3-bedroom detached house · OL4 2JY
Listing removedListed 147 daysAuction 14 Jul · ended
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FOR SALE BY LIVE STREAM AUCTION ON TUESDAY 14TH JULY 2026 AT 12PM *GUIDE PRICE £325,000+ Attention investors, builders and speculators!
An exceptional opportunity to acquire this imposing south-facing farmhouse situated in the sought-after area of Grains Bar, enjoying stunning panoramic and unrivalled views across the Northwest of England and extending as far as the Welsh hills.
The property requires full renovation or has the potential for redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning consents.
For safety and access considerations, internal viewings are unfortunately unavailable.
However, we can confirm existing accommodation which is only part of the lot comprises entrance hall, two reception rooms, kitchen area and scullery.
The first floor offers three generously sized bedroom and a bathroom area. The property benefits from original fireplaces and stone flagged floors.
Attached to the accommodation are the stables, and a substantial double-height barn with mezzanine level to the ground floor.
The sale also includes approximately 1.5 acres of land, together with two additional outbuildings.
Of further interest, we have been provided with correspondence from OMB relating to previously approved planning permission dating back to 2007, which has since lapsed.
The documentation indicates consent had been granted for the conversion of the existing barn and house into three dwellings and a new stable block.
The original application also included the conversion of the open hay barn into a carparking area but there could be an opportunity to convert into a further detached dwelling again, subject to the necessary planning consents.
Full details will be made available within the legal pack for interested parties to review prior to auction.
ACCOMODATION Ground Floor Lounge Sitting Room Kitchen Area Scullery Stables First Floor Bathroom Area Bedroom One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band D 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.
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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