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If you’re looking for a truly unique property with real character, an auction house is a great place to start your search. In this article, we display some of the most interesting and unusual lots currently available across the UK to investors and house hunters alike.
This lot is in need of restoration, and would make an exciting project for the right buyer. A former cemetery lodge, built in elegant Victorian gothic style, this really is a unique and characterful find.
Grade II listed, and with an original boundary wall and courtyard area, the property sits in a generous parcel of land.
The centre of Darlington is a less than 10 minutes’ drive away, with North Road train station accessible in under 15 minutes’ walk. There are a number of superb amenities accessible in under five minutes by car – including eateries, pubs, supermarkets and schools.
The property will be brought to auction by Auction House North East on 5th September 2023, with a Guide Price of £30,000.
Beautifully decorated and available in move-in ready condition, this property comes with an incredible sea view – and its own deck-style balcony from which to enjoy it.
Comprised of a generous open plan living space with a dining area and an immaculately appointed kitchen, the property also features a bathroom and a large bedroom with immediate access to the balcony. There is underfloor heating throughout.
With the centre of the North Yorkshire seaside town of Filey just over five minutes’ walk away, and access to its train station possible in under 10 minutes, an array of amenities are within easy reach. These include pubs, restaurants, the beautiful St Oswald’s Church and Filey Beach.
The lot will be brought to auction by Hunters Property Auctions on 12th September 2023, with a Guide Price of £195,000.
This very large property is exceptionally well-placed, standing just over five minutes’ walk from Birkenhead Central Station and within easy reach of the town centre, where residents can access hospitality venues, and the retail outlets of the Pyramid Shopping Centre. Liverpool City Centre is only 12 minutes’ drive away.
With Grade II listed status, this is a three-bed lot with its own driveway and garage and plenty of outdoor space. It is comprised of two spacious reception rooms, a generous kitchen and a shower room to the ground floor, as well as three big bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor.
The building also includes a basement flat that is in need of renovation, offering an additional one or two bedrooms.
The lot will be brought to auction by Pattinson Property Auctions on 7th September, with a Guide Price of £300,000.
A highly characterful lot with plenty of history, this Grade II listed property is comprised of a residence and a shop area – along with a reception space, a laundry room, a conservatory, stores to the side and rear, a cloakroom, three bedrooms and two kitchens. There is off road parking and a large garden to the rear, including outbuildings.
In need of modernisation throughout, the size and composition of this property offers a huge amount of potential. It is also very well located on Spilsby’s Market Street at the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with the seaside town of Skegness only 20 minutes’ drive away and the ancient cathedral city of Lincoln accessible in less than an hour.
The lot will be brought to auction by Newton Fallowell Property Auctions on 25th September 2023, with a Guide Price of £225,000.
Less than 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Downham Market in Norfolk, this lovely building was formerly the Bethesda Methodist Chapel, which was founded in 1845. Now derelict, it offers a huge amount of potential for conversion – depending on consents.
Currently comprising of a main chapel room and a single antechamber, the lot includes a courtyard area and outbuildings. With the lovely Heron Pub located within five minutes walk on King’s Lynn’s Causeway, the location allows for swift access to a number of rural beauty spots, including the Watatunga Wildlife Reserve and Shouldham Warren.
The lot will be brought to auction by Abbotts Property Auctions on via the Modern Method of Auction, with a Guide Price £100,000. No closing date for bidding is currently displayed.
An elegant period property with lounge, dining room and kitchen to the ground floor – along with a utility space – this lot also features three bedrooms (one with en-suite) and a family bathroom to the first floor. It also features off-road parking and a lawned rear garden.
Featuring wonderful original features, including a beautiful wooden staircase and hardwood floors, the lot is very well-appointed and move-in ready.
Chelmsford Station and the town centre are just over 10 minutes’ walk away – allowing easy access to supermarkets, restaurants, bars, the High Chelmer Shopping Centre and Riverside Retail Park. The area is excellent for schools too.
The property will be brought to auction by Abbotts Property Auctions via the Modern Method of Auction, with a Guide Price £350,000. No closing date for bidding is currently displayed.
Less than 10 minutes’ walk from the peaceful Castle Woods on the edge of Dinefwr Nature Reserve, and under five minutes’ drive from Llandelio station, this Grade II listed property has served multiple purposes in its time – including use as a vicarage, a hotel and supported housing. Now vacant, it would make an ideal purchase for the right investor.
The lot is comprised of a sitting room, kitchen, office, laundry or utility room, wet room, storage space, bathroom and four en-suite bedrooms to the ground floor, as well as six bedrooms (four en-suite), a staff room and three WCs to the first floor.
There are also two basements and an additional self-contained flat, which features a lounge, kitchen, one bedroom and bathroom, as well as a boiler room. Available in very good condition, the property has retained a great many characterful features.
Located just around the corner from Llandelio’s Rhosmaen Street, the Carmarthenshire town’s main thoroughfare, the property’s position is superb for pubs, cafés and schools.
The lot will be brought to auction by John Francis Property Auctions on 27th September 2023 with a Guide Price of £350,000.
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a detached bungalow on a quiet lane in the heart of Brighton. Requiring renovation throughout, this property would make an excellent project.
Located only five minutes’ walk from The Level park, seven minutes from Brighton Open Market and under 15 minutes from Brighton train station, the lot is comprised of two bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchen, a separate dining room and a bathroom. There is an attractive patio space outside.
With Brighton Beach only a five minute drive away, and just seconds from an array of cafés, restaurants, bars, leisure complexes and all of the other amenities of a popular seaside resort city, there is plenty to see and do in the area.
The lot will be brought to auction by Fox & Sons Auctions via the Modern Method of Auction with a Guide Price of £250,000. No closing date for bidding is currently displayed.
Built around 1790 – during the Georgian era – to serve as a toll house, this lovely cottage is positioned on the corner of New Road and Monksbridge Road. Only a five minute drive from the town of Brixham in Devon, with its beautiful harbour and collection of amenities such as eateries, pubs, schools, shops and green spaces, this is the ideal property for a buyer seeking true character.
A Grade II listed building, the home includes plenty of attractive features, like wooden beams and an astonishing exposed stone fireplace. Its lounge is uniquely shaped and features exposed painted stone walls.
Comprised of the lovely lounge, a galley kitchen, a study, a cloakroom, two good-sized bedrooms, a new bathroom and attic space, the property also features a pretty walled yard.
The lot will be brought to auction by Connells Property Auctions via the Modern Method of Auction, with a Guide Price of £160,000. No closing date for bidding is currently displayed.
Just seven minutes from the beautiful village of Millbrook in Cornwall, this astonishing property sits right by the sands of Tregonhawke Beach. The lot is comprised of three separate dwellings, including a large family home and two further buildings – with one space currently utilised as a beachside café.
The main property includes a boat store, along with a large open plan kitchen/lounge, a shower room, three spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom. The two additional dwellings each feature a kitchen and lounge (open plan in one and separate in the other), along with a bath or shower room. One of these units includes two bedrooms, while the other has one.
Just 10 minutes’ drive from Rame Head Heritage Point and half an hour by car from the transport links and amenities of Saltash, the surrounding area offers plenty of hospitality businesses and beauty spots.
The lot will be brought to auction by Pilkington Estates on 22nd September 2023, with a Guide Price of £727,500.
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