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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · DT9 4QS
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About
SUMMARY Charming three-bedroom barn in Over Compton, offered fully furnished with solar PV panels and solar thermal hot water, parking and private garden.
Ideally situated between Sherborne and Yeovil, with character features, a multi-fuel burner and principal bedroom with en-suite.
DESCRIPTION Offered fully furnished and Situated in the Dorset village of Over Compton.
This characterful three-bedroom barn conversion offers spacious accommodation together with a number of attractive and unusual features.
The property will appeal equally to those seeking a main residence, second home or property with immediate investment potential to generate good income upon completion.
The accommodation includes a generous living room with exposed beams and a multi-fuel burner, together with a well-proportioned kitchen/dining room.
Upstairs are three bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room, plus the family bathroom.
The property also benefits from solar PV panels and a solar thermal hot-water system, significantly reducing electricity bills.
Outside there is parking for two vehicles and a private garden containing established fruit trees including plum, apple, pear and cherry.
Over Compton enjoys a peaceful village setting between Yeovil and the historic market town of Sherborne, providing convenient access to the amenities of both towns. Offered with no onward chain.
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 Double glazed window to the front and side, double glazed french doors to the front, multi fuel stove, exposed beams, radiator and a telephone point.
Kitchen Door to the front, fitted kitchen with wall and base units, integrated electric oven and hob, cooker hood, 1 1/2 bowl sink and drainer, fridge and freezer, washer/ drier machine and dishwasher, airing cupboard housing the hot water tank, stairs to the first floor, under stairs storage, radiator and a telephone and wifi point.
Landing Stairs down to the kitchen. Bedroom One Double glazed Velux window to the rear, skylight to the front, exposed beams, telephone point, television aerial socket and two radiators.
Ensuite Shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin with tiling to splash back, extractor fan, shaver point and a heated towel rail. Bedroom Two Skylight to the front and a radiator.
Bedroom Three Skylight to the rear and a radiator.
Bathroom P shaped bath with a drench shower head and a shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin with tiling to splash back, heated towel rail and an extractor fan. Parking Parking for two cars.
Garden Private garden with patio and gravelled seating areas, lawn and established fruit trees including plum, apple, pear and cherry. 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.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
Value & comps
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