Inside the Greater Manchester house for sale that comes with NO roof

A crumbling house that was destroyed when a 'mini tornado' ripped through a Greater Manchester town last year is now set to go up for auction. The end-terrace property in Stalybridge in Tameside was amongst those that were severely damaged during Storm Gerrit in December 2023.

Trees were uprooted, cars were wrecked and residents were forced to evacuate overnight when the 'tornado' struck just before midnight on December 27. It hit several areas within the town, but Hough Hill Road was the worst affected, with the roofs of two adjoining houses blown off.

This three-bed home, which is set to go under the hammer this week, was one of them - and it now needs a full renovation to bring it back to life. Pictures show the family home has been left in a derelict state since the extreme weather event.

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As well as the obvious damage to the outside, inside there are several broken ceilings and walls, as well as debris and glass that shattered from the windows. However some rooms, such as the kitchen and bathroom appear to have remained intact.

For anyone who is up for the challenge of restoring the home back to its former glory, it is set to go under the hammer on Tuesday (June 18) at 10am with a guide price of £72,000. The auction will end at 11:24am on Wednesday (June 19).

Auctioneer Pugh Auctions says: "This large three bedroom (plus study) end terrace property has suffered a significant amount of storm damage and now requires a comprehensive scheme of refurbishment and repair.

"The property is situated in a popular residential area and comprises sizeable accommodation arranged over a basement, ground and first floor levels and benefitting from a large rear garden. The sale represents a superb development opportunity for a local builder or developer."

If you can look past its current state, the property does have potential to be made into a lovely family home once again. On the ground floor, it has an entrance hall, kitchen dining area and a living room, whilst upstairs there are three bedrooms, a home office and a family bathroom.

There is a courtyard and large garden to the rear, as well as the added benefit of a detached garage. Hough Hill Road is a predominantly residential area around half a mile south of Stalybridge.

The town has a number of attractive amenities and facilities accessible locally including local shops, supermarkets and schools as well as Cheetham Park and Gorse Hall Park.

For more information visit Pugh Auctions.