Guide price
£280,000
2 bed detached bungalow for saleSt. Johns Road, Colchester CO4
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
- Chain free
- Auction
- Freehold
William H Brown - Colchester St Johns
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About this property
Sale by Modern Auction (T&Cs apply)
Subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price
Buyers fees apply
Two Bedrooms
Detached Bungalow
Kitchen/Dining Room
Garage and Driveway
Popular St Johns Location
Summary
Offered with no onward chain this charming two bedroom detached bungalow has the potential to make the perfect home with some modernisation required. Situated on the sought-after st johns estate the property is ideal for local shops, bus services and the A12/A120. Viewing is highly recommended.
Description
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 service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.
Auctioneer's Comments
This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6600.00 including VAT. This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of no more than £349 inc. VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack. Please confirm exact costs with the auctioneer. The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral. These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.
Entrance
The property is entered via the obscure double glazed door leading to:
Hallway
Access to the loft, built-in airing cupboard (housing the water tank with shelving), fitted cupboards, radiator with decorative cover, alarm system and doors leading to;
Living Room 16' 4" x 11' 6" max ( 4.98m x 3.51m max )
Double glazed windows (with secondary glazing) to the front and side aspects, radiator and a door leading to:
Kitchen / Dining Room 19' 6" x 9' max ( 5.94m x 2.74m max )
Obscure double glazed side door to the side path, double glazed windows (with secondary glazing) to the front and side aspects, single sink and drainer with mixer-tap inset to the worktop, tiled splashbacks, wall and floor mounted matching cupboards and drawers (housing the Potterton boiler), electric cooker point, plumbing for a washing machine, radiator and inset spotlights.
Bedroom One 11' 8" x 10' 6" ( 3.56m x 3.20m )
Double glazed window to the rear aspect and a radiator.
Bedroom Two 11' 6" x 9' ( 3.51m x 2.74m )
Double glazed window to the rear aspect, fitted wardrobes and a radiator.
Bathroom
Obscure double glazed window to the rear aspect, enclosed panel bath, adjustable shower head and mixer tap, wash hand basin with cupboard under, low level WC, radiator and part tiled walls.
Rear Garden
The rear garden is mainly block paved with flower beds to the rear, a wooden shed, greenhouse, paved courtyard area (to the rear of the garage with a wooden shed) and further access to both sides via the front gates and side paths.
Garage 16' x 7' ( 4.88m x 2.13m )
Up and over door to the front, door to the rear, window to the rear with power and lighting connected.
Parking
The block paved driveway can be found to the front and side of the property providing off road parking for a number of vehicles.
Agent Note
It is our understanding that the Property is not registered at the Land Registry which is the case with a significant proportion of land across England and Wales. Your conveyancer will take the necessary steps and advise you as to time-frames for registration.
1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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