3 bed semi-detached bungalow for sale

Merlin Gardens, Romford RM5

3 Bedroom, Semi-Detached Bungalow, 6 Merlin Gardens, Romford, RM5 3yd

Overview

Hammer Price Homes are pleased to present for sale by online auction this 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow in Romford. The sale is strictly open for cash buyers only.

The property briefly comprises: The ground floor comprises an entrance hallway, three reception rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and two additional rooms that offer flexibility—ideal for use as bedrooms or to suit the buyer’s personal needs. On the first floor, a landing provides access to an attic room/third bedroom. It should be noted that it is unlikely that the attic room complies with present building regulations.

Outside the property rests on a good-sized corner plot with generously sized front, side and rear gardens. The gardens are overgrown as seen on the property photography. The winning bidder will be responsible for clearing the gardens post completion. Addiotnal benefits include a detached garage. Buyers should be aware there may be asbestos cladding in the garage.

A right of way is granted along a pathway (tinted brown on the Official Copy - Title Plan - EGL50869) from the land tinted blue, to Merlin Road. The location of this pathway is shown on the Official Copy - Title Plan - EGL50869 uploaded to the Hammer Price Homes website.

The property requires full renovation throughout, and this sale is strictly open for cash buyers only due to the condition, we feel the property is unmortgageable. There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property (including anything of a structural nature), for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any information within the searches. The property is sold as seen.

To view the property please visit the Hammer Price Homes website, register as a buyer and book in for a viewing.

Location

The property is situated within access to a bus link into Romford town centre. Local road networks include the A12, A127 and M25. Rail links into London can be found at both Romford and Hainault stations. Nearby there are Country Parks, schools and a host of amenities.

Special Conditions

This sale is strictly open for cash buyers only as due to the condition the property, we feel the property is unmortgageable. There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property (including anything of a structural nature), for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any information within the searches. The property is sold as seen.

60 days to complete.

Tenure

Tenure - Freehold – Land Registry documents are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website.

The conveyance documents dated 28th September 1954 and 23rd January 1956 are not available at the Land Registry for download. An indemnity policy for any missing conveyance documentation can be sourced during the conveyancing process should the buyer wish.

Other information

The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property and therefore has limited knowledge. The below information has been provided to the best of our knowledge and should not be relied on in full. Please note due to the nature of the property some of the services may be isolated.

Council Tax Band – D
EPC Rating – E

Utilities:
Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains
Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains
Primary source of Gas Supply: Mains Gas Supply (information taken from EPC Certificate)
Source/s of heating: Boiler & Radiators (information taken from EPC Certificate)
Primary arrangement for Sewerage/Drainage: Due to the property being on a residential street, it is assumed that it is connected to a public sewer.

Searches

Searches have been ordered and will be made available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website prior to the bidding taking place. The winning bidder will be required to pay for the search pack which is £300 (Inc. VAT), this is payable at the same time as the reservation fee. Prospective buyers are to review all searches available prior to bidding.

Auction Details

** Strictly open for cash buyers only. 60 days to complete**

Auction ends – Thursday 25th September 2025 at 1:00pm (Subject to anti-sniping).
Bidding Window Opens – Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at 12:00pm (Bidding will not be possible until this time).
Starting price - £220,000 (Reserve price is higher & unpublished, typically the starting price will be 15 – 20% below the Reserve figure as per our Buyer Terms)

Fees

All fees are payable by bank transfer only (we do not take card payments).

Reservation Fee – Please note that there is a Reservation Fee (3.6% of the eventual sale price, Including VAT) payable by the buyer within 2 hours of winning the auction. The reservation fee does not constitute part of the sale price, this is the auctioneer’s fee and is to be paid over & above the sale price paid to the Vendor.

Searches –The buyer is required to pay £300 (Inc. VAT) for the search pack. This is payable at the same time as the reservation fee.

Viewings

To view the property please visit the Hammer Price Homes website, register as a buyer and book in for a viewing. Bidding is only permitted for those who have viewed. Viewers must stick to their time precisely.

Property Details

Approx. Gross internal floor area – 762.9 sq ft / 70.9 sq M

Ground Floor
Comprises of an entrance hallway leading to these rooms:
Reception Room 1 – 11’11 x 10’9 (3.63m x 3.27m)
Reception Room 2 – 11’11 x 10’4 (3.63m x 3.15m)
Reception Room 3 – 10’0 x 8’10 (3.04m x 2.68m)
Reception Room 4 – 10’5 x 8’9 (3.17m x 2.67m)
Reception Room 5 – 7’9 x 7’5 (2.37m x 2.26m)
Kitchen – 8’4 x 16’10 (2.54m x 5.14m)
Bathroom – 5’5 x 6’5 (1.64m x 1.95m)

First Floor
Comprises of a landing leading to these rooms:
Bedroom – 16’7 x 13’11 (5.05m x 4.24m)

Parking
Driveway

Proof & Source of funds

In order to satisfy our Anti-Money Laundering obligations, winning bidders are required to complete their source of funds questionnaire within 24 hours of the close of the auction. This will detail how they will finance the purchase and provide supporting evidence as to the source of the funds (such as bank statements). It is advised that anybody bidding on a property prepares this information prior to taking part in an auction so that it is readily available. See our buyers faq’s for further information.

Current proof of funds may also be requested from registered buyers, prior to enabling their account for bidding, as part of our affordability checks.

How to make an offer

Offers can only be made via the online auction in the form of a bid once the bidding window has opened. No offers will be accepted outside of the auction process.

Once a sale has been agreed (STC) and a price agreed then no further price negotiation will take place. This sale price is fixed at the winning auction price and the buyer honoured to pay it. Any subsequent attempt by the buyer to contact the vendor direct to renegotiate on price would hold the buyer in breach of our terms. Should the buyer withdraw then they may have to forfeit the reservation fee. Please read the buyer terms and faq’s on the site for more details.

This is a probate property and is sold as seen. The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property so may not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.