The character-filled flat inside an old church in Greater Manchester set to go under the hammer for a remarkable price

A quirky duplex apartment housed in an old church is going up for auction, and it has great potential for any interested buyers. The one-bed flat is just a short walk from Wigan town centre and forms part of a modern church conversion, which saw the former St Paul’s Chapel redeveoped into apartments.

Buying a property at an auction is becoming a more popular choice for house hunters today who are looking to take on a renovation project. Not only can you source a doer-upper at a much cheaper price than on the traditional market, but homes bought at an auction can often be completed within a faster time.

With a guide price of £52,500, the flat would be much cheaper to buy than surrounding properties. The average house price in the area is currently £212,150. The apartment itself needs a bit of TLC but it has great potential for a solo first-time buyer or couple.

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From the outside, the building still has the church's original exterior as well as traditional features throughout the flat such as exposed beams which give it some character. The apartment is spread across two floors with a generous amount of living space.

On entry to the apartment there is an entrance hall leading into the open-plan lounge and dining room, which has a double-height ceiling with authentic beams and vellum roof windows. Next to this area is a fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units and appliances.

A staircase then leads up to the first floor, where there is a double bedroom with a beamed ceiling and a balustrade looking down towards the lounge area. There