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Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Two-bedroom cottage with picturesque river views hits market for just £1… but closer look reveals exactly why
It could be the perfect love nest - but there's just one big problem DOER-UPPER Two-bedroom cottage with picturesque river views hits market for just £1… but closer look reveals exactly why A DOER-upper called Love Cottage is on sale for a bargain price - but is hiding a grim secret. The two-bed home - which boasts picturesque river views - is listed with a starting price of just £1 as it goes up for auction, though needs a lot of work. Advertisement 7 The exterior and garden area at Love Cottage is completely overgrown Credit: SWNS 7 The view of Pembroke Dock from the property is picturesque Credit: SWNS 7 The interior also needs plenty of TLC Credit: SWNS The property in Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, requires a total revamp - but could be the perfect love nest. It could work as a holiday let, long-term rental or renovation project for a keen developer. Sean Roper, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said: 'The mid-terraced property has certainly seen much better days. "But there is plenty of scope presented by what is there and added to that the property has a very large garden which could also be exploited and an auction guide price of just £1!" Advertisement He went on to say the expansive garden extends down the rear of Meyrick Street, offering "a number of development opportunities" subject to planning permission. 'The first could be to renovate and refurbish to a high standard for holiday lets due to its proximity to many of Pembrokeshire top tourist areas," said Mr Roper. "Typically, a refurbished two-bedroom cottage would generate in the region of 28k per annum net as a holiday let. "A second option could be to renovate and refurbish to a high standard as a long term let." Advertisement Mr Roper said demand could be high for a refurbished property like this is marketed to young professionals and local workers - with the potential for £900pcm in rent. Another option would be to do it up and sell it for up to an estimated £185,000 or sell the garden space. "Parcels of land could be sold to individual houses along Meyrick Street and then retain the house with a portion of the remaining garden space," explained Mr Roper. The cottage sits close to the main shopping area of Pembroke Dock, with good links to the A40, while there is also a nearby rail station and the A477 provides access to the heart of Milford Haven Centre. Advertisement Bwthyn Cariad is one of some 80 plus lots which will be sold online at Paul Fosh Auctions which starts at midday on June 24 and ends from 5pm on June 26. Nine British beauty spots where you can buy your dream home for 30% less than the asking price By Sam Walker BUYERS in nine areas around the UK could get their dream home for hundreds of thousands of pounds cheaper than the asking price. New data has revealed the British beauty spots where average property sales prices are much lower than average listing prices. House prices have surged across the UK to reach record highs in recent months with affordability still a major challenge for many buyers. But those looking to purchase in nine postcodes can bag some major bargains, according to data from house buying company Upstix. In Salcombe and Lincombe, Devon, buyers can shave 14.69% off the average listed price of a property. The average price of homes there is £842,271, but the average actual sale price is £718,514 - a £123,757 difference. In North Sunderland in the north east of England, and the county of Cumbria, buyers face paying £317,612 for a typical property, despite the average listed price being £450,995 - a 29.58% or £133,383 difference. Meanwhile, in Ellesmere and Cockshutt in the West Midlands, the average listed price of homes is £372,531. However, the average sales price in the same areas is £297,477 - a 20.15% or £75,054 bargain. Unsurprisingly, buyers in London could save the most in cash terms when looking at house sales prices versus listed prices. Properties in the capital city list for an average of £1,503,674, but sell for £1,303,664 - a more than £200,000 gap and 13.30% drop off. The data from Upstix also reveals that buyers face vast disparities between listed prices and actual house prices across postcodes in the East of England, East Midlands and South East England. Buyers in places such as Woodbridge and Rendlesham in Suffolk could bag up to 16.29% off on house prices in these spots, saving potentially £80,261. In postcodes covering Oakham and Cottesmore in the East Midlands savings of 12.72% can be made, while in the south east Mayfield and Five Ashes in East Sussex buyers can grab an 11.40% saving. Click here to read more. 7 The derelict cottage could be flipped and sold for a profit Credit: SWNS 7 It's been left to go to ruin Credit: SWNS 7 But with a guide price of just £1 - it could be worth it Credit: SWNS Advertisement
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Wales Online
Former stargazing observatory in stunning part of Wales is going to auction
