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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · AL3 7JD
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Summary In need of complete renovation, a rare opportunity to acquire this 1950's semi detached home, which is positioned on a substantial plot, offering enormous scope to extend further subject to the usual planning consents.
Located in the highly desirable village location of Redbourn.
Description In need of complete renovation, a rare opportunity to acquire this 1950's semi-detached home, which is positioned on a substantial plot, offering enormous scope to extend further subject to the usual planning consents.
Located in the highly desirable village location of Redbourn and close to the Common itself.
Redbourn has a good selection of local shops and amenities on the High Street a well-respected local school and easy access to M1 and M25.
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.
Hall Irregular Shaped Room 8' 5" max x 8' 1" max ( 2.57m max x 2.46m max ) Stairs to first floor, radiator Lounge Irregular Shaped Room 15' 7" x 11' 7" ( 4.75m x 3.53m ) Windows to front and rear, solid fuel burner, radiator, wall lights.
Dining Room Irregular Shaped Room 12' 11" x 8' 7" ( 3.94m x 2.62m ) Window to front, storage cupboard, radiator.
Kitchen Irregular Shaped Room 22' 7" x 10' ( 6.88m x 3.05m ) Windows to side and rear, understairs cupboard, Wall and base units with worksurfaces, door to rear, space for cooker, washing machine and under counter fridge, walk in pantry with two windows, radiator Inner Hallway Irregular Shaped Room 10' 1" x 3' 2" ( 3.07m x 0.97m ) Radiator, automatic lighting Scullery/Workshop Irregular Shaped Room 8' 6" x 4' 1" ( 2.59m x 1.24m ) Wet Room Irregular Shaped Room 8' 6" x 5' 8" ( 2.59m x 1.73m ) Double shower, low level w/c, wash basin, window to rear, automatic lighting, radiator First Floor Landing Airing cupboard, attic cupboard in eaves Bedroom One Irregular Shaped Room 14' 9" x 14' 6" ( 4.50m x 4.42m ) Windows to side and rear, two radiators.
Bedroom Two Irregular Shaped Room 13' 4" x 11' 7" ( 4.06m x 3.53m ) Window to front, storage cupboard, radiator.
Bedroom Three Irregular Shaped Room 11' 4" x 8' into bay ( 3.45m x 2.44m into bay ) Storage cupboard Bathroom Irregular Shaped Room 10' 3" x 6' 5" ( 3.12m x 1.96m ) Suite comprising panelled bath, low level w/c, wash hand basin, window to rear, radiator.
Garage/Outbuilding Irregular Shaped Room 18' 1" x 15' 1" ( 5.51m x 4.60m ) Outside The property is approached via a five-bar gate and driveway leading to a substantial plot to the side and rear of the property.
Ideal space to extend further subject to planning Agents Note There will be an overage clause placed on the property if planning is ever granted for a new build dwelling only. 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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