Guide price
£320,000
3 bed bungalow for saleWhessoe Road, Darlington DL3
3 beds
3 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: E
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About this property
Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms and Conditions apply.
Semi Detached Bungalow
Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing
Council Tax Band A
3 Bedrooms
Two Large Outbuildings With Multiple Rooms
EPC Rating E
Summary
Railway Cottage was built circa 1895 and is located on the outskirts of Darlington whilst still allowing access to many amenities in Darlington and neighbouring towns and close proximity to major road links including A1(m) both North and South and the A(19)/A(66) ideal for the commuter.
The semi-detached bungalow itself is immaculately presented with a spacious lounge, a modern fitted kitchen, three bedrooms and the benefit of two bathrooms and a handy utility room.
The home is warmed by Gas Oiled Central Heating and is fully double glazed throughout and is accessed via secure double electric gates leading into an extensive driveway providing ample off-road parking.
The property features 0.32 acres of land, with well maintained gardens with patio areas and well-stocked plant beds, flower beds and hedgerows, all enclosed with wooden fencing, In addition there are two large outbuildings with multiple rooms/pens, one formerly a cattery which is fully fitted, and the other not fitted, holding fantastic business opportunity.
Kitchen - 3.99m x 2.08m (13'1 x 6'10) - Upvc door and window to the front, fitted with a range of Cashmere wall, base and drawer units, contrasting work surfaces, part tiled walls, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, space for cooker, space for fridge/freezer.
Inner Lobby - With Worcester boiler and upvc window to the side.
Shower Room - Fitted with a suite comprising double walk in shower cubicle with waterfall head and spray attachment, low level wc, wash hand basin, pvc walls, pvc ceiling, vinyl flooring, obscure window to the front, heated towel rail.
Lounge - 7.06m x 4.29m (23'2 x 14'1) - With sliding doors into the conservatory, remote control living flame fire, two radiators.
Conservatory - 3.23m x 3.05m (10'7 x 10') - With double doors to the side, laminate flooring and radiator.
Hallway - Leading to the bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 - 4.65m x 2.54m (15'3 x 8'4) - With upvc window to the side, radiator and coving to ceiling.
Bedroom 2 - 3.66m x 2.44m (12' x 8') - Upvc double glazed window to the side, radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 3.66m x 2.21m (12' x 7'3) - Upvc double glazed window to the rear, radiator
Inner Lobby - With door to the rear and storage cupboard.
Utility Room - 2.74m x 1.80m (9' x 5'11) - With upvc window to the rear, fitted with wall, base and drawer units, space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, pvc walls, tiled flooring.
Cloakroom/W.C. - With low level wc, bidet, wash hand basin, vinyl flooring, pvc walls and ceiling and heated towel rail.
Garden (Bungalow) - With garden to the front with Astro turf and mature conifers. Double wrought iron gated access from the front, raised beds, outside water tap and oil tank. There is a driveway and pebbled area ideal for extra parking.
Cattery - The building was constructed to a standard fit for human habitation, but it is and always was intended to be a Cattery. The building itself is orientated north/south in order to help keep it cool during the summer season.
Reception Room - 6.17m x 3.18m (20'3 x 10'5) - With two radiators, tiled flooring and access to the loft space via drop down ladder.
Cattery Apartments - There are twelve apartment's in total, six to the front and six to the rear of the building. On the front of the building each apartment has a Garden Room terrace, and to the rear each apartment has an outside terrace.
Cattery Apartment - Each apartment can take two cats, providing they come from the same home. Where there are more than two cats from the same home, some of the apartments have a room divide' built into an adjoining wall.
Wc - For Public Use - With low level wc, wash hand basin, tiled flooring and radiator.
Kitchen - 4.14m x 3.30m (13'7 x 10'10) - Fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, space for cooker, space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, window to the rear, window to the side and radiator.
Hall -
Rear Lobby -
Stable Block - Subject to necessary planning permission, this would be ideal for conversion into a residential dwelling.
Might possibly be useful as another business enterprise, office etc?
Under floor insulation fitted underneath the concrete.
Externally -
Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Freehold
Auctioneers Additional Comments
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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 6,000 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.
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