August Unusual Auction Properties of the Month

You can find a great range of unusual residential and commercial properties available across the UK throughout August 2024.

5 Bed Detached Period House, Chobham

(For Sale with First For Auctions)

5 Bed Detached Period House in Chobham - For Sale with First For Auctions with an Opening Bid of £480,000 (August 2024)

Located on Little Heath Road in Chobham, this vacant Grade II listed detached period house is located on a sought-after private road near the village centre. Offering a unique opportunity for enhancement, the property is a great chance for an investor to put their stamp on the project.
The property comprises five bedrooms and ample living space.  While it requires refurbishment, it presents the potential for improvement and possible extension, subject to obtaining planning permission. This character-filled home is ideal for those looking to invest in a property with considerable scope for development.
The property will be brought to auction by First for Auctions on 30th August 2024, with an Opening Bid of £480,000.

12 Bed Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil

(For Sale with Property Auction Agent)

12 Bed Hotel in Merthyr Tydfil - For Sale with Property Auction Agent with a Guide Price of £950,000 (August 2024)

This twelve-bedroom hotel in Merthyr Vale is spread over four floors. The hotel includes a reception, bar, restaurant, guest toilets, and four double bedrooms with ensuites on the ground floor. The first floor features double and king-size rooms with ensuites, while the second floor offers a family room with an ensuite and guest lounge. The lower ground floor boasts an industrial kitchen, beer cellar, and function room with a bar.

The site offers a car park for twelve vehicles, a beer garden, a guest storage shed, and a garage. The property also includes a two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and living room. This operating hotel, generating £60,000 annually, is popular among visitors to attractions like Bike Park Wales. Located less than a mile from Merthyr Vale train station, the hotel can be used for a wealth of commercial purposes.

Property Auction Agent will bring the lot to auction on 29th August 2024, with a Guide Price of £950,000.

5 Bed Converted Church, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

(For Sale with iamsold)

5 Bed Converted Church in Saltburn-by-the-Sea - For Sale with iamsold with a Starting Bid of £525,000 (August 2024)

This stunning converted church is located in the picturesque village of Moorsholm. Meticulously transformed by the owner, this offers unique character and a prime location in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The property has a projected annual income of £72,000 for holiday lets.

Inside the church, there is an open-plan lounge, dining, and kitchen area. The ground floor includes two bedrooms with en-suite facilities, a family bathroom, and a games room. The mezzanine level offers two additional en-suite bedrooms and a children’s snug. The outdoor roof terrace offers excellent views. With the original church stonework, the site offers off-street parking. Ideally situated between Whitby and Saltburn-by-the-Sea, this is near local amenities and convenient transport links.

The lot will be brought to auction by iamsold on 9th August 2024, with a Starting Bid of £525,000.

2 Bed Semi-Detached Cottage, Telford

(For Sale with Town & Country Property Auctions)

2 Bed Semi-Detached Cottage in Telford - For Sale with Town & Country Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £155,000 (August 2024)

This spacious two-bedroom, semi-detached cottage occupies a generous plot and offers excellent potential for refurbishment or extension. Located in a charming rural area, the cottage is in a Duke of Sutherland style and is close to road links and local amenities.
The cottage features an entrance porch/conservatory, a sitting room with a walk-in store room, a kitchen, a ground-floor bathroom, and two good-sized first-floor bedrooms, one of which includes a walk-in dressing room or nursery. The property benefits from front, side, and rear gardens and is offered with no upward chain which is discussed in the auction legal pack.

Town & Country Property Auctions will bring the lot to auction on 29th August 2024, with a Guide Price of £155,000.

Former Social Club, Pentre

(For Sale with Sage & Co Auctions)

Former Social Club in Pentre - For Sale with Sage & Co Auctions with a Guide Price of £45,000 (August 2024)

The former Ton and Pentre Labour Club is located on Llewelyn Street, Pentre and is a large building. The building requires full renovation but offers potential for various uses or redevelopment, subject to obtaining planning permission.

Pentre provides a selection of local amenities, shops, and facilities. A nearby railway station offers transport to Cardiff City Centre. The nearby towns of Treorchy, Tonypandy, and Pontypridd offer a broader range of shops and facilities for residents.

