Plenty to cheer about at SBK’s final auction of 2024

Going, going, gone! Sheldon Bosley Knight’s final auction of the year promises to be full of pre-Christmas crackers.

A total of 13 lots will be available at the sale at Stratford-upon-Avon town hall on Wednesday, November 27.

The most eagerly anticipated is that of a former lodge within the Walton Estate in Wellesbourne. Developers have been quick to register interest in Smatchley Lodge in Ettington Road which although needs complete renovation and refurbishment, has huge potential.

Listed building consent has been secured by SBK’s planning and architecture department for a modern extension to enable the Grade II listed detached property to become a potentially fantastic three-bed home with a feature kitchen diner.

Set on a private plot spanning 0.728 acres, the cottage enjoys direct access to Ettington Road and with a guide price of just £135,000 it’s no surprise interest in this lot is high.

Elsewhere, 137 Coventry Road in Bedworth is also one to watch. This substantial five-bedroom detached family home occupies a larger-than-average plot in the desirable residential area of Exhall, Bedworth.

The property boasts extensive living accommodation, five well-proportion bedrooms, a large private driveway and grounds and scope to renovate subject to any necessary planning permissions. Externally there is a generous drive, access to the double garage, further off road parking to the rear and courtyard rear garden.

It has a guide price of £330,000.

Buy-to-let investors have been keen to register their interest for 2 Brunswick Court, Brunswick Street, Leamington Spa. With a guide price of £75,000, this apartment is well-located for the train station and all the amenities Leamington has to offer. The property and land are leasehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.

This lot represents a great opportunity to buy a ground floor, two-bedroom flat, in need of modernisation and renovation. This property, which has 935 years unexpired on the lease, would make a fantastic first-time purchase or an excellent investment opportunity.

As ever our final auction of the year showcases the different aspects of the SBK business, whether a development project, residential home, buy-to-let or land and/or property with planning permission gained by our planning department.

Associate director and auctioneer, Matt Burrows said: “Our final auction of the year promises to be an exciting one with an outstanding selection of lots on offer.

“Interest has been building steadily over the past few weeks and I’m certain bidding will be strong.

“We are seeing an increasing number of people enquiring about auctions as a way to sell their land or property. It represents a great way to do so especially if time, security, or transparency is a driving factor.

“Please call our auction team on 01789 867123 to register your interest.”