3-bedroom semi-detached house · AL5 3NB
Under offerListed 330 days
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About
A three bedroom semi detached family home set to the north of central Harpenden close to Wood End and Roundwood Schools.
The property is available chain free and affords scope for extension subject to the necessary consents.
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period").
Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold). If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided which you must view before bidding. The winning bidder will then pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack.
The winning bidder signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.2% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT.
This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00.
These services are optional.
Outside To the front there is a block paved drive proving off street parking and giving access to the garage, to the side is an area of lawn bordered by established hedging.
To the rear there is a paved patio area leading to the lawn which is bordered by a combination of fencing and hedging. Situation The Close is a popular residential road to the north of the town.
The closest primary school is Wood End School and the closest secondary school is Roundwood Park School. Harpenden offers an excellent choice of schools for all age groups.
There are several challenging golf courses, a sports centre, swimming pool, a new state-of-the-art theatre and entertainment venue, various clubs and associations and a comprehensive range of restaurants.
Harpenden also benefits greatly from a fast train service to St Pancras International (c.26 minutes) as well as to the motorway network via the M1 at Jct 9. Property Ref Number: HAM-61948
Value & comps
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Returns
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