2 Bedroom, Semi-Detached House, 28 Park Crescent, Darlington, DL1 5EF

Overview

Hammer Price Homes are pleased to present for sale by online auction this 2  bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington. The sale is open for cash buyers only.

The property briefly comprises: To the ground floor, an entrance hallway leading to a living room and kitchen/diner. To the first floor there is a landing leading to 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

Outside the property benefits from gardens to the front and rear and a wooden shed. Parking is provided by a driveway at the front of the property. The winning bidder will be responsible for clearing the rear garden and its contents, including the wooden shed and bricks, post completion.

The property offers a blank canvas for somebody looking to put their own stamp on a property and presents a good opportunity for both home buyers and investors.

The property requires full renovation throughout, including works required to the roof of the property, and this sale is open for cash buyers only due to the general condition we feel the property is unmortgageable. There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property, for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any information within the searches. The property is sold as seen.

To view the property please visit the Hammer Price Homes website, register as a buyer and book in for a viewing.

Location

The property lies within walking distance of South Park, where one can walk and enjoy scenic beauty. Darlington town centre and railway station can also be found within easy reach as is the A1(M) and A66.

Special Conditions

This sale is open for cash buyers only due to the general condition, including the roof of the property; we feel the property is unmortgageable. There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property, for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any information within the searches. The property is sold as seen.

60 days to complete.

Tenure

Tenure – Freehold – Land Registry documents are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website.

Conveyance Document – The Conveyance documents dated 2 August 1934 is not available at the Land Registry for download. An indemnity policy for any missing conveyance documentation can be sourced during the conveyancing process should the buyer wish.

Other information

The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property and therefore has limited knowledge. The below information has been provided to the best of our knowledge and should not be relied on in full. Please note due to the nature of the property some of the services may be isolated.

Council Tax Band – A

EPC Rating – F

Utilities:

Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains

Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains

Primary source of Gas Supply: Information Unknown

Source/s of heating: Electric Storage Heaters (information taken from EPC Certificate)

Primary arrangement for Sewerage/Drainage: Foul and Surface water from the property drains into a public sewer (information taken from the Regulated Drainage & Water Search).

Searches

Searches have been ordered and will be made available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website prior to the bidding taking place. The winning bidder will be required to pay for the search pack which is £300 (Inc. VAT), this is payable at the same time as the reservation fee. Prospective buyers are to review all searches available prior to bidding.

Auction Details

** Open for cash buyers only. 60 days to complete**

Auction ends – Wednesday 5^th March 2025 at 1:00pm (Subject to anti-sniping).

Bidding Window Opens – Monday 3^rd March 2025 at 12:00pm (Bidding will not be possible until this time).

Starting price – £54,000 (Reserve price is higher & unpublished, typically the starting price will be 15 – 20% below the Reserve figure as per our Buyer Terms)

Fees

All fees are payable by bank transfer only (we do not take card payments).

Reservation Fee – Please note that there is a Reservation Fee (3.6% of the eventual sale price, including VAT, subject to a minimum fee of £3,600 including VAT) payable by the buyer within 2 hours of winning the auction. The reservation fee does not constitute part of the sale price, this is the auctioneer’s fee and is to be paid over & above the sale price paid to the Vendor.

Searches –The buyer is required to pay £300 (Inc. VAT) for the search pack. This is payable at the same time as the reservation fee.

Viewings

To view the property please visit the Hammer Price Homes website, register as a buyer and book in for a viewing. Bidding is only permitted for those who have viewed. Viewers must stick to their time precisely.

How to make an offer

Offers can only be made via the online auction in the form of a bid once the bidding window has opened. No offers will be accepted outside of the auction process.

Once a sale has been agreed (STC) and a price agreed then no further price negotiation will take place. This sale price is fixed at the winning auction price and the buyer honoured to pay it. Any subsequent attempt by the buyer to contact the vendor direct to renegotiate on price would hold the buyer in breach of our terms. Should the buyer withdraw then they may have to forfeit the reservation fee. Please read the buyer terms and FAQ’s on the site for more details.

This is a probate property and is sold as seen. The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property so may not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.