Modern Method of Auction
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3-bedroom detached house · CO4 3AQ
For saleListed 10 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Situated on St Andrews Avenue, this three-bedroom detached property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to modernise and personalise a home to their own taste.
Being sold with no onward chain, the property offers spacious accommodation arranged over two floors, together with a separate outbuilding.
The ground floor comprises an entrance hallway, living room, separate dining room, kitchen, utility room and a downstairs WC.
There is also a sunroom to the rear, providing additional space with potential to improve and make the most of the garden outlook. To the first floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The accommodation offers scope for updating and improvement throughout, making this an appealing prospect for buyers seeking a renovation project or an opportunity to add value.
Externally, the property benefits from a separate outbuilding, offering potential for storage, a workshop or other practical uses, subject to requirements.
Offered for sale with no onward chain, this property is ideal for buyers seeking a home with potential in a popular Colchester location. Early viewing is recommended.
Auctioneer's Comments 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.
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.
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 £500 inc. VAT.
These services are optional. Disclaimer These particulars are for guidance only and do not form part of any offer or contract.
All measurements, images and floor plans are approximate and for illustrative purposes only. Services, appliances and systems have not been tested and no warranty is given as to their condition.
Buyers and tenants must rely on their own inspections, surveys and legal enquiries to verify all material information that is important to them.
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To facilitate this process, we use Landmark, an independent third-party provider that carries out the necessary verification checks on our behalf. A fee of £24.00 inclusive of VAT per person applies.
All relevant checks must be completed and verification confirmed before we can progress with the...
Value & comps
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