Most Expensive Auction Properties of the Month – May

Explore an exceptional selection of residential and commercial properties across the country this May 2025, presenting outstanding investment opportunities.

5 Storey Detached Property with Investment Potential, West Hampstead

(For Sale with Swift Property Auctions)

5 Storey Detached Property with Investment Potential in West Hampstead - For Sale with Swift Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £6,000,000 (May 2025)The property comprises a substantial seven-bedroom detached house in shell condition, arranged over the ground, first and five upper floors. Situated on one of West Hampstead’s most prestigious roads, it occupies a generous plot with exceptional potential for transformation.

Planning permission (Barnet Council Ref: 22/4648/HSE) for comprehensive redevelopment, including a basement extension, ground and rear extensions, a front extension to enclose balconies, and significant roof alterations with dormer windows and roof lights. Nestled in the coveted enclave of Hampstead, near Hampstead Heath and Golders Hill Park, it offers excellent transport links and a rare opportunity to create a magnificent family home.

The lot will be brought to auction by Swift Property Auctions on the 13th of May 2025 with a Guide Price of £6,000,000.

Office Building with Residential Development, Putney

(For Sale with Savills Property Auctions)

Office Building with Residential Development in Putney - For Sale with Savills Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £2,700,000 (May 2025)Located on one of Putney’s most sought-after roads, close to the River Thames, this spectacular property boasts stunning specifications. Currently configured as office space, it offers the potential for conversion into residential accommodation, subject to the necessary consent; the property benefits from expansive, voluminous, and light-filled rooms, creating an airy and inviting atmosphere.

The terracing provides beautiful, oblique views of the Thames, extending towards Putney Bridge. This vacant property presents a rare opportunity to create a bespoke home in a highly desirable location, offering both convenience and charm.

The lot will be brought to auction by Savills Property Auctions on the 13th of May 2025 with a Guide Price of £2,700,000.

Mixed-Use Property, Chiswick

(For Sale with Acuitus Property Auctions)

Mixed-Use Property in Chiswick - For Sale with Acuitus Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £2,500,000 (May 2025)Chiswick is a desirable and affluent suburb located approximately 6 miles west of Central London, between Hammersmith and Gunnersbury. The property is prominent on Chiswick High Road, just 50 metres from Turnham Green, with notable nearby occupiers such as Waitrose, Pret A Manger, Boots, Gails, Chipotle, Pizza Express, Ole & Steen, and Tesco.

The property comprises three adjoining ground-floor shops and three maisonettes on the upper floors. One vacant flat requires refurbishment, while two are on long leases. Additionally, a single-storey storage building and service area at the rear may offer development potential, subject to planning approval. Following a pre-application submission, the council deemed a three-storey, six-flat scheme feasible.

The lot will be brought to auction by Acuitus Property Auctions on the 15th of May 2025 with a Guide Price of £2,500,000.

Former Social Club with Development Potential, Hounslow

(For Sale with Savills Property Auctions)

Former Social Club with Development Potential in Hounslow - For Sale with Savills Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £2,500,000 (May 2025)A freehold former social club situated on approximately 2.03 acres. The property also comprises two large car parks and a bowling green. The internal area of the social club amounts to an approx. 13,247 sq ft and includes a large club lounge, bar area, snooker room, meeting room, kitchen, cellar, male and female WCs and changing rooms over the ground floor and a terrace, meeting room, caretakers accommodation and three WCs on the first floor.

The adjacent site is currently undergoing planning for a proposed 56-unit scheme, which the case officer has recommended for approval.

The lot will be brought to auction by Savills Property Auctions on the 13th of May 2025 with a Guide Price of £2,500,000.

Pair of Adjoining Semi Detached Houses, Hampstead

(For Sale with Swift Property Auctions)

Pair of Adjoining Semi Detached Houses in Hampstead - For Sale with Swift Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £2,500,000 (May 2025)The property comprises a detached pair of adjoining semi-detached houses arranged over the ground and first floors, requiring modernisation. There is excellent redevelopment potential, including a part single, part two-storey rear extension to both properties, a part single, part two-storey side extension to No. 111, and alterations to the existing front extension of No. 111, as well as the erection of two outbuildings at the rear under planning reference 23/2186/FUL from Barnet Council.

Please note that SPVs for both properties are available. Situated in vibrant Cricklewood, near Golders Green, Childs Hill, and Hampstead Heath, with excellent transport links into Central London.

Swift Property Auctions will bring the lot to auction on the 13th of May 2025 with a Guide Price of £2,500,000.

