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Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Seaside home on English Riviera could be yours for just £1 - but it does come with a catch
Your pocket change could buy you a seaside home on the English Riviera which has gone on the market for just £1 - but it does come with a catch. The two-bedroom apartment in Paignton, Devon - aptly named Sea Breeze - is only one minute away from the town's famous sea front. But whoever snaps up the cheap-as-chips summer bolt hole will have to be willing to accept the home needs a lot of work. Sea Breeze looks like a building site on the inside and is unfurnished as it has recently been refurbished and is in the final stages of second fix. It could be transformed into a dream home by the beach if the buyer is happy to get the finishing touches done. Sean Roper, of South Wales based Paul Fosh Auctions, said: 'This really is an opportunity not to be missed. 'If you're in the market for a seaside bolt hole or holiday let in one of England's red hot holiday spots then this chic apartment could well fit the bill. 'Sea Breeze, on Hyde Road, Paignton, is a ground floor apartment complete with open plan kitchen and living area with two bedrooms and bathroom. 'And if the beach is just a bit too sandy or it's too hot then there is a restful rear garden in which to recline and soak up the summer sunshine in peaceful Paignton.' He added: 'The property has been recently refurbished and is at final stages of second fix. 'The kitchen is already supplied and in the property. It requires skimming and painting before being ready to enjoy or let out or sell on the open market. 'This a great opportunity for an investor which won't break the bank in terms of expenditure to complete the refurbishment of the apartment. 'As serviced accommodation or as a holiday let, a well-furnished to a high standard apartment the Paignton property could well generate a rent of around £35,000 per annum on a short stay basis. 'If a long term let is considered with the property refurbished to a similar high standard it is going to command a monthly rental in the region of £900- £1,000 p.m.' Sea Breeze, along with some eighty other lots, is being offered for sale online at Paul Fosh Auctions which starts from 12 noon on Tuesday, July 29 and ends from 5pm on Thursday July 31.
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Britain's CHEAPEST house boasting two bedrooms in popular seaside town could be yours for just £1
A HOME in the world famous English Riviera has hit the market and could be yours for as little as £1. Sea Breeze, in Paignton, Devon, is a two-bedroom apartment for sale just a few minutes from the town's sea front. 5 5 The property is being auctioned off and has been listed with a guide price of just £1. Described as a 'fixer upper' the small property would need a lot of work to turn it into the dream home. Britain's cheapest home is being auctioned off by South Wales based Paul Fosh Auctions. Sea Breeze is being sold off as part of an online auction along with eighty other lots. Hopeful house hunters looking to grab a bargain would need to act quick though. Bidding is due to commence at 12 noon on Tuesday, July 29 and will end at 5pm on Thursday July31. Once bidding closes the opportunity to buy the property for pennies will be lost. The property offers plenty of space with a rear garden and open plan kitchen. It can be viewed online with Paul Fosh Auctions also offering the chance for prospective buyers to view it in person. A viewing of the cheap home can be booked online through the property auctioneers. The family home with 'huge potential' that's one of Ireland's cheapest on market for €65k - but prepare for the inside An employee, Sean Roper, said: "This really is an opportunity not to be missed. ''If you're in the market for a seaside bolt hole or holiday let in one of England's red hot holiday spots then this chic apartment could well fit the bill. 'Sea Breeze, on Hyde Road, Paignton, is a ground floor apartment complete with open plan kitchen and living area with two bedrooms and bathroom. 'And if the beach is just a bit too sandy or it's too hot then there is a restful rear garden in which to recline and soak up the summer sunshine in peaceful Paignton.' 5 5 Sean added: 'The property has been recently refurbished and is at final stages of second fix. 'The kitchen is already supplied and in the property. It requires skimming and painting before being ready to enjoy or let out or sell on the open market. 'This a great opportunity for an investor which won't break the bank in terms of expenditure to complete the refurbishment of the apartment. 'As serviced accommodation or as a holiday let, a well-furnished to a high standard apartment the Paignton property could well generate a rent of around £35,000 per annum on a short stay basis. 'If a long term let is considered with the property refurbished to a similar high standard it is going to command a monthly rental in the region of £900- £1,000 p.m." Four cheap home renovation tricks YOU don't have to spend loads to give a room a new look. Here are five other home renovation tricks you can try. Kitchen cupboards One way to give your kitchen a complete transformation for less is to change the look of the kitchen cupboards. There are loads of different vinyl coverings out there to choose from, and it's a quick and easy way to update your home. Handles Another thing you can try that won't break the bank is to change up the handles. You can pick up relatively cheap handles in DIY stores, or even in the charity shop. Adding new ones to your kitchen cupboards, or doors in your house, can be extremely effective. Leftovers Most of us have old half-used tins of paint in the garage, but they're often forgotten about. However, there may be enough in the pot to paint a feature wall in another room, and you won't have to spend a penny. Freebies It's worth checking your local Facebook Marketplace, or Freecycle, to see what other people are getting rid of. As they say, one person's trash is another person's treasure. And if someone's planning to revamp a room, they might want to get rid of a sofa, or a coffee table, which you could use to give a lounge a new look.
