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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · DT2 0AE
For saleListed 38 days
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About
** For Sale By Online Auction** Pre Auction Offers Considered** A well-presented and conveniently located two-bedroom freehold mid-terrace home, offered for sale with no forward chain, situated in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Maiden Newton.
This attractive property provides an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors or those seeking a manageable home within easy reach of local amenities and transport links.
The spacious loft accessed from the landing with with a fold down ladder has potential for conversion STPP. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and offers a practical and comfortable layout.
On the ground floor, the property benefits from a welcoming entrance leading into the kitchen area and a door leading into a bright and airy sitting room with high ceilings, providing an ideal space for relaxation.
The well-appointed kitchen offers a range of fitted units and work surfaces, with space for appliances and room for dining, making it a functional and sociable area of the home.
Upstairs, the property comprises two well-proportioned bedrooms, both offering pleasant outlooks and ample space for furnishings.
The accommodation is completed by a family bathroom fitted with a modern white suite. The landing provides access to the loft.
Externally, the property benefits from a single garage, complete with power, providing excellent storage or parking options.
The home is ideally positioned within walking distance of the village shop and the local train station, making it particularly appealing for commuters or those seeking convenient village living.
Area & Location Information - Maiden Newton is a popular and thriving village nestled within the picturesque Dorset countryside, approximately 8 miles north-west of Dorchester.
The village offers a strong sense of community along with a range of everyday amenities including a convenience store, public houses, first school, and a mainline railway station with direct links to Dorchester, Weymouth and Bristol.
Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, the area is ideal for walking, cycling and enjoying rural living, while still maintaining excellent connectivity to nearby towns.
The county town of Dorchester provides a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, including restaurants, cafés, cinemas and museums, as well as well-regarded schools and further transport links.
Directions - From Dorchester, proceed westbound on the A37 towards Yeovil. Continue for approximately 7–8 miles, passing through the villages of Grimstone and Frampton.
Upon reaching Maiden Newton, take the turning into church Road and then onto Station Road. Continue along Station Road where the property will be found on the left-hand side.
This charming home combines village convenience with countryside appeal and is offered to the market with the added benefit of no onward chain, making for a straightforward purchase.
Modern Terms & Conditions - This property is for sale via Online Auction. This is a modern twist on the traditional auction room sale where buyers can bid for the property via an online platform.
The winning bidder, assuming the reserve is met, is granted exclusivity of the property at the winning bid price for 28 days in which they must exchange, or the vendor reserves the right to remarket the property, and the reservation fee will not be returned, they will then have a further 28 days to complete.
The auction will run for 3 hours on a set date and time chosen by the vendor of the property.
Upon completion of a successful auction the winning bidder will be required to pay a non-refundable reservation fee of 3.6% inclusive of VAT of the winning bid in addition to the purchase price subject to a minimum fee of £5940 inclusive of VAT.
The auction is powered and carried out by Whoobid and is subject to terms & conditions which will form part of the auction pack which will be available to download for free once produced by the vendors legal representatives.
We strongly recommend that you review the legal documents prior to bidding and seek legal advice. Please remember that the reservation fees are payable in addition to the sale price.
Fees paid to the auctioneer may be considered as part of the chargeable consideration and may attract stamp duty liability.
Bidders will be required to register in order to download the ‘legal pack’, if you choose to bid on the property, you will be required to complete further identity checks for anti-money laundering purposes, provide card and solicitors details before you are able to place a bid.
Properties may be sold prior to public auction if an offer is accepted by the vendors.
**Guide price - This is an indication of the seller’s minimum expectations at auction and is not necessarily the figure the property will achieve but acts as a guide, prices are subject to change prior to the auction.
**Reserve price - Most auctions will be subject to a reserve price, if this figure is not achieved during the auction then the property will not be sold.
In normal circumstances the reserve price should be no more than 10% above the guide price.
Value & comps
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