Online auction offers chance to bid for a piece of Lake District history

The Lake District bridge near Keswick

The chance to own a slice of literary history that inspired the poet Wordsworth is up for grabs as part of the latest weekly online auction by Landwood Property Auctions.

A Lake District bridge and riverside plot is available with no reserve, which means the lot could go for as little as £1.

Running over the river that inspired one of the poet’s finest works, the Grade II-listed Calvert Bridge, near Keswick, and a strip of nearby woodland and riverbank are available in Landwood’s December 11, auction.

Named after the 18th century poet’s old school friend, William Calvert, the historic bridge is located in the heart of the Lake District over the River Greta.

The plots are a literary enthusiast’s dream – and represent a unique opportunity for those who want to have a part of Keswick as their own.

Interest in the ​sale is expected to be high, with the plots attracting bidders from around the world looking to get their hands on this little piece of Lake District life.

James Ashworth, of Landwood, said: “This really is a classic auction plot.

“It’s really hard to put a reserve on this kind of lot, but as it is so unique we expect it to generate a huge amount of interest.

“The bonus of having no reserve is that we have absolute certainty that this lot will go on the day. The highest bidder will succeed – whether that’s £1 or thousands of pounds, we just don’t know.

“It will all depend on the level of interest.”

He added: “Although we have had other historic properties in Cumbria that have gained a lot of interest, it is very rare for us to have such a picturesque plot available, especially one with so much history attached to it.

“This really could be the ultimate gift for the person who has everything – their very own piece of the Lake District countryside.”

He said: “The prospect of owning such an historic site, potentially for less than the average office secret Santa budget, is sure to capture some imaginations at the very least.”

Based in Manchester, ​Landwood ​Property Auctions has had a successful year selling unusual commercial and residential properties around the UK and the momentum isn’t stopping. The total value of UK property sold via online auction in 2018 was £236m.

Landwood is pioneering weekly online-only property auctions, backed by a vastly experienced team of industry professionals boasting decades of knowledge who are helping to cement the firm as one of the fastest growing online auction businesses in the country.

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