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See how verdicts work2-bedroom property · MK43 0BG
For saleReduced £20k (−22.2%) on 3 OctListed 68 days
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Summary Over 55's lodge offering two double bedrooms, two reception rooms, garden and parking. Offer for sale on modern action. Contact branch for more information.
Description Brown & Merry are delighted to offer for sale by Modern Auction this charming two-bedroom park home, situated on the popular Villa Park development in the sought-after village of Cranfield.
The property offers a fitted kitchen, dining room with French doors opening into the lounge, which provides access to the rear garden.
Bedroom one benefits from a dressing area and en-suite, alongside a second double bedroom and family bathroom. Property also comes with optic fibre internet.
Outside, the property enjoys a wraparound garden and off-road parking. Villa Park is exclusively for residents aged 55 and over, with Some pets may not be allowed.
Cranfield offers a good range of local amenities within walking distance, together with excellent road links and regular bus services.
Auctioneer's Comments This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited.
This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).
The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6600.00 including VAT.
This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability.
Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.
The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property.
The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding.
A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of no more than £349 inc. VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack.
Please confirm exact costs with the auctioneer. The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral.
These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.
Lounge Front door opening onto lounge. Double glazed window and french doors to rear aspect. Electric fireplace and two wall mounted radiator. Glass french doors opening out onto the dining room.
Dining Room Double glazed window to front and side aspect. Wall mounted radiator.
Kitchen Double glazed window to side aspect and door to rear aspect, Fitted kitchen with a mix of wall and base level units, work surfaces incorporating a 1.5l sink unit with mixer tap.
Space for cooker, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Bedroom One Double glazed bay window to rear aspect. Built in storage. Archway leading to dressing area with fitted wardrobes.
En Suite Double glazed window to side aspect. Low level WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Bedroom Two Double glazed bay window to rear aspect. Fitted wardrobe and wall mounted radiator.
Bathroom Double glazed window to front aspect. Low level WC, wash hand basin and bath with mixer tap. Outside Garden Wrap around garden with patio areas, shrubbery, trees and greenhouse.
Parking Allocated parking space. Location Cranfield is a popular and well-established Bedfordshire village, ideally positioned between Milton Keynes and Bedford.
The village offers a good range of everyday amenities, including supermarkets, a post office, pharmacy, doctor's surgery, dentist, hairdressers, cafés, pubs and takeaways, with many facilities within walking distance.
The village is also home to Cranfield University and benefits from good bus connections to both Milton Keynes and Bedford.
For commuters, the M1 motorway is approximately 10 minutes away, providing excellent access to the wider road network.
For shopping, leisure and entertainment, Milton Keynes and Bedford are both within easy reach, offering extensive retail, restaurants and recreational facilities.
The surrounding countryside also provides a pleasant setting for walking and enjoying the outdoors.
Agents Note; There are a number of obligations on both sellers and buyers when completing the process for purchasing a park home and we recommend taking advice from a solicitor or another professional - independent from the seller or site owner – when buying a home.).
Sites often have requirements specific to the purchase of a property and to ‘the site’ in general, which could include paying the site owners commission.
Intending purchasers should satisfy themselves about any such requirements including any specific restrictions on occupancy or residential use of the home.
Guidance can be sought from Park homes - () 1.
Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Value & comps
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