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From land in top locations to property with significant potential – often with planning permission already granted – auctioneers in the UK regularly offer lots that make ideal projects for property developers.
In this article, we’ve selected a range of buildings and lots that are available at auction throughout the remainder of June, all of which provide superb opportunities for individuals or businesses seeking property for renovation, extension or new-build.
This attractive and spacious corner property previously served solely as a commercial property. However, it is now available with planning permission for change of use into a mixed complex, comprising of two retail units and a 10-bed House in Multiple Occupation.
Planning consents have also been granted for a three-floor rear extension.
Located just under 10 minutes’ drive outside of Hull city centre, less than five minutes from the city’s marina and a little under 15 minutes’ walk from Hull Royal Infirmary, the property sits on the bustling thoroughfare of Hessle Road, enjoying superb footfall to benefit its future retail element and easy access to amenities for residents.
The lot will be brought to auction by SDL Property Auctions on 27th July 2023 with a Guide Price of £60,000.
Requiring modernisation throughout, this lovely detached property includes both a front garden and a very ample rear garden – offering a huge amount of potential for renovation and extension, subject to consents.
The lot currently has a Gross Internal Area of around 793 square feet, including a living room with bay window, a dining room and a kitchen with pantry to the ground floor, as well as two bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor.
Located a little under 20 minutes’ drive from the centre of Wigan, the property sits 9 minutes’ walk from thriving crossroads at the centre of Standish, and benefits from all of its surrounding amenities, including eateries, pubs, shops, supermarkets and more.
The lot will be brought to auction by Alan Batt Property Auctions on 27th July 2023 with a Guide Price of £145,000.
This highly desirable property features an unusually expansive garden, with the lot’s footprint extending to 0.81 acres in total and thus lending itself to a wide range of development opportunities.
A spacious three-bed bungalow with connected garage currently sits on the site. This could be renovated or entirely demolished, with the size and location of the lot providing almost endless options.
One particularly convenient factor is the site’s double-access, with one entrance to the lot from Hilltop Road and another from Longacre Road – which offers greater ease should the plot be redeveloped to contain multiple dwellings.
With the centre of Dronfield and the town’s train station and excellent amenities just a four-minute drive away, the property is very well-situated. The centre of Sheffield is just under 30 minutes’ drive from the site, accessible via the Unstone-Dronfield Bypass, which can be reached in a little over five minutes by car.
The lot will be brought to auction by Pugh Property Auctions on 19th July 2023 with a Guide Price of £750,000.
Superbly located just 15 minutes walk from the heart of the lovely Wyre Forest town of Stourport-on-Severn, this lot is comprised of land available with planning permission in place.
The consents granted in September 2022 permit the construction of two detached houses, with a Gross Internal Area of 1361 square feet each.
Situated in a peaceful, green area with a range of superb amenities close to hand, including country pubs, shops and schools, this lot is ideal for any developer looking for a new-build project that will provide a significant return.
The lot will be brought to auction by I Am Sold modern method Property Auctions on 28th July 2023 with a Guide Price of £110,000.
Enjoying an open vista across rolling Herefordshire farmland, this semi-detached property is in need of renovation throughout. Planning permission has already been granted for the addition of a further reception room, bedroom and bathroom on top of the already spacious home’s three bedrooms, two reception rooms and downstairs bathroom.
Consent has also been given for the addition of a garage and on-drive parking, making the most of the large existing plot while retaining a generous amount of garden.
Enjoying a lovely rural outlook between Hereford – 10 minutes’ drive to the south east – and Tillington – three minutes to the north west – this property’s future residents won’t have far to travel to enjoy a wide range of amenities, from supermarkets and shops to lovely restaurants and pubs.
The lot will be brought to auction by Andrew Morris Estate Agents on 31st July 2023 with a Guide Price of £175,000.
Available with planning permission for a two-bed detached house, this parcel of land sits just a seven-minute drive or 10-minute bus journey from the bustling heart of Ipswich.
A rare opportunity for developers to take on a new build project in the centre of one of the most desirable areas in the region, the future property will be located just around the corner from the very popular thoroughfare of Bramford Road, in close proximity to convenience stores, eateries, pubs and more.
With the beach at Felixstowe just 25 minutes’ drive away, this superb lot offers a major return on investment.
The lot will be brought to auction by Town and Country Property Auctions on 27th July 2023 with a Guide Price of £75,000.
Requiring renovation throughout, this characterful property in Swansea offers plenty of opportunity for reconfiguration, depending on consents.
With a good-sized living room with bay window, a dining room, well-proportioned kitchen and a downstairs family bathroom to the ground floor, along with four generous bedrooms to the first floor, the home also features gardens to the front and rear. Following thorough improvement works, this lot promises a considerable return on investment.
Pretty Bryn-y-Don Park is just over five minutes’ walk from the property, with the lot benefitting significantly from its proximity to Swansea city centre, 12 minutes’ walk away. Swansea train station is just eight minutes from the home on foot, with the major junction between Bridge Street and New Cut Road offering easy access to a wide range of amenities nearby.
The lot will be brought to auction by The Property Auction House on 26th – 27th July 2023 with a Guide Price of £68,000.
An impressive period property, this lot requires modernisation throughout. Located in a peaceful cul-de-sac just 20 minutes’ drive from the centre of Bristol, the property is comprised of a generous living room, kitchen and family bathroom to the ground floor, as well as three spacious bedrooms and a shower room to the first floor. The home also features a pretty enclosed garden.
One very interesting feature of the building is its integral garage, which takes up a great deal of space and should be taken into consideration upon planning for renovations and/or remodelling.
The property sits in the desirable Hillfields area of Bristol, with pretty Page Park and the amenities of Broad Street quickly accessible.
The lot will be brought to auction by Maggs & Allen Property Auctions on 27th July 2023 with a Guide Price of £210,000.
This lot is currently occupied by a timber-fronted workshop-style blockwork building, but is available with planning permission for the demolition of this structure and the construction of an attractive three-storey two-bed detached house with a rear yard.
The proposed property appears to comprise of an open-plan living room/kitchen/dining room to the ground floor, a bedroom and shower room/WC to the first floor and second bedroom – with en suite shower room and WC – to the second floor.
Less than an hour’s drive from Central London, the location of this property is ideal. Raynes Park train station is under 15 minutes’ walk away, and the centre of New Malden – with supermarkets, retail outlets, high quality eateries, bars, schools, and more – can be reached in just seven minutes by car.
The lot will be brought to auction by Savills Property Auctions on 18th July 2023 with a Guide Price of £25,000.
An idyllic countryside property requiring extensive renovation works, this beautiful farmhouse sits just five minutes’ drive from the east Devon town of Ottery St Mary. The main house features a spacious sitting room with wood burner, an elegant dining room, a beautifully appointed and very large kitchen with French doors and a range cooker. The ground floor also includes a family bathroom and study.
To the first floor can be found three generous double bedrooms, and there is also an unfinished en-suite shower room.
The property boasts lovely touches throughout, including wood flooring and exposed beams.
On the plot – measuring 1.77 acres in total – there is also a part-converted stable block, featuring a study space and storage, and there is also a traditional cob barn and two-storey brick barn, both of which are currently in a state of partial collapse.
There is clearly a huge amount of scope for sensitive development on this site, and planning consent has been granted previously. An application with approved in 2002 for renovation and change of use of the brick and cob barns, but this has now lapsed.
The lot will be brought to auction by Stags Property Auctions on 27th July 2023 with a Guide Price of £425,000.
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