For sale by public auction. Tuesday 18th June 2024, 12pm. The Theatre, Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Auction guide price £140,000 to £160,000* Semi-detached two bedroom house in need of improvement and offering an ideal opportunity for a first home or investment.

138 Borehamfield is a two bedroom semi-detached house located in a residential part of the town, within walking distance of local amenities and schools.

The property does now require a scheme of renovation and improvement throughout but would make an ideal first home or a good investment opportunity.

The accommodation comprises an entrance porch leading to an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and doors to the kitchen and sitting room. The kitchen has a range of wall and base units with a window to the front and door leading through to the utility room and a useful store beyond. The sitting room lies to the rear with French doors leading directly onto the garden, built in storage and a multi fuel stove.

On the first floor there are two good sized double bedrooms and a bathroom.

Outside

There are gardens to the front and rear of the house with a pedestrian access along the side of the house to the back garden. Both areas are in need of cultivation but will offer a lovely space to complement the house.

There is no allocated parking with the property.

Agents note:

The property was of a non-standard construction but was recloaked by the current owners. However, potential purchasers must rely on their own enquiries.

Local Council

Wiltshire Council

Council Tax band

A

EPC

D

Services

Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected property. However, potential purchasers must rely on their own enquiries regarding the location of services and connections into them.

Tenure

Freehold and vacant possession.

VAT

The purchase price is not subject to VAT

Viewing

By appointment through Cooper and Tanner on 01985 215579

Completion

Completion has been set for Tuesday 16th July 2024 or earlier by arrangement.

Registering to bid and Administration fee

Cooper and Tanner require all bidders who wish to bid at our Auction to register beforehand. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to provide card details in order that the Buyer’s Administration Fee of £1350 inc VAT can be paid if you are successful.

A week before the auction a hold will be placed on your account for this sum, which will then be released if you are unsuccessful. This fee will only be taken if you are the successful buyer. The fee is retained by Cooper and Tanner and does not form part of your deposit or completion settlement. Please also be aware that the Buyer’s Administration fee is payable per lot purchased. If you are successful in purchasing more than one lot, we will contact you following the auction to take subsequent payments for additional lots bought. All checks required by current anti-money laundering legislation must be satisfactorily completed, as part of the registration process before prior approval to bid will be granted; this will include providing proof of funds.

Deposit

Successful bidders will be required to pay to the Cooper and Tanner Client Account the deposit of 10% of the purchase price within 24 hours of the auction. The account details will be provided to the successful bidder on conclusion of the auction. Once funds are cleared, they will be transferred on to the account of the solicitor acting for the seller. Please ensure that funds are in an account suitable to be able to make an Electronic Transfer from.

Solicitors: Middletons

Sam Gauntlett. 01985 214444