explore just a few of the excellent property deals available at auction across the North West of England this August.

Residential Auction Properties North West

2 Bed End-Terrace House, Carlisle

(For Sale with Auction House Cumbria)

1 Bed End-Terrace House in Carlisle - For Sale with Auction House Cumbria with a Guide Price of £40,000 (August 2023)

Just over five minutes’ drive from the centre of the Cumbrian cathedral city of Carlisle, this attractive end-terrace property includes a well-proportioned sitting room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, a family bathroom and a neat rear yard with vehicular access.

Requiring modernisation throughout, the lot would make a superb project, offering a strong return on investment. It sits in a quiet neighbourhood just up the road from open green space and a play area, with nearby Kingmoor Road offering pubs and eateries, and a number of schools easily accessible within the local area.

Junctions 43 and 44 of the M6 are both accessible within 20 minutes’ drive.

The lot will be brought to auction by Auction House Cumbria on 31st August 2023 with a Guide Price of £40,000.

2 Bed Detached Cottage, Milnthorpe

(For Sale with Auction House Cumbria)

2 Bed Detached Cottage in Milnthorpe - For Sale with Auction House Cumbria with a Guide Price of £135,000 (August 2023)

Set amid rich greenery and lovely rural views, this detached cottage features plenty of garden space, offering the possibility of extension (subject to consents).

It includes a spacious lounge with a fireplace, a well-proportioned kitchen, two bedrooms with sash windows (one with its own fireplace) and a bathroom with WC.

Located in Hincaster, a hamlet situated partway between the towns of Milnthorpe and Kendal, the property’s future owners will have easy access to a range of amenities including shops and schools.

The lot will be taken to auction by Auction House Cumbria on 31st August 2023 with a Guide Price of £135,000.

3 Bed Semi-Detached Cottage, Leyland

(For Sale with Edward Mellor Property Auctions)

3 Bed Semi-Detached Cottage in Leyland - For Sale with Edward Mellor Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £165,000 (August 2023)

Available in move-in-ready condition, this good-sized property includes a “through” lounge/diner and a modern kitchen – both with French doors – three comfortable bedrooms, a family bathroom and a landscaped rear garden. There is also an attached garage and a driveway by the property’s foregarden, providing off-road parking.

Surrounded by a number of local green spaces, including Worden Park and Leyland Golf Club, the property is just around the corner from Church Road, which features numerous bus stops experiencing regular services. The centre of Leyland is less than five minutes away.

Numerous educational institutions are located nearby, including the Leyland campus of Runshaw College, and the area also features numerous cafés, pubs and eateries. Buckshaw Hospital can be reached within five minutes by car, as can Leyland train station to the north.

The lot will be taken to auction by Edward Mellor Property Auctions on 16th August 2023 with a Guide Price of £165,000.

3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Manchester

(For Sale with Allsop Property Auctions)

3 Bed Semi-Detached House in Manchester - For Sale with Allsop Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £170,000 (August 2023)

Located in Stretford in Manchester, this well-placed property benefits from its close proximity to a range of amenities and attractions. Old Trafford football ground – the home of Manchester United – is just a five minute drive away. MediaCityUK, home of the BBC, ITV and a range of other major UK media organisations, is accessible in only 12 minutes.

Manchester city centre can be reached by car in just over 20 minutes. Both Trafford Park and Humphrey Park train stations are reachable within five minutes’ drive.

The property itself features generous front and rear garden space, providing the potential for extension with the correct consents. It requires a full programme of modernisation throughout, but all of the rooms are spacious.

There is a front-to-back lounge, a separate dining room, a kitchen and a shower room with WC to the ground floor, as well as three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. The house also benefits from off-street parking.

The lot will be taken to auction by Allsop Property Auctions on 3rd August 2023 with a Guide Price of £170,000.

4 Bed Detached House, Wirral

(For Sale with Barnard Marcus Property Auctions)

4 Bed Detached House in Wirral - For Sale with Barnard Marcus Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £350,000 (August 2023)

A large and characterful property requiring renovation in the Wirral, this lot sits in an ample garden plot and features three spacious reception rooms, a kitchen, a study room and a conservatory to the ground floor, as well as an en-suite master bedroom, three generous additional bedrooms and a family bathroom with WC to the first floor.

The home includes a loft, a driveway and a balcony area.

Located right by the Harrock Wood National Trust property, the home benefits from a close proximity to a range of pubs and eateries, schools, shops and more. Liverpool city centre is just under 25 minutes away, accessible via the Queensway Tunnel.