Sage & Co Auctions will bring this lot to auction on 26th August 2024, with a Guide Price of £45,000.

3 Bed Townhouse, Frome

(For Sale with Strakers Auctions)

3 Bed Townhouse in Frome - For Sale with Strakers Auctions with a Guide Price of £195,000 (August 2024)

This three-storey, three-bedroom Grade II-listed cottage is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of the most sought-after streets in Frome. In need of renovation, the townhouse is an ideal project for an investor. Frome is a market town, just under 13 miles from Bath. The town has many amenities, including good schools and a station with rail links to Bath, Bristol and London Paddington.

Planning consent has been granted with the proposed plans showing the ground floor featuring a new larger porch, a sitting room, a kitchen and a dining room. On the first floor; landing, a bedroom and a large bathroom and on the second floor, a bedroom with a shower room.  There is a small courtyard at the rear and a good-sized parking area to the front with the potential to provide a garden/seating area.

The property will be brought to auction by Strakers Auctions on 29th August 2024 with a Guide Price of £195,000.

Former Police Station, Llanhilleth 

(For Sale with Sage & Co Auctions)

Former Police Station in Llanhilleth - For Sale with Sage & Co Auctions with an Opening Bid of £135,000 (August 2024)

This former police station is located on the Llanhilleth High Street. This large detached building offers significant potential for investors and developers, including conversion into an HMO or flats, subject to obtaining planning permission. Previously classified for commercial use, it has been approved as a residential building in recent years. Its layout and history suggest great potential for commercial ventures.

Llanhilleth offers a range of amenities, including shops, food outlets, and a railway line providing convenient travel to Newport, Cardiff, and Ebbw Vale. The property features multiple versatile rooms over two stories and a level, low-maintenance yard area to the side and rear.

The lot will be brought to auction by Sage & Co Auctions on 26th August 2024 with an Opening Bid of £135,000.

Former Water Tank Site, Isle of Lewis

(For Sale with Shepherd Auctions)

Former Water Tank Site in Isle of Lewis - For Sale with Shepherd Auctions with a Guide Price of £5,000 (August 2024)

This former water tank site is situated in a scenic area with exceptional views over Loch Leurbost and beyond. An ideal spot for numerous ventures, this site is located in the Isle of Lewis.

With scenic views, the water tank site offers a beautiful spot which is located close to Leurbost with all its local amenities.

Shepherd Auctions will bring the lot to auction on 15th August 2024 with a Guide Price of £5,000.

Former Bakery Site with Potential, Risca

(For Sale with Sage & Co Auctions)

Former Bakery Site with Potential in Risca - For Sale with Sage & Co Auctions with an Opening Bid of £50,000 (August 2024)

Formerly a bakery, this site is located in the popular town of Risca near Newport. Situated within a primarily residential area, the main single-storey bakery building remains in place despite being fire-damaged many years ago. Additionally, there is a two-storey brick building on the site. The first floor was formally used as an apartment in the past.

Risca offers a wide range of shops and amenities, along with convenient road links via the A467, connecting to the M4 motorway. Risca Railway Station, less than a two-minute walk from the property, provides access to Ebbw Vale in the north and Cardiff city centre in the south. The site offers significant redevelopment potential for both commercial and residential purposes.

The lot will be brought to auction by Sage & Co Auctions on 26th August 2024, with an Opening Bid of £50,000.

7 Bed Character Property, Hebden Bridge

(For Sale with iamsold)

7 Bed Character Property in Hebden Bridge - For Sale with iamsold with a Starting Bid of £315,000 (August 2024)

The house is located in Hebden Bridge and features a large porch leading into the expansive kitchen and dining area. The kitchen boasts fitted wooden units along two walls and extending into the dining space. The dining room is spacious and there are two reception rooms.

The lounge, situated at the rear offers windows to the rear and side. The rear reception/sunroom has a door to the side patio and windows facing the front and side. The first floor consists of several bedrooms including a main bathroom, a separate WC, and an ensuite bathroom. Externally, the property shines with a large parking area for multiple vehicles. The garden extends into a woodland and two large wooden outbuildings offer significant potential for development into holiday rentals or workshops.