Property auctions are a superb place to find the kinds of characterful, unique and captivating properties that are rarely available on the open market. In this article, we’ve shared a selection of unusual lots available across the UK throughout October 2023.
Just 15 minutes’ drive from the seafront town of Arbroath and its amenities, not far from Dundee, this exciting property boasts a range of excellent features – including a heated pool and hot tub, plenty of outdoor space, a double garage and a private driveway.
Comprised of a spacious living room, an elegant open plan kitchen/diner, a utility room, a snug, a bathroom and a bedroom to the ground floor, the lot also features five further good-sized bedrooms to its first floor – two en-suite, with their own dressing rooms – along with a family bathroom.
The property also includes a separate guest house that has been beautifully converted from a barn. This building features its own large living room, kitchen and downstairs shower room, as well as three generous bedrooms to the first floor. It houses plenty of storage space, the property’s pool plant room, changing rooms and a sauna.
The property will be brought to auction by Online Property Auctions Scotland on 19th October 2023, with a Guide Price of £560,000.
Constructed in 19th Century Renaissance revival style, this striking former gatehouse is available freehold and enjoys an open vista, looking out over lush woodland.
Located only 15 minutes’ walk from stunning Wemyss Bay beach, very well-placed for schools and local shops, the lot also benefits from its proximity to the town of Inverkip, which provides easy access to supermarkets and the local train station within just four minutes’ drive. Glasgow is just over 45 minutes away via public transport.
Arranged over three storeys, the property includes a spacious lounge with a bay window and wood burning stove, a well-appointed kitchen, a large and elegant family bathroom and three generous bedrooms. The sweeping grounds are mostly laid to lawn, and the lot also features a double garage with inspection pit, as well as a gated driveway with plenty of off-road parking.
The lot will be brought to auction by Future Property Auctions on 5th October 2023, with a Minimum Opening Bid of £170,000.
This stunning former church offers a spacious open-plan design which makes use of the building’s original ecclesiastical features.
With hardwood floors, slender arched windows and a double-height ceiling throughout most of the property, the lot is comprised of an expansive lounge/kitchen/diner with an elegant stove as its central focal point. To one end, a mezzanine floor with glass balcony and striking round window houses the bedroom, which is accessible via a spiral staircase. The home’s characterful bathroom – rich in colour, with an exposed stone wall – can be found directly below this.
Available in move-in-ready condition, the building enjoys a central position in the town of Selkirk in the Scottish Borders, within easy reach of the High Street and a range of pubs, eateries, convenience stores and schools.
The lot will be brought to auction by Future Property Auctions on 5th October, with a Minimum Opening Bid of £115,000.
Available with planning permission already in place for its conversion into a mixed-use property – with a retail unit to the ground floor and five one-bed apartments to the first floor – this former pub is distinct in appearance and very well-positioned. Currently in a derelict condition, this would make an excellent investment for a developer.
Located in the town of Oswaldtwistle, less than five minutes from the centre of Accrington in Lancashire by car, the lot is only four minutes’ walk from the Church & Oswaldtwistle train station and enjoys a close proximity to convenience stores, pubs, eateries, schools and the Oswaldtwistle Mills Home & Lifestyle Centre.
The open green spaces of White Ash & Foxhill Playing Fields can be found close by.
The lot will be brought to auction by Auction House Manchester on 24th October 2023, with a Guide Price of £95,000.
Sitting in approximately 1.21 acres of land, this freehold former church hall dates back to 1948. Potential bidders should consult the lot’s legal pack for details of historic graves which are located on the site.
Measuring around 1,200 square feet in total, and featuring ample off-street parking, the property offers a huge amount of potential for conversion, depending on local consents. The property sits under 15 minutes’ drive from the centre of Shrewsbury, and enjoys close proximity to a number of pubs, supermarkets and schools.
The lot will be brought to auction by Savills Property Auctions on 10th October 2023, with a Guide Price £225,000.
