5 bed terraced house for sale

Leicester Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN2

Offered for sale by modern method of auction - This wonderful, characterful property is perfect for easy conversion back to a Residential family home, or for any investor. The property has previously been run as an HMO - House in Multiple Occupation. The current owners have informed us this property is compliant in line with the council specifications and is equipped with Emergency Lighting and Fire Alarm with Control Panel system. However, there is no certificate of lawfulness available at the point of sale.

This Grade II listed character property benefits spacious accommodation across four floors including a cellar, retaining some period features while catering to modern tenant needs. The layout includes a communal kitchen/dining area, laundry room, bathroom, garden and five generously sized bedrooms.

The ground floor comprises of large kitchen/diner, a double bedroom, cloakroom/laundry room and access to the cellar. The first floor has two further double bedrooms and a bathroom. The second floor offers an additional reception room and two further double bedrooms.

Externally, the front aspect is gated with privacy hedging and a good sized, low maintenance, walled hardstanding garden/patio area to the rear aspect.

The property is located within walking distance of Northampton Town Centre, Northampton Train Station and The Racecourse.

Important note: The marketing price has been adjusted to reflect the following - The property is currently undergoing a 3 year treatment plan for Japanese Knotweed, which comes with a 10 Year insurance backed guarantee. The cost of this treatment has been covered by the current sellers. This will need to be declared to any lenders. The sellers have informed that the issue is classed as category B.

Whilst the property has been run as an HMO for many years, there is no certificate of lawfulness available at the point of 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.

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 service is taken. Any payment that will be received by the Agent or Auctioneer will be confirmed to you in writing before services are taken. Services are optional.

Material information:

Mains supply for Gas and Electricity

Heating: Gas fired central heating

Mains supply for Water and Sewage by Anglian Water

Broadband - Ultrafast 1800 mbps is available

Mobile Coverage - variable depending on provider

Tenure Type: Freehold

Shared Ownership: No

Council Tax Band: D

Construction Type: Brick and slate/tile

Sources of Heating: Gas fired boiler

Parking: None allocated

Building Safety: No known issues

Listed Property: Yes

Restrictions: None known

Private Rights of Way: None known

Public Rights of Way: None known

Flooded in Last 5 Years: No

Sources of Risk: None known

Flood Defences: None known

Planning Permission/Development Proposals: No

Entrance Location: Ground floor

Accessibility Measures: None

* Sprift report available from agent

Entrance Hall

4.8m x 1.19m - 15'9” x 3'11”
Enter via a solid wood door into a spacious hallway with stairs to the first floor and doors to Bedroom 1 and open plan kitchen/dining room, lounge.

Bedroom 1

3.73m x 3.54m - 12'3” x 11'7”
Double sized bedroom with window to the front aspect. Originally a reception room that has retained an original victorian fireplace.

Kitchen / Dining Room

3.86m x 3.74m - 12'8” x 12'3”
This open plan kitchen/dining room has plenty of space for a large dining table and chairs. The kitchen has a range of wall and base units, with worktops and fitted stainless steel sink. Space for ample appliances. Door leads into inner hall where you can access the cellar. Cloakroom/laundry room and external door for the garden. UPVC 'sash effect' window to the rear aspect.

Inner Hall

2.41m x 1.03m - 7'11” x 3'5”
Doors lead to cellar, cloakroom/laundry room and external side door leading out to the garden/patio area.

Cloakroom/Laundry Room

2.41m x 2.09m - 7'11” x 6'10”
Fitted with a low level W/C and hand wash basin. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and also drying space. The boiler is also housed here.

Cellar

7.24m x 4.75m - 23'9” x 15'7”
Large cellar divided into useful storage rooms (with scope for conversion)

First Floor Landing

4.17m x 1.62m - 13'8” x 5'4”
Doors leading to bedrooms 2 & 3, comunual bathroom and storage cupboard.

Bedroom 2

3.74m x 3.13m - 12'3” x 10'3”
Double sized room with window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom 3

4.9m x 3.75m - 16'1” x 12'4”
Double sized room fitted with two low cupboards and twin aspect windows to the front aspect.

Bathroom

3.12m x 2.43m - 10'3” x 7'12”
Bathroom with bath with shower over and glass screen, low level w/c and hand wash basin. Window to the rear aspect.

Second Floor Landing

4.69m x 1.63m - 15'5” x 5'4”
Doors leading to Bedrooms 4 & 5, second reception room and storage cupboard. Window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom 4

3.77m x 3.1m - 12'4” x 10'2”
Double sized room with with window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom 5

3.74m x 2.53m - 12'3” x 8'4”
Double sized room with window to the front aspect.

Reception Room

3.77m x 1.84m - 12'4” x 6'0”
Currently used as a second reception room but could easily be a good sized single bedroom or working from home space.

Garden

Externally, the front aspect is gated with privacy hedging and a good sized, low maintenance, walled hardstanding garden/patio area to the rear aspect.