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Shaw House Farmhouse, Alton

West Midlands

£350,000Guide Price

Listed on 01/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
6
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered at auction on 16 November 2026, this substantial detached farmhouse extends to approximately 4,800 sq ft and has previously been arranged as two residences, with connecting doors at ground and first-floor level. The accommodation includes six bedrooms, several reception areas, two kitchens, a ground-floor bedroom with en-suite shower room, family bathrooms and three attic rooms. The property is described as requiring updating, with scope to adapt the layout and refresh the interiors. The front section has a reception hall, a large sitting room and a second kitchen/utility room. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The rear section centres on a dining kitchen with an island and log-burning stove, alongside a pantry and storage room. A rear lounge with fireplace leads to the ground-floor bedroom and en-suite, while the upper floor has three further bedrooms and a bathroom. A further staircase leads to three attic rooms. The gardens extend to approximately 0.4 acres across the front and rear, with lawn, established shrubs and a paved patio. There is hardstanding parking to the side, storage buildings and a right of way over the farm drive. The listing also notes gated frontage that may have served as a former vehicle access. Mains water and electricity are stated; private drainage is to be replaced and relocated within six months of purchase. The property is freehold and offered with vacant possession. Buyers should review the auction legal pack, access rights and drainage arrangements.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £350,000, this is a strikingly low asking price against the local £/sqf benchmark, making the scale of the property and its substantial stated floor area a compelling acquisition opportunity. The house has generous rooms, established gardens and stone elevations, while the interiors offer a clear canvas: older finishes, dark timber panelling and dated kitchen and bathroom fittings give scope to refresh the character throughout. The listing describes a former two-residence arrangement with connecting doors, so there may also be scope to reconsider how the accommodation works, subject to feasibility and compliance checks.

The renovation range is £45,000–£85,000, and the listing specifically says the private drainage must be replaced and relocated. The available exterior views look broadly intact, though detailed roof and structural condition cannot be confirmed. This is a strong-value project with a distinctive amount of space, but the drainage work and overall refurbishment need careful budgeting. Bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire a substantial house at an asking price far below the local £/sqf benchmark.
  • Refresh dated finishes across the house, including the photographed kitchens and bathroom, while retaining distinctive features such as the log-burning stove and timber panelling where desired.
  • Explore how the former two-residence arrangement and connecting doors could best serve the intended use, subject to feasibility and compliance checks.

Key risks

  • The listing states that private drainage must be replaced and relocated; establish the scope, approvals and cost before committing.
  • The £45,000–£85,000 renovation range needs to be tested against the intended finish and the work required across the property.

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