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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · BL9 5NA
Sold STCListed 123 days
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About
3 Bedroom Detached Bungalow – Renovation Opportunity – No Onward Chain Offered to the market with no onward chain, this spacious three-bedroom detached bungalow presents an exciting opportunity for developers, investors, first-time buyers, or anyone seeking a rewarding renovation project in a highly desirable location.
Great motorway links to Manchester. The property offers generous accommodation throughout, beginning with a welcoming entrance hallway that provides access to all principal rooms.
A well-proportioned lounge creates an open space for relaxation and entertaining, while the fitted kitchen offers ample storage and workspace, with excellent potential for modernisation or reconfiguration to suit contemporary living.
Adjacent to the kitchen, there is space for dining, making it ideal for family meals and social occasions.
The bungalow benefits from three good-sized bedrooms, each offering flexibility for use as sleeping accommodation, a home office, hobby room, or guest bedroom.
All 3 bedrooms are well-proportioned and enjoy plenty of natural light.
A family bathroom is fitted with a bath, wash hand basin and WC, while further storage is available throughout the property, enhancing its practicality for family living.
Although the property would benefit from a programme of refurbishment and updating, it provides a fantastic blank canvas for purchasers looking to create a home tailored to their own tastes and requirements.
The spacious layout, generous room sizes, and existing built-in storage offer excellent foundations for improvement, with potential to further enhance or extend the property, subject to the necessary consents.
Situated within a sought-after residential area, the property enjoys convenient access to local amenities, schools, transport links and everyday conveniences, making it an attractive proposition for a wide range of buyers.
Key Features • Detached three-bedroom bungalow • Fantastic renovation and refurbishment opportunity • Ideal for developers, investors, and first-time buyers seeking a project • Spacious lounge • Fitted kitchen with scope for modernisation • Three versatile bedrooms • Extensive built-in wardrobes and storage • Family bathroom • Generous accommodation throughout • Potential to reconfigure or extend (subject to planning permissions) • Desirable residential location • No onward chain This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial bungalow with significant potential to add value and create a superb family home.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, layout and possibilities this property has to offer.
And then in the description put this: Auctioneer Comments This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction.
Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor (for standard Grade 1 properties).
This additional time allows 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.
This being 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT.
The Reservation 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 go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.
This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property.
The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding.
A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack.
The buyer will also make payment of £349 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold.
The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.
Referral Arrangements The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you.
Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted.
Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.
EPC Rating: F Parking - Off street
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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