2 bed terraced house for sale

King Street, Barnard Castle DL12

Summary

New to the market is this promising end-of-terrace home, ideally situated in the sought-after centre of Barnard Castle. Offered chain free, the property presents an exciting opportunity for investors or renovators, with excellent potential for a full flip or bespoke refurbishment.

The ground floor comprises a bright living room, complete with a large bay window and original stone fireplace, reflecting the character and original features of the home, while also offering a great base for a stylish renovation. Through an archway lies the kitchen, which provides a practical layout, generous storage space, and access to a covered alleyway leading to a shared rear yard. An under-stairs cubby adds further storage potential - ideal for pantry or utility use.

Upstairs, the property offers two bedrooms: A well-sized main bedroom with built-in storage to the front, and a smaller second bedroom to the rear, ideal as a guest room, home office, or nursery. The first floor also features a vintage-style bathroom, fitted with a matching olive suite compromising a bath, wash basin, and WC, and offers scope for updating to suit modern tastes.

Barnard Castle is a historic market town in County Durham, known for its medieval castle and vibrant high street. Just a short distance from the property is the Bowes Museum, home to an acclaimed art collection and the famous Silver Swan - an 18th-century musical automaton that attracts visitors from across the UK. The town offers a good range of shops, cafs, and local amenities, with road links to Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Durham, and the A1(M).

This property represents an excellent opportunity for investors and personal buyers alike, offering plenty of scope for improvement and personalisation. Early viewing is strongly advised.

Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Freehold

Living Room (4.36m x 3.31m)

Double glazed bay window, recess and stone effect fireplace

Kitchen (3.88m x 2.33m)

Matching wall and base units, stainless steel sink, drying rack and space for white goods. External doors give access to the covered alleyway.

Bedroom 1 (4.36m x 3.31m)

Dual aspect glazed windows and built-in cupboard

Bedroom 2 (2.43m x 2.33m)

Bedroom with window to side elevation, sloped ceiling

Bathroom

Tiled bathroom comprising bath, wash hand basin, WC.

Courtyard

To the rear of the property is a shared courtyard and adjoining covered alleyway.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

Pattinson Auction are referred to below as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold under either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that all matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid on any property marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders buyers must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere. Our verification process is in place to ensure aml procedures are carried out in accordance with the law

Auctioneers Additional Comments

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price, Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and the Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.