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Victorian chimney in Wiveliscombe fails to sell at auction and could not be given away for free
Overview
A 130-year-old Victorian chimney stack attached to a former brewery in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, failed to attract any bids at auction despite a guide price of £2,000 to £3,000. An earlier attempt to give the structure away for free was also declined due to concerns over high maintenance costs and liability.
Key points
- The 130-year-old chimney stack is located in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, near the Devon border and Exmoor National Park.
- It received zero bids at an auction in September despite having a modest guide price of around £2,000.
- An earlier attempt to give the structure away for free was rejected because of potential upkeep costs and liabilities.
- The Wiveliscombe Historical and Civic Society and the Somerset Building Preservation Trust cited conservation deficits and hefty maintenance bills as major deterrents for buyers.
- The property remains on the market for private sale through estate agents Symonds and Sampson.