The lot will be taken to auction by Barnard Marcus Property Auctions on 1st August 2023, with a Guide Price of £350,000.

2 Bed Terraced House, Crewe

(For Sale with Allsop Property Auctions)

2 Bed Terraced House in Crewe - For Sale with Allsop Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £75,000 (August 2023)

This terraced home is currently occupied – although the terms of the tenancy are currently unknown. To this end, the auctioneer has not been able to enter and inspect the property. However, it is believed that the lot features a double reception room and kitchen to the ground floor as well as two bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor. There is also a rear courtyard.

The property’s proximity to the centre of Crewe makes it highly desirable. Supermarkets, schools, bars and eateries are all accessible within 10 minutes’ walk, with attractions like the Lyceum Theatre and the Market Shopping Centre within easy reach.

Junction 16 of the M6 can be accessed in just 15 minutes.

The lot will be taken to auction by Allsop Property Auctions on 3rd August 2023 with a Guide Price of £75,000.

Commercial Auction Properties – North West 

Grade II Listed Office Building, Crewe

(For Sale with Auction House Cumbria)

Grade II Listed Office Building in Crewe - For Sale with Auction House Cumbria with a Guide Price of £75,000 (August 2023)

Arranged over four floors, including a basement level, this beautiful Grade II listed building is of a substantial size and has previously been used as offices.

With seven rooms to the basement level – including a boiler room and storage spaces – a reception space, seven offices and a strong room to the ground floor, nine offices, a staff room and WCs to the first floor and five store rooms to the attic, the building is highly versatile and suited to a range of future uses depending on consents.

There is also a garage and an inner yard.

Situated in the centre of Whitehaven, the lot benefits from a close proximity to the town’s marina, as well as numerous restaurants, cafés, bars and retail outlets. Whitehaven Library and Castle Park are both within five minutes’ walk of the building – which is also equidistant between the Whitehaven and Corkickle train stations, which are 10 minutes’ walk to the north and south respectively.

The property will be brought to auction by Auction House Cumbria on 31st August 2023 with a Guide Price of £75,000.

Ground Floor Restaurant, Sedbergh

(For Sale with Auction House Cumbria)

Ground Floor Restaurant in Sedbergh - For Sale with Auction House Cumbria with a Guide Price of £125,000 (August 2023)

A long-established property with a great deal of history, this former eatery in the Cumbrian market town of Sedbergh is a superb investment. Located right in the middle of the town’s ancient high street, the attractive stone lot is double-fronted with large display windows.

It is arranged across a single storey and features a main restaurant area with a bar, along with a separate section with additional seating, a kitchen, a prep room and WCs accessed from a rear hall.

Featuring two popular local schools, the town is popular with hikers due its position right on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The building seller brings this lot to auction by Auction House Cumbria on 31st August 2023 with a Guide Price of £125,000.

Public House, Stalybridge

(For Sale with Edward Mellor Property Auctions)

Public House in Stalybridge - For Sale with Edward Mellor Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £195,000 (August 2023)

This classic former pub features a central bar separating two lounges, along with WC. There is a kitchen and bathroom to the first floor, along with accommodation in the form of five rooms. The property also benefits from cellars, a rear courtyard with outbuilding and on-site parking.

With very little work required to return it to working condition, the property would benefit any future hospitality entrepreneur.

Located in the centre of the attractive Greater Manchester town of Stalybridge, the pub sits less than 10 minutes’ walk from the sprawling Cheetham Park and 10 minutes’ from the local train station, which sits right next to Stamford Park.

The lot will be brought to auction by Edward Mellor Property Auctions on 16th August 2023 with a Guide Price of £195,000 (excluding fees and auction finance costs).

Mid-Terrace Two Storey Commercial Property, Wirral

(For Sale with Auction House London)

Mid-Terrace Two Storey Commercial Property in Wirral - For Sale with Auction House London with a Guide Price of £25,000 (August 2023)

Requiring renovation throughout, this two-storey mixed-use building will make a superb investment for anyone seeking a project or “problem property” with potential.

Comprised of a ground floor commercial unit – featuring a single shop area – and a one-bed flat with kitchen and bathroom to the first floor, there is plenty of potential for an excellent return.

The lot sits in the midst of numerous green spaces in the Birkenhead area, with New Ferry Park, Shorefields Nature Park and cliffs and Port Sunlight River Park all nearby. Bebington train station is just over five minutes’ walk away, and nearby New Chester Road is bursting with amenities such as convenience stores, salons, retail outlets and cafés.

The lot will be brought to auction by Auction House London on 2nd August 2023 with a Guide Price of £25,000.