A row of thatched bungalows in Little Barford that were declared of special interest and granted Grade II Listed status in 1983 are set to be sold at Cheffins’ property auction on Wednesday 18th March.
Offered freehold with vacant possession, the terrace of three bungalows will be offered as a package (Lot 9) with a guide price of £360,000 - £400,000, while the detached cottage next door is sold separately (Lot 8) with a guide price of £160,000-£180,000.
The bungalows, which are believed to have been built in the 18th century, sit opposite the New Manor House in the southern outskirts of Little Barford, a hamlet in west Cambridgeshire with good access to the A1 and only two miles from St Neots train station.
They are understood to have once featured first floor attic rooms which explains the interesting eyebrow dormer windows to the front of the properties.
The properties, all of which need refurbishment, benefit from generous gardens to the rear, as well as off-street parking.
Ian Kitson, Director of Property Auctions and Valuations, said: “The properties have been in the same ownership (Lord Allington of the New Manor House) for a number of years, and have been successfully let during that time.
“The Bedfordshire Archives suggest a few of the previous occupiers as being, a Tobacconist, the keeper of the Post Office, a provisions dealer, a shopkeeper, and a grocer and tea dealer!
“The properties are now in need of refurbishment and may lend themselves to some rearrangement of the accommodation, subject to planning. They offer a wonderful investment or development opportunity, and the chance to carry forward a prominent piece of local history.”
To view the full catalogue for the Eastern Counties Property Auctions, which starts at 2pm, please visit Cheffins’ website. For further information on the site, please contact Ian Kitson on: 01223 271942 or ian.kitson@cheffins.co.uk