Rickety Sheffield terrace house will have buyers in for a shock

A derelict terrace house for sale in Sheffield, England has nothing inside but crumbling bricks and a bottle of Mountain Dew. 

The abandoned cottage will go to auction next week with an ultra-low guide price of £1000 ($2079). 

It is not hard to see why. 

The house looks like a building site on the outside, with boarded-up windows and sheets of chipboard.

Inside, it is an empty shell with bare brickwork and tumbledown stone walls. 

Empty bottles and chocolate wrappers are scattered over the dusty concrete floors. 

A tiny window and small corner shelf offer rare glimpses into the building’s past. 

The rundown house stands out among the brand-new brick houses on either side of it. 

It is one of several traditional Victorian terraces on the street – though most are in a better condition.

The terrace at 17 Hinde Street will go to online auction with Auction House South Yorkshire. 

It is on a long-term leasehold with over 600 years remaining. 

“This property is in shell condition but provides an excellent opportunity with a range of development potentials, subject to relevant planning,” the listing reads. 

“Hinde Street is conveniently located in Sheffield a stone’s throw from Meadowhall, Northern General Hospital, various retail parks, and great transport links including easy access to M1.” 

The terrace may be listed for just $2000, but buyers would still have to pay an additional £3600 ($7480) in GST. 

However, it is still substantially cheaper than neighbouring houses, which have previously fetched over $430,000.