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See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · NR2 2NB
Sold STCListed 272 daysAuction 17 Mar · ended
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Guide Price= £750,000 - £800,000 plus fees **For Sale By Unconditional Online Auction - Auction Ends 17/03/2026 11:00** Description No.
8 Town Close Road comprises a semi-detached period property, Listed Grade II as a house of architectural and historic interest, being situated in a Conservation Area and offering well arranged accommodation on three floors with five bedrooms.
Occupying a good plot of land in a prime residential location.
The house itself has not come to the market for many years, having been let by the Norwich Freemen's Charity for over 150 years, and will be of great interest to a wide variety of buyers.
It retains a great deal of character and the accommodation works very well.
The ground floor has an entrance hall leading through to an inner hall with stairs to first floor and access through to the kitchen and breakfast room.
The principal ground floor rooms are delightful, with views of the garden and there are five bedrooms arranged over the first and second floors, with shower room, family bathroom and laundry area.
Much of the charm of this property rests with the unspoilt and private location. The property requires renovation and improvement throughout with so many options to create a super family home.
Outside, the grounds are a major feature of the property, which is approached via a drive leading up to the front and side of the house.
The rear garden in particular is fairly private and quite delightful. The garden shed at the rear is included within the curtilage, with access to a shared lane at the rear.
Solicitor: Cozens-Hardy LLP (Attn Dan Evans), Castle Chambers, Opie Street, Norwich, NR1 3DP.
Tel Location Town Close Road is strategically located between Newmarket Road and Ipswich Road in the heart of the Town Close Estate, with easy access to the centre of Norwich and local shopping and transport facilities in Unthank Road.
Easy access to the inner ring road, A11 trunk road, private and public schools.
Directions Proceed out of Norwich on Newmarket Road and turn left into Town Close Road and the property will be found on the left hand side. Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Notes Buyer Fees : Please note that the successful bidder will be required to pay an Administration Charge of £1,170 inclusive of VAT.
This fee is due and payable from the winning bidder immediately after the timed auction ends.
The successful bidder will additionally pay over to the auctioneer a deposit of 10% of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £5,000, after the timed auction ends.
All payments to be made by debit card payment or electronic bank transfer to the Brown&Co Client Account, the details of which will be provided by the auctioneer to the successful bidder shortly after the auction ends.
Other fees may be payable on completion and will be detailed within the Special Conditions of Sale to be found within the published Auction Pack.
Ability to Buy : This property is being sold under Unconditional Auction Rules creating a legally binding contract at the conclusion of the timed auction.
DO NOT bid unless you can complete the sale within 28 days, or on the terms specified within the Special Conditions of Sale.
If you REQUIRE A MORTGAGE for this purchase, we strongly recommend that you receive your mortgage offer before you bid.
An Agreement in Principle (AIP) is not enough due to the fact that if you are the successful bidder and wait to secure funding after the auction and if your lender will not lend on the property (for whatever reason) and you fail to complete, you will lose your deposit and any associated costs.
Help and Assistance : If you have any questions or require any clarification as to the online auction process please contact the auctioneer prior to commencement of the bidding window as we will be unable to enter into any discussions once the auction has started.
Bidding Process : Prior to bidding the bidder will complete a Passport-to-Bid process, which requires registration, verification and agreement to Buyers Terms.
How To Follow the Auction : Use 'Watch' button to follow the auction. If you register to Watch an auction you will receive email notifications of any bidding activity on the specific lot.
How It Works : Unconditional Timed Auction Online: This is a binding method of sale similar to a traditional public property auction. The only difference is the bidding takes place online.
The successful purchaser will be required to pay a 10% deposit (subject to a minimum payment of £5,000) on the fall of the virtual gavel and contracts will be exchanged.
Bidding for properties online works in a similar fashion to eBay. You can place bids using your PC, tablet or mobile phone and the minimum amount you can bid is defined by the 'bid increment' level.
When you place a bid, the property listing page will show you if your bid was successful and whether or not you are the highest bidder.
When you are the highest bidder on a property, if another bidder outbids you the system will notify you by email so that you can place another bid if you wish.
The major difference from eBay is that our system eradicates sudden death 'bid sniping' through the use of auction 'extension times'.
If you have any questions or require any clarification please contact the auctioneer.
Agents Notes : (1) All measurements are approximate and quoted for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied upon.
(2) Any fixtures, fittings and appliances referred within these published details have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.
(3) Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it is not inferred that any item shown within any picture is included with the property.
(4) Photographs shown within these details may have been taken with a camera using a wide-angle lens.
(5) These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
(6) In accordance with UK Anti Money Laundering Regulations Intending buyers will be asked to produce original Identity Documentation, Proof of Address and be subjected to an electronic ID verification check before a purchase conveyance is instructed.
(7) Brown&Co comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR") please visit our website for our Privacy Statement, Subject Access Requests can be submitted to .
(8) Brown&Co are regulated under the RICS code of conduct.
(9) Brown&Co are a member of The Property Redress Scheme, Membership Number: PRS012758 (10) Brown&Co is a member of RICS Client Money Protection Scheme, RICS Firm Reference: 016189 (11) Brown&Co-Property And Business Consultants LLP trading as Brown&Co Registered Company Number OC302092.
(11) Registered Office Address The Atrium, St George's Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AB
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