Offers over
£70,000
2 bed terraced house for saleHigher Church Street, Darwen, Lancashire BB3
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
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About this property
Council Tax Band A, Freehold
Spacious living room with character fireplace
Generously sized kitchen with dining potential
Two well-proportioned bedrooms
Family bathroom with separate bath and shower
Enclosed, low-maintenance rear yard
Excellent opportunity for modernisation
Convenient access to Darwen town centre and amenities
Good transport links to Blackburn, Bolton and Manchester
Viewing advised
A traditional stone-fronted terraced home offering spacious living areas, a generously sized kitchen, two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. Benefiting from an enclosed rear yard and excellent potential for modernisation, conveniently
This traditional stone-fronted terraced home offers well-proportioned living space across two floors, presenting an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to modernise a property and create a home suited to their own requirements. Situated within an established residential area of Darwen, the property combines generous room sizes, traditional character and an enclosed rear yard, making it an appealing option for first-time buyers, families and investors alike.
The ground floor opens into a spacious living room, providing a comfortable setting for everyday relaxation and entertaining. A prominent chimney breast with an exposed stone surround and inset fireplace creates a distinctive focal point, adding character to the room. There is ample space for a range of furniture, while the practical layout allows for flexible use of the living area.
O the rear, the generously sized kitchen provides a substantial space for cooking and dining, fitted with a range of wood-effect wall and base units, contrasting worktops and tiled splashbacks. Integrated cooking appliances include an oven, gas hob and extractor hood, while the layout provides useful preparation and storage space. A window overlooking the rear yard allows natural light into the room, and a door provides direct access outside. The kitchen also offers potential for improvement and reconfiguration, subject to the necessary requirements.
Upstairs, the property offers two well-proportioned bedrooms, both providing flexibility for bedroom furniture and additional storage. The principal bedroom is particularly spacious, while the second bedroom would be suitable for a child's room, guest bedroom or home office. Completing the first floor is a family bathroom incorporating a separate shower enclosure, panelled bath, washbasin and WC.
Externally, the property benefits from a traditional stone frontage, giving it an attractive appearance in keeping with the surrounding terrace. To the rear is an enclosed paved yard, offering a manageable outdoor space with potential for seating, container planting or further improvement. The property would benefit from general updating and decorative attention, providing buyers with an opportunity to enhance the interiors while retaining its existing character.
The location is particularly convenient for accessing Darwen town centre, which offers a variety of independent shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and everyday services. Darwen Market provides a selection of local traders, while Asda, Sainsbury's and Iceland offer convenient grocery shopping. Darwen Leisure Centre also provides swimming and fitness facilities, adding to the range of amenities available nearby.
Families are well catered for by a selection of local schools, including Holy Trinity vc School, Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary, Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Darwen St James' CofE Primary Academy. Secondary education options include Darwen Aldridge Community Academy and Darwen Vale High School, providing a choice of educational facilities within the wider area.
For those who enjoy spending time outdoors, Bold Venture Park offers landscaped gardens, walking paths and recreational space, while Sunnyhurst Woods provides woodland trails and opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside. Whitehall Park is another attractive local green space, and the nearby West Pennine Moors and Darwen Tower offer scenic walking routes and far-reaching views across the Lancashire landscape.
Transport connections are another advantage, with Darwen railway station within easy reach, providing services towards Blackburn, Bolton and Manchester. Local bus routes connect surrounding residential areas and neighbouring towns, while the A666 offers a convenient road link towards Blackburn and Bolton. The wider motorway network, including the M65 and M61, provides connections across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, making the location practical for commuters.
Offering traditional character, generous internal proportions and considerable potential for improvement, this property represents an appealing opportunity for purchasers seeking a home they can update over time. Its convenient position close to schools, transport connections, shops and outdoor attractions further enhances its appeal, making early viewing highly recommended.
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Deposit
Sales can be secured with a reservation deposit of £2,500. This forms part of the final purchase price and is not an extra cost.
This deposit ensures that the property is taken off the market as soon as a sale is agreed. It is then exclusively reserved for you, eliminating gazumping, time wasting and financial loss.
An administration fee of £396 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller. This gives the buyer exclusive rights to purchase within a pre-agreed timeframe.
Exclusivity
Following the payment of the above amount, Springbok Properties will facilitate a fixed exclusivity period (approximately 12 weeks). During this time, surveys should be arranged and preparations made for the exchange of contracts. The property will be reserved, so there will be no risk of gazumping.
Process
Our Premium Fast Sale Plus follows the below process:
Step 1 - Register your interest
Step 2 - Prepare your finances for the purchase
Step 3 - Arrange a viewing
Step 4 - Make an offer
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Step 6 - Exchange and complete
Don't miss out on the chance to purchase this property. Call us today for further information and to arrange a viewing.
If you're interested in this property, we urge you to contact us immediately to arrange an early viewing and get the process started. This will help you to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Springbok Properties' innovative Premium Fast Sale Plus is a secure and straightforward way to buy property.
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We highly recommend early viewing as this property is priced relatively low and is likely to generate quite an interest.
Please call us now to book an appointment.
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The details shown on this website are a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract or sales particulars. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, survey, enquiries or otherwise as to their correctness. We have not been able to test any of the building service installations and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check them before entering into any commitment. Further, any reference to, or use of any part of the properties is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. All photographs shown are indicative and cannot be guaranteed to represent the complete interior scheme or items included in the sale. No person in our employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
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Note
The price given is a marketing price and not an indication of the property's market value. The vendor like any seller is looking to achieve the maximum price possible. Hence, by making an enquiry on this property, you recognise and understand that this property is strictly offers in excess of the marketing price provided.
How to View this Property
Viewing is strictly by appointment please call us now for bookings.
Aml regulations & proof of funding: Any proposed purchasers will be asked to provide identification and proof of funding before any offer is accepted. We would appreciate your co-operation with this to ensure there are no delays in agreeing the sale.
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