Smith and Sons reveals 25 lots on offer at final property auction of 2023 including a period house in Birkenhead and a property in Liverpool let to Sayers the bakers. Tony McDonough reports
Property firm Smith and Sons will offer 25 lost at its final Merseyside auction of 2023.
Taking place online on Wednesday, December 6, the event features a number of terraced properties throughout Merseyside.
Included is a period property in Birkenhead comprising three bedrooms and a separate two-bedroom flat at ground level. This has a guide price of £230,000 to £250,000.
A four-bedroom detached house on River Grove in New Ferry is described as “an ideal refurbishment project” ideal for owner occupation, onward sale or investment, guided at £135,000 to £145,000.
A three-storey property in Claughton Village with planning consent for two houses comprises a convenience store producing £20,000 a year and two vacant upper floors. Each is suitable for conversion to residential and is guided at £170,000 to £190,000.
A commercial property on Breck Road in north Liverpool, let to Sayers the bakers, is guided at £90,000 to £100,00.
On Liscard Road in Wallasey, a large corner property comprises a ground floor double fronted retail unit let at £6,600 a year.
It has a self-contained four bedroomed maisonette above having its own access from Rivington Road and being offered with vacant possession, guided at £110,000 to £130-000.
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Also under the hammer is land at Parkgate, guided at £150,000 to £175,000. And a vacant former bar and club in New Ferry, set in a residential cul-de-sac, would be ideal for community and leisure use.
Chris Johnson, auctioneer at Smith and Sons, said: “This is a particularly strong auction that will appeal to investors, builders and developers. All of the lots offer considerable scope and potential and we expect to see high levels of interest across the board.
“Viewings are underway and anyone wishing to view should get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.”