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This lot went to auction on 20 October 2026 (2 days ago) but remains listed. It was still on the portal 6 days ago. That usually means it didn’t sell — it may now be available by private treaty or head to a future auction. Worth confirming current availability with the agent.
5-bedroom detached house · OL3 5NQ
For saleReduced £20k (−6.1%) on 15 OctListed 55 daysAuction 20 Oct · unsold, still listed
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About
For sale by online auction on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 guide price £400,000+ A spacious, detached property which requires some modernisation and upgrading, offering excellent potential to add value.
Internal viewing will reveal, to the ground floor, an entrance hall with guest WC just off, a storeroom which leads to a useful utility room, a playroom/study and integral garage.
To the first-floor viewers will find large lounge/diner with sliding doors out on the rear garden, the kitchen, and an adjacent dining room/bedroom.
Continuing to the second floor, there are four further bedrooms, the primary bedroom featuring and en-suite shower room. The accommodation is completed by a family bathroom.
Externally to the front there off-road parking and to the rear there is a large, enclosed garden with lawn and patio areas and an open aspect beyond.
In addition, the elevated position of this property takes full advantage of breathtaking views over the Pennines and the edge of the Peak District National Park.
Elderberry Close can be located just off Lower Knoll Road and in turn Sunfield Close and Huddersfield Road in the popular Saddleworth village of Diggle.
Ideally located for easy access to local amenities and neighbouring villages including Delph, Dobcross and Uppermill, with its local shops, cafés, pubs and recreational facilities including Uppermill park, museum, and canal boats tours, this would prove an ideal choice.
Also, within walking distance is the recently built Saddleworth School. Please note the completion date is 14 days from the contract date.
Accomodation Ground Floor Wc Store Room Utility Room Play Room/Study First Floor Lounge/Diner Kitchen Dining Room/Bedroom Second Floor Bedroom One En-Suite Shower Room Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom Four Bathroom Additional Information Tenure Leasehold Disclaimer Any information in relation to the length of lease, service charge, ground rent has been confirmed by our sellers.
We advise buyers to make their own enquiries through their solicitors to verify that the information provided is accurate and not been subject to any change.
Charges & Payments In addition to the deposit Administration Charge: 1.5% inc VAT of the purchase price subject to a minimum of £2,100 inc VAT. Buyers Premium: £1,680 inc VAT.
Disbursements Any additional disbursements payable by the purchaser are yet to be confirmed by the vendor's solicitor. For more details, please see the legal pack.
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Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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