We've picked five properties in Gwent which you could snap up at auction - from historic cottages to letting opportunities. The properties are among 88 in the catalogue for the next Paul Fosh Auctions sale which takes place on September 13 at The Park Inn Hotel, Cardiff.

This detached property in Caldicot has five letting rooms and would be perfect as a property investment with the intention to let it out. The property has been well maintained and benefits from UPVC double glazing, a recently fitted combi boiler, a fitted kitchen and a bathroom. The property is also conveniently located for Caldicot town centre. It will be up for auction with a guide price of £230,000. Lot 48: 19 Dewstow Road, Caldicot, NP26 4AG

Another investment opportunity is this property comprising of two, three-bedroom flats in Caldicot. Each flat has a fitted kitchen, bathroom, a newly fitted combi boiler and hardstanding to the rear with parking for numerous vehicles. This property is close to the town centre. It is has a guide price of £250,000. Lot 56: 12 Pill Row, Caldicot, NP26 5JE

If you’re looking for somewhere to make your own, there is this mid-terrace house near Newport city centre. The property will require some modernisation but benefits from three bedrooms, two bathrooms, gas central heating and a rear yard too. This property has a guide price of £49,000. Lot 71: 26 Ruperra Street, Newport, NP20 2AZ.

This 18th century detached cottage comes with a generous plot offering planning permission for two semi-detached properties. The cottage benefits from two/three bedrooms, a conservatory, an extensive garden and parking for multiple cars. This property has a guide price of £219,000. Lot 78: 19 Liswerry Road, Newport, NP19 4LB.

This detached, two-storey house is situated in a private setting in the village of Talywain. The property occupies a large plot measuring approximately 0.25 acres and benefits from UPVC double glazing, three bedrooms and front, side and rear gardens. The guide price is £125,000. Lot 84: Kennath House, New Road, Talywain, Pontypool, NP4 7RA.