Modern Method of Auction
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2-bedroom terraced house · WA8 6RJ
For saleListed 55 days
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About
Being sold by Purplebricks Modern Auction A fantastic opportunity to purchase this spacious two-bedroom mid-terrace home, offered for sale with no onward chain and ideally situated in a popular residential location within Widnes, Cheshire.
Offering well-proportioned accommodation throughout, this property is perfectly suited to first-time buyers, growing families and investors alike.
The accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a bright and spacious lounge, and a fitted kitchen/dining room with ample worktop and cupboard space, providing an ideal setting for both everyday family living and entertaining.
To the first floor are two generously sized bedrooms and a family bathroom, offering flexible accommodation to suit a variety of buyers.
Externally, the property benefits from an enclosed rear yard/workshop, providing useful storage space or the potential to create a garden area. On-street parking is also available to the front.
Reay Street enjoys an excellent location within easy reach of Widnes town centre, where a wide range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities can be found.
The property is also close to well-regarded primary and secondary schools, making it an excellent choice for families.
Commuters are well served with easy access to the M62, M56 and M57 motorway networks, providing convenient links to Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington and Chester.
Widnes Railway Station is also nearby, offering regular rail services across the North West.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, Victoria Park, Spike Island and scenic walks along the River Mersey are all within easy reach.
The nearby Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and local retail parks also provide plenty to enjoy for all ages.
Combining generous living space, an excellent location, no onward chain and the added benefit of a rear workshop, this property represents a fantastic opportunity to purchase a home with great potential.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this property has to offer.
Modern method of auction is a faster and more secure way to sell or purchase a property, where the seller and the buyer commit to the transaction and an agreed fixed timescale.
A legal pack (including searches) will be created upfront and made available to any interested parties and passed to the conveyancers once a sale has been agreed.
Please contact Purplebricks to view these documents.
When an offer is accepted, the buyer will be required to pay a non-refundable Reservation Fee of £6995 including VAT (in addition to the final negotiated selling price), sign a Reservation Form and agree the Terms and Conditions prior to solicitors being instructed.
If you require a copy of these documents, or for further information, please contact the Purplebricks Secure Sales team.
Property Ownership Information Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band A Property Description Disclaimer This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract.
It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft".
Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it.
If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view.
All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks.
The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale.
The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.
Value & comps
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