Listed for £185,000
September 25, 2024
*Auction Pack Available*
For sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 9th October 2024 at Lifton Strawberry Fields (unless sold prior) | 3 bedroom semi-detached town house situated in convenient location | In need of modernisation throughout | Off street parking and garage | Set on a substantial plot with development potential | Offering huge potential | EPC Rating - E
Location
Okehampton is a lively and thriving town that offers an impressive range of amenities. It is home to three major supermarkets, a variety of chain stores, and numerous locally-owned shops, alongside major banks and building societies. The town is well-equipped with a modern hospital, a multi-doctor medical practice, and a state-of-the-art sports complex featuring a swimming pool. Sports enthusiasts will find ample opportunities for activities such as golf, squash, tennis, rugby, and shooting. A picturesque cycle path, following the old Southern Railway line to Lydford, runs close to the property and provides breathtaking views of Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside.
The town's highly regarded community college, which holds Technology College status, offers outstanding facilities and education up to 6th Form. Okehampton’s beautiful park is a standout feature, enhancing the town's appeal. Conveniently located near the A30, the town provides fast access to Exeter (23 miles) and Cornwall. Both the North and South Devon coasts are about 30 miles away. Additionally, Okehampton is connected to Exeter by a railway line, making travel easy and efficient.
DESCRIPTION
For sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 9th October 2024 at Lifton Strawberry Fields (unless sold prior).
29 Exeter Road presents a unique opportunity to purchase a well-proportioned, three-bedroom semi-detached town house, situated on a substantial plot in a highly convenient location. The property requires a level of modernisation and refurbishment throughout but offers considerable potential to add value.
The accommodation is of a traditional layout and briefly comprises; porch, living room, dining room and kitchen which while functional, could be modernised to suit contemporary taste and open plan living. Additionally, a utility room and W.C provide extra storage and convenience on the ground floor. Upstairs, the property features three good sized bedrooms and a bathroom.
Externally, the property boasts off-street parking for several vehicles in tandem and a garage (while in need of some improvement) provides further storage. The front garden, currently laid to lawn, offers space for further landscaping or development to create additional parking if required, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. The substantial rear garden suits itself well to variety of uses and has development potential, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.
An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the spacious accommodation and potential this property has to offer.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance via uPVC double door into: -
PORCH
Windows to front and side elevations. Tiled flooring and wooden door into: -
HALLWAY
Access to all rooms on the ground floor. Carpeted.
DINING ROOM
Large window to rear elevation. Fireplace with tiled hearth. Fitted carpet and radiator.
LIVING ROOM
Bay window to front elevation. Space for a range of living room furniture, central fireplace with stone surround and wooden mantle. Fitted carpet and radiator.
KITCHEN
Window to side elevation. Range of base and eye-level units with worksurface above having inset stainless steel sink with separate taps and drainer. Space for oven and undercounter fridge. Larder and laminate flooring.
UTILITY ROOM
Obscure window to side elevation and door to rear elevation giving access to rear garden. Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Radiator and laminate flooring.
W.C.
Low level W.C.
Stairs rise from hallway to:-
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Obscure window to side elevation. Access to all rooms on first floor. Fitted carpet and loft hatch.
BEDROOM ONE
Bay window to front elevation. Space for a double bed and range of bedroom furniture. Fitted carpet and radiator.
BATHROOM
Window to rear elevation. Hand wash basin with separate stainless-steel taps and tiled surround, low level W.C. and bath with stainless steel mixer tap. Radiator and laminate flooring.
BEDROOM TWO
Large window to rear elevation enjoying distant countryside views. Space for a double bed and range of bedroom furniture. Built-in storage cupboard, fitted carpet and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE
Window to front elevation. Fitted carpet and radiator
OUTSIDE
At the front of the property, you'll find a raised, low maintenance garden chiefly laid to lawn, bordered by a low hedge. The driveway, surfaced with stone chippings, offers access to both the garage and the rear garden. Should additional parking be required, the front garden could easily be reconfigured to accommodate this.
The rear garden is accessible through a wooden side gate and features two distinct areas. The first is a private, enclosed garden with mature shrubs and hedgerow. A concrete path leads down to the lower garden with a spacious lawn area bordered by a mature hedge and a metal wire fence.
GARAGE
Wooden structure. Side hinged garage doors.
SERVICES
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.
COUNCIL TAX BAND C
EPC RATING E
DIRECTIONS
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AUCTION VENUE AND DATE
Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DE on Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 7pm.
REGISTRATION
Please note ALL BIDDERS, including Kivells existing clients, will need to register with Kivells on the night of the auction in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the "Regulations") – as of 26th June 2017. Bidders will be required to provide one form of government issued photographic identity and a utility bill addressed to them at their home address, dated within 3 months of the date of the auction. Failure to do this, may prejudice your ability to bid on the night.
ONLINE BIDDING
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BUYER’S ADMINISTRATION FEE
All successful buyers at Kivells’ Property Auctions should note that on exchange of contracts, a Buyer's Administration Fee of £2,000 plus VAT (Total: £2,400 inc VAT) is payable to Kivells on the night of the auction. This fee can be paid by either bank transfer, personal cheque or debit card.
Please note if the lot is sold prior to auction, or afterwards, these fee’s remain payable. There are no discounts for multiple lots purchased and you must consider this when bidding/offering prior.
The successful buyer will also be required to reimburse the vendor for the contribution to searches in the sum of: TBC.
SOLICITOR
TBC
AUCTION PAYMENT
A 10% deposit will be required to be paid by the successful bidder upon the fall of gavel and at this point the contract is legally binding. The deposit has to be paid to Kivells as auctioneers and can only be paid in the form of a cheque or bank transfer. ALL bidders must only bid if they can make this payment. Cheques must be drawn on a bank or branch of a bank in the United Kingdom, any other cheques may be rejected and it will the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure they have the correct method of payment available at each auction.
TENURE
Freehold
LOCAL AUTHORITY
West Devon Borough Council
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.
BOUNDARIES
Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.
GUIDE PRICES
Guide prices given are indications within 10% upwards or downwards of where the reserve price may be set at the time of going to print. Please note they are not an indication of the anticipated sale price or a valuation. The reserve price is the minimum price at which the property can be sold, both the guide price and reserve price may be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
Please note that all prices listed, whether prior to or post auction, are subject to contract.
The Auctioneers and sellers accept no responsibility for any loss, cost or damage that a buyer may incur as a result of relying on any guide price. It is the buyer's responsibility to decide how much they should bid for any lot. Please check with us for regular updates as guide prices are subject to change prior to the auction.
The guide price does not include the buyer's fee charged by the auctioneer or VAT which may apply to the sale or other amounts the seller may charge. The seller's Special Conditions of Sale will state whether there are other seller's charges and whether the seller has elected to charge VAT on the sale price.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorized to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Kivells have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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