For sale by Modern Method of Auction; Starting Bid Price £400,000 plus Reservation Fee.
• For Sale by Auction – T & C’s apply
• Subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price
• Reservation Fee applicable
• The Modern Method of Auction
Situated in a favoured no-through road on the fringes of Otford Village, this 1950’s three bedroom semi-detached house, in need of modernisation, is a great opportunity to purchase. In our opinion immense scope for improvement and extending subject to normal planning permission. The ground floor comprises of: entrance hall, sitting room, dining room and kitchen whilst to the first floor you will find three bedrooms and family bathroom. Externally there is a 50’ rear garden and driveway to the front for off street parking leading to a detached garage at the rear. Available to the market for the first time in over 60 years with bags of potential this family home situated within walking distance of Otford Village, Otford Station, primary school, local shops and recreation fields.
Location Ideally positioned in a much sought after location in walking distance to station, village centre with many period buildings, listed pond and duck house on the famous roundabout. There are a number of boutique shops in the High Street including tea rooms, antique shops, library, a pharmacy, doctors surgery and restaurants/public houses. Close by, The Parade provides a range of day to day shopping facilities including a post office and convenience store. There are many highly regarded schools in the village both state and independent. Otford railway station provides services to London on the Victoria/Blackfriars line on to St Pancras. For those who enjoy outdoor pursuits there are a number of footpaths throughout the surrounding countryside with several golf clubs close by. Otford is a vibrant village with 4 churches, a village hall, recreation fields and many activities and clubs for all ages, Sevenoaks Town Centre is approximately 3 miles away with a wide range of shopping facilities, sports centre, theatre/cinema complex, restaurants, coffee shops and a mainline station with services to London on the Charing Cross/Cannon Street line. The M25 motorway can be joined just to the west of Sevenoaks at Chevening. Junction 5 with access to Heathrow and Gatwick airports including Bluewater Shopping Centre and the Dartford Crossing.
Directions From Clifton & Co Otford office head east towards Station Road/A225, exit the roundabout onto High Street. Continue onto Pilgrims Way, turn left onto Telston Lane. Turn right onto Knighton Road where the property will be found on the left hand side.
Auctioneer's Comments This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 3.6% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability.
Further Auctioneer's Comments Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300.00 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.
Referral Arrangements The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted. Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.
Entrance Porch Storm porch.
Entrance Hall Composite door to front. Double glazed frosted full length window to front. Crittal window to side. Stairs to first floor. Under stairs storage recess.
Sitting Room 13'3" x 10'11" (4.04m x 3.33m). Double glazed window to front. Fitted carpet. Plain ceiling. Radiator. Gas fire with marble surround and base. Double doors leading to the dining room.
Dining Room 9'11" x 8'8" (3.02m x 2.64m). Two double glazed windows to rear. Double glazed door to rear. Fitted carpet. Plain ceiling. Radiator. Pine pannelled wall.
Kitchen 10'5" x 7' (3.18m x 2.13m). Crittal window to side. Double glazed half door to rear with frosted glass window. Double glazed window to rear. Vinyl flooring. Textured ceiling. Fitted wall and base units with space and plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge. Pantry with window housing Glow Worm central heating boiler.
Landing Crittal window to side. Fitted carpet. Plain ceiling. Access to loft. Airing cupboard housing emersion heater.
Master Bedroom 14'2" x 9'4" (4.32m x 2.84m). Crittal window to front. Exposed floor boards. Plain ceiling. Radiator.
Bedroom 2 9'3" (2.82m) extending to 11'7" (3.53m) x 8' (2.44m). Crittal window to rear. Vinyl flooring. Plain ceiling. Radiator.
Bedroom 3 8'8" x 7'8" (2.64m x 2.34m). Crittal window to front. Fitted carpet. Plain ceiling. Radiator.
Bathroom 7'10" x 4'10" (2.4m x 1.47m). Crittal frosted window to rear. Vinyl flooring. Panel bath. Low level W.C. Wash hand basin. Radiator. Local tiling.
Detached Garage 15'2" x 7'4" (4.62m x 2.24m). Located in rear garden. Panelled doors.
Rear Garden Approximately 50 x 23. Patio area ideal for seating and entertaining. Laid to lawn. External tap. Fence boundaries.
Front Garden Laid to lawn.
Parking Driveway to front leading to garage at rear.
Transport Information Train Stations:
Otford Train Station: 1.2 miles
Sevenoaks Railway Station: 3.8 miles
Eynsford Train Station: 5.0 miles
The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
Local Schools Primary Schools:
Otford Primary School: 0.8 mile
Dunton Green Primary School: 2.1 miles
Sevenoaks Primary School: 3.2 miles
Information sourced from Rightmove (findaschool). Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.
Useful Information We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding.
Some information in these details are taken from third party sources. Should any of the information be critical in your decision making then please contact Clifton & Co for verification.
Council Tax We are informed this property is in band E. For confirmation please contact Sevenoaks Borough Council.
Tenure The vendor confirms to us that the property is freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details.
Appliances/Services The mention of any appliances and/or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.
Measurements All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.
Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
Saturday 9.00 am – 5.30 pm
Viewing via Clifton & Co Otford office.
Ref OTF/CB/SK/230427 - OTF230018/D1.
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This is a Freehold property.
