2 bed terraced house for sale

Tonbridge Road, Maidstone ME16

Summary

Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply.

Two-bedroom Victorian cottage requiring full renovation in a superb Maidstone location.

Tonbridge Road is the kind of opportunity that seasoned investors and developers recognise immediately a genuine Victorian cottage with character, space, and a location that does all the heavy lifting, offered for the first time in many years with full scope to renovate and transform from top to bottom.

It is important to note that the property is a Grade II listed building, forming part of a historic Georgian terrace (Nos 82-96 Tonbridge Road) listed on the National Heritage List for England since 1974. This status reflects the special architectural and historic interest of the building and means that any works internal or external will require Listed Building Consent from Maidstone Borough Council in addition to any standard planning permissions. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to seek specialist advice regarding the scope of consented works prior to bidding, and to factor any associated requirements into their renovation plans accordingly.

Spread across three floors and totalling approximately 664 square feet, the accommodation comprises a living room and kitchen on the ground floor, with the benefit of a lean-to to the rear a useful additional space that offers real potential as a utility area, storage, or extended kitchen footprint depending on the buyer's plans. On the first floor sits a generous double bedroom measuring 11'1 x 12'11 and a family bathroom, with a further bedroom on the second floor measuring 8'6 x 12'11 a versatile space that works equally well as a second bedroom, home office or quiet retreat.

The property has not been modernised for a significant number of years and requires a comprehensive programme of renovation throughout including plastering, roof works, and a full update of the kitchen and bathroom. But for the buyer with vision, this is precisely where the opportunity lies. The structure and footprint of the cottage are solid, the character of the building is immediately apparent, and once brought back to life, a property of this type in this location would command a figure comfortably in the region of 280,000-290,000.

Outside, the property is set behind a generous and mature front garden unusually spacious for a home of this era and type with a further enclosed rear garden offering real potential for outdoor entertaining, planting, or simply enjoying once the project is complete. The overall plot is a genuine asset and adds considerably to the appeal for families and lifestyle buyers alongside investors.

The location is outstanding. Tonbridge Road sits within easy walking distance of Maidstone town centre, with its excellent range of shops, restaurants, cafs, supermarkets and leisure facilities. Maidstone East and Maidstone West stations are both accessible on foot, providing regular direct services into London making this equally attractive to the commuting buyer creating their forever home, or the investor seeking a well-placed rental asset on completion. Local amenities including convenience stores, takeaways and bus links are all within immediate reach.

Properties of this character, with this amount of outdoor space and in a location this well connected, rarely present themselves in this way. Early inspection is strongly recommended to appreciate the full potential on offer.

Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold

Auctioneers Additional Comments

Pattinson Auction are referred to as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold by either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by The Auctioneer. The method of auction sale and the applicable terms and conditions are found on the lot page of this property on The Auctioneers website. 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 to be shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid, all bidders 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.

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 or Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time, with The Auctioneer permitting the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this 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 fee which could be up to 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.