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For sale by Online Auction. 12th of November 2026.
Semi-Detached Cottage Description **GUIDE PRICE £180,000** ** 14 DAY COMPLETION ** ** 10% DEPOSIT REQUIRED ON EXCHANGE ** ** EPC Rating - Refer to the Legal Pack Addendum ** Please be advised TCPA have not inspected the inside of the property, however, believe it is not habitable in its current condition.
Unable to provide information regarding the services at the property. 1 Cloggers Cottage will be sold as seen. As per the Contract provided the property is sold as Mortgagee Not in Possession.
As per the attached Legal Documentation, please note there are express terms to Complete 14-days from exchange of contracts.
Interested parties are advised to register their interest at the earliest opportunity and consult the auction legal pack prior to bidding.
An excellent opportunity to acquire a Semi-Detached Cottage with Land, ideally situated in the highly sought-after village of Little Baddow, on the outskirts of Chelmsford.
Little Baddow is one of Essex's most desirable villages, renowned for its picturesque surroundings, strong sense of community and abundance of countryside walks.
Residents enjoy a range of local amenities including a village shop, public houses, community facilities and well-regarded schools, while the nearby city of Chelmsford provides an extensive selection of shopping, dining and leisure facilities.
Excellent road connections via the A12 and convenient rail services from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street make the location particularly attractive to commuters, combining village tranquillity with excellent accessibility.
Properties of this nature rarely become available, particularly through auction, making this a unique opportunity to secure a character cottage in a prime village location.
**VIEWING: TCPA have not inspected the inside of the property and do not have access so viewings can only be conducted externally ** EPC - Unable to obtain (Per the Legal Pack Addendum) Tenure: Freehold Auction Date: 12th November 2026 Bedrooms - Uknown Bathrooms - Unknown Reception Rooms - TBA 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 10% 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 14 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.
Special Conditions 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.
Material Information Each Lot is sold in its existing condition and state of repair.
Buyers are deemed to have inspected the Property and satisfied themselves as to its condition, structure and suitability prior to bidding.
Town & Country Property Auctions gives no warranty or guarantee as to the condition, structure, construction, repair or suitability of any Property, or the working order of any fixtures, fittings, services, heating systems or appliances included in the sale.
No objection, claim or recourse shall be made against Town & Country Property Auctions in respect of these matters.
Purchasers requiring mortgage finance or other funding are advised to arrange this prior to the auction and should satisfy themselves that the Property meets their lender's requirements.
Material information relating to the Property will be provided within the Legal Pack. To download the Legal Pack, please visit tcpa.co.uk.
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