We do like to be beside the seaside – and for generations of Brummies that only meant one place.
Weston-super-Mare is so much a part of the city’s history that it became known as Birmingham on sea, with thousands making the short hop down to north Somerset and many settling there over the years.
Now a six-bedroom home is going under the hammer with a guide price of less than £200,000 – offering the chance for another family to relocate.
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Craig Upton, marketing director at auctioneers Bond Wolfe, said: “This is something a little different, within walking distance of the seafront and close to both the town centre and the railway station.
“The property needs modernisation and may be suitable for development into a perfect B&B or other use, subject to securing planning consent.
“Weston-super-Mare is a hugely popular seaside destination for people from the West Midlands – often referred to as ‘Birmingham-on-sea’ – and offers tremendous potential to a wide range of possible bidders.
The lounge has a bay window and feature ceiling rose.
“We are expecting considerable interest when it comes up for sale at our July auction.”
The substantial house dating from the 1900s is thought to have been the work of architect Hans Price, who was responsible for much of the development of Weston-super-Mare.
Set back from the pavement, its extensive ground floor includes a hall, reception room, kitchen, office/dining area, two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a separate bathroom, toilet and rear conservatory.
An en-suite bedroom, but it needs work.
Off the landing on the first floor are four bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a kitchen and a separate bathroom, and there is a yard to the rear.
Gas central heating and double glazing are fitted, but the property is in need of modernisation.
Mr Upton said: “The property may be suitable for a variety of uses or development, subject to planning consents.
“All interested parties should make their own enquiries with North Somerset Council to satisfy themselves of any use they may propose.”
The double-fronted, end-terraced property at 48 Clifton Road will have a guide price of £195,000-plus in the livestreamed auction, starting at 8.30am on Thursday, July 10.
For more details and to register to bid visit https://www.bondwolfe.com/auctions/properties/, email auctions@bondwolfe.com or call 0121 312 1212 or 01902 928 510.