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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · ST5 2EQ
Listing removedReduced £4.5k (−6.3%) on 26 OctListed 72 daysAuction 14 Sep · ended
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About
Auction Opportunity | One-Bedroom First-Floor Apartment Situated in a convenient location for those needing easy access to Royal Stoke University Hospital and Keele University, Friars Court presents an appealing opportunity to acquire a well-positioned one-bedroom first-floor apartment.
Ideally located within walking distance of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre, local supermarkets and regular bus routes, the property offers a practical location for a variety of buyers, including first-time purchasers, professionals and investors.
Accessed via a secure communal entrance, the apartment is situated on the first floor and benefits from an intercom entry system.
Internally, the accommodation comprises a fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, spacious double bedroom, bright and airy living room and a shower room.
The property is being offered for sale by public auction on 14th September at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, presenting an excellent opportunity for those seeking a well-located home or investment property.
Disclaimer Butters John Bee Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service.
If you are considering purchasing your property in order to rent, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.
Butters John Bee Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position.
We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
Value & comps
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