Detached house for auction in Sheffield

Description

An increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a Freehold site of 0.74 Acre located in the heart of Aughton, a popular village some 1.5 miles to the south of Rotherham. The site includes a double fronted stone built cottage, currently let at £995 pcm which could be retained for own occupation, redevelopment or ongoing letting.

A positive Pre-App from Rotherham MBC indicates a positive response 14 dwellings (apartments) though interested parties may wish to discuss other potential schemes appropriate for the site.

The village enjoys excellent links to the motorway network including junction 31 of the M1 and junction 32 at the start of the M18, enabling access to a number of regional centres including Sheffield, Doncaster as well as Rotherham. Local facilities are close by and the property is located in the heart of the village just before the junction of Main Street and Hall Road.

Accommodation

Ground floor
Sitting Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Office, Rear Porch & Understairs Store.

First floor
3 Bedrooms & Bathroom/WC

Outside

The site is identified on the adjoining plan and includes a driveway to the cottage with rear outbuildings as well as the former garden/orchard area behind and to the side.

Site Area

Approximately 0.30 ha (0.74 acres).

Lease Length

The current tenants are holding over on a tenancy ongoing from June 6th 2025 at £995 pcm

Planning

A formal Pre-App response from Rotherham MBC dated the 23rd March 2026 indicated support for the construction of 14 residential dwellings (apartments) on the site. A copy of the letter will be with the legal pack and interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of possible schemes.

Occupancy

Subject to a tenancy

Costs

Auction Details

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Multi lot timed auction and is being sold under the Unconditional sale type.

Binding contracts will be exchanged at the point of sale.

All sales are subject to our Common Auction Conditions and Bidder Terms. Properties located in Scotland and Northern Ireland will be subject to applicable local laws.

Auction Deposit and Fees

The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneers fees apply:

• 10% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)

• Buyer’s Fee of 1.8% of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £2,400 inc. VAT)

There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

Additional Information

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General

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