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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · CO6 3LD
Listing removedReduced £25k (−7.1%) on 20 JunListed 159 days
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About
A detached chalet style property in a popular village location offered with no onward chain and requiring modernisation.
The property sits on a good size plot with scope for further extension subject to the usual consents and is offered for sale through the modern method of Auction which is operated by Iamsold ltd.
A double-glazed entrance door leads to an entrance porch with a further glazed door leading to the entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and a useful understairs storage cupboard.
The lounge is located to the front with dual aspect windows, a fireplace and a further door leads to the good size kitchen/diner which is again dual aspect and has a double-glazed stable door leading to the side garden.
The dining room has a double-glazed door and picture window to the rear garden.
A door from the hallway leads to a side lobby which has two storage cupboards and gives access to a cloakroom comprising wash hand basin.
A double-glazed door leads to the rear garden and a further door leads to the garage which has power and light connected.
On the first floor there are two large double bedrooms both with eaves storage cupboards and there is a shower room comprising a walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC.
Outside The property sits on a good size plot of approximately 0.174 of an acre with the grounds being mainly lawned with various flower and shrub borders, ornamental fishpond and rockery, large timber workshop with power connected, vegetable plot with further storage sheds and a greenhouse.
To the front of the property there is a driveway providing off-road parking and leads to the garage which has a roller shutter door.
Location The property is situated in the popular sought-after village of West Bergholt to the north of Colchester city centre.
Within the village there are shopping facilities for day to day needs, a primary school, nearby doctors surgery, pharmacy and takeaway.
Tollgate Retail Park and Stane Park shopping districts are within easy reach offering a range of shopping facilities via an array of national outlet stores.
The A12 can be accessed London bound for the M25, A120 for Stansted Airport and the nearby Colchester North Station railway station offers services to London Liverpool Street.
Directions Please use postcode CO6 3LD for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band – E EPC Rating - tbc Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold Our ref - TOL250052 Auction 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 £500 inc. VAT.
These services are optional.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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Returns
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About 52, Albany Road, Colchester
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