February’s Unusual Auction Properties of the Month

From a Methodist church to a fairy-tale thatched cottage, the following unique and unusual properties are available for auction across the UK throughout February 2023.

Former Methodist Church

(Ainstable, Cumbria)

Former Methodist Church in Ainstable - For Sale with Auction House Cumbria - with a Guide Price of £50,000 (February 2023)

Previously a Methodist church, built in 1861 and serving the nearby villages of Armathwaite and Ainstable, this attractive red sandstone building sits directly between the towns of Carlisle and Penrith on the edge of the North Pennines.

Located in the gloriously green Eden Valley, the property currently includes a main chapel, a meeting room, cloakroom, kitchen and WC. There is also a lofted store outside. The lot has a generous paved forecourt and lawn. It offers great potential for conversion into a residential property, subject to permissions.

This property will be taken to auction by Auction House Cumbria on 9th February 2023, with a Guide Price of £50,000.

10 Bedroom Detached Period Property

(Barnsley)

10 Bed Art Nouveau Property in Barnsley - For Sale with Auction House South Yorkshire - with a Guide Price of £625,000 - £650,000 (February 2023)

This hugely exciting – and extremely spacious – detached property was first constructed in 1893. Accordingly, it still features stunning art nouveau touches along with elegant modern elements.

Boasting a grand entrance hall with mosaic flooring and an elegant oak staircase, a spacious family room with log burning stove, a generous garden, a separate 3 bedroom apartment, an art studio, three cellars, a garden room and an office, the ten bedroom property has a great deal of history and is move-in ready, offering a great deal of potential to its new owners.

It’s also in a superb position – just a ten-minute walk outside of the centre of Barnsley and only 15 minutes from the train station.

The property will be taken to auction by Auction House South Yorkshire on 16th February 2023 with a Guide Price of £625,000 – £650,000.

Characterful Detached Property with Library

(Derby)

Characterful Detached Property with Library in Derby - For Sale with SDL Property Auctions - with a Guide Price of £450,000 (February 2023)

This is a lovely three storey, six-bedroom home in a secluded area of woodland, which features lovely formal gardens covering an area of around a third of an acre.

While some refurbishment is required to bring the lot to its full potential, it already has a huge amount to offer – retaining much of its original charm. A major attraction of the property is its stunning hand-built library on the first floor.

The home has a very large bathroom, generous reception spaces and plenty of parking capacity, access via a private drive. While the area in which the property sits is quiet and peaceful, it is under a 15-minute drive from the centre of Derby. It is also within a 10-minute walk of numerous amenities, including stylish eateries and pubs, in the charming village of Littleover.

The property will be taken to auction by SDL Property Auctions on 23rd February 2023 with a Guide Price of £450,000.

Three-Bed Thatched Cottage

(Kenninghall, Norwich)

3 Bed Thatched Property in Norwich - For Sale with Auction House East Anglia - with a Guide Price of £250,000 (February 2023)

This is the perfect future home for anyone craving a picturesque rural lifestyle.

Located at the heart of the lovely village of Kenninghall (Norfolk), the property is in very good condition – with its thatch only recently renewed. With plenty of wonderful period features including exposed beams and two inglenook fireplaces, the lot also includes two convenient outbuildings, great parking and a large part-paved back garden that could be lovingly landscaped into something spectacular.

Kenninghall is less than five minutes’ drive from the home, and there are further amenities in the nearby towns of East Harling, Banham and Eccles.

The lot will be taken to auction by Auction House East Anglia on 8th February 2023 for a Guide Price of £250,000.

Two-Storey Mid-Terrace Building for Conversion

(Lambeth, South London)

Two-Storey Mid-Terrace Building for Conversion in Lambeth - For Sale with Auction House London - with a Guide Price of £50,000 (February 2023)

A superb opportunity to invest in property in a highly desirable area of South London, this is a compact lot with a huge amount of potential.

Currently listed as a commercial property, it may well be possible to apply for a change of usage for this property with the correct permissions – introducing the possibility for the building to be converted into a compact home.

Located on a private residential cul-de-sac at the rear of Greyhound Lane, the property currently features just two rooms over two storeys. It can be found just off Streatham High Road, which offers a wealth of amenities, including eateries and bars.

Streatham Common Station is just five minutes’ walk away, as is the attractive green space of Streatham Common itself.

This lot will be taken to auction by Auction House London on 8th February 2023 with a Guide Price of £50,000.