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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · PL4 6NZ
Sold STCListed 59 daysAuction 29 Sep · ended
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About
This property is for sale by traditional online auction, powered by Bamboo Auctions. Place a bid on by 12pm on 29th September 2026.
Steeped in history and dating back to the 1830s, this exceptionally rare Gothic-style, Grade II listed property at Ford Park Cemetery is unlike anything else on the market.
Description A rare opportunity to acquire this impressive and characterful detached residence, occupying a desirable position on Ford Park Road.
Old Oaks Lodge offers spacious and versatile accommodation, combining period charm with the potential to create a superb family home.
The property enjoys a generous plot with attractive gardens and excellent privacy, while the accommodation provides a wealth of living space arranged across multiple levels.
Character features, well-proportioned rooms and an abundance of natural light combine to create a home with genuine charm and individuality.
The surrounding area is highly sought-after, offering easy access to the city centre, local amenities, excellent transport links and the open spaces of nearby parks.
The property is also conveniently positioned for a number of well-regarded schools. Properties of this character and setting are rarely available, making Old Oaks Lodge an exciting opportunity.
Traditional Auction Exchange occurs at the end of the auction.
This means that if the reserve is met or exceeded and the auction timer reaches zero, the successful bidder is legally obliged to pay the purchase price, and the seller will be legally obliged to sell the property.
To ensure that the successful bidder proceeds, the buyer is automatically charged a holding deposit, which is held in a secure client account, pursuant to the terms of a holding deposit agreement.
In addition, a non-refundable buyers fee of £6000 or 4.2% + VAT applies, whichever is the greater (in addition to the purchase price) will be charged to the successful bidder payable on the day of the auction on exchange of contracts.
The deposit (10% of the purchase price) is to be paid to the vendor’s solicitor by 12pm the next business day from the date of the auction/sales memorandum.
Completion is to take place within 20 workings days from exchange. Please see the contents of the legal pack for any additional buyer’s fees.
Pricing Information The Guide Price amount specified is an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. It is not necessarily the amount at which the property will sell.
Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the property will not be sold) which we expect will be set no more than 10% above the Guide Price amount.
Bamboo Auctions and Bradleys shall not be liable for any inaccuracies in the fees stated on this description page, in the bidding confirmation pop up or in the particulars.
Buyers should check the contents of the legal pack and special conditions for accurate information on fees.
Where there is a conflict between the fees stated in the particulars, the bid information box above or the bidding confirmation pop up and the contents of the legal pack, the contents of the legal pack shall prevail.
Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land and Buildings Transaction Tax may also apply in some circumstances.
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Disclaimer These particulars do not form part of any contract or offer.
Where there is a conflict between the contents of the legal documents and these particulars, the information contained in the legal documents shall prevail.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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Returns
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