An excellent investment opportunity offering substantial accommodation over three floors (plus cellar) in a traditionally built terraced property. Let on a long-let basis at £595 pcm, with a guide price of £90,000 reflecting a discounted entry point in the market.
Accommodation
Ground Floor:
-Vestibule: 7’1” × 4’6” – wood door, tiled floor, leading into the hallway.
-Hallway: 24’4” × 5’11” – two double radiators, laminate flooring and carpeted stairway.
-Lounge: 18’1” × 15’5” – front aspect, fireplace with wood & marble surround, two wood-framed windows, carpet, ceiling and wall lights.
-Dining Room: 14’11” × 14’3” – rear aspect, two windows, fireplace with wood & marble surround, double radiator.
-Kitchen: 12’5” × 14’3” – rear, beech-effect wall and base units, integrated cooker/hob/extractor, dishwasher, fridge/freezer; part-tiled/part tongue & groove walls, tiled floor.
-Utility Room: 6’7” × 9’2” – base unit, worktops, washing-machine plumbing, part-tiled walls, laminate flooring.
-WC: 6’2” × 3’2” – white WC, part-tiled walls, laminate flooring.
-Cellar: 18’1” × 15’5” – providing additional storage or development potential.
-Rear yard with parking space.
First Floor:
-Landing: 25’4” × 5’11” split level, under-stair storage.
-Bedroom 1: 15’2” × 20’4” – front aspect, 4’9” × 5’7” walk-in wardrobe, ensuite: 13’10” × 4’6” – Jacuzzi bath, twin hand-basins, WC, heated towel rail, tiled & laminate finishes.
-Bedroom 2: 14’1” × 10’ – rear aspect.
-Bedroom 3: 10’5” × 9’ – rear aspect.
-Shower Room: 9’2” × 6’ – large Biston body-shower with jets, WC, basin, double radiator, tiled floor.
Second Floor:
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-Landing: under-stair storage, tongue & groove ceiling.
-Bedroom 4: 9’10” × 13’10” – front aspect, tongue & groove ceiling.
-Bedroom 5: 9’10” × 13’10” – front aspect, tongue & groove ceiling.
-Bathroom: 5’10” × 5’8” – double-glazed Velux window, bath, basin, WC, part-tiled walls and floor.
Investment Highlights
-Currently let at £595 pcm (£7,140 per annum) – provides immediate income.
-For properties with four or more bedrooms, average rents in the area are reported at around £1,000 pcm+
-The guide price of £90,000 reflects a significant discount to potential value and to replacement cost for this size of accommodation.
-Scope to increase rent in line with market trends — unlocking enhanced yield for the incoming purchaser.
Yield calculation (current rent):
£7,140 annual rent ÷ £90,000 purchase price ≈ 7.9% gross yield – before costs.
Potential yield (if rent raised to e.g. £750 pcm):
£9,000 annual rent ÷ £90,000 ≈ 10% gross yield.
Tenure & Other Matters
-Investor let property – currently income producing.
-Full internal inspection recommended; buyer to satisfy themselves as to condition and tenant covenant.
-Internal measurements provided in feet and inches for guidance; prospective buyers encouraged to verify if required.
-Auction conditions apply.
Summary
This is a substantial five-bedroom, two-reception-room plus cellar investment property, with private parking and currently producing income. At a guide price of £90,000 it represents an attractive entry point, particularly given the scope to increase rent in line with local market levels (which suggest higher achievable rents in the area). Ideal for a buy-to-let investor seeking a high gross yield and growth potential.
For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact the auctioneer.
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: C
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