A cottage tucked away in one the most important locations in Britain’s industrial revolution is going under the hammer at Bond Wolfe Auctions’ next auction on Wednesday 11 December.

 The Grade II-listed property at 21 Darby Road in the village of Coalbrookdale lies in the Ironbridge Gorge near Telford, a settlement of great significance in the history of iron ore smelting.

 The three-bedroomed, semi-detached residence has a guide price of just £44,000 to £49,000 which reflects the fact that it needs refurbishment.

 But with gardens front and back, two reception rooms and a dining kitchen and central heating, this project could become a labour of love for the right buyer.

 Gurpreet Bassi, chief executive of Bond Wolfe Auctions, said: “This historic cottage obviously needs some care and attention, but it could easily become a great place to live.

 “Rare properties like this can sometimes grab the attention of the market, and we’re expecting strong attention from bidders on the day driven by what is a bargain guide price.”

 The Grade II-listed cottage is just one of 164 lots that will be offered on 11 December at what is the largest property auction to be held in the Midlands in 2019.

 Bond Wolfe Auctions, which launched in January this year, has so far sold 503 lots out of 592 offered and raised over £66.2 million with an average success rate of 85% – comfortably making it the West Midlands’ leading auctioneer.