Former stargazing observatory in stunning part of Wales is going to auction If you want a stunning location and a unique property, this place can deliver Definitely one of a kind property hiding somewhere in the Wye Valley (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) Property auctions have become well-known for selling some of Wales' most unusual homes, buildings and land but surely not many can compete with this house going under the hammer that comes with an unexpected bonus. The detached property in Monmouthshire, situated in a stunning historic rural setting and described as 'out of this world', is set to go under the hammer. The former observatory in Trellech village, once frequented by astronomers and sky-watchers, has been grounded by its current owners. This unique dwelling, which in the past lured stargazers worldwide to scan its clear skies for distant celestial bodies, has now been transformed into an ultra-luxurious abode that impresses from every angle. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here. According to website BBC sky at night magazine in an article written by journalist Jon Powell in 2017 about his visit to the observatory in 1990, the observatory was under construction at the time. How the building looked when it was an observatory before it was converted into a home (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) It was considered to be in a perfect spot for stargazing, located about 1,000 feet above sea levels and enjoying amazing views of the Wye Valley as well as the Black Mountains in the Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons national park mountain range, now both certified International Dark Sky Reserves. Article continues below Comes with about three acres of land (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) At the time of construction the building's primary objective was to provide a 'not-for-profit observatory with access for all interested in the night sky' including school trips. According to Jon Powell, the observatory showpiece comprised a 6-metre observatory dome housing a telescope as well as a camera obscura, which 'allowed an image of the surrounding countryside to be projected onto a circular table allowing many to see the spectacle all at once'. Entrance still has the observatory 'welcome' visitor sign (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) The article goes on to state that the project at Trellech moved to Knighton, Powys and developed into The Spaceguard Centre. But back in Trellech in the present day, the former observatory has been wholly converted into a spacious five-bedroom, four bathroom home that is now going to auction. Gemma Vaughan, from Paul Fosh Auctions who are handling the sale, commented: "The observatory is truly out of this world in terms of space, accommodation and luxurious finish to its rooms and its rural setting. The former observatory room is now a games room with a normal ceiling (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) "The interior space of not just one but two dwellings is complemented by the simply superb grounds which have been meticulously cultivated over recent years into a quite awesome and remarkable expanse of outdoor space. "The former observatory can only now be recognised as its former use by a sign, which has been retained on an inside wall, and the former observation cupola which has been converted into a comfortable lounge. The lounge is a unique shape too (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) "The observatory, as a whole, offers extensive living accommodation all set in some three acres of fabulous gardens, lawns and woodland in the sought after location of Trellech, in the heart of rural Monmouthshire." Due to its configuration, which is a horseshoe-type shape, the property could be used as two separate dwellings. In total the observatory currently offers five bedrooms, two bathrooms, two ensuites, two kitchens and two sizable reception rooms and a central courtyard. There are three storage sheds and a carport. Plenty of character in the kitchen diner (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) Gemma goes on to say that the observatory, located within the famous Wye Valley National Landscape, has feature fireplaces and a wood burning stove, benefits from double glazing, oil fired central heating, three outbuildings and a carport and if that's still not enough, there is also further off-road parking for several vehicles. Outside, the home sits within about three acres of gorgeous gardens and grounds enveloped in nature that includes woodland and a paddock that allows the observatory to become your own smallholding offering a home for animals, birds and pets too and, of course, a clear and mesmerising view up to the starry night sky. Article continues below Five bedrooms and four bathrooms inside this spacious home that is still a perfect place to gaze up at the night sky (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) The property is roughly five miles from Monmouth, known for its excellent schools, boutique shops and eateries as well as boasting the river Wye as a neighbour - a popular spot with residents and tourists for enjoying a myriad of outdoor activities on land and water including canoeing, kayaking, biking, hiking, riding and rowing. The Observatory, near Trellech, Monmouthshire is up for sale with a guide price of £660,000-plus with bidding opening at noon on Tuesday, May 20 and ending 17:36 on Thursday, May 22, call 01633 254044 to find out more. For more property stories join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.
