Whilst we are having website server host issues, we need to keep our download volumes balanced with the number of readers. So for the time being will be illustrating each property with just the one photograph. We fully recommend visitors click onto the onward agency links. Often there are MANY more photographs to show you what each property has to offer.
Cheaper By The Dozen
Former School, Ashton Under Lyne (c) 2013 Gerald England
Today’s lesson from this former school: It may be cheaper buy the dozen. 1/10 for spelling error.
At an incredibly low guide of £90,000 we have what is, by any standards a formidable detached property. That it comes with (albeit a lapsed) planning consent for 35 flats, this is something to catch teacher’s eye.
This might be in the big boys and girls league, but it will be something to behold when completed. All for an initial bid starting around the ninety grand mark. What reckon you to the price each completed flat may go for?
Auctioneer’s Narrative: Three storey former school with planning consent for 35 apartments offered with vacant possession.
Planning consent was granted on the 8th December 2006 to convert the property into 35 apartments (23 x 1 bedroom and 12 x 2 bedroom) (Application Number 06/01496/FUL). This has subsequently been extended under Application Number 09/01042/FUL). Interested parties should consult direct with the Local Planning Office. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, Council Offices, Wellington Road, Ashton under Lyne, OL6 6DL. Tel: 0161 342 8355.
It might be worth having a look around here if you fancy studying this sizeable building in a little more detail…
http://www.tameside.gov.uk/speakerspanel/planning/09jun10/item5
Location: Former Wesleyan School, Crown Street, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 7PQ.
Tenure: Freehold.
Guide: £90,000 to £110,000 – Lot 142 – Roy Pugh Auctions: 25 April 2013.
Contact Roy Pugh Auctioneers Tel: 0844 2722444.
Online Brochure and a RANGE OF ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS ….
http://www.pugh-auctions.com/Lot/Manchester/20130425/142
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Bargain On The Line
Former Telephone Exchange, Highland Scotland (c) 2013 Roy Pugh Auctioneers
Just a quick entry at a super bargain price of £5,000. Ideal for very remote contemplation. Really getting away from it all. Situated far, far away in the Scottish Highlands. Though if you want to go off-grid, maybe not too perfect, as this has more telephone copper wires in the vicinity than you are probably ever likely to be used to.
Even so, and interesting lot for someone, and at literally coppers in price. A fresh coat of white paint and a little TLC and it is ready to go. But what use?
We kind of had an idea a while back to buy half a dozen of these amongst several folk who own motor-homes. They would make an excellent places to visit, and be assured of a very cost effective location to base various holiday adventures from? Whilst having the luxury of electricity, a proper shower, electricity hook-up, and a small building housing those extra creature comforts that can be missing if you are exploring the Britain in your motor-home, and cannot quite find a suitable road lay-by to have a night’s kip at, that doesn’t have the usual “No Overnight Parking” sign.
Just a thought. If by any chance you might like to explore the idea of three to six motor home owners owning a small collection of these sorts of structure for the idea indicated above, please feel free to get in touch….
http://tayportgroup.co.uk/contact/
(our sister website email – whilst our main website is being sorted out)
A grand or two each to own one of these between 3 to 6 motor-home owners might just prove an interesting little adventure? May be possible to have a holding company own several jointly between a small syndicate of literal fellow-travellers. These former telephone exchanges come up for sale fairly often, and are usually in all four corners of the country. The initiative is to find a useful future purpose for them. Motor-home sanctuaries might be one such idea.
Anyways we have gone off message a bit here. Back to what is on offer at around £5,000.
Building Area: Approximately 28 sq m (301 sq ft).
Site Area: Approximately 100 sq m (1,076 sq ft).
For readers who have the computer facilities to utilise the Google 3D explore facility, you can have a virtual wander around this area via …
Google 3D Map Facility Near This Former Telephone Exchange
Just click on the Golden Person and plonk him or her onto the roadway that you would like to virtually tour around. Lots of scenery to see. Maybe whet the appetite.
