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See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · CA4 8FH
For saleListed 22 days
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Part-Completed Five-Bedroom Property - Offered for sale ‘as seen’, requiring substantial completion works including plastering, second-fix electrics and plumbing, kitchen and bathroom installation, and landscaping.
Living room, open-plan kitchen/diner with bi-fold doors and five bedrooms. Cash buyers preferred.
This substantial property is offered for sale in its current condition and presents an excellent opportunity for developers, builders, or purchasers seeking a project to complete to their own specification.
The property requires significant works to finish, including plastering, second-fix electrical and plumbing works, installation of a kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, internal joinery, and general decoration.
Whilst no kitchen or bathroom suites have been fitted, the plumbing infrastructure is already in place.
Internally, the accommodation comprises a spacious entrance hall with provision for the installation of a staircase serving the upper floors.
To the front of the property is a generously sized living room, whilst to the rear is a large open-plan kitchen and dining area with bi-fold doors opening onto the garden, creating an excellent family living space.
The first floor provides three bedrooms, one of which has space allocated for an en-suite shower room, together with a family bathroom.
The second floor offers two further bedrooms and space for an additional bathroom.
Externally, landscaping works are required to complete the garden, along with the construction of a driveway to the side of the property.
Whilst mortgage finance may be available depending on an individual lender's criteria, prospective purchasers are advised that a cash purchase is likely to be the most straightforward route.
Interested parties should make their own enquiries regarding funding prior to making an offer.
Directions Leave the city heading east onto the A69 turn off for Scotby, The Plains is situated is on your right.
Services Mains gas, electric, water and drains are connected, but neither these services nor any boilers or radiators have been tested. Key Information: • Standard construction.
• We understand that broadband and mobile telephone reception are available. For an indication of speeds and supply please see the OFCOM website: • There is private off road vehicle parking.
• SOLD AS SEEN. Requiring completion and sold without the benefit of guarantees or warranty.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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