2 bed terraced house for sale

Garden Street, Newbottle, Houghton Le Spring DH4

Summary

Offered for sale by auction and available with no upper chain, this two-bedroom mid-terrace home presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for a property with potential in a convenient Houghton-le-Spring location.

The ground floor comprises a generously proportioned living room, featuring a characterful fireplace and an open-aspect staircase, creating a bright and welcoming main reception space. To the rear is a modern fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, providing a practical and sociable area for everyday living and dining.

Also located on the ground floor is the bathroom, offering added convenience and completing the accommodation at this level.

To the first floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, providing comfortable sleeping accommodation for a couple, small family or potential tenant. Externally, the property benefits from a small garden area to the front, while parking is available via on-street parking.

The property is freehold and, with no upper chain, offers a straightforward purchase for those looking to move quickly, subject to the auction terms and conditions.

An appealing opportunity for first-time buyers, investors too add to their portfolio, this property should be viewed to appreciate the accommodation and potential on offer.

Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Freehold

Exterior Front

Occupying an attractive position within a traditional terrace, the property has plenty of character and kerb appeal, with an appealing stone-built frontage complemented by brick detailing and traditional-style windows. The property is accessed directly from the pavement via the main entrance door.

Living Room

A particularly spacious and versatile main reception room offering excellent proportions and plenty of space for both lounge and dining furniture if desired. The room benefits from a window providing natural light, a traditional feature fireplace creating an attractive focal point, decorative coving, central heating radiators and staircase access. A generous living space with plenty of potential for a purchaser to make their own.

Kitchen

Fitted with a range of cream Shaker-style wall and base units complemented by contrasting dark work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. The kitchen provides a good amount of storage and preparation space, with an inset stainless-steel sink and drainer positioned beneath the window, cooking facilities and space for appliances. A useful breakfast bar/peninsula provides additional worktop space and creates a natural divide within the room. Further benefits include wood-effect flooring, multiple windows providing good natural light and external door access.

Bathroom

A practical family bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, Washbowl and pedestal WC and complementary fittings. The room benefits from a contrasting tiled feature wall, tiled flooring, central heating radiator and a frosted window providing natural light and privacy. The bathroom offers excellent scope for a new owner wishing to update the space to their own taste.

Bedroom 1

A generously proportioned double bedroom offering ample space for a full range of bedroom furniture. A large window provides plenty of natural light, with a central heating radiator positioned beneath. Finished in neutral tones with carpeting and decorative ceiling coving, this is a bright and versatile principal bedroom.

Bedroom 2

Another well-proportioned bedroom with space to accommodate a double bed and additional freestanding furniture. The room benefits from a window providing natural light, central heating radiator, neutral dcor and carpeting, making it an ideal second bedroom, guest room or children's bedroom.

Exterior Rear

To the rear is an enclosed courtyard-style garden providing useful private outdoor space. The area is enclosed by traditional stone walling and fencing, with gated access to the rear. There is space for outdoor seating, planting and pots, offering an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to create an attractive, low-maintenance outside area.

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.