Hargrave Avenue, Oxton, Wirral
Size
1.080
Tenure
Freehold
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- Primary use
- Land
- Other use(s)
- Land, Residential development, Commercial development
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- Natural light
- Open plan
Key features
- 4,372.32 sq m development site west of Hargrave Avenue, Prenton, Wirral CH43 2NH, guide price £100,000.
- Vacant, regular-shaped plot offering scope for residential or mixed-use development, subject to planning.
- Situated in an established, leafy residential suburb with period homes and a strong community feel.
- Close to The Arno and Duck Pond Lane Park, plus Prenton Golf Club and Tranmere Rovers' Prenton Park.
- Within reach of well-regarded local schools, including Oxton St Saviour's C of E Primary and Prenton Primary.
- Easy access to the A552 and A41, connecting directly to Birkenhead, Liverpool, and the wider Wirral.
- Birkenhead's rail stations nearby offer frequent Merseyrail services to Liverpool and Chester.
- CH43 postcode averages £198,613, with recent nearby sales up to £215,833, reflecting a stable local market.
- Limited supply of development land in Prenton adds to this site's appeal for capital growth potential.
- For sale by auction with Palace Auctions.
Description
PRICE
Guide Price £100,000
KEY FEATURES
Freehold land of approximately 4,372 sq m (about 1.08 acres), subject to measured survey
Potential for residential or other development, subject to planning
Believed to have open access
Open grassland with some trees, in an established residential area
Next to the Townfield Close shops and Townfield Health Centre
Close to the A552 and A41 for Birkenhead and Liverpool
Merseyrail from Birkenhead to Liverpool and Chester
Not inspected by the auctioneers at the time of printing
For sale at auction at Claridge's on 28 October 2026
Unconditional auction contract, exchange on the fall of the hammer
SUMMARY
Freehold land of approximately 4,372 sq m (about 1.08 acres) west of Hargrave Avenue, Prenton, next to the Townfield Close shops and health centre. It has potential for development, subject to planning, and is believed to have open access. For sale at auction at Claridge's on 28 October 2026, guide price £100,000.
FULL DESCRIPTION
Freehold Potential Development Land, West of Hargrave Avenue, Prenton, Wirral CH43 2NH. Guide Price £100,000.
THE LAND
Freehold land west of Hargrave Avenue, Prenton, extending to approximately 4,372 sq m (about 1.08 acres, subject to measured survey). It lies next to the Townfield Close shops and Townfield Health Centre, within an established residential area, and is currently open grassland with some trees.
The auctioneers believe the land has open access but had not inspected it at the time of printing. A sewage pumping station is shown on the plan at the southern end of the site. The description is based on information from the seller, the title and aerial images.
PLANNING
There is no planning permission for the land. Any development will need planning permission from Wirral Council. Buyers should check the following with the council and their own advisers before bidding:
the planning history and policy position
access rights from the public highway
the sewage pumping station and any related easements
any covenants or restrictions on the title
ground conditions, trees and ecology
THE LOCATION
Prenton is a popular residential suburb of the Wirral, known for its leafy streets, period homes and green spaces, including The Arno and Duck Pond Lane Park. The land is next to the Townfield Close shops, which include a convenience store, pharmacy and café, and Townfield Health Centre. Prenton Golf Club, Prenton Park and local primary schools are close by.
Road: the A552 and A41 link to Birkenhead, Liverpool and the rest of the Wirral.
Buses: regular services run to Liverpool city centre.
Rail: Birkenhead's stations, a short drive away, have Merseyrail services to Liverpool and Chester.
KEY FACTS
Tenure: Freehold
Site area: Approximately 4,372 sq m (about 1.08 acres), subject to measured survey
Current use: Open grassland
Access: Believed to be open access (buyers to confirm)
Planning: None. Development subject to planning.
Guide price: £100,000
Buyer's premium: 2% of the purchase price
Contract documents charge: £850 plus VAT
Auction: 28 October 2026, Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR
Lot number: TBC
AUCTION DETAILS
The land will be offered at the Palace Auctions London sale at Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR, on Wednesday 28 October 2026, with bidding in the room, online, by telephone and by proxy. The guide price is £100,000.
The sale is on an unconditional auction contract. Contracts exchange on the fall of the hammer, and on exchange the buyer pays:
a 10% deposit
a buyer's premium of 2% of the purchase price
a contract documents charge of £850 plus VAT
Completion is as set out in the Special Conditions of Sale. The legal pack is available from palaceauctions.com. Buyers should take independent legal and planning advice before bidding.
CONTACT
Palace Auctions London, ,
Edward Swindells, Auctioneer: ,
Tom Barrett, Sales Director
Bridgett D Dickens, Senior Negotiator:
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The auctioneers had not inspected the land at the time of printing. All development potential is subject to planning permission. Buyers must make their own enquiries of Wirral Council, including on access and the sewage pumping station. The guide price is an indication of the seller's current minimum acceptable price at auction and may change. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract.
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Hargrave Avenue, Oxton, Wirral
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