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About
Detached bungalow in a mixed use area requiring full renovation and with a retaining garden wall requiring attention.
To be offered by way of formal auction via our auctioneer Auction Hammer Midlands . All viewings to be undertaken by auctioneer.
Briefly the property comprises: Entrance hall; lounge; dining kitchen; 2 double bedrooms; bathroom; driveway; garage; banked rear garden; no chain.
For Sale by Public Auction – A Superb Renovation Opportunity Buglawton, Congleton Occupying a pleasant position on the quiet, no-through Dodswood Drive, this two-bedroom detached bungalow presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to create a home tailored to their own tastes.
Requiring comprehensive modernisation throughout, the property offers excellent potential and is available for sale via our auction partners, Auction Hammer.
Set back behind a generous frontage, the property benefits from a driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles, a semi detached garage and further scope to enhance parking to the front, subject to any necessary consents.
The accommodation comprises a central entrance hall leading to a comfortable lounge with an attractive bow window enjoying leafy front-facing views, a spacious dining kitchen, two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The dining kitchen is a particularly appealing feature, offering valuable space rarely found in bungalows of this style and providing excellent potential for reconfiguration and modern family living.
Externally, the rear garden rises to a sloping bank and enjoys a private aspect.
Prospective purchasers should note that the retaining wall shows signs of movement and is likely to require remedial works.
Buyers are advised to satisfy themselves regarding the condition of the property and any associated costs prior to bidding.
Situated within the highly regarded Buglawton area of Congleton, the property enjoys an excellent balance of town and country living.
Beautiful countryside is on the doorstep, while Congleton town centre is just over a mile away, offering a wide range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Excellent road links via the A523 provide convenient access to Macclesfield, Stockport and Manchester, making this an attractive location for commuters.
Well-regarded local schools, including Buglawton Primary School, Havannah Primary School and Eaton Bank Academy, are all within easy reach, while a convenience store and popular local pub are just a short walk away.
Offering outstanding potential in a sought-after location, this is an ideal opportunity for investors, developers or buyers seeking a rewarding renovation project.
Auctioneer: Auction Hammer, Chimneys House, Warner Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DH; ; Entrance Hall (4.00m x 1.38m) Lounge (4.37m x 3.97m) Dining Kitchen (4.36m x 3.31m) Front Bedroom (3.00m x 3.25m) Rear Bedroom (3.29m x 3.38m) Bathroom (1.92m x 1.80m) Garage (4.9m x 2.6m) Garden Level front garden, steep banked rear garden Parking - Driveway Drive and side garage
Value & comps
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