Free House Clearance In Ovingham & Charity Donations

We were recently contacted by a couple in Ovingham who needed a full house clearance for a property they had inherited. The home had belonged to a relative who had lived there for over 50 years, and it was filled with a mix of antique furniture, collectibles, and general household items. The family was keen to ensure that anything of value was identified, and that as much as possible was donated rather than discarded.

Client’s Request

The family asked us to:

• Sort through the belongings to recover any sentimental or valuable items

• Clear all rooms, including the attic and garden shed

• Ensure reusable items were donated to charity

• Leave the house empty and clean for potential resale

The House Clearance Process

Attic & Bedrooms

The attic contained a collection of old trunks, some filled with vintage clothing, war medals, and a small selection of silverware. In the bedrooms, we discovered an antique dressing table, a set of Edwardian bedside cabinets, and a beautiful Art Deco mirror. The family kept the war medals and some sentimental keepsakes, while the rest was sorted for resale or donation.

Living Room & Kitchen

The living room featured a large oak sideboard, a collection of vintage vinyl records, and a mid-century coffee table. In the kitchen, we found a full set of blue and white porcelain dinnerware, a 1950s bread bin, and a well-preserved copper kettle. Some of these items were highly desirable, and we were able to make an offer on several pieces.

Garage & Garden Shed

The garage contained a variety of tools, some of which were old but still usable. Among the finds were a vintage oil lantern, a wrought iron bench, and a wooden carpenter’s toolbox filled with hand tools. The garden shed also had a collection of ceramic plant pots, an old cast iron chiminea, and a selection of garden ornaments.

Items Bought

• Edwardian bedside cabinets

• Antique dressing table

• Art Deco mirror

• Vintage vinyl record collection

• Oak sideboard

• Blue and white porcelain dinnerware set

• 1950s bread bin

• Copper kettle

• Wooden carpenter’s toolbox with hand tools

• Vintage oil lantern

Items Donated to Charity

• Assorted modern kitchenware

• General household linens

• Selection of books and magazines

• Decorative ornaments

• Small items of furniture

• Soft furnishings and cushions

• Children’s toys and puzzles

• Ceramic plant pots

• Unused bedding and duvets

• Garden ornaments

Client Feedback

The couple was extremely pleased with the service, particularly with how efficiently we handled the sorting process. They were relieved to see the house emptied so quickly and were happy that many items had been repurposed rather than sent to waste. With the property now cleared, they could move forward with their plans to sell it.