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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · S74 8AG
Listing removedListed 47 daysAuction 29 Sep · ended
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For sale by online auction on Tuesday, 29 Sep 2026 ending at 11:00 tenanted investment opportunity – Well-presented property in popular Elsecar, let to a well-established working tenant at £725 pcm (£8,700 pa) with no rent arrears.
Offered for sale by auction is this well-presented residential property situated on Welland Crescent in the popular village of Elsecar.
The property is being sold with a well-established working tenant in situ, currently paying £725 per calendar month, providing an immediate income for the successful purchaser.
We are advised that there are no rent arrears.
The accommodation is presented in good order throughout and includes a spacious lounge/dining area together with a modern fitted kitchen featuring grey units, contrasting work surfaces and tiled splashbacks.
To the first floor is a generously proportioned bedroom and a fitted family bathroom comprising a three-piece suite with bath and shower over.
The property also benefits from double glazing and central heating.
Externally, there is off-road parking to the front, while to the rear is an enclosed garden with an artificial lawn, paved seating area and fenced boundaries, providing a low-maintenance outdoor space.
Elsecar is a popular residential location with access to a range of local amenities, schools and transport links, while Barnsley, Sheffield and the surrounding South Yorkshire areas are readily accessible.
With an established tenant already in occupation and a current rental income of £8,700 per annum, this represents an attractive ready-made buy-to-let investment opportunity for landlords looking to add an income-producing property to their portfolio.
Tenure: Please refer to the legal pack Current Rent: £725 pcm / £8,700 pa Tenancy: Well-established working tenant in situ Rent Arrears: None advised Council Tax: Please refer to the legal pack EPC: Please refer to the legal pack Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: D Portrait Video Tour False Additional Fees Administration Charge - £3,600 inc vat payable upon the fall of the virtual gavel Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
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They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction.
Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
Additional Fees Information Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price.
This includes and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion.
Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.
Value & comps
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