Location: Former Telephone Exchange, Camusteel, Applecross, Inverness, IV54 8LU.
Tenure: Feuhold (Scottish Equivalent of Freehold).
Guide: £5,000 to £10,000 – Lot 111 – Roy Pugh Auctions: 25 April 2013.
Contact Roy Pugh Auctioneers Tel: 0844 2722444.
Online Brochure ….
http://www.pugh-auctions.com/Lot/Manchester/20130425/111
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UNIQUE PROPERTY BULLETIN EXCLUSIVE: Advance notice for all lighthouse building readers. A once in a generation sale of a lighthouse keeper’s dwelling, plus assistant keeper’s house, and land, SOON to be included in the Unique Property Bulletin. It is one of the finest settings that we have ever had the good fortune to feature.
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Bargain Banffshire Barn
The Steading, Banffshire (c) 2013 Smiths Gore
Here we have a recent price reduction – a bargain barn in Banffshire. Sea view too. A traditional steading with full planning permission for sale.
The current planning consent for The Steading is for demolition and the construction of a new dwelling.
Though, of course for true unique property aficionados, there may be the desire for a buyer to amend the planning consent to incorporate some of the old parts, features and qualities of the original structure into a renovation project. Of course the services of an appropriate designer or architect may be needed.
Still, the price tag for almost a third of an acre, and with what appears to be a nice sea view is tempting.
Set in an elevated position with spectacular far reaching views over the Moray Firth. Williamston Steading enjoys a very private location and represents an excellent development opportunity to erect a one and a half storey house with double integral garage. The plot extends to about 0.3 acres.
The Farmhouse is NOT included. This additional building is also in a ruinous state. It is situated next to The Steading. The Farmhouse and The Steading are available at offers over £120,000. Buy one, get one similarly priced. BOGOSP ! Almost on par with a deal you can find at the supermarket.
Location: The Steading, Drybridge, Buckie, Banffshire, AB56 5JR.
Tenure: Feuhold (Scottish Equivalent of Freehold).
Guide: £65,000 = The Steading Barn (The Farmhouse is available for a similar amount).
Contact Smiths Gore Agencies Tel: 01343 823000.
Online Brochure and a RANGE OF ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS ….
http://www.smithsgore.co.uk/property-for-sale-buckie-670978
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Beautiful Barn
The Old Barn, Kidderminster (c) 2013 Knight Frank
Moving on from our earlier bargain barn, we have this nice looking barn way down south from Banffshire. This one is at Kidderminster, and ready to move into.
Fine views and a quality finish. A newly converted Grade II listed attached barn, completed to a high standard. Situated on the edge of the pretty village of Mamble down a no-through lane. It has much character and charm with exposed beams along with wonderful solid oak internal doors throughout. The period character of the house is coupled with modern features including an “air seal” wall and roof insulation system, double glazing and a whole house ventilation and heat recovery system.
Summary Details:-
5 Bedrooms
2 Reception Rooms
4 Bathrooms
Garden
Private Parking
Approximately 0.35 acres
Location: The Old Barn, Mamble, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 9JL (or thereabouts).
Tenure: Freehold.
Guide: £595,000.
Contact Knight Frank Agencies Tel: 01905 746 883 – Will Kerton
Online Brochure and a RANGE OF ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS ….
http://search.knightfrank.com/wrc120374
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Gone Barney
The Old Barn, Cambridgeshire (c) 2013 Smiths Gore.
It is fairly rare that we end up with a trio of one particular genre. But this week we seem to have gone barmy for barns. They are all over the place, Scotland, England, we even have Wales and Northern Ireland in our in-box. But are stopping the barn triumvirate for this Bulletin for now with a Cambridgeshire gem that looks as if it should have a Christmas Manger in it. Apologies for just showing the one photo. We are having to cut down on the number of megabyte thngies during the website sort out. There are many more pictures of this barn at the Smiths Gore agency weblink below.
Agency Narrative: An attractive Grade II Listed traditional timber framed barn with planning consent for 2 dwellings and 12.14 acres of paddocks available in two separate lots. The property is conveniently located close to the A14 between Newmarket and Cambridge.
