A three-bed family home deemed too messy for its previous owner to live in sold for £179,000 after it went up for auction with a starting bid of just £20K.

According to the Leicester house, it was a “fantastic renovation chance”. It had huge spiderwebs, gaps between floors and windows that were missing, as well as homemade chimneys.

The property, which featured stained mattresses, rooms filled with clutter and peeling wallpaper, sold with a £160,000 mark-up this morning after 337 bidders were desperate to get their hands on the messy house.

When renovated, it is expected to be worth up to £225,000.  

A three-bed family home in Leicester which was deemed too messy for its previous owner to live in sold for £179,000 after it went up for auction with a starting bid of just £20K. Above: The living room of the property

A three-bed family home in Leicester which was deemed too messy for its previous owner to live in sold for £179,000 after it went up for auction with a starting bid of just £20K. Above: The living area of the property 

The home, which was described as a 'fantastic renovation opportunity', came with with gaps in upstairs floorboards, gigantic spiderwebs, missing windows, and a homemade chimney. Above: The run down kitchen

This home was described by the seller as an “fantastic opportunity for renovation”. It had gaps between upstairs floors, giant spiderwebs and missing windows. There was also a chimney. Above: A rundown kitchen

The property, which featured stained mattresses, rooms filled with clutter and peeling wallpaper, sold with a £160K mark-up this morning after 337 bidders were desperate to get their hands on the messy house

The property, which featured stained mattresses, rooms filled with clutter and peeling wallpaper, sold with a £160K mark-up this morning after 337 bidders were desperate to get their hands on the messy house

Jim Demitriou was the national valuer of SDL Property Auctions. 

“This was the greatest interest we’ve received. In the hopes of getting people to bid on properties, we value them. The lower their price is, the more people will be willing to pay. 

“The higher the bids, the more expensive it becomes. If a home on that street was to be in great condition around there, it would sell for £200,000-£225,000.

‘The family auctioning it thought it would only sell for around £90,000 so it’s a huge mark-up for them.’

Following a fall, the former owner was taken to hospital. Paramedics denied him entry to his home as it was considered unsafe.

Jim Demitriou, the national valuer for SDL Property Auctions, said: 'Usually properties have 3-15 bidders, anything more is considered a lot.' Above: The exterior of the terraced property

Jim Demitriou was the national valuer of SDL Property Auctions. Above: Exterior of terraced property

Mr Demitriou added that if a home on the street were in good condition, it would sell for between £200,000-£225,000

Mr Demitriou added that if a home on the street were in good condition, it would sell for between £200,000-£225,000

The previous owner was sent to hospital after a fall but the paramedics refused to let him back into the home because it was deemed unsafe for him to live in

Following a fall, his previous owner was taken to the hospital. Paramedics denied him entry to the home as it was considered unsafe.

The home is also located in one of the city's cultural hotspots, making it the perfect area for a family home

It is located near one of the most culturally significant areas in the city, which makes it a great place to call home as a home for families.

Although the property requires a deep clean, it is only 0.6 miles from Leicester Station, so the owner can be in the nation's capital in one and a half hours

It is located only 0.6 mi from Leicester Station so that it can be reached in just one hour.

The appallingly dilapidated property needs money spending on it to turn it into a comfortable family home once again

It is urgently in need of money to make it a family-friendly home.

The family auctioning the property thought it would only sell for around £90,000. Above: One of the junk-filled rooms

The family auctioning the property thought it would only sell for around £90,000. Above: A junk-filled room

The property attracted the most interest in a single property that the auctioneers had ever experienced. Above: The loft space

It attracted the greatest interest among all properties that the auctioneers have ever seen. Above: Loft space

After he moved into assisted living, his niece offered the property to be auctioned.

M. Demitriou said that all proceeds will go to his medical care and the sales won’t be made by the husband or the niece.

“It is a guarantee that their care will be provided for and they won’t need worry.

“They are able to have a relatively stress-free Christmas, because they know their child is well taken care of.”

The property needs to be cleaned thoroughly, but it’s only 0.6 miles away from Leicester Station. This means that an owner can travel in under one hour to get into the capital.

It is located near one of the most popular cultural areas in the city, which makes it a great place to call home as a family.

Demitriou said that the property is a “cultural spot” in Leicester with many restaurants. It was offered for sale by hundreds, so I don’t know what it will be used for. However, I think someone would like to purchase it as a home.

The property also has a garden (pictured). It is very near to Leicester station and the city is a cultural hotspot, with lots of restaurants

A garden is also available at the property (pictured). The property is close to Leicester Station. There are many restaurants in the area.