Soap Set to Clean up at Auction! (27/11/2008)

Having played host to some of television’s most momentous moments such as the pre watershed lesbian kiss

Having played host to some of television’s most momentous moments such as the pre watershed lesbian kiss and the infamous patio burial of Trevor Jordache, Brookside Close, the set from the Channel 4 television soap is to be offered at auction at Allsop’s residential sale on 17th December as lot number 307.

The cul-de-sac of 13 properties was purchased by Mersey Television in 1982 as part of a scheme by Phil Redmond to cover the costs of the show and provide a more realistic set to some of their rival soaps. Six of the houses were seen on-screen as sets and the remaining seven were used to house the administration, post-production, canteen, make-up and technical facilities for cast and crew. Over the following 21 years Brookside Close helped launch the careers of stars such as Ricky Thomlinson, Sue Johnston and Anna Friel earning its right as a unique piece of television memorabilia.

Steeped in television history these thirteen long leasehold houses were brought by Developers in 2005 who refurbished all thirteen. They have remained vacant since and do require some work. The properties will be sold collectively at auction and offer a very unique investment opportunity.
The guide price is £550,000 - £600,000

Allsop’s next residential auction will take place on 15th and 17th December at the Cumberland Hotel, London.

For further information please contact:

Stuart Gayer
Partner
Allsop
DL  +44 (0)20 7344 2626
Email stuart.gayer@allsop.co.uk