Plymouth property to go to auction and benefit the community

Kirstie McCrum

18 November 2024 at 9:30 am·3-min read

The profits from an upcoming property auction in Plymouth will be going to local charities, the seller has announced. Money raised above the reserve price in the sale of the former children’s centre will be distributed to community interests.

For nearly 30 years, the Pelican Children’s Centre on Saltash Road in Keyham provided local families with nursery services. Established in 1997 by a non-profit organisation, the centre offered care and education to children aged from two to five years.

Now that the centre has closed, its trustees have decided to sell this valuable asset via auction. In the process, they also want to raise much-needed funds to boost local charities by donating any money raised beyond their reserve price.

The former children’s centre is likely to attract plenty of attention, and therefore a valuable fundraising sum. Situated close to the HMNB Dockyard, it benefits from convenient transport connections to Plympton city centre.

It also sits outside of Plymouth’s Article 4 Directive, which means that there is the potential to convert the property into a HMO - subject to planning approval.

Profits over the reserve price in the sale will go to local charities -Credit:Auction House South West

On the ground floor, a vestibule and hallway lead into four spacious rooms, several of which have bay windows. Two toilets and a kitchen can also be found on this floor.

Upstairs are two additional toilets and a further five rooms, including one complete with kitchenette. Front-facing rooms have panoramic views across the dockyard.

Outside is an enclosed courtyard that offers pedestrian access to a side road. There is a dropped kerb, which means there is the possibility of converting the space into off-road parking with the necessary consent.

On the ground floor, a vestibule and hallway lead into four spacious rooms, several of which have bay windows -Credit:Auction House South West

Auction House South West’s Regional Manager and Auctioneer, Olivia Boulting, said: “This is a stunning property that is bursting with potential for its new owners, whether they decide to maintain it as a nursery or seek permission to convert it to a new purpose.

"It’s ideally situated, has enviable views and excellent connections. With all these advantages, I anticipate that we will be able to raise a significant sum to bolster the incredible work of local charities.”

Front-facing rooms have panoramic views across the dockyard -Credit:Auction House South West

The centre, at 66 Saltash Road in Keyham, Plymouth, will be sold via livestream auction by Auction House South West on December 3. A guide price of £180,000 (plus fees) has been established, providing plenty of scope for money to be raised for worthy local causes.

To find out more about the property, you can take a look at Auction House South West’s website. Alternatively, you can give the team a call on 01752 474200 for more information.

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