Wales Online
19-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
This house is on the market for the price of a bag of crisps
This house is on the market for the price of a bag of crisps It has an auction guide price of just £1 but what is waiting for you at Love Cottage Rundown house or a bag of crisps? (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) Next time you're tucking into a bag of Walker's ready salted crisps (other crisp companies and flavour choices are available) you might think that instead of indulging in your favourite snack you could be buying a house. It's very, very unlikely that Love Cottage is going to sell at auction for its £1 guide price, but maybe for the same price as a multibag of crisps option? But the incredibly low starting bid is eye-catching and surely worth a further look at the property that is going under the hammer shortly and looking for a new owner. The 'crisp bag' property is called Bwthyn Cariad, which translates to Love Cottage, needs plenty of love and a dedicated budget to renovate it, revive it, and release its full potential as a much-loved home again. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here. READ MORE: We transformed an old cow shed into an incredible Welsh home YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: This is Wales' best place to live in 2025 It's got a good sized kitchen diner as a plus point (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) Article continues below The house can be found in the heart of the bustling Pembrokeshire town of Pembroke Dock and the auction house who are selling the property online state that with a price tag of just £1 at auction, the vendors are hopeful they can attract an investor who is up for the challenge. The cottage is in need of a total revamp but Sean Roper, from Paul Fosh Auctions, believes there could be handsome rewards for an investor looking to show the cottage plenty of love. Goes down hill somewhat in the bathroom (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) Sean said: 'The mid-terraced property has certainly seen much better days. But there is plenty of scope presented by what is there and added to that the property has a very large garden which could also be exploited and an auction guide price of just £1! 'Currently the property has two lower ground floor rooms with two bedrooms upstairs with the expansive garden which extends down the rear of Meyrick Street. It would seem that the lot offers a number of development opportunities, subject to obtaining planning permission. Piles of rubble and broken doors - but what do you expect for £1? (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) 'The first could be to renovate and refurbish to a high standard for holiday lets due to its proximity to many of Pembrokeshire top tourist areas. Typically, a refurbished two-bedroom cottage would generate in the region of 28k per annum net as a holiday let. 'A second option could be to renovate and refurbish to a high standard as a long term let. There could be a high demand for this kind of refurbished property from young professionals and local workers and could achieve a monthly rental of some £900 per calendar month." For more property stories join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here The renovation 'to do' list is long but the rewards are worth it says the auction house (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) Sean says another idea for the property could be to renovate and refurbish it to a high standard and sell on the open market. He said: "Renovated a typical, two-bedroom high standard property in this area could sell for between £160,000 and £185,000. 'There is also an option to renovate and sell the garden space that runs up Meyrick Street that's with the property. Parcels of land could be sold to individual houses along Meyrick Street and then retain the house with a portion of the remaining garden space." There is outside space but also exterior work to do (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) The property is located within close proximity of the main shopping area of Pembroke Dock, a town located some three miles north west of Pembroke and seven miles south of Haverfordwest with good road links provided by the A477 which links to the A40 at Johnstown. Pembroke Dock provides a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational pursuits also it benefits from a rail station North West of the property providing further transport links. The A477 also leads north via the Cleddau Bridge crossing Milford Haven through to Honeyborough and also providing access to the heart of Milford Haven Centre.' Article continues below Bwthyn Cariad will be sold online at Paul Fosh Auctions which starts at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 24, and ends from 5pm on Thursday, June 26, call to find out more. Find another property to renovate here:
Western Telegraph
14-06-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire glamping pod for sale for just £45,000