10 Storey Former Care Home & Hostel with Residential Development, Leeds

(For Sale with Savills Property Auctions)

10 Storey Former Care Home & Hostel with Residential Development in Leeds - For Sale with Savills Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £2,500,000 (May 2025)A freehold development site with planning permission for 118 one-bedroom studio apartments (subject to s106 payments) is available. Currently occupied by a former care facility and hostel offering 36 bedrooms, the site is for a 10-storey building featuring a range of communal amenities, including laundry facilities, lounges, touchdown workspaces, a cinema room, a gym, bin and cycle storage, and a concierge service at ground level.

The upper floors will comprise ‘co-living’ studios with shared kitchen and lounge spaces. The development will offer a secure cycle store for 120 bicycles and communal recreation areas across all levels.

The lot will be auctioned by Savills Property Auctions on the 13th of May 2025 with a Guide Price of £2,500,000.

3 Storey Office Building with Investment Potential, Dorking

(For Sale with Acuitus Property Auctions)

3 Storey Office Building with Investment Potential in Dorking - For Sale with Acuitus Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £2,100,000 (May 2025)The property comprises a substantial, detached, three-storey office building with approximately 41 car parking spaces, including 25 undercroft spaces. Internally, the accommodation is flexible, capable of subdivision, and currently arranged as four suites across the ground, first and second floors. The building benefits from raised floors, an eight-person passenger lift, suspended ceilings, LED lighting and comfortable cooling.

Located in Dorking, a highly affluent market town within the London commuter belt, the property forms part of the established Dorking Office Park and enjoys excellent road and rail links. Dorking sits at the A24/A25 intersection and boasts three railway stations with regular services to London, Guildford, Redhill and Gatwick.

The lot will be brought to auction by Acuitus Property Auctions on the 15th of May 2025 with a Guide Price of £2,100,000.

A Beautiful Victorian Vicarage, Maidstone

(For Sale with Knight Frank Auctions)

A Beautiful Victorian Vicarage in Maidstone - For Sale with Knight Frank Auctions with a Guide Price of £1,700,000 (May 2025)The Old Vicarage has been meticulously refurbished by the current owners, with exceptional attention paid to every detail, particularly the infrastructure. Positioned beside the historic 13th-century Holy Cross Church and overlooking Bearsted Green, it enjoys breathtaking views towards the Kent North Downs.

With nearly an acre, the property offers a versatile home with beautifully maintained gardens, from formal rose beds to a wide lawn ideal for entertaining or children’s games. The quality of the renovation is evident throughout, from the restored entrance doorway to the replaced chimneys. Additional features include a remodelled kitchen, a refurbished coach house, and an elegant principal suite.

The lot will be brought to auction by Knight Frank Auctions on the 1st of May 2025 with a Guide Price of £1,700,000.

Former Police Station with Development Potential, Tamworth

(For Sale with SDL Property Auctions)

Former Police Station with Development Potential in Tamworth - For Sale with SDL Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £1,800,000 (April 2025)This freehold former police station benefits from approved planning permission to develop 54 residential units, a residents’ gym, and associated parking, ideally located in the heart of Tamworth Town Centre. The property sits within an area experiencing significant regeneration, both locally and across the wider region.

It has excellent transport links, with bus and rail services just a short walk away, and the location provides outstanding connectivity. A wide range of national retailers, bars, and cafés are also nearby, further enhancing its appeal. This development presents an exciting opportunity for investors seeking to capitalise on a well-positioned, thriving urban location.

The lot will be brought to auction by SDL Property Auctions on the 29th of May 2025 with a Guide Price of £1,800,000.

Pendine Estate, Carmarthen

(For Sale with iamsold)

Pendine Estate in Carmarthen - For Sale with iamsold with a Starting Bid of £1,200,000 (May 2025)Pendine Estate is a spectacular 28-acre coastal estate boasting breathtaking panoramic sea views. At its heart lies a magnificent five-star, nine-bedroom manor house, complemented by a charming two-bedroom gatehouse, a one-bedroom apartment, and a caretaker’s one-bedroom lodge. The estate also includes six two-bedroom and one one-bedroom apartments, all with private hot tubs and balconies.

There is permission for a further 15 lodges, offering exceptional investment potential. Occupying an elevated position, Pendine Estate enjoys uninterrupted views stretching from Mumbles Head across Carmarthen Bay to Tenby and Caldey Island. Some properties operate as successful holiday lets via Pendine Manor Holidays.

The lot will be brought to auction by iamsold on the 9th of May 2025 with a Starting Bid of £1,200,000.