The barn extends to approximately 389 sqm (4189 sqft) and planning consent was granted on 18th January 2013 for the conversion of the barn into two four bedroom dwellings over two floors. There are also 2 paddocks available: LOT 2 – Paddock extending to 1.98ha (4.9ac) £125,000 – LOT 3 – Paddock extending to 2.93ha (7.24ac) £50,000. Full details from the agent handling the sale.
Location: The Old Barn, Newmarket Road, Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9BD.
Tenure: Freehold.
Guide: £375,000.
Contact Smiths Gore Agencies Tel: 01638 665848 – Thankyou Smiths Gore, you have helped us a lot this week.
Online Brochure and a RANGE OF ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS ….
http://www.smithsgore.co.uk/property-for-sale-cambridge-3332339
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Gone Fishing
Former Fisherman’s Cottage, Isle of Anglesey (c) 2013 Strutt & Parker
Not enough to have gone barmy, but we have now gone fishing. You will need to ask Dominic Sheppard at Strutt and Parker how to pronounce Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. All we know is that Fisherman’s Cottage is located on one of our favourite islands: Anglesey. This former Fisherman’s Cottage is now known as “Pilot Cottage”. A little sleuthing may be required to find out the building’s interesting genealogy.
Agency Narrative: Pilot Cottage has a spectacular shore side setting looking out over the Menai Strait. This unique detached cottage boasts fabulous uninterrupted views and a perfect location for enjoying the Isle of Anglesey’s stunning coastline. Internally it is well presented, and full of character with exposed beams and a beautiful ornamental fireplace. Accommodation includes:-
Reception Hallway
3 Reception Rooms
4 Bedrooms
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Sun/Breakfast Room
Utility Room
Conservatory
Cloakroom with WC
Garden
Patio Area
Views Across The Menai Straits.
Location: Pilot Cottage, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Isle of Anglesey, Gwynedd LL61 6EZ.
Tenure: Freehold.
Guide: £675,000.
Contact Agencies Tel: 01244 354880 – Dominic Sheppard.
Online Brochure and a RANGE OF ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS ….
http://search.struttandparker.com/residential/llanfairpwllgwyngyll-anglesey-gwynedd-ll61/10050
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Sheringham Sherlock
Former Sheringham Police Station, Norfolk (c) 2013 NPS Group
Short, sharp listing. An opportunity to acquire a significant and well-placed site in this popular North Norfolk town which is suitable for re-development or conversion (including for residential use), subject to planning.
Location: Former Sheringham Police Station, Weybourne Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8HF.
Tenure: Freehold.
Guide: Offers in the region of £400,000.
Contact NPS Group Tel: 01603 706143 – Mr Duncan Slade.
Online Brochure ….
and a RANGE OF ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS
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and finally ….
Still Mill
Monkhill, Carlisle, Cumbria (c) 2013 Smiths Gore
We were just reviewing some properties from earlier Bulletins. This wonderful mill is still for sale. Priced reasonably at £340,000. Given the uniqueness of this interesting structure, we thought it worth a mention again.
Full details…
http://www.smithsgore.co.uk/property-for-sale-carlisle-3057447
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That’s All Folks – For This Edition
We are still in our backup .org lifeboat website mode. Anyone considering running a website is very much advised to do this – it has kept us online during a turbulent period.
Hopefully, our MAIN website at .co.uk will be fully functional again soon. There is a growing amount of research material building up on that site as an online resource. This was pointed out to us just yesterday when we received a VERY welcome email from a chap who had spent several hours reading through the online archives that has built up. That is only 14 months of online material. Try moving 25 years worth of files with plenty of unusual places to call home. We just did. Over 80 boxes full, and all have sore backs to prove it! Hopefully the archive of material being built up online will be of help to you, our reader, in your endeavour to find that very special place.
For the time being, if you need to get in touch, our temporary contact page (whilst the main website is being transferred to a new webserver) is via our sister company …..
