Auction House Smith and Sons has announced details of its first sale of the year with a varied catalogue, comprising a range of commercial and residential opportunities.

To be held at the Village Hotel in Bromborough on the 22nd February, 31 lots are available, all set at realistic and attractive guide prices.

A number of residential properties in need of refurbishment and suitable either for owner occupation, onward sale or investment are already generating strong interest including a three bedroomed house in Claughton Firs in the centre of Oxton Village and a three bedroomed detached house in Grosvenor Road, Oxton.

Lot 2, a detached bungalow in Pasture Road, Moreton presents a sound refurbishment opportunity with the potential to demolish and re-build. Houses in Parkside Road, Tranmere, offer great investment potential with one having been recently modernised to a high standard and ready for immediate occupation.

There is a rare opportunity to purchase a residential development plot on the outskirts of Neston village with planning permission for a six bedroomed detached house. The site is in a quiet posion and once built, the property should have views from the upper floors over the Dee Estuary.

Six regulated tenancies would suit a buyer looking to increase their property portfolio for future capital appreciation. Other lots include a commercial investment on Bebington Road in New Ferry, a Public House on Mere Lane in Liverpool and a detached business unit comprising showroom, workshop and stores in Moreton.

Chris Johnson auctioneer said: “This catalogue presents a broad range of opportunities for refurbishment, new build, rental and resale. 2011 was a challenging year for the property market but auction results remained strong and there is still good demand for properties offered at realistic guides.