2 Bedroom, Semi-Detached Bungalow, 18 Rockbridge Fold, Whitewell Bottom, Rossendale, BB4 9PU

Overview

Hammer Price Homes are pleased to present for sale by online auction this 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow in Rossendale. This auction is open to mortgage buyers with 45 days to complete from the receipt of the Grant of probate (as detailed in the listing below).

The property briefly comprises: To the ground floor, an entrance porch leading to a lounge, open to a kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

Outside there is a garden and driveway to the front of the property providing off road parking.  The rear of the property benefits from a generous garden with a green house. An external garage and shed/office space offers the versatility to be used to suit any buyers needs.

Whilst we welcome mortgage buyers to take part in the auction, if you are looking to finance the property through a traditional mortgage then please ensure that you have a mortgage in principle approved for the amount you are bidding.

This will be a probate sale. Prospective buyers are to be aware, at the close of the auction, probate needs to be officially granted before the sale of the property can complete. Please see the section within the listing below titled ‘Post Auction Timescales’ for further details on anticipated timescales post auction.

There are some items left in the property (as will be evident at the open days and on the photography). These will be removed prior to a sale completing and will not be part of the sale.

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

Location

The property is set in a beautiful semi-rural location surrounded by wildlife yet is still well connected with plenty of amenities close by. Rawtenstall and Burnley are both a short drive away as is the village of Waterfoot which has a large number of shops, well regarded schools and restaurants and good transport links. The A56 and M66 are within easy reach for commuters and access to the city, whilst there is an abundance of countryside walks in the immediate surrounds.

Tenure

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

Other information

The Vendor / 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 – B

EPC Rating – C

Utilities:

Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains Water

Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains Electricity

Primary source of Gas Supply: Mains Gas Supply (information taken from EPC Certificate)

Source/s of heating: Boiler & Radiators (information taken from EPC Certificate)

Primary arrangement for Sewerage/Drainage: Due to the property being on a residential street, it is assumed that it is connected to a public sewer.

Auction Details

** Open for mortgage buyers. 45 days to complete from the receipt of the Grant of probate **

Auction ends – Wednesday 14^th August 2024 at 2:00pm (Subject to anti-sniping).

Bidding Window Opens – Monday 12^th August 2024 at 12:00pm (Bidding will not be possible until this time).

Starting price – £92,000 (Reserve price is higher & unpublished, typically the starting price will be 15 – 20% below the Reserve figure as per our Buyer Terms)

Post Auction Timescales

This will be a probate sale and a probate application will shortly be submitted. Prospective buyers are to be aware, probate needs to be officially granted before the sale of the property can complete. The updated auction timescales are as per detailed below.

We would expect the probate application will take approximately 4 to 6 months from the close of the auction. Whilst we would hope it will happen sooner, the buyer should allow upto 6 months from the close of the auction date for probate to be granted. Once probate has been officially granted, then the buyer will then have 45 days to complete the purchase.

As there are no guarantees that probate will be officially granted within 6 months from the close of the auction, should the buyer wish to withdraw from the sale due to delays, resulting in probate not being granted with 6 months, then we would return their reservation fee.

Special Conditions

Prospective buyers should allow for up to 6 months from the close of the auction date for probate to be granted. Once probate has been officially granted, then the buyer will then have 45 days to complete the purchase. There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale, with a return of the reservation fee citing the anticipated timescales for probate to be granted (up to to 6 months from the close of the auction) as detailed in the listed.

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% 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.

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 sale 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.