A truly one-of-a-kind find, this elegant and well-appointed property is available in excellent condition – and includes unique features that reflect its identity as part of a grand mansion complex.
Including a garage and its own parking spaces, as well as large gardens with fountain, the lot is accessible via its own private entrance. It is comprised of a good-sized lounge/diner and kitchen/breakfast room – along with a WC – to the ground floor, as well as two spacious en-suite bedrooms to the first floor.
The home sits within the west pavilion of the Palladian-style Thorndon Hall, a Grade I Listed property dating back to the Georgian era. Positioned between Brentwood and Basildon in Essex, the area is reach with greenery, with Thorndon Country Park and the Heron Golf Club located nearby. Central London can be reached in an hour and 45 minutes by public transport.
The property will be brought to auction by Douglas Allen Property Auctions via the Modern Method of Auction, with a Guide Price £425,000. No closing date for bidding is currently displayed.
A beautiful traditional Grade II Listed cottage with parquet flooring, traditional exposed beams, fireplaces and a range of other excellent features, this building is arranged over three floors plus a cellar.
Comprised of separate sitting and living rooms, a large kitchen, a grand dining room, two utility areas, an office and a shower room to the ground floor, two bathrooms, a shower room and four spacious bedrooms to the first floor, the lot also features a landing/office space and three further large bedrooms to its second floor.
Potential bidders may wish to consult the property’s legal pack to check for evidence of subsidence.
Located 20 minutes’ drive outside of Swindon, this exciting home enjoys a highly convenient position in the heart of the Wiltshire market town of Highworth, in close proximity to a number of grocery stores, pubs, schools and rural beauty spots.
The lot will be brought to auction by Fox & Sons Property Auctions on 18th October 2023 with a Guide Price of £475,000.
This idyllic cottage has been previously extended, and requires some further improvement to bring it to its full potential. Comprised of an open-plan lounge/diner, a spacious kitchen and a bathroom with WC to the ground floor, the property features three good-sized bedrooms to its first floor. With attractive focal points such as a traditional wood burning stove and exposed beams, the lot also includes an expansive garden with outbuildings and a tree house, along with off road parking.
Located in the village of Marcross, a very short drive from a range of stunning local beauty spots – including Nash Point Lighthouse and Glamorgan Heritage Coast in South Wales – the home sits just over 45 minutes’ drive from the centre of Cardiff.
The lot will be brought to auction by Paul Fosh Property Auctions on 5th October 2023 with a Guide Price of £180,000.
This is a gorgeous “chocolate-box” cottage with plenty of charm. Available in move-in-ready condition, with only a very small amount of modernisation required, this attractive lot features a beautiful and spacious part-lawned, part-paved garden, a driveway with off-road parking for two cars and a number of superb outbuildings, including a greenhouse.
Internally, the property is comprised of a good-sized living room, dining room, kitchen, study, hobby room and bathroom to its ground floor, along with three bedrooms to its first floor. Its thatch appears in good condition, but we would advise bidders to consult the vendor and auctioneer for its maintenance history.
This attractive property is located in the beautiful village of Sturminster Marshall, not far from Wimborne and 40 minutes from the coastal Dorset town of Bournemouth by car.
The lot will be brought to auction by Chaffers Estate Agents on 5th October 2023, with a Guide Price of £380,000.
Enjoying wonderful views from an elevated position, this characterful Grade II Listed property sits in spacious gardens and enjoys close proximity to all of the amenities of the centre of Devon‘s Newton Abbot, including Market Walk Shopping Centre, along with a range of hospitality venues and supermarkets.
Arranged over three storeys – plus a cellar level – this lot is comprised of a living room, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room to the ground floor, two good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom with WC to the first floor, three further bedrooms to the second floor and access to the loft and roof to the third floor.
Externally, the property boasts an outbuilding or workshop within its grounds.
The lot will be brought to auction by 247 Property Auctions on 11th October 2023, with a Guide Price of £332,500.