5th August 2025
Cheshire village development site heads to auction
A former parish rooms in the sought-after village of Ashton Hayes, near Chester, is set to go under the hammer next month. The property, which was given to the community a century ago but had become too costly for the parish council to run and maintain, has been put up for auction with scope for residential redevelopment. with the minimum starting bid set at £95,000.
The Parish Rooms, in the centre of Ashton Hayes village, will be sold by SDL Property Auctions, part of Eddisons, in partnership with local firm, Cavendish Estate Agents, in a timed online auction starting on Wednesday 13th August.
The property, previously used as a playgroup and community facility, currently includes a main hall, kitchen, storage areas, toilets and loft space. Architect drawings for a two-bedroom house conversion have already been prepared, although auctioneers say any redevelopment would be subject to planning.
Andrew Parker, partner and auctioneer at SDL Property Auctions, said: “This is the kind of opportunity that rarely comes to market in a fantastic village like Ashton Hayes. It’s a well-located, characterful and historic building, with potential for change of use, and we expect interest from both residential developers and private buyers looking to create a bespoke home in an established and close-knit community.
“Alternatively, there is always the possibility that it could be bought by a local group who could continue to utilise it as a community facility.”
Located around eight miles from Chester, six miles from Tarporley and close to Delamere Forest, Ashton Hayes is known for its strong community infrastructure. Local amenities include a community shop, primary school, nursery, and a pub currently being restored by local residents. Mouldsworth station, a mile from the village, provides rail links to Chester and Manchester, with the A55 and M56 also nearby.
For more information on the Parish Rooms in Ashton Hayes, click here where interested parties can also register to bid in the timed auction online, which ends on Thursday 14th August.