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Take a look below at some of the most unique properties available at auction across the UK throughout late July and August 2023. From lots previously used for a myriad of different purposes to homes with truly individual characters, both investors and house hunters alike will be able to find something that really stands out.
Having previously served as tearooms and a gift shop, this charming wood-clad property is now available to buy at auction.
The lot is comprised of a semi-open plan space to the ground floor – currently featuring a few pieces of mill machinery – as well as a kitchen, There is a workshop and storage space to the upper floor. There is plenty of potential for renovation and change of use, dependent on consents.
Just a ten-minute drive from all the amenities of the seaside town of Banff (north of Scotland and 46 miles from Aberdeen), the area surrounding the property is rich with romantic woodland and rural views. Atmospheric Eden Castle is only five minutes away by car, and there are hiking trails and beauty spots aplenty nearby.
The property will be brought to auction by Auction House Scotland on 1st August 2023, with a Guide Price of £89,500.
Less than a 10 minute drive from the town of Spean Bridge at the end of Scotland’s Great Glen, this compact structure previously served as a telephone exchange.
Currently comprised of a single space, the building and the plot in which it stands offer significant potential for development, depending on consents. In particular, the lot benefits from its proximity to Ben Nevis, which is visible from its doorstep and sits only 25 minutes’ drive away.
The popular town of Fort William – along with a plethora of amenities – is also within easy reach.
The lot will be brought to auction by Online Property Auctions Scotland on 24th August 2023, with a Guide Price of £50,000.
A beautifully renovated Grade II listed building, this lot is available on a 999 year lease – which started on 25th December 2015.
Complete with gated entrance, this lot dates back to the 1700s – and was once connected to an even older manor house which can be traced to medieval times. It is now part of the wider Smithills Country Park development.
Accessible from a beautiful courtyard, the property is comprised of a very spacious sitting room, a large dining room and separate kitchen, and a convenient utility room and WC to the ground floor. To the first floor, there are three generous bedrooms – two of which are en-suite – and a further family bathroom.
With a paved patio to the fore and a beautifully landscaped back garden, the home sits just a 12 minute drive from the centre of Bolton and offers easy access to the rolling countryside nearby.
The building seller is taking the lot to Miller Metcalfe Property Auctions via the Modern Method of Auction, with a Guide Price of £400,000. No closing date for bids is currently displayed.
This characterful period building once served as the local youth centre. Now, however, it has plenty of potential for any number of uses, depending on consents.
Comprised of two separate entrance halls, a kitchen, three spacious open-plan rooms and storage space to the ground floor, the property features three further rooms to the first floor. There is also a generous courtyard and garden space to the rear.
While some refurbishment is required to the building, it offers a significant return on investment. It sits on Shavington’s Main Road, just three minutes from the Shavington Bypass which provides access to junction 16 of the M6 within 10 minutes.
The heart of Crewe is just 12 minutes’ drive away, and amenities such as the Shavington Leisure Centre, schools, shops and local pubs are all accessible within 15 minutes.
The lot will be brought to auction by Pugh Property Auctions on 15th August 2023, with a Guide Price of £150,000.
Having previously received planning permission for its transformation into a residential property – as well as for the addition of vehicular access – this former chapel would make an extremely exciting renovation project for the right buyer. While those permissions have now lapsed, there is a clear precedent for consent.
Comprised of a single hall space, currently in shell condition, the lot also includes a generous wrap-around garden space and sits in Pontrobert, less than 10 minutes’ drive from the Welsh town of Meifod and about half an hour from the Welsh/English border.
The area is beautifully lush and green – ideal for those who love peace and quiet while retaining easy access to a whole host of amenities.
The lot will be sold at auction by All Wales Auction by 10th August 2023 with a Guide Price £100,000.
Dating back to the 1650s, this stunning stone property boasts beautifully landscaped gardens, including a separate outdoor spaces with a stunning outlook.
Comprised of two very generous reception rooms, two porches, a WC and a lengthy kitchen with range cooker to the ground floor, as well as a huge master bedroom, three additional good-sized bedrooms a bathroom and a shower room to the first floor, the building includes a number of characterful features such as elegant oak beams. There is also a driveway and garage.
A ten-minute drive from the amenities of Melton Mowbray and just under 40 minutes from Leicester, the property is located in the peaceful rural hamlet of Wycomb.
The property will be brought to auction by Connells Property Auctions on 31st July 2023, with a Guide Price of £475,000.
This lot is perfect for buyers seeking an impressive fairytale cottage of their very own. With its rustic charm well-maintained, and with many period features throughout – including its thatched roof, ancient beams, exposed brickwork and cosy fireplace, the lot sits just under 15 minutes outside of Andover, in the leafy village of Stoke.
Comprised of a sitting room, kitchen/diner and bathroom to the ground floor, the property features two good-sized bedrooms to the first floor, as well as a garage and lovely south-facing lawned garden.
The lot will be brought to auction by Connells Property Auctions Modern Method of Auction, with a Guide Price of £255,000. No closing date for bids is currently displayed.
A beautifully appointed former ecclesiastic building, this lovely property has been sensitively renovated, with many original features retained.
Comprised of an elegant open plan living room – featuring a spiral staircase to the mezzanine level – as well as a spacious, airy kitchen to the ground floor, the lot also includes an office space, three comfortable bedrooms and an outdoor courtyard with decking.
Located in highly desirable Ash in Canterbury, the city centre is less than 25 minutes away by car. With numerous amenities close to hand, including schools and attractive local inns, the seaside at Sandwich Bay is also less than half an hour away.
The lot will be brought to auction by Pattinson Property Auctions on 11th August 2023, with a Guide Price of £425,000.
A Grade II listed property, with parts dating back to the 17th Century and other areas way back to the 14th, this beautiful thatched home sits in the centre of Hatherleigh, less than 45 minutes from the seaside at Bude.
Comprised of a good-sized lounge/diner and a spacious kitchen to the ground floor, the property also features three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. It is well-appointed inside, with original features such as ancient oak beams and fireplaces retained.
The surrounding town is exceptionally attractive and offers plenty of superb amenities.
The lot will be brought to auction by Pattinson Property Auctions on 11th August 2023, with a Guide Price of £140,000.
Mere minutes from the centre of the lovely Cornish town of Looe, this quaint cottage is well-placed for shops, eateries, pubs and beaches.
With an open plan lounge and kitchen to the ground floor – featuring a flagstone floor and a wood burning stove – along with a good-sized single bedroom and a bathroom to the first floor, the property also features a small utility building that adjoins the cottage and is accessed from its shared courtyard.
The lot will be brought to auction by National Residential Property Auctions on 14th August 2023, with a Starting Bid of £165,000 (exclusive of auction fees, SDLT obligations and other buyer costs).
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