Renovation projects far and wide
Victorian cottages, period farmhouses, barns and other properties, even a bungalow for renovation feature on the Cheffins property auction catalogue for 29 September. Auctioneer Simon Gooderham says: “We’ve got properties to suit virtually all pockets! With 20 lots and some very attractive projects for first time buyers even, we should have a lively auction.”
There are three properties in Huntingdon being offered on behalf of York Minster. In Great Northern Street is a terraced Victorian cottage needing modernisation at a guide price of £90,000 - £110,000. A 1930s detached three bedroom house is available in Tennis Court Avenue – in need of renovation and possible structural attention – at a guide price of £180,000 – £220,000. The third property is four purpose-built flats in Nursery Road needing refurbishment and with a guide price of £275,000 – £325,000.
Moving up market is Norton Green Farmhouse, a Grade II listed detached property situated on the edge of the Knebworth House Estate near Stevenage in need of some refurbishment. The guide price is £400,000 - £450,000.
Alongside this property is a range of period timber framed barns with planning permission for conversion to a four bedroom dwelling in grounds extending to 0.57 acres. The guide price is £125,000 – £150,000.
Closer to home is Hempsalls Fen Farmhouse in Willingham. This is a detached four bedroom property with potentially five acres subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition with a guide price of £120,000 – £130,000. This too needs modernisation.
In Saffron Walden is Yeomans, a two bedroom detached bungalow set in generous grounds of approximately 0.18 acres. The property is conveniently situated for the town centre and offers excellent opportunity for renovation or re-development subject to the necessary planning consents. The guide price is £280,000 – £290,000.
Also close to Saffron Walden at Ashdon is a pair of semi-detached cottages for renovation with potential for enlargement subject to planning. The guide price is £200,000 – £225,000 for the pair.
Finally, among the renovation possibilities, is Fen Bridge Farm at Bassingbourn. This is a detached period property of brick plinth and timber framed construction with a rendered clunch/brick built outbuilding and set in five acres. The property requires complete renovation and modernisation, offering potential for extension or replacement. The guide price is £250,000 – £275,000.
A buy-to-let opportunity is available in St Ives in the historically named Cow & Hare Passage. There are two recently refurbished and well maintained apartments conveniently situated for the town centre. On the ground floor is a one bedroom home and at first floor is a two bedroom flat. The guide price is £170,000 – £180,000.
For further information see the Property Auction pages of our website www.cheffins.co.uk/propertyauctions.
