Flat 1 Wellesley House, 26-28 Walmer Castle Road, Walmer, Deal, Kent, CT14 7NG

For sale by Online Auction -Online Auction.28th of October 2026.



Historic property with share of freehold available via Auction

Description
An exciting opportunity to purchase a historic property via auction with a lot of space to configure to your own requirements!

The property is generally in good condition and has a rich history, as it once served as the residence of the Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley, and a twice-serving prime minister.
The communal garden is another appealing feature that offers a breath of fresh air and a great outdoor space to relax and unwind.

Many period features including, original large sash windows, attractive ceiling roses and cornicing and two decorative and elegant full size fireplaces with mantel.
Huge opportunity for creative thinkers - configure the three large rooms, plus basement rooms, to your own requirements!

Entrance through outer door of building into period hallway.

Door to flat one across hallway,
Entrance into three large rooms on ground floor to configure as you choose could easily accommodate one bedroom or two if you have imagination and flair.

Sizes:
Front room with bay 15' deep x 16'width
Hallway 19'6" deep by 5'6" narrowest or 9; widest
Garden Room 24' deep x 13' 6" width

Large Bathroom with bath, separate shower and separate WC.

Recently fitted kitchen (2017) with all modern appliances
SIZE 10'6" length x 8' width

Stairs leading to BASEMENT, which has a large room suitable for storage or other uses , Size 14' x 17'

With further room off this, ideal for a kitchenette, shower room. Or further storage. This room needs total renovation.
Size 16: x 5:

Entrance from patio doors onto small secluded outside terrace with steps up to large communal garden, great outside space which can be enjoyed (pets allowed)
As presented the property offers a lot of space with a wealth of period features in an historical building in a wonderful area, with short walk to the beach and local shops.

Walmer castle road is a road of similar properties, located around one mile from it's own train station with high speed link to London, and with coastal walks and nearby beach.
Deal town is a short drive or bus ride, or an enjoyable 25 min scenic walk

Share of the freehold,

Note from vendor:
Overall in very good condition structurally but would benefit from new floor covering throughout and a renewal of the gloss painting and some minor rectification and improvement works..

Pets allowed
Under current RTM company, owners have agreed no private rental or Air B&B but this may be negotiable by the new owner .

On street parking, no permit required.

Not suitable for people with impaired mobility as three steps up to the property

The flat is in tax band B and has an EPC rating of D

PLEASE NOTE Cash buyers only, no chains or mortgages


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Auction Information
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UNCONDITIONAL LOT Buyers Premium Applies Upon the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall pay a 5% deposit and a 6%+VAT (subject to a minimum of £6,000+VAT) buyers premium and contracts are exchanged. The purchaser is legally bound to buy and the vendor is legally bound to sell the Property/Lot. The auction conditions require a full legal completion 28 days following the auction (unless otherwise stated).

Pre Auction Offers Are Considered
The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date. All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer's Premium, and the deposit. To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of ID, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online. To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us.

Special Conditions
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