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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · BB3 3AU
Listing removedReduced £30k (−21.4%) on 5 AugListed 130 days
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About
For Sale by Modern Method Of Auction. Starting Bid Price £140,000 plus Reservation Fee A well maintained semi-detached true bungalow, situated in a highly convenient and sought after location.
Set on a generous plot with front and rear gardens and off-road parking for multiple vehicles, this property ticks an abundance of boxes.
The property is neutrally decorated throughout, providing a straightforward backdrop for a variety of furnishings and styles.
The modern kitchen includes a useful kitchen island and a defined dining space, offering an efficient and sociable area for cooking and everyday meals.
Offering a good sized reception room, modern bathroom, and two well appointed bedrooms with the master bedroom enhanced by fully fitted wardrobes and storage.
Externally, the house benefits from partially renovated rear garden, awaiting new buyers to put their own stamp on the landscaping.
As well as multi-car parking, which is a notable advantage in this location.
The property is situated in Darwen, within reach of local amenities including shops, supermarkets and everyday services found in and around the town centre.
Nearby schools make the area suitable for purchasers needing access to primary and secondary education.
There are also nearby parks and walking routes, with open green spaces around Darwen offering opportunities for leisure and exercise. Public transport links are a key feature of the area.
Darwen railway station provides regular services to Blackburn in around 10 minutes and to Manchester Victoria in approximately 45–50 minutes, making the property a viable option for commuters.
Local bus routes further connect Darwen with surrounding towns across Lancashire.
Cafés, pubs and independent retailers in Darwen contribute to a convenient local environment, while easy road access towards the M65 places larger employment and retail centres, such as Blackburn and Preston, within reasonable driving distance.
Overall, this neutrally decorated, two-bedroom semi-detached house for sale presents a practical option in a sought-after Darwen location, combining parking, garden space and access to local amenities and transport links.
This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period.
Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd). If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee.
For the most recent information on the Buyer Information Pack fee, please contact the iamsold team.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc. VAT.
This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty.
Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £960 inc. VAT.
These services are optional.
Important Note to Potential Purchasers & Tenants: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
Potential purchasers: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Potential tenants: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
QDA260212/8 Entrance Hall Lounge 4.62m x 12 - Feature electric fire, laminate flooring. Central heating radiator, uPVC double glazed window to front aspect.
Kitchen 3.4m x 11 - Fully fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units with complimentary work surfaces. Sink with mixer tap over, integrated oven with hob. Space for fridge freezer.
Laminate flooring, ceiling spotlights. UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, uPVC double glazed door to side aspect Bedroom One 12 x 3.1m - Fully fitted wardrobes/storage.
Laminate flooring, central heating radiator, uPVC Double glazed patio door to rear garden.
Bedroom Two (2.72m x 2.46m) Laminate flooring, central heating radiator, uPVC Double glazed window to front aspect.
Bathroom (2.46m x 1.85m) Comprising of bath with shower over, wash hand basin with vanity storage and WC in white. Fully tiled elevations, laminate flooring. UPVC double glazed window to side aspect.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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Returns
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