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224 Whessoe Road, Darlington DL3 0QZ

Lot no: 88 Auction Event
 

Guide Price £69,500+ plus fees

UnconditionalOn 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 the applicable deposit and Buyer’s Fee stated on the property description, both of which are non-refundable. The deposit contributes to the purchase price. The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price. Completion must take place usually within 30 days, unless the Special Conditions of Sale within the legal pack state otherwise.

Thursday 26th June 2025

9.00am
Key Features
  • Council Tax Band: A
  • Freehold Investment and Development Opportunity
  • Potential High Yields
  • Mixed-Use Property with Multiple Income Potentials
  • 144sqm (1,550 sq ft) Internal Area and Garage
  • EPC Rating: Commercial: D Residential: Awaited
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Mixed Use

Property Description:

An investment and development opportunity with options to generate a handsome return with potential revenues up to £18k per year.

This freehold property occupies a prominent position within a popular and thriving location and requires minor tidying and upgrading.

Investment and Development Examples include:
* Let as is -
Shop/Restaurant: £500/month
3 Bed Flat: £650/month
Total Income: £1,150/month / £13,800/year

* Convert to 2 Flats (STPP) -
Ground Floor: 1 bed flat
Upper Floors: 3-bed flat incl. loft
Potential Rent: £550 + £950 = £1,500/month / £18,000/year

* Convert to 5-Bed HMO

* Convert to 4–5 Self-Contained Studios

All figures above are for calculation purposes and are approximate. Investors are advised to carry out their own due diligence.

Accommodation Comprises -
Ground Floor: Former shop/restaurant (51 sqm) with front room, rear kitchen, and utility room
First Floor: 3-bed flat (57 sqm) with separate entrance
Second Floor: Large loft area (36 sqm) with two usable rooms
Externally: Rear garage and access, backyard
Total internal area - Approx. 144 sqm and garage
Note:

The vendor has informed us the planning application for use of the loft space has been submitted.

Additional Information:

Construction Material: Brick. Heating: TBC. Broadband Coverage: Standard, Ultrafast and Superfast. Mobile signal: O2, Vodafone, EE and Three. Satellite and Cable: BT and Sky.

Tenure:

Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.


Utilities Information
  • Electric Supply: Mains Supply
  • Water Supply: Mains Supply
  • Sewerage Arrangements: Mains Supply
Parking Arrangements

No Parking Available



Auction Details

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction Event and is being sold under an Unconditional sale type.

Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.

All sales are subject to SDL Property Auctions Buyers Terms. Properties located in Scotland will be subject to applicable Scottish law.


Auction Deposit and Fees

The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneers fees apply:

• 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)

• Buyers Fee of 4.8% of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc. VAT). 

The Buyers Fee does not contribute to the purchase price, however it will be taken into account when calculating the Stamp Duty Land Tax for the property (known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax for properties located in Scotland), because it forms part of the chargeable consideration for 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 Legal Pack carefully before bidding.


Additional Information

For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the SDL Property Auctions home page.

This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack (and any applicable Home Report for residential Scottish properties).


Guide Price & Reserve Price

Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or - 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.