A former village library has been sold at auction.

Mytholmroyd Library, on Cragg Road, closed in 2020 as part of Calderdale Council's plans to reshape public services and reduce budget pressures.

Efforts by a local community group and trustees to take over the building continued for several years, but a final business plan was ultimately unsuccessful.

The freehold property was offered for sale with BTG Eddisons Property Auctions, selling for £211,000.

The two-storey 1,700 sq ft former library occupies a 0.2 acre site and has gardens to the rear of building. The ground floor includes a large library hall, an office and an integral garage, while the separately accessed first floor provides further office space and a kitchen.

Prior to the sale, the auctioneers said the property could offer scope for redevelopment or alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Will Thompson, director at BTG Eddisons Property Auctions, said: “The building has a long history as a local library, and it's clear from the efforts made to keep it open that it meant a great deal to people in Mytholmroyd.

“Although those plans didn't ultimately come together, the property now offers someone the chance to take on a substantial stone-built building in a good village-centre location.

"The combination of the large hall, additional office space and sizeable garden gives it plenty to work with, although any plans for a new use would need to be considered in the context of the relevant planning requirements.”

The former library was included in an online auction held by BTG Eddisons Property Auctions.