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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · TA1 4QX
Listing removedListed 111 daysAuction 28 Jul · ended
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Summary auction sale 28 July 2026 - > Derelict two bedroom detached bungalow with garage > History of planning permission (replacement dwelling) > Sought after Trull location backing onto Queens College description *** to be sold by public auction on 28th July 2026 at the grand connaught rooms, 61 - 65 great queen street, london, WC2B 5DA (Online bidding available) *** Tenure Freehold Location The property can be found in the sought after Trull Village area of Taunton, with Claremont Lane forming its northerly boundary and backing onto Queens College.
The centre of the village provides various local amenities and recreational facilities, with further available in the centre of Taunton which is around 1.5 miles away.
The area is renowned for the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, whilst also being well placed for travel network connections with the nearby M5 interchange (J25) and main line rail service to London Paddington.
Description This detached two bedroom bungalow is in a derelict condition and offers a good sized garden with garage to side.
The property has a history of recent planning permission in combination with the adjoining land area, for its redevelopment for 2 x detached two storey dwellings, with one located within property’s curtilage which is being offered.
Accommodation Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway, Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom One, Bedroom Two, Bathroom Outside: Garden area and garage to side.
The property has not not inspected to verify the above accommodation. Agents Note (1) The plan shown is for a previous planning application in conjunction with adjoining land.
(2) The red line plan shown is for guidance purposes only and does not represent the exact boundaries of what is being sold. Buyers must view the legal pack prior to bidding to clarify the boundaries.
Council Tax Band B Important Notice: For each Lot, a contract documentation fee of £1,800 including VAT is payable to Fox & Sons/Barnard Marcus Auctions by the buyer.
The seller may charge additional fees payable upon completion. If applicable, such fees are detailed within the Special Conditions of Sale. Buyers are deemed to bid in full knowledge of this.
The Guide Price quoted must not be relied upon by prospective purchasers as a valuation or assessment of value of the property.
It is intended to provide purchasers with an indication of the region at which the reserve may be set at the time of going to press.
The guide price may be subject to variation and interested parties are advised to make regular checks for variations and should be aware that the reserve price may be either below or above the quoted guide price.
Prospective purchasers should also be aware that the eventual sale price may be above or below the guide level dependent upon competition, and should therefore not presume the guide to be indicative of the final expected sale price or the price the property is available at.
When setting the guide price, the auctioneers have given consideration to the seller’s instructions in respect of their indicated reserve price at the time of instruction.
The reserve price, (the level below which the property will not be sold), remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer.
The guide price therefore, is intended to indicate the region at which the reserve price is intended to be set.
The seller will confirm their final reserve price close to the auction date and if appropriate the auctioneers may adjust the guide price to reflect this.
Whilst Fox & Sons make every effort to ensure the safety and security of viewers at properties, we have not carried out a detailed Health & Safety inspection of properties in our auctions and cannot therefore guarantee the safety and security of viewers.
Prospective purchasers and bidders attend properties entirely at their own risk. Particular care should be taken when accessing cellars, attics, exterior grounds and outbuildings and boundaries.
All non-conducted inspections of vacant sites should be made in daylight hours only and entry into such sites is entirely at the viewers risk. 1.
Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Photographs and Measurements: Some images may have been taken by a wide angled lens camera. These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance.
You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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