LOTS TO SEE
Bargains, quirky property, potential countryside conversions, you’ll find it all in this Derby auction
Auctions are renowned for their diversity. Well how about this one for a complete mix of property?
From terraces to semis, detached to development opportunities, a bungalow, smallholding and even a former school house. SDL Auctions Graham Penny’s next Derby sale has it all, and some 65 lots will be going under the hammer.
Here’s a taste of what you can buy in the July sale.
1 CROSS STREET, DERBY: GUIDE PRICE £90,000+
This terraced house in Cross Street has been used as student accommodation as it is literally yards away from the university. It has two double bedrooms on the first floor along with a bathroom, and on the ground floor is a kitchen, lounge, and a dining room/third bedroom.
155 MAIN ROAD, SMALLEY: GUIDE PRICE £200,000+
Fancy a smallholding? Well head to Smalley and have a look at lot 62, a smallholding with development potential (subject to the usual planning consents).
The main house is a double fronted three-bed detached cottage in need of renovation. There’s around a third of an acre outside which includes a driveway, block paved forecourt area with a twostorey stone built barn and a single storey brick built outbuilding. The property backs onto some beautiful open countryside. The auctioneer says that the sale provides a genuine opportunity for a discerning purchaser looking to acquire a charming cottage offering excellent potential at a very attractive guide price.
THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, LADYWOOD ROAD, KIRK HALLAM: GUIDE PRICE OF £175,000+
Converted into two-bedroomed accommodation, The Old School House has a fascinating history.
Robert Stone, senior valuer at SDL Auctions Graham Penny, said: “It was originally built by a local philanthropist to provide free schooling for the children of the surrounding area.
“The vendor has collected over many years, original photographs relating to the school, title deeds and interesting articles and these will be passed on to the prospective purchaser giving a fantastic insight into life at the school.
“It has recently been converted to a very high standard, retaining many of the original features such as high vaulted ceilings and the original front door with the school coat pegs in the large entrance hall.”
This is complemented by a large lounge with a wood burning stove inset into a feature brick fireplace, and a dining room with a Victorian fireplace with decorative tiled inserts.
Another particular feature of this property is a huge timber built garage and parking for at least six additional cars over and above the double car port to the side of the property.
Robert added: “We understand the seller has in the past had plans drawn up to convert this into a four bedroomed property so, subject to planning permissions, there are further opportunities here.”
3 BELFIELD ROAD, ETWALL: GUIDE PRICE £135,000+
If you are searching for a bungalow then how about this two-bed detached in the village of Etwall.
Accommodation includes an entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, a conservatory and a shower room. Outside, there is a large driveway, a single detached garage and an enclosed back garden.
156 BLENHEIM DRIVE, ALLESTREE: GUIDE PRICE £185,000+
There’s a development opportunity in Allestree. Planning permission has been granted for an extension to this current three-bed so with renovation and a bit of TLC you could have a four-bed here within yards of Woodlands School.
6 BYNG AVENUE, DERBY: GUIDE PRICE £45,000+
This semi has a guide price of £45,000+. It needs some minor refurbishment according to the auctioneer but could be great opportunity to get on to the housing ladder, depending upon what it eventually fetches in the sale. Accommodation includes an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen diner, ground floor bathroom, and three bedrooms.
The next SDL Auctions Graham Penny Derby auction takes place on Thursday, July 26, at Pride Park Stadium for details call 01332 242880.