June’s Unusual Auction Properties of the Month

The lots listed below demonstrate just a few of the interesting and unique purchases one can make at auctions across the UK.

Each with its own specific charm and individual set of features, it is possible to bid on any of the properties in this article throughout June 2023.

4 Bed Converted Church, Lockerbie

(For Sale with Pattinson Auctions)

Sitting in a prominent position within the pretty town of Lockerbie, less than half an hour’s drive from Dumfries, this former church has been beautifully converted into a spacious four-bedroomed property in a way that embraces design elements from its ecclesiastical part.

Original doors and arches windows have been retained, and the property’s modern décor has been sensitively chosen. Featuring a large lounge and kitchen/diner, the home’s bedrooms are also very generously proportioned. There are two bathrooms and a shower room, along with a family/games space and cinema room furnished with original pews.

In addition, the lot includes an attic space that would work well as an additional bedroom, office or playroom. Additional architectural drawings and 3D renderings have been created that illustrate a possible re-design, featuring additional bedrooms and bathrooms and a redesign of the property’s reception spaces.

The property will be taken to auction by Pattinson Auctions on 20th June 2023, with a Guide Price of £400,000.

4 Bed Detached House, Morecambe

(For Sale with Auction House North West)

Requiring refurbishment throughout, this impressive detached property is a rare find in a highly desirable area of Morecambe (Lancashire).

A spacious period home featuring bay windows, a classic porch, panelled interior walls and stained glass, the property is comprised of a spacious lounge and a dining room with separate kitchen to the ground floor, all accessible from a elegant hallway.

To the first floor can be found four generous bedrooms and  a family bathroom with separate WC. The lot also features three cellar rooms, and is surrounded by sweeping gardens.

Perfectly situated for local schools, the lot sits less than ten minutes’ drive from Morecambe’s famous promenade and all of the amenities of the town centre. The train station can be reached in just five minutes by car.

The lot will be brought to auction by Auction House North West on 22nd June 2023, with a Guide Price of £225,000.

4 Bed Detached 1950s House, Solihull

(For Sale with Earles Group Property Auctions)

Built by D. Rosslyn Harper in a manner that powerfully invokes the popular 1950s “prairie style” architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, this exciting Grade II listed property is located on a private road less than five minutes’ drive from the centre of Solihull – and only three minutes’ walk from Widney Manor train station.

Solihull Golf Club is just over five minutes away on foot and adjoins the nearby sweeping Hillfield Nature Reserve.

An elegant time capsule of a home, this lot features neat exposed brick walls, stunning timber detailing and a central hearth, and sits surrounded by green lawns extending to around 2/3 of an acre. It also features a double garage.

Set back from the road, with a stylish entrance hall, dual-aspect sitting room, modern kitchen and utility, the property includes four bedrooms and a WC and shower room. Planning permission has already been granted for an extension to the building.

The seller has instructed Earles Group Property Auctions on 20th June 2023, with a Guide Price of £850,000.

Detached Single-Storey Studio Residence in Bethnal Green, London

(For Sale with Clive Emson Property Auctions)

This is a very rare opportunity to invest in a detached property dating back to the 19th Century in Zone 2 London, located in a gated development just three minutes’ walk from Bethnal Green tube station and around the corner from Bethnal Green Gardens and the borough’s Museum Gardens.

With a slate roof, large windows and an attractive brick façade, the lot is compact but very comfortable, requiring some refurbishment to bring it to its full potential and add further value.

Available on a 999 year lease beginning on 25th December 1886 with a peppercorn ground rent, the single storey building is arranged as a studio – with sleeping area, kitchen area, shower room, WC and roof storage.

Central London can be reached in less than 30 minutes by public transport.

The lot will be taken to auction by Clive Emson Auctions on 15th June 2023, with a Guide Price of £200,000 – £250,000 (without a Red Book valuation / survey).

3 Bed Thatched Cottage, Devon

(For Sale with Greenslade Taylor Hunt Property Auctions)

A stunning thatched cottage in Devon, less than 40 minutes from Instow Beach and the centre of Dartmoor National Park, this property has recently undergone structural work and now requires updating throughout to bring it to its full potential.

Known as The Cavaliers, the building is Grade II Listed and dates back to the 17th century in parts. It retains many original features, and planning permission has been granted with LBC consent for a two storey extension.

To the ground floor, the property features two reception spaces with stunning hearth and exposed beams, a kitchen space and utility, with a hallway and staircase leading to three spacious bedrooms and a bathroom space. The home sits on a corner plot measuring approximately 0.25 acres and including a cobbled path.

The centre of the lovely village of Winkleigh is just five minutes walk away, offering amenities such as schools, cafes and pubs.

The lot will be taken to auction by Greenslade Taylor Hunt Property Auctions on 28th June 2023, with a Guide Price £280,000.