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9 Melton Avenue, Littleover, Derby DE23 1FY

Lot no: 1 Sold at Auction for £213,000
 

Guide Price £145,000+ plus fees

Unconditional with Fixed FeeOn the fall of the hammer, the successful bidder will be legally bound to purchase the property. The successful bidder must immediately exchange contracts and pay a 10% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000), along with a non-refundable Buyer’s Fee. The Buyer’s Fee is £1500, and completion must take place within 30 days, unless the Special Conditions of Sale state otherwise.

Thursday 30th September 2021

10.00am
Key Features
  • Very attractive 1937 built traditional three bedroomed semi-detached house
  • Scheme of improvement and upgrading required
  • UPVC double glazed (where stated) and gas centrally heated
  • Potential to extend (stpc)
  • Within literally yards of local Infant and primary schools
  • Extremely well kept south-west facing garden
  • Exceedingly popular and sought location
  • Superb residential investment opportunity
  • EPC Rating: D
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Sold at Auction for £213,000

Semi-detached house

Property Description:

A truly superb opportunity to acquire a particularly attractive bay fronted 1937 built traditional three bedroomed semi-detached house situated within literally yards of Ridgeway Infant and Gayton Junior Schools.

Internally the property is mostly uPVC double glazed, gas centrally heated and requires some improvement and upgrading. A recommended internal inspection will reveal a generous sized entrance hall with staircase to first floor, front sitting room with bay window, separate dining room, fitted kitchen, rear hall with two adjoining outbuildings that could be converted or extended subject to usual planning consents. To the first floor landing there are three bedrooms and bathroom with a separate wc. The property is set nicely back from the road with a neat fore garden and an adjacent driveway provides ample car standing space and leads to the single detached garage. A particular feature of the sale is the extremely well kept south-west facing garden which offers a certain degree of privacy.

The property occupies an exceedingly popular location situated in the sought after district of Littleover which has an excellent range of primary and secondary schools, shops, amenities and superb road network connections providing swift access onto Derbys inner ringroad and the city centre.

The sale provides a genuine opportunity for a discerning purchaser looking to acquire a very realistically priced and attractive semi-detached house enjoying an enviable residential location.

Entrance Hall 15ft x 7ft

Entered by a woodgrain effect PVC door to the front and with uPVC double glazed window to the front and side elevation (to the side elevation there is a feature circular window). There is a central heating radiator, staircase to first floor and understair storage cupboard with uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation and red quarry tiled flooring.

Front Sitting Room 14ft 9 into bay x 11ft 9 into chimney recess

With bay uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. The focal point of the room is the gas fire incorporating a coal living flame effect with a marble in-situ back and hearth with an attractive wood surround and mantle, television aerial lead, coving to ceiling and central heating radiator.

Separate Dining Room 11ft 6 into chimney recess x 11ft 6

With uPVC double glazed patio door leading out onto the delightful rear garden, wall mounted gas fire and central heating radiator.

Kitchen 8ft 10 x 8ft 8

With part obscure PVC glazed door to the rear and window to the rear. The fitted kitchen comprises a range of wall mounted cupboards with matching base units, drawers, preparation surface, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap and splashback tiling, cooker point, cooker hood, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, wall mounted Glow-worm boiler and central heating radiator.

Rear Hall

With window to side and latch door leading out onto the garden.

Separate wc

With low level wc and latch door.

Potting Shed

With latch door.

Please Note

These rooms could be converted or extended to provide further living accommodation subject to the usual planning consents.

First Floor Landing

With loft access and uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation.

Bedroom One 15ft 2 into bay x 11ft 7 into wardrobe

With uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes with box cupboards and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two 11ft 6 into chimney recess x 12ft

With uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three 9ft into recess x 8ft 10

With uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, airing cupboard and central heating radiator.

Family Bathroom 7ft x 5ft 7

With oriel uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation and a bathroom suite comprising a panelled bath with pedestal wash hand basin, tiling to walls and central heating radiator.

Separate wc

With an obscure uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation and a low level wc.

