£500,000 /Sale price

Interested parties should contact Knight Frank Auctions for further information. Description Freehold Grade II listed 5 bedroom house extending to over 4,500 sq ft Set in a 0.59 acre (0.24 ha) Highly accessible location within Stafford town, 0.5 miles from the train station. Arranged over three floors In need of modernisation, offering potential for residential or alternative uses (STP). Historic lapsed consents for conversion to apartments and for an additional dwelling in the grounds. Vacant possession. To be offered for sale via Knight Frank Auctions on 30th October 2025 (unless sold or withdrawn prior). The Hawthorns, located on Newport Road, presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached house with significant scope for improvement. The house provides generous accommodation arranged over three floors, including multiple reception rooms, a conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room with pantry, 4 first-floor double bedrooms & 1 single bedroom. The property would suit restoration to a grand family home or potential redevelopment (subject to necessary consents). Externally, the property is approached via a driveway leading to a large parking area and single garage. The gardens are interspersed with specimen trees and mature shrubs, offering privacy. Accommodation Approx. 4,500 sq ft (418 m) GIA. Basement: 5 rooms Ground Floor: Entrance hall, sitting room, family room, dining room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, pantry. First Floor: 5 bedrooms, one bathroom, storage room & WC Site Area: 0.59 acres (0.24 ha). Tenure - Freehold Tenancy - Vacant (1) Development Potential is subject to all necessary consents & permissions. Stafford Borough Council's Planning Search: VAT - VAT is not applicable EPC Rating - See legal pack Open House Viewings: - Monday 15th Sept at 1pm - Tuesday 30th Sept at 1pm - Thursday 9th Oct at 11am - Wednesday 22nd Oct at 3pm Please confirm your attendance with Lucy Plumb - lucy. Location Stafford is the county town of Staffordshire, offering a wide range of amenities, national and independent retailers, restaurants, and leisure facilities. Stafford railway station is a 10-minute walk away, providing direct services to London Euston (from 1 hr 16 mins), Manchester, and Birmingham. The property has excellent road connectivity, with Junction 13 of the M6 just over 3 miles away, giving access to the M6 Toll, M42, and M1. Both Birmingham and Manchester airports are within an hour's drive. Nearby independent schools include Yarlet School, Stafford Grammar, and Denstone College, alongside a number of well-regarded state schools. Occupancy Vacant Tenure Freehold The buyers fee is including VAT. This is only payable by the successful purchaser. There are no costs to bidding for the property. Auction Details The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of and is being sold as Unconditional. Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale. All sales are subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Extra General Conditions. Auctioneer Fees and Deposit The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer fees apply: 10% deposit, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes to the purchase price. Buyer's Fee- the value of this fee will be listed against the property details, inclusive of VAT. The Buyer's Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability. There may be additional fees contained within the Special Conditions of Sale, which can be viewed within the Legal Pack. You are strongly advised to read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding. Additional Information: For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the Knight Frank Auctions website. This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack. Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.