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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · DL4 2AF
Listing removedListed 138 daysAuction 24 Jun · ended
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For sale by Online Auction - 24th of June 2026.
Excellent Investment or Residential Opportunity Vacant 2-Bed Semi-Detached Property for Sale by Unconditional Auction Description FOR SALE BY UNCONDITIONAL ONLINE AUCTION An excellent opportunity to acquire this vacant two-bedroom semi-detached property situated in the popular residential area of Shildon.
The property offers well-proportioned accommodation throughout and is ideally suited to owner-occupiers, investors, or developers seeking a property with potential for improvement and value enhancement.
The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, living room, kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom, together with rear yard and street parking.
Conveniently located close to local amenities, schools, transport links and the wider facilities available within Shildon and the surrounding areas, the property benefits from excellent accessibility and strong long-term appeal.
The property is offered with vacant possession, allowing a purchaser to proceed immediately following completion. Auction Terms This property is being sold by unconditional auction.
The successful bidder will be required to exchange contracts immediately upon the fall of the virtual hammer and complete the purchase within 28 days, in accordance with the auction terms and conditions.
Interested parties are advised to review the legal pack prior to bidding. Important Notice & Disclaimer The property is offered for sale by Unconditional Auction.
Buyers must carry out their own inspections, surveys, searches, and legal due diligence prior to bidding.
Town & Country Property Auctions North East has not inspected all parts of the property and has relied on information provided by the vendor and third parties, including planning documentation and descriptions.
No warranties or representations are given as to the condition, suitability, planning status, or development feasibility of the property.
All information is provided for guidance purposes only and must be independently verified by prospective purchasers and their professional advisers.
Tenure Freehold Legal Pack A legal pack is a collaboration of important documents of the property or land that is going to be sold at auction.
To review the legal pack, click the Legal Documents button at the bottom of this advert or visit tcpa.co.uk.
Auction Information To view the auction information, click the Online Bidding button at the bottom of this advert or visit tcpa.co.uk.
UNCONDITIONAL LOT Buyers Premium Applies Upon the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall pay a 5% deposit and a 5%+VAT (subject to a minimum of £5,000+VAT) buyers premium and contracts are exchanged.
The purchaser is legally bound to buy and the vendor is legally bound to sell the Property/Lot.
The auction conditions require a full legal completion 28 days following the auction (unless otherwise stated).
Pre Auction Offers Are Considered The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date.
All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer's Premium, and the deposit.
To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of ID, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online.
To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us.
Any additional costs will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion.
The legal pack is available to download free of charge under the LEGAL DOCUMENTS'.
Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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Returns
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