18, Hampton Close, Stevenage, SG2 8SP

Summary Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply.

Starting Bid 179,000 Situated within the quiet and highly regarded area of Bragbury End, this beautifully re-decorated ground floor apartment offers spacious, well-balanced accommodation overlooking attractive communal gardens, creating a peaceful and private setting.

From the moment you step inside, the property feels bright, fresh and ready to move straight into.

A welcoming entrance hallway provides access to all rooms, along with a generous storage cupboard, ideal for coats, shoes and everyday essentials.

The living room is a standout space, offering excellent proportions for both relaxing and dining.

A large front-facing window allows natural light to pour in, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for entertaining or unwinding at the end of the day.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with a range of wall and base units, providing ample storage and worktop space.

Complete with an integrated dishwasher, oven and hob, plus space for a washing machine and fridge freezer, it offers a practical and functional layout for modern living.

The main bedroom is particularly impressive, a spacious double room with fitted wardrobes, enjoying a pleasant outlook over the communal gardens.

Bedroom two offers excellent versatility, ideal as a child's bedroom, guest room, nursery or home office, with built-in storage already in place.

The bathroom is finished in a clean, contemporary style, featuring a modern white suite including a panelled bath with overhead shower and glass screen, vanity wash hand basin and low-level WC.

Externally, the property benefits from extensive South-facing communal grounds, offering plenty of green space to enjoy, along with a large private communal car park providing allocated parking and additional visitor spaces.

The property also features a patio area, ideal for outdoor seating, with space for a rotary washing line or use of the communal facilities.

The property further benefits from a generous, secure outdoor storage area, ideal for bicycles, garden equipment and additional household items.

With a low service charge of just 515 per annum and ground rent of 40 per annum, the property offers a low-maintenance and cost-effective living option.

The property is competitively priced to the current lease term, presenting an excellent opportunity for buyers to add value.

A lease extension will be required, with an approximate cost of 45,000 (subject to professional valuation), making this an ideal purchase for cash buyers or investors seeking long-term potential.

Ideally positioned just a short stroll from the picturesque Stevenage Brook, the apartment enjoys access to nearby green spaces and scenic walking routes, further enhancing its lifestyle appeal.

Council Tax Band: B Tenure: Leasehold Length of Lease: 50 Annual Ground Rent Amount: 40.00 Annual Service Charge Amount: 515.00 Auctioneers Additional Comments Pattinson Auction are referred to as The Auctioneer.

This auction lot is being sold by either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by The Auctioneer.

The method of auction sale and the applicable terms and conditions are found on the lot page of this property on The Auctioneers website.

The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer.

Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that matters can be dealt with effectively.

The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid, all bidders must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures.

Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.

Auctioneers Additional Comments The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price.

The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and The Auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price or Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change.

An auction can be closed at any time, with The Auctioneer permitting the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction.

A Legal Pack associated with this property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation, enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding.

The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments.

It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price.

The deposit will form part of the purchase price.

A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale.

The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs.

Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received.

There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.