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If you’re an investor or house hunter looking for a truly unique property, the UK auction market is an excellent place to begin your search. Below, we have selected an exciting range of lots that will go on sale in July 2023 – all of which offer something a little different.
This romantic rural property overlooks the waters of the sea bay of Loch a Siar and takes in stunning views of the rugged Harris landscape.
Requiring a full programme of renovation works, the property includes a lounge and an additional space on the ground floor (that could serve as either an additional reception space or a bedroom), as well as a WC. To the upper floor, there are two bedrooms and a “box room” space. The attached building – clad in corrugated metal – may also be available for sale, along with adjoining land, although this must be negotiated separately.
Located off the West Coast of Scotland, less than an hour’s drive south of Stornoway and just a couple of minutes from the centre of Tarbert, the peaceful area is ideal for local schools, cafés and convenience stores – and there is even a local art gallery and gin distillery nearby.
The property will be brought to auction by Auction House Scotland on 20th July 2023, with a Guide Price of £65,000.
Located less thane five minutes’ drive from Pateley Bridge and a little under 30 minutes from Harrogate, this strikingly unique property is a Grade II Listed windmill, now beautifully renovated but dating back approximately 200 years.
Arranged over seven storeys, with sweeping gardens, stables, orchard, wildlife pond and plenty of parking, the lot enjoys a fantastic outlook – with York minster easily visible on clear days from its viewing tower.
With a family room, an open plan reception/dining room, a kitchen/breakfast room, four generous bedrooms (one of which is en-suite), a sitting room, a library, a ground floor WC and fourth floor family bathroom – along with a number of outbuildings, the property sits close to the Coldstones Cut, Yorkshire’s biggest public artwork. The caves at Stump Cross Caverns are also nearby.
The lot will be brought to auction by Feather Smailes Scales Property Auctions on 13th July 2023, with a Guide Price of £600,000.
This recently renovated property is available with planning permission for residential conversion as well as the addition of a swimming pool, hot tub and workshop or greenhouse, as well as the creation of a boundary wall and gates.
Dating back to 1729, the former chapel and surrounding burial grounds offer plenty of scope for development. Subject to additional consents, the property may be extended vertically to allow for the additional of an upper floor – and the construction of a double garage may also be possible.
With the centre of Immingham just over five minutes’ drive away, the property sits within easy reach of supermarkets, cafés, pubs, schools and leisure facilities.
The lot will be brought to auction by Auction House Lincolnshire on 17th – 18th July 2023, with a Guide Price of £95,000.
A hugely characterful and generously-sized property featuring an astonishing split staircase, three very spacious reception rooms including a dual aspect sitting room, a kitchen and utility room, three excellent bedrooms (one with dressing room and en-suite), a large family bathroom and a separate WC.
There are fabulous gardens to the front and rear – mostly laid to lawn – as well as a driveway and ample space for parking. The property requires renovation and modernisation, but offers a huge amount of potential.
Sitting just under 25 minutes outside of Liverpool City Centre, the local area features plenty of amenities including a range of schools, parkland, golf courses, eateries, pubs and shops.
The lot will be brought to auction by Venmore Property Auctions on 12th July 2023, with a Guide Price of £300,000.
This elegant period building – formerly a Methodist Chapel – has been beautifully renovated to serve as an attractive residential property.
Featuring an open-plan sitting and dining room which includes a wood burning stove and a double height area overlooked by a gallery/mezzanine sitting room above, the property also features a spacious kitchen, four bedrooms (two to the basement level and two to the first floor), a playroom, a family bathroom and a shower room.
Externally, there is a suntrap patio, which offers lovely rural veiws.
Sitting just over 10 minutes’ drive from the beautiful Derbyshire spa town of Buxton, the surrounding area is rich with greenery and provides ample access to countryside inns, local shops and stores.
The lot will be brought to auction by Bridgfords Property Auctions via the Modern Method of Auction with a Guide Price £380,000. No closing date for bidding has yet been publicized.
A truly picturesque property sitting in 2.373 acres of land, this lovely thatched cottage features two spacious reception rooms, three bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room), a shower room with WC, a family bathroom with separate WC, a well-appointed farmhouse kitchen, utility space and a conservatory to the ground floor, along with an additional bedroom to the first floor.
The grounds feature a beautiful pond, a wooded area, an orchard and vegetable garden with raised beds and a greenhouse, as well as a detached garage and gravel drive. The lot may benefit from a little modernisation – and there is potential for further extension, subject to permissions.
With the centre of Bedford a little over 20 minutes’ drive away, the area is surrounded by greenery and well-placed for local schools, country pubs and farm shops. Bedford is 60 miles away from London.
The property will be brought to auction by Savills Property Auctions on 18th July 2023, with a Guide Price of £490,000.
Dating back to 1891, this characterful ecclesiastical building has been tastefully renovated and now serves as an attractive modern residence – with many period features beautifully retained.
Featuring an elegant open plan reception room with wood burning stove, as well as a fitted kitchen and two bedrooms to the ground floor, the property also includes a mezzanine first floor with a further reception room and bedroom. There are well-appointed bath/shower rooms to both levels. The home’s exterior decking offers beautiful mountain views, and there is also a pretty garden sloping upwards to the rear.
Located in the heart of the village of Ynyshir in the beautiful Rhondda Valley (South Wales), there are a number of cafés, pubs, parks, schools and convenience stores nearby. The centre of Porth – and Porth train station – are a five minute drive away.
The lot will be brought to auction by I Am Sold (modern method) Property Auctions on 13th July 2023, with a Guide Price of £300,000.
This ingenious compact property has been beautifully converted from its former use as a pump house to serve as a gorgeous apartment. Featuring a kitchen area with a mezzanine bunk room above, as well as a WC and a smaller separate room, it appears that the property does not currently feature a bath or shower.
Just 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of the beautiful Hampshire town of Stockbridge, the little building benefits from its close proximity to pubs, eateries, shops and plenty more besides.
The lot will be brought to auction by Savills Property Auctions on 18th July 2023, with a Guide Price of £110,000 (not the red book valuation).
With a range of original features including ancient beams, panelling and a stunning thatched roof, this Grade II Listed lot is in need of renovation but promises to become something truly magical for the right buyers.
Featuring around 0.32 acres of garden as well as full planning permission and listed buildings consent for extension, the detached property includes separate sitting room and dining room spaces, a kitchen, a study and a bathroom with separate WC to the ground floor, as well as either two or three bedrooms to the first floor.
The views from the property towards the Martin Down nature reserve are truly stunning – and ancient Bokerley Dyke and the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are within easy reach. The centre of Salisbury is just over 20 minutes’ drive away.
The lot will be brought to auction by Symonds and Sampson Property Auctions on 10th July 2023, with a Guide Price of £250,000.
Just a couple of minutes’ walk from Polperro Harbour, this lovely little Cornish Cottage will make the perfect new home for any buyer seeking something truly picturesque. Situated right in the heart of Polperro, the property is surrounded by quaint eateries and local shops. Polperro Beach can be reached in only five minutes on foot, and the area is also excellent for local schools.
Available in good condition, the property features a sitting room with kitchenette to the ground floor, a bedroom and shower room to the first floor and a loft bedroom to the second floor.
The lot will be brought to auction by Sutton Kersh Property Auctions on 13th July 2023, with a Guide Price £150,000.
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