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Zoopla.co.uk LIVE Auction: Fancy buying a lighthouse?
In this week’s Zoopla.co.uk LIVE online property auction (starts Thursday 1st July at 12.00), there’s a chance to purchase a chain free, Grade II listed piece of history…in the form of a lighthouse!
The “Old Lighthouse“ on Townend Road, Paull, Hull was built in 1836 by The Trinity House of Kingston Upon Hull and went out of use in 1870 when the sandbanks moved and caused the deepwater channel to shift, and new lighthouses were built just along the river bank at Thorngumbald Clough.
The light was powered first by oil and then by a gas burner and the windows of the lamp room face towards Hull to guide ships into the safe channel which led out into the North Sea.
The lighthouse comprises of a lounge, sitting room, upper and lower kitchen areas, and bathroom to the ground floor.
There are two staircases. One leading to the first bedroom together with a ladder which gives access to the lamp room and great views over the river and Paull itself.
Two further bedrooms and a shower room are accessed via an internal staircase with a garden to the rear of the property with patio area and lawn.
Here are the Zoopla.co.uk values for other properties on the same road and here is a market overview for Paull where the average property value is £116,899. If you’re interested in previous sold prices for Paull, here is all the info you need.
About Trinity House
“The safety of shipping, and the well being of seafarers, have been our prime concerns since Trinity House was granted a Charter by Henry VIII in 1514.”
Today they have three distinct functions:
- First, they are the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar, responsible for a range of general aids to navigation, ‘signs of the sea’, from lighthouses to radar beacons.
- Second, they are a charitable organisation dedicated to the safety, welfare and training of mariners.
- Third, they are a Deep Sea Pilotage Authority providing expert navigators for ships trading in Northern European waters.
Zoopla.co.uk LIVE Auctions: Grade II listed renovation project
In this week’s LIVE Zoopla.co.uk Auction we’ve spotted two fantastic opportunities to purchase farmhouses.
One of which would make an ideal renovation project and the other is a more modern ‘farmhouse’requiring little work.
Both come with vacant possession.
1. Wickenlow Farm, Bolton
Starting bid: £220,000,
Address: Wickenlow Farm, Plantation Road, Edgworth, Bolton, BL7 0DD
Tenure: Freehold
Description: A Grade II Listed detached stone farmhouse; together with a self-contained annex; dating to the 17th Century. In need of complete renovation; the house offers a number of interesting features retaining stone mullioned windows; exposed beams and open fireplaces. The name ‘Wickenlow’loosely translates to ‘Mountain Ash Hill’. The property benefits from four reception rooms; conservatory; four bedrooms; master suite has en suite facilities; 2 further bathrooms. There is also a 1 bedroom annexe included in the sale along with an area of land the area of which is to be determined.
Location: Occupying an elevated rural position 1 mile from Broadhead Road the property is well placed for Bolton or Blackburn centres together with the M65 motorway at Darwen.
Occupancy Status: Vacant
More pictures here
Market overview for BL7 here
2. Sunnyhurst Farm, Preston
Starting bid: £360,000
Address: Sunnyhurst Farm, Waxy Lane, Freckleton, PR4 1HQ
Tenure: Freehold
Description: Individually designed detached residence offering extremely spacious family sized accommodation over 3 floors and being situated on this quiet lane with panoramic views to the front & side.
Location: Excellent area with access to good road links within walking distance of local village centre and amenities. Within a mile of a BAE systems.
Occupancy Status: Vacant
More pictures here
Market overview for PR4 here
More about the Zoopla.co.uk LIVE online auctions here.
