ASPIRING property developers have the chance to get their hands on a unique property going under the hammer next month.

The former Barclays Bank in Alston, which closed its doors in 2015, has been advertised by sellers Landwood Property Auctions.

The company has marketed the ground floor retail space of the building with a minimum bid of £27,500.

The online-only property auction will take place on October 2 between 10.45am and 11.30am.

Spanning 73.67 square metres, the Front Street property consists of a main sales area, interview room, bank vault, toilets and a staff kitchen.

Kate Lay, director at Landwood Property Auctions, said: “We’re thrilled to be offering this property, that is steeped in history, for auction.

“The bank used to have such an important stature in the community that it is a really great investment for someone looking to establish a presence in the local area, or as a place to rent or develop.

“We have dealt with everything this year from a city centre penthouse in Manchester, to a farmhouse in Gwent, a holiday home in the Shetland Isles and a former care home in Cumbria.

“It’s not just larger properties that attract the most interest either - smaller, lower priced lots are often the ones people flock to, such as a recent house in Birmingham which attracted 103 bids

“Bidders love the convenience of the online bidding process, with it being so easy to take part.

“They also benefit from a transparent platform that shows exactly how many people they are up against.”

To view the property, visit: https://landwoodgroup.eigonlineauctions.com/lot/details/13134