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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · BB3 2BY
For saleReduced £5k (−8.3%) on 8 OctListed 21 days
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About
Summary Two bedroom mid-terraced house in Darwen, offering clear scope for modernisation and improvement.
The property will appeal particularly to investors or buyers seeking a project in a convenient residential location close to the town centre.
On the ground floor, there is a well-proportioned front reception room with high ceiling and large front window providing good natural light.
To the rear, a generous kitchen space offers ample floor space and sink unit, giving plenty of room to reconfigure or upgrade to a contemporary family kitchen.
Upstairs are two bedrooms of practical proportions and a first-floor bathroom fitted with coloured suite, again ideal for updating to modern standards.
The layout is straightforward and offers good potential to create a comfortable home or rental property.
Holker Street is within easy reach of Darwen town centre, with its range of supermarkets, independent shops, cafs and leisure facilities.
Nearby open spaces include Whitehall Park and access to the surrounding moorland for walking and cycling.
Public transport links are convenient, with Darwen railway station around a 10-15 minute walk away, providing regular services to Blackburn in approximately 8 minutes and Manchester Victoria in around 45-50 minutes.
Local bus routes run through the town, connecting to surrounding districts and Blackburn town centre.
This two bedroom terraced house represents a solid opportunity for buyers looking to add value through refurbishment in a popular East Lancashire location.
Council Tax Band: A Tenure: Freehold Auctioneers Additional Comments Pattinson Auction are referred to as The Auctioneer.
This auction lot is being sold by either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by The Auctioneer.
The method of auction sale and the applicable terms and conditions are found on the lot page of this property on The Auctioneers website.
The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer.
Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that matters can be dealt with effectively.
The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid, all bidders must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures.
Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.
Auctioneers Additional Comments The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price.
The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and The Auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price or Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change.
An auction can be closed at any time, with The Auctioneer permitting the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction.
A Legal Pack associated with this property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation, enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding.
The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments.
It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.
Auctioneers Additional Comments In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price.
The deposit will form part of the purchase price.
A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale.
The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs.
Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received.
There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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Returns
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