Outside

The property is set nicely back from the road behind a neat fore garden which is mainly lawned with dwarf wall and adjacent driveway provides ample car standing space and leads to the single detached garage with double doors. A particular feature of the property is the beautiful enclosed rear garden which enjoys a south-westerly aspect and consists of a full width patio, the garden being mainly lawned with well stocked shaped borders, timber panelled fencing with concrete posts and enjoying a certain degree of privacy.

Tenure:

Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.


Viewings:
To book a viewing, please contact SDL Property Auctions to arrange.

Auction Method:
The auction for this property will take place as an "Auction Event" behind closed doors with a live auctioneer and will be streamed online in real-time. The property will be sold alongside several other lots. Bids must be placed remotely - please see the below section on "Registration Process". The auction can be watched in real-time on the auction date through SDL Property Auctions' website on their home page.
The auction date applicable for the property is displayed underneath the property description. It is not possible to provide a precise timeslot when this property will be auctioned on the day, because there are other lots being sold.
You are required to undertake identity checks before you can be authorised to bid. You must also provide your payment details. If you do not provide this information, your registration will not be processed.
When you place your bid, you are deemed to have agreed to SDL Property Auctions' Buyers Terms (England & Wales) which are available on SDL Property Auctions website.

Auction type- Unconditional with Fixed Fee
If you are the highest bidder, you must exchange legally binding contracts for the sale when the auction for the property comes to an end. You must then pay the applicable fees and deposit. You must complete the sale within 20 business days unless the Special Conditions of Sale contained within the Legal Pack state otherwise.

Auction Fees
The following non-refundable fees apply:
Buyer's Fee- payable on exchange of contracts. This is usually £1074 including VAT, subject to the Special Conditions of Sale. This fee does not contribute towards the purchase price of the property.
There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Special Conditions carefully before bidding. Any additional fees are included at the seller's discretion, not on the instruction of SDL Property Auctions, and will be in addition to any fees payable to us. SDL Property Auctions has limited control over the content of the Special Conditions of Sale.

Deposit
On exchange of contracts, you must pay a non-refundable deposit equal to 10% of the actual purchase price of the property, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes towards the purchase price.

Payment Method:
Applicable fees must be paid immediately after a winning bid has been placed. Payment by cash or cheque will not be accepted. Prior to the auction, you will receive an email from the auctioneer to register your card details with third-party provider, Stripe. Your card details will be stored on their secure online payment platform. Payment will only be taken from you in the event of a winning bid. In this case, you will be contacted by a representative of the auctioneer to make payment. If you cannot be contacted within 24 hours after the auction ends, the auctioneer reserves the right to charge your card.

Legal Pack
Before bidding, you must view the legal pack for the property. This is the collection of legal documents that apply to the sale. The documents will include but are not limited to: Special Conditions of Sale, title documents from the Land Registry and Energy Performance Certificate.
The legal pack can be viewed on SDL Property Auctions website by searching for the property. On the property details page there is a sub-heading "Legal Packs". Follow this link, and you will then be directed to create an account with Auction Passport to view the documents.
The legal pack can change at any time up until the auction starts so you must check for the most recent version of the legal pack. An addendum may be issued outlining any late changes. At the point of placing your bid, you are deemed to have read the legal pack in its entirety, including any changes. Failure to check for changes to the legal pack will not be a valid reason for withdrawing from the sale.
It is strongly recommended that you instruct a qualified professional to review the legal pack and raise any necessary enquiries before bidding.

Special Conditions of Sale
The property is sold subject to any Special Conditions of Sale. These are contractual conditions that are included by the seller of the property - they are not part of SDL Property Auctions' terms and conditions. The Special Conditions of Sale are legally binding. You are taken to have read and accepted these at the point of bidding, even if you have not done so. The Special Conditions of Sale are available to read in the legal pack.

Registration Process:
To register to bid on the property, visit the SDL Property Auctions website and submit your remote bid. The lot number can be found against the Lot Details of the property. Prospective buyers must register no later than 12pm the day before the auction date. If you register after the cut off, it cannot be guaranteed that your registration will be processed.
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