2-bedroom bungalow · CO4 5LE
For saleListed 14 days
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About
Summary Offered with no onward chain, this detached bungalow is situated on the north side of Colchester, within close proximity of a nursery, play park, local shops, amenities, schools and general hospital.
The property also offers excellent access to North Station and the A12.
Description This detached bungalow is ideally situated for access to local amenities and transport links, and is offered with no ongoing chain.
The property offers scope for improvement and benefits from a large rear garden which backs onto a play park, as well as ample off street parking, double garage and further single garage.
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.
Covered Entrance With entrance door to: Entrance Hall Built-in cupboard, upvc double glazed door to rear garden, internal doors to all rooms.
Lounge / Diner Upvc double glazed windows to side and rear, two radiators, carpet.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room Base and eye level units, work surfaces, inset sink unit, integrated oven and hob, tiled floor, upvc double glazed window to front.
Bedroom One Upvc double glazed window to side, radiator, carpet. Bedroom Two Upvc double glazed window to rear, radiator, carpet.
Shower Room Circular shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, w.c., part tiled walls, tiled floor, upvc double glazed obscure window to front.
Outside There is a driveway providing off street parking for several cars as well as detached double garage and further detached single garage.
There is a large rear garden which is laid to lawn with mature trees. Directions Refer to map 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.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Value & comps
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