Written by Joanne Townsend
Joanne Townsend
Joanne completed a Journalism degree in 2012 before working for a number of marketing companies in the roles of a copywriter, moderator and PR assistant.
Edited by Ruban Selvanayagam
Ruban Selvanayagam
Ruban Selvanayagam is a professional cash homebuyer, private rented sector landlord, auction specialist, blogger and media commentator.
Throughout February 2025, we have carefully curated a remarkable selection of unique residential and commercial properties across the UK, each presenting exciting investment opportunities.
Located in the heart of central Penryn, this detached building has separate gentlemen’s and ladies toilet facilities and an accessible toilet cubicle. The property offers a range of possibilities for future use, subject to obtaining all necessary consents. Its prime location makes it a versatile option for potential redevelopment or repurposing to suit various needs.
The property will become a valuable asset in a thriving area with the proper approvals.
The lot will be brought to auction by Clive Emson Property Auctions on the 6th of February 2025 with a Guide Price of £10,000-15,000.
This vacant freehold former community church, located east of Haverhill Road off the A41 Soho Road in Handsworth, offers exciting potential for alternative uses, subject to planning permission. The single-storey property features a spacious hall, office, two store rooms, kitchen, two WCs, and a covered side passageway.
Externally, it includes a small forecourt set back from the road. Ideally positioned in a well-connected area, this property provides a unique opportunity for change of use or redevelopment. Its versatile layout and prime location make it appealing for various future purposes.
The lot will be brought to auction by Bond Wolfe Property Auctions on the 6th of February 2025 with a Guide Price of £10,000.
This substantial site, located on the outskirts of St Austell in mid-Cornwall, features a fire-damaged building and a large hardstanding area. Previously used as an infant school, the site offers potential for redevelopment, subject to obtaining the necessary consent.
The top playground is also for four affordable residential flats, each with allocated parking spaces and additional visitor spaces. This site presents exciting development potential in a sought-after area.
Clive Emson Property Auctions will bring the lot to auction on the 6th of February 2025 with a Guide Price of £50,000-70,000.
Fenny Compton Methodist Chapel, believed to date back to 1838, is a delightful property in the village’s centre. The chapel offers significant potential for conversion to alternative uses, subject to planning permission. Adjacent to the chapel is a separate Sunday School building featuring an open-plan ground floor with stairs to the first floor, a fitted kitchen, and a large room with loft access upstairs.
To the rear is a brick-built store housing the W.C. and additional storage. Fenny Compton, nestled between Banbury and Leamington Spa, is a vibrant village with excellent amenities.
The lot will be auctioned by Sheldon Bosley Knight Auctions on the 12th of February 2025, with a Guide Price of £75,000.
This derelict chapel presents a unique opportunity for redevelopment, with full planning permission granted for its demolition and the construction of two dwellings. Conveniently situated in an established residential area, the plot is surrounded by a mix of traditional terraced houses and modern homes, making it an appealing setting for new builds.
The location benefits from excellent local amenities, including shops and services, and a nearby train station offering direct links to Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil. This site provides an ideal chance for developers or self-builders to create two bespoke homes in a convenient and well-connected area.
Paul Fosh Auctions will auction the lot on the 6th of February 2025, with a Guide Price of £45,000.
This unique opportunity to acquire a German Gothic-style church in Dundrennan, near Kirkcudbright, will be going under the hammer. Designed by W.R. Corson and completed in 1865, the historic property features double storm doors leading into a hallway with access to the main church area (nave), where several original pews remain. Above the hallway is a gallery.
It incorporates a kitchen, toilet, and office space. This exceptional property offers the potential for conversion into residential or holiday accommodation, subject to consent. The current owner has positively discussed its development with the local authority, ensuring significant interest.
The property will be brought to auction by Auction House Scotland on the 6th of February 2025, with a Guide Price of £80,000.
This three-storey former bank, now vacant, offers significant potential for various uses, including part residential conversion, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The building comprises a ground-floor bank/sales area, a first-floor storage space, and a second-floor storage area.
Located on Church Street in the market town of Guisborough, the property is ideally positioned near a mix of national and independent retailers, offering excellent potential for redevelopment or conversion in a thriving community setting.
Auction House North West will bring this lot to auction on the 12th of February 2025, with a Guide Price of £195,000.
This vacant freehold property, formerly a children’s home, offers substantial redevelopment potential, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent. The premises include offices, classrooms, and off-road parking, with front and rear gardens. The ground floor comprises a reception entrance, function room with kitchen, store room, WC with wash hand basin, reception/waiting area, staff and pupil WCs, classroom, kitchen with store, and a utility room.
On the first floor is a landing, staff room, classroom, two offices, staff and pupil WCs, and a baby changing room.
The property will be brought to auction by Bond Wolfe Property Auctions on the 6th of February 2025 with a Guide Price of £200,000.
This substantial development plot in Southport currently comprises a former nursing home with various ancillary rooms and an extensive gated frontage. The property has previously had planning permission for a change of use from a residential nursing home to a medical consultation and treatment centre, along with the conversion of the existing single-storey building into two storeys by adding a first-floor extension.
Located just a short walk from Lord Street, Southport’s main thoroughfare, the property is close to various amenities, the coast, tourist attractions, and the marina, with easy access to the Merseyside Motorway Network via A565.
This unique development opportunity offers approximately 0.58 acres on the west side of the picturesque Exmoor town of Lynton, just a short distance from the stunning Valley of the Rocks. The site, currently hosting the former Lydiate Lodge Care Home, is in a peaceful cul-de-sac, ideal for redevelopment, subject to necessary consent. Local amenities are easily accessible, and the charming coastal town of Lynmouth is reachable via the historic Cliff Railway.
The existing accommodation includes 15 bedrooms, a communal lounge, and a kitchen. Proposed plans include three affordable homes and six open-market houses, with detailed layouts for various property types and off-road parking.
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