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BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Ipswich County Hall sells after two unsuccessful auctions
A Grade II listed building that had fallen into disrepair has been sold after two unsuccessful County Hall on St Helen's Street was put to auction by Savills on 13 May and again on Wednesday, but failed to attract a Tudor-style building came with planning permission to convert the site into 40 new Savills have confirmed a buyer had been found post-auction. "We're pleased to have successfully secured a buyer for the historic Ipswich County Town Hall," Sam Steinberg, of Savills Auctions, said."The sale was agreed post-auction and achieved a price just shy of its guide." The first auction earlier this month had a reserve price of £895,000, but this was not Wednesday, the bidding similarly did not meet a lower reserve of £750,000, although a bid of £745,000 was made.A spokesperson for Ipswich Borough Council added: "It's good to hear that a buyer for County Hall has been found. We encourage them to discuss their plans with the Council as soon as possible."County Hall was where the divorce of Wallis Simpson was granted in 1936 before her marriage to the then King Edward site dates back to 1837 and originally served as a prison and law court before becoming a council building from 1906. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
First pics of multimillion-dollar Syd overhaul
A new luxury precinct is set to open in Sydney in 2026, and the first glimpse shows off just how incredible the overhaul of the historic building will be. The foyer of Capella Sydney. Stunning views can be seen from one of the hotel suites.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Watch the moment the roof of a 600-year-old tower in China collapses
Watch the moment the roof of a 600-year-old tower in China collapses Eyewitness video captured the roof of the historic Fengyang Drum Tower in China collapsing.
News.com.au
19-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Historic mansion for sale for $594k but there's an unusual catch
An 1890s manor in the UK has hit the auction block for just £288,000 ($A594,000). The catch? Prospective buyers can only view it from a distance. Shire Hall, in Llangefni on the island of Anglesey, north Wales, was built in 1899 and sits overlooking the Afon Cefni river, The Sun reports. It was originally constructed of stone at a cost of £4,453, with an extension added in 1912. Once used as office space, the building is now derelict following a serious fire, and is considered unsafe to enter. It's set to be sold at auction between 20 and 22 May. Viewings are restricted due to the building's dangerous condition, including a collapsed roof and major structural damage. 'The site is inaccessible, and we are informed is unsafe. We are unauthorised to provide access,' the listing by Paul Fosh auctions reads. 'Any party accessing the property enters at their own risk.' Paul Fosh Auctions says the site has planning permission in place for six riverside apartments. However, they note that a more extensive development could be possible, depending on future discussions with the local council. Gemma Vaughan from the auction house said: 'The lot offers a most unusual and exciting opportunity for an investor/developer to acquire this historic building in the heart of Llangefni.' Shire Hall is among 91 properties scheduled for an online auction from May 20 to 22.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- BBC News
Tadcaster: Police appeal after burglary at former retirement home
Burglars have broken into a historic building in North Yorkshire and caused damage estimated to run into thousands of pounds, police have incident took place at Fircroft Lodge on Wighill Lane, Tadcaster, between Friday 9 May and Thursday 15 Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.A police spokesperson added: "Fircoft Lodge is former retirement home that was built in the 1890s and has a vast sentimental history to the local area." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
