A property near Keighley is set to be auctioned, offering significant potential for redevelopment. Moor Lodge, a noteworthy stone-built property featuring 22 apartments and a former retail showroom, is listed with a guide price of £1.65 million.
Moor Lodge, a 47,000 square foot property near the village of Stanbury, will be auctioned online by SDL Property Auctions, opening on Tuesday, 8 October. This unique property, which includes a former retail showroom and a gamekeeper’s cottage, is set on a five-acre site amidst picturesque moorland views.
Andy Thompson, a director at Eddisons, remarked on the singular nature of the property, emphasising its remarkable location five miles from Haworth and the expansive moorland views across Bronte country. “It has a great deal of potential for redevelopment, subject to securing the relevant planning consent and we’ve had interest from all sorts of potential new owners, from investors to entrepreneurs,” he stated.
The site comprises a former 27,000 square foot shooting lodge now used as a retail showroom, along with a three-storey block of 22 self-contained apartments. These apartments and the cottage together generate a potential annual rental income of £180,000.
Auctioneers propose that the property could be ideal for various redevelopments, such as a care home, residential conversion, wedding venue, or a large private residence, contingent on obtaining the necessary planning permissions.
Jonathan Wolstencroft, a commercial property agent, praised the site for its stunning countryside views and substantial development potential. He underlined that the apartments currently generate a healthy income and the site is versatile for multiple applications.
Prospective buyers can download the property’s legal pack from the SDL Property Auctions website, with bidding opening at 12 noon on 8 October and closing at 2pm on 9 October.
Moor Lodge presents a compelling opportunity for various redevelopment projects, offering both a significant rental income potential and extensive redevelopment possibilities, subject to planning permissions.