Detached Bungalow (Fire damaged), 19 The Wheatings, Ossett, WF5 0QQ

Overview

Hammer Price Homes are pleased to present for sale by online auction this detached bungalow in Ossett. The sale is strictly open for cash buyers only.

The building is severely fire damaged and will likely be seen as a building plot with the current dwelling needing demolishing. Due to the condition, the property will not be mortgageable and for this reason, this sale is strictly open for cash buyers only. *** The property is sold as seen *** (as per photographs and viewing from the road side only).

The property was a detached bungalow. Due to the extent of the damage, we cannot be sure of the internal layout / amount of bedrooms, bathrooms or reception rooms.

The property rests on a good-sized plot with gardens to the front, side and rear and a integrated garage. Please see the document entitled ‘Boundary’ available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website for boundary information.

Due to the condition of the property, it has been deemed unsafe to enter and as such we are not carrying out viewings. We would encourage any prospective buyers to visit the site and view the property from the roadside only. Do not try to enter the property and it grounds. The buyer will be responsible to dispose of any items post completion.

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 (including anything of a structural nature), for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any information within the searches. The property is sold as seen on the advertising photographs and from viewing from the roadside only, and the buyer will be responsible to dispose of any items post completion. Any planning applications should be made post completion.

The property is unregistered, the vendor’s solicitor holds the deeds. The buyer will be responsible for completing the first registration post completion, the epitome of title is readily available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website.

Due to the condition of the property, it has been deemed unsafe to enter and as such we are not carrying out viewings. If you are looking to bid on the property, then please register as a buyer on the Hammer Price Homes website and call the office on 020 3814 1888 to discuss further.

Location

The property is located in the sought after market town of Ossett with easy access to the town centre and the many local amenities on offer including excellent schools and travel links making it ideal for families and commuters alike. The main bus routes run to and from Wakefield city centre and the M1 motorway is only a short distance away.

Special Conditions

This sale is strictly open for cash buyers only as due to the condition the property, 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 (including anything of a structural nature), for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any concerning information within the searches. The property is sold as seen, as per the advertising photographs and from viewing from the roadside only. Any planning applications should be made post completion.

60 days to complete.

Tenure

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

First registration – The property is currently unregistered, and the epitome of title and corresponding documents can be viewed on the Hammer Price Homes website. The vendor’s solicitor holds all relevant conveyancing documentation as detailed in the epitome of title to allow the buyer to proceed with officially registering the property with Land Registry once completion has taken place.

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 – We believe this is not currently applicable whilst the property is derelict.

EPC Rating – EPC unable to be carried out due to the condition.

Utilities:

Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains

Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains

Primary source of Gas Supply: Assumed Mains Gas

Source/s of heating: Unknown

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.

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

** Strictly open for cash buyers only. 60 days to complete**

Auction ends – Wednesday 9^th July 2025 at 1:30pm (Subject to anti-sniping).

Bidding Window Opens – Monday 7^th July 2025 at 12:00pm (Bidding will not be possible until this time).

Starting price – £64,000 (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

Due to the condition of the property, it has been deemed unsafe to enter and as such we are not carrying out viewings. If you are looking to bid on the property, then please register as a buyer on the Hammer Price Homes website and call the office on 020 3814 1888 to discuss further. We would encourage all prospective purchasers to view the site from the roadside as the property is sold as seen. Do not try to enter the property

Property Details

Approx. gross internal floor area – 155m² / 1665 sq ft 

The area of the Property is approximate only and unless mentioned otherwise has been measured using an online mapping and measuring tool.

We estimate the total useful superficial floor area of the Property to have been approximately 155m² / 1665 sq ft (excluding garage).

Parking

Driveway

Proof & Source of funds

In order to satisfy our Anti-Money Laundering obligations, winning bidders are required to complete their source of funds questionnaire within 24 hours of the close of the auction. This will detail how they will finance the purchase and provide supporting evidence as to the source of the funds (such as bank statements).  It is advised that anybody bidding on a property prepares this information prior to taking part in an auction so that it is readily available. See our buyers FAQ’s for further information.

Current proof of funds may also be requested from registered buyers, prior to enabling their account for bidding, as part of our affordability checks.

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, as per the advertising photographs and from viewing from the roadside only. 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.