A former pet shop in North Staffordshire goes under the hammer today (Thursday), with a guide price of £50,000-plus.

The freehold ground-floor retail unit, located on London Road in Chesterton, is being offered in an auction hosted by Bond Wolfe.

Known as Pet-n-Net, the shop previously sold a range of pet-related products, including food, supplies, cages, aquariums and fishing bait. The premises also served as a base for local community organisations, including Chesterton Community Angling Club.

The property comprises an end-of-terrace retail unit with a glazed frontage wrapping around the corner. Inside, it includes ancillary storage rooms, a kitchen, a toilet and a large storage area to the rear.

The property occupies a prominent position on the eastern side of the B5500 London Road, at its junction with George Street, within an established residential neighbourhood.

The surrounding area features predominantly older residential properties alongside local shops. Chesterton Park and Chesterton Community Sports College are also nearby.

With its prominent roadside position and potential for alternative uses, the former Pet-n-Net premises could attract interest from buyers looking for a commercial property investment or a new business location.