AN abandoned Edwardian mansion, being billed as the ‘ultimate doer-upper’, is about to hit the auction block.

The dilapidated property, located on the fringes of Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, will be auctioned off next month.

The highest bidder will take on the formidable task of restoring the once-majestic stately home.

Constructed for a seed merchant in 1905, the mansion named Redlands later changed hands in 1910, acquired by a broker who eventually lost his fortune in the infamous stock market crash of 1929.

Redlands was a sprawling dwelling, boasting 16 rooms, included eight bedrooms, ample space for servants, and expansive communal areas. An imposing stone staircase marked the entrance, leading into grand reception rooms.

These rooms were adorned with intricate mosaic floors and large fireplaces, coupled with an extensive cellar, adding to the mansion’s charm and grandeur.

It also boasts a first-floor balcony, a tennis court, and an orchard.

Built in 1905, Redlands was last used for agricultural storage in the 1950s, but a devastating fire in 1956, believed to have started from an electric heater, severely damaged the interior and a large portion of the roof.

It has since since fallen into further disrepair following several other fires.

Despite the damage, the building’s core structure remains, albeit swallowed by vegetation. The mansion is surrounded by over an acre of dense, untamed gardens.

The current owner, Keith Tyker, inherited the property from his father who bought it in 1959 for £900.

Mr. Tyler told CambridgeshireLive “I really hope that someone falls in love with the romance of Redlands. It really is time for someone to take it on and bring it back to its former glory.”

Consider a parking bay in some parts of the country will cost you around £100,000 this mansion seems like a positive bargain.