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Studio, in Whitchurch Rd, £25,000
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Whitchurch Rd, Gatesheath Chester CH3
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£25,000

Our Summary

  • Exceptional Guide Price & Transparent Auction Process Priced at just £25000 and available via public auction through Palace Auctions
  • Freehold Tenure & Redevelopment Flexibility Offered with freehold tenure and no current planning consents the Former Repeater Station is a true blank canvas
  • Description Unique Auction Opportunity: Former Repeater Station Chester Welcome to a rare opportunity to acquire the former repeater station Chester at Hatton Heath, Whitchurch Road, Chester CH3 9AP
  • The auction will take place on 12th August 2026, and the lot reference is 28/37/090402
  • The property offers outstanding potential for conversion or development as a holiday home or Airbnb-style accommodation, subject to obtaining the necessary consents
  • Its rural setting, affordable price, and development scope make it a compelling choice for investors, developers, and lifestyle buyers seeking a distinctive project in the heart of Cheshire
  • Key Property Details: Former Telephone Repeater Station Chester Below is a summary of the essential facts for this former telephone repeater station Chester auction lot: Key DetailDescription Property TypeFormer telephone repeater station AddressLAND ADJACENT TO HAWTHORN COTTAGE FARM, WHITCHURCH ROAD HATTON HEATH CHESTER CH3 9AU TenureFreehold (buyers must verify) Site Area125 square metres Building Internal Area12 square metres Guide Price£25,000 Auction Date Reference28/37/090402 Local Planning AuthorityCheshire West and Chester Council Potential UseHoliday home or Airbnb (subject to consents) Export as CSV This guide price represents an accessible entry point for property investment in Cheshire
  • Similar repeater station sites at auction have achieved prices between £10,000 and £60,000 nationally
  • The combination of freehold tenure, rural location, and development potential makes this lot especially attractive for buyers seeking value and opportunity in the region
  • This makes the site highly attractive for holiday let development, with the potential for strong rental yields
  • It offers a rare blend of heritage and development potential
  • Conversion Potential: Holiday Home and Airbnb Development The former repeater station Chester at Hatton Heath offers genuine conversion potential
  • Secondly in Lewknor, Oxfordshire, planning permission was granted for residential conversion with an extension
  • The Hatton Heath site provides a blank canvas for a creative developer
  • The 125 square metre site allows for a footprint extension or even a new build, subject to planning permission
  • Any conversion or redevelopment will require full planning permission
  • For more information, view our current auction catalogue and register to bid with Palace Auctions London
  • This is at the lower end of the market for similar sites nationally, where comparable repeater stations have sold at auction for between £10,000 and £60,000
  • For investors, developers, and lifestyle buyers, this auction lot offers a rare and affordable entry point into the Cheshire holiday let market
  • Auction Venue: Discover a rare opportunity to acquire Former Repeater Station Chester at our highly anticipated live and online property auction, taking place on 12th August 2026 at 1 pm in the iconic St James Room at Claridge’s, Mayfair, London
  • Whether you join us in person or bid online from anywhere in the world, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art auction technology and a seamless experience
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Description

The property is a former telephone repeater station in Chester, Cheshire, located on Whitchurch Road at Hatton Heath. It sits on a 125 square metre site and has a brick-built building with 12 square metres of internal space. The property is being sold at a guide price of £25,000 and has potential for conversion or development as a holiday home or Airbnb-style accommodation, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

The property is freehold and offers a unique and distinctive opportunity for investors, developers, and lifestyle buyers seeking a rural project in Cheshire.