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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · SK12 2AY
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About
No onward vendor chain. A truly rare opportunity to purchase a double fronted extended detached cottage located on the edge of open countryside with front views looking towards Lyme Park.
Whilst in need of some modernisation the location, style and character will certainly appeal to a discerning buyer looking for a home they can personalise and update to meet today's living standards.
The traditional layout comprises an entrance porch, lounge, dining room, study/office, bespoke fitted kitchen, utility/WC, inner hallway, rear porch, landing, three double bedrooms, en-suite and family bathroom.
Other features include a detached double garage, stone detached outbuilding and approximately one acre of land (development potential unknown).
The 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.
This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyer’s solicitor.
This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability, and survey).
The buyer will also make payment of £349.00 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold.
Entrance Porch Lounge (4.75m x 3.66m) Dining Room (4.75m x 4.11m) Inner Hallway Study/Office (3.18m x 1.7m) Kitchen (3.15m x 2.97m) Rear Porch (2.8m x 1.02m) Landing Bedroom One (4.67m x 4.04m) En-Suite Shower Bedroom Two (4.67m x 4m) Bedroom Three (3.2m x 3.15m) Bathroom Front Garden Rear Garden Double Detached Garage Detached Stone Outbuilding Link Additional Land Approximately one acre (development potential unknown).
Overage Please note a 25 year - 25% overage will apply to the sale providing an uplift to the estate should planning permission be obtained for the land post sale.
Auctioneers Comments 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 4.5% 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 (truncated) Referral Arrangements The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you.
Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services, and you should always consider your options before services are accepted.
Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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Returns
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