2 bed semi-detached property in need of decorative refurbishment in central village location
21 Jun 2017 | 02:00 PM
Result:
Sold for £162,000
Freehold
5 Dove House Cottage, 5 Orchard Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3BE
Lot 17
Result: Sold for £162,000
Key Features
- Long term investment potential
- Freehold subject to secure tenancy
- Wonderful village centre location
- 2 bed semi-detached property in need of decorative refurbishment
Description
A rare opportunity to purchase a 2 bed semi-detached property of part timber frame and part brick construction beneath a pitched tiled roof, close to the centre of this popular village.
The property is subject to a Rent Act Tenancy 1977, with the long standing tenant having lifetime security of tenure, making it an ideal opportunity for a long term investor/buyer.
The internal accommodation comprises:
GROUND FLOOR: Front door leads directly into a Sitting Room with exposed timber beams; Kitchen with a range of MDF base and wall units, and door to side garden.
FIRST FLOOR: Central landing gives access to 2 double bedrooms and family bathroom.
The internal accommodation is functional but the decorations and fittings (such as kitchen and bathroom) would benefit from refurbishment.
OUTSIDE: To the side of the property is a good sized garden, mainly laid to lawn with a small patio area. The property benefits from a single allocated parking space.
Tenure
Freehold subject to secure tenancy
Location
The property is located close to the High Street of Sawston. From the High Street turn into Orchard Road before bearing left through the archway. The property can be found in the rear left corner, accessed via a right-of-way over the communal grassed area to the front of the property. Sawston benefits from a wonderful range of shops, facilities and services, and good public transport links to Cambridge.
Lot Type
Residential
Tenancies
It is understood the existing tenant has been in occupation for approx. 30 years and has security of tenure in accordance with Rent Act Tenancy 1977. Current rent £625pcm. See Legal Pack for full details.
Legal Packs
www.cheffins.co.uk/auctions/property-auctions or Barrett & Co. Solicitors, Salisbury House, 54 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4AZ Tel: 0118 958 9711 Ref: IC
Viewing
Cheffins Property Auction Dept 01223 213777
Important notes
IMPORTANT: Cheffins would like to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services, appliances or fittings tested. Room sizes should not be relied upon for furnishing purposes and are approximate. If floor plans are included, they are for guidance and illustration purposes only and may not be to scale. Images may have been digitally edited for illustration purposes. If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
*Guide prices are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve price (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set up to or within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide. The reserve price will remain confidential between the seller and the auctioneer.
Fees: The guide price excludes any additional fees that the purchaser may incur, to include, but not limited to, Buyers Contract fee, Stamp Duty Land Tax, VAT, legal and search fees etc. Please refer to relevant Auction Legal Packs for details.