Victorian mansion on market has planning to become two semi-detached homes
One of Worksop's oldest historic properties within the conservation area around Mr Straw's house went to auction this month but remains unsold.
Stunning Highfield House on Carlton Road is a Victorian mansion that would once have been a very grand home, much to be admired both inside and out.
Now in a dilapidated state, it could still be restored to one home, as it was designed to be in the 1850s, but it also carries planning permission for transformation into two separate semi-detached dwellings, a four-bed and a three-bed.
There are still many original features remaining within the property, that now requires extensive work and renovation.
External decoration includes Flemish bond brickwork throughout, while indoors there is Stucco moulding, with flower and leaf designs in several rooms. A striking, large coloured-glass window survives on the north side, overlooking an ornate staircase.
A sweeping driveway leads up to the imposing entrance door flanked by two stone pillars, while the interior is very spacious, with a cellar below that spans the property and presents plenty of options.
Situated around a mile from the town centre, Highfield House was originally the home of a Mr Goldsborough, and by 1968 had become the head offices of the Worksop Rural District Council, which it remained until 1974.
It was then occupied by North Notts College.
The agent presents it as 'a fantastic opportunity for an investor or developer'.
Highfield House, Carlton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 7HP has a guide price of £500,000, with Auction House covering Notts and Derby.