The luxurious holiday property in Tenby offers a chance for a new owner to embrace seaside living in one of Wales's most historic towns. Set in the popular holiday site of Redberth Gardens, this open-plan pod combines modern comfort with the charm of a traditional seaside resort. Sean Roper, of South Wales-based Paul Fosh Auctions, said: "The glamping pod we have on offer is glitzy camping taken up a few notches to a completely different level. The pod is a holiday let (Image: Paul Fosh Auction) He said the pod is 'bursting with all you could possibly need for a luxury seaside break.' "Set in a beautiful holiday site of Redberth Gardens, the glamping pod is listed with a guide price of just £45,000." The property accommodates a maximum of four guests with one double bed and a sofa bed. It has a private shower room and a fully fitted kitchen. The enclosed outside area is equipped with furniture, a bar, a TV, a projector screen, a swing, an outdoor fridge, a pool table, an outside shower, a bath, a fire pit, and a BBQ area. Mr Roper added: "This really is the business, and what's more, it's a real favourite with people on Instagram. There's a pool table (Image: Paul Fosh Auction) 'This turn key investment, which comes fully managed and what's even more comforting from an investor's point of view, with onward bookings from people bursting with enthusiasm to get down to Pembrokeshire and chill at this most marvellous location, is to be sold with all internal and external furniture and fittings including hot tub, pool table and bar." The pod, a 'turnkey investment,' comes fully managed. It has been a popular choice for holidaymakers, generating an income of £73,522 in 2023 and £81,935 last year, with a service charge of just £261. The Pembrokeshire glamping pod is one of more than 80 lots listed for sale at Paul Fosh Auctions. The auction starts at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 24. The auction starts at 12pm on Tuesday, June 24, and ends from 5pm on Thursday, June 26. To view more information, visit the Paul Fosh Auctions website.
Wales Online
13-06-2025
- Wales Online
Glamping pod complete with hot tub and outdoor cinema going to auction
Glamping pod complete with hot tub and outdoor cinema going to auction The Hobbit house-style holiday let boasts a hot tub, cinema, pool table, bar and bath - and that's just outside It's a holiday home but not as you know it (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) A stunning holiday property has just hit the market, perfectly timed for a new owner to soak up the glorious Welsh sunshine in one of the country's most historic seaside towns - but it's probably not what you think it is. There's no stone cottage waiting to greet you with cosy spaces, it's not a sea view apartment with a balcony - it's something much more intriguing than that and a place to relax as well as party like you're on holiday whenever you decide to visit. This luxurious glamping pod, nestled in the heart of Pembrokeshire, offers all the modern comforts of a sea holiday with a traditional twist. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here Hobbit home-style holiday let offers so much to guests inside and out (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) Located in the picturesque Redberth Gardens in Tenby, this popular open-plan glamping pod is brimming with luxury and comfort according to the property details, and might surprise some potential bidders with the level of facilities it can offer that arguably beats a cottage or an apartment. Well-designed inside the pod offers everything - including luxury (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) Article continues below Sean Roper, from Paul Fosh Auctions, describes the petite property as the epitome of glamping luxury, saying: "The glamping pod we have on offer is glitzy camping taken up a few notches to a completely different level. The cosy sleeping zone is cleverly zoned by using screening (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) "The pod, which is at Redberth, near the historic seaside resort of Tenby, in Pembrokeshire, is bursting with all you could possibly need for a luxury seaside break. Set in a beautiful holiday site of Redberth Gardens, the glamping pod is listed with a guide price of just £45,000. The shower room is a stylish space too (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) The hobbit house-style holiday home can accommodate up to four guests, with one double bed and a sofa bed, the pod has a private shower room and a fully fitted kitchen. But arguably the outside can match and even beat the inside for facilities for guests. Outside is awesome and includes a cinema and a sofa and a bath from which to watch the movie (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) Sean comments: "The enclosed outdoor area is packed out with external furniture, bar, TV, projector screen, swing, outside fridge, pool table, outside shower and a free-standing bath. And as if all this is not enough there is also a fire pit and barbecue area. This really is the business and what's more it's a real favourite with people on Instagram!" There's a hot tub and pool table too (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) Sean adds: "This turnkey investment, which comes fully managed and even better, from an investor's perspective, with onward bookings from people eager to experience Pembrokeshire and relax at this splendid location, is to be sold with all internal and external furniture and fittings including hot tub, pool table and bar." Outdoor shower is handy and refreshing in warmer weather too (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions ) The glamping pod, which is to be sold freehold with vacant possession, has proved very popular with holidaymakers over recent years generating an income in 2023 of £73,522 and last year, £81,935, according to the auction house, who go on to say that the annual service charge is £261.00. The Pembrokeshire glamping pod is going under the hammer with Paul Fosh Auctions online sale with a guide price of £45,000 plus, which starts at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 24 and ends from 5pm on Thursday, June 26, call 01633 254044 for more information. Article continues below For more property stories and home content join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.
