'Luxury' £795k home so run down buyers must view 'at their own risk'

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The outside of the three-storey house in Birmingham (Image: mediadrumimages/BondWolfe)
The outside of the three-storey house in Birmingham (Image: mediadrumimages/BondWolfe)

One of the UK’s most dilapidated houses is going on sale for nearly £800,000, but comes with crumbling walls, holes in the floor and rooms overflowing with rubbish.

The eight-bed property is set to go to auction on March 30 but was seemingly left a dumping ground by its previous owners.

In places the ceiling has collapsed, as abandoned bits of furniture are scattered throughout the house.

With a guide price of £795,000, the eight bedroom, three storey house in Harbourne, Birmingham comes with 0.4 acres of land.

But it requires significant renovation for any individual or family ambitious enough to take the challenge on.

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'Luxury' £795k home so run down buyers must view 'at their own risk'In places the ceiling has fallen through in the house (mediadrumimages/BondWolfe)

If any brave Brits do want to view the property it's done at their "own risk" - it is advised they wear appropriate clothing and footwear and even bring a torch.

Bond Wolfe said: "Due to the condition of this Lot, the Auctioneers advise that appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn when viewing the property and a torch may also be required.

"Viewers must take extreme care and access is at the viewer's own risk and the Auctioneers accept no responsibility for any accidents or injuries."

'Luxury' £795k home so run down buyers must view 'at their own risk'The house was seemingly left a mess by its previous owners (mediadrumimages/BondWolfe)

In some rooms, what appears to be mould is growing on the walls and ceilings as wallpaper peels off.

The railing on the stairs has fallen down and bins appear to be in one of the reception rooms.

One window at the back of the house seems to be missing altogether as lace curtains appear to have been shredded and torn.

'Luxury' £795k home so run down buyers must view 'at their own risk'Rubbish and random bits of furniture were left scattered throughout the massive home (mediadrumimages/BondWolfe)

Wooden boards are patching up what appears to be holes in parts of the kitchen walls and in one of the upstairs rooms, some floorboards are missing altogether.

Other rooms are overflowing with junk and the garden outside is littered with rubbish.

Consultant Director of Bond Wolfe, Jonathan Hackett said: “This substantial freehold property is a former luxury family home that now requires carefully planned renovation or redevelopment, but it has great potential for the right buyer.

'Luxury' £795k home so run down buyers must view 'at their own risk'The dilapidated home is in such bad condition that it is recommended you bring a torch to any viewing (mediadrumimages/BondWolfe)

“On the ground floor is a porch, reception hallway, three reception rooms, a bathroom with no fittings, a separate toilet and wash hand basin, a dining kitchen, and an inner hall leading to a garage and basement.

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“On the first floor is a landing and five bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom that has no fittings, and one with a dressing room, plus a further bathroom with no fittings, a study, toilet and boiler room with no fittings.

'Luxury' £795k home so run down buyers must view 'at their own risk'The property is described as a 'former luxury family home' (mediadrumimages/BondWolfe)

“There is then a landing with three more bedrooms and a bathroom with no fittings on the second floor.”

Freya Coombes

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