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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · BL3 3SJ
Sold STCListed 116 days
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*** FOR SALE BY MODERN METHOD OF AUCTION; STARTING BID PRICE £140,000 PLUS RESERVATION FEE.
*** Located on St Helen's Road, BL3, this two-bedroom mid-terrace property presents an excellent opportunity for investors, landlords and buyers seeking a home with potential.
The accommodation comprises a front lounge and separate dining room, both featuring fireplaces and offering flexible living space.
To the rear, the fitted kitchen provides access to the enclosed rear yard.
To the first floor are two bedrooms, a spacious bathroom and an additional storage/box room, creating valuable extra space for home working, storage or a dressing room.
Externally, the property benefits from a low-maintenance rear yard with gated access.
Conveniently positioned for local amenities, schools and transport links, this property offers strong investment potential and is well suited to those looking to modernise and add value.
Early viewing is advised.
EPC: TBA COUNCIL TAX: A TENURE: LEASEHOLD - £2PA - 980 YEARS PROPERTY FEATURES AND DETAILS: For Sale By Modern Method Of Auction Two Bedroom Mid-Terrace Property Two Reception Rooms Additional Storage/Box Room Fitted Kitchen Spacious First Floor Bathroom Enclosed Rear Yard Gas Central Heating Popular BL3 Location Ideal Investment Or First-Time Buyer Opportunity PROPERTY LOCATION: Heathfield Primary School (443 FT) St Bede Academy (0.6 MILES) Essa Academy (0.8 MILES) St Andrews Over Hulton C Of E Primary School (1.0 MILES) Great Lever & Farnworth Golf Club (1.5 MILES) HARRISONS EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE BOOK A VIEWING ONLINE / TELEPHONE / WHATSAPP FLEXIBLE VIEWING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK CONTACT OUR BRANCH FOR MORE DETAILS Entrance Vestibule Accessed via a UPVC front door, providing access into the main living accommodation.
Lounge - 4.49m x 2.86m A well-proportioned reception room featuring carpet flooring, a feature fireplace, pendant light fitting, two wall lights, double panel radiator and a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.
Dining Room - 4.54m x 2.94m Positioned to the rear of the property, this second reception room offers carpet flooring, feature fireplace, pendant light fitting, double panel radiator and a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear.
Kitchen - 2.78m x 2.40m Fitted with a range of white wall and base units incorporating work surfaces and stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap.
Space for a cooker, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Worcester boiler, ceiling strip lighting, UPVC double glazed window and UPVC rear access door leading to the garden.
Landing Carpet flooring, pendant light fitting and access to all first-floor accommodation.
Bedroom One - 3.34m x 2.21m A bedroom positioned to the front elevation with carpet flooring, pendant light fitting and UPVC double glazed window.
Bedroom Two - 4.28m x 3.82m A generously sized double bedroom benefiting from carpet flooring, pendant light fitting and two UPVC double glazed windows allowing plenty of natural light.
Office / Nursery - 2.63m x 1.36m A versatile room suitable for use as a home office, nursery or dressing room. Carpet flooring, pendant light fitting and loft access.
Bathroom - 2.79m x 2.14m Fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising bath, WC and wash hand basin.
Electric shower, tiled walls, lino flooring, double panel radiator and UPVC double glazed privacy window. Rear Garden Low-maintenance enclosed rear yard with gated access and space for bin storage.
Auctioneer Comments This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited.
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the `Reservation Period`).
Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold). If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £ 349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £ 6,600.00 including VAT.
This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £ 450.00.
These services are optional. AML Disclaimer Please note it is a legal requirement that we require verified ID from purchasers before instructing a sale.
Please also note we shall require proof of funds before we instruct the sale, together with your instructed solicitors.
Agents Note Under Section 21 of the 1979 Estate Agents Act we must declare that the owner of this property is related to an employee of Harrisons Lettings and Management Ltd. Agents Note.
We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying.
We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider.
The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Harrisons Lettings and Management Ltd.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
BUYERS INFORMATION To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers.
We use the services of a third party, Credas, which Harrisons Lettings and Management Ltd will send your AML check.
There is a nominal charge of £30 including VAT for this (per person), payable direct to Harrisons Lettings and Management Ltd.
Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
REFERRAL FEES We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying.
We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider.
The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Harrisons Lettings and Management Ltd.
Harrisons Lettings and Management are members of the property ombudsman redress scheme (membership no. T09665). All clients money is protected with Clients Money Protection (CMP).
Harrisons Lettings and Management are members of ARLA Propertymark (membership no. M00006602)
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