Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 3 - Bathrooms: 2
Agent: Hamilton Smith Leiston - Leiston Phone: 01728 572028
<p>METHOD OF SALE - Informal Tender</p><p>A substantial <strong>three-bedroom detached property</strong> situated close to the centre of Leiston, within easy reach of the town's shops, amenities and local schools. The property offers particularly spacious accommodation, including two reception rooms, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a utility room and a partially converted attic space.</p><p>The property is <strong>in need of significant renovation and modernisation throughout</strong> and is considered <strong>unmortgageable in its current condition</strong>, making it particularly suitable for <strong>cash buyers, developers or investors</strong> looking for a refurbishment project. Equally, once renovated, the size and layout would lend itself well to becoming a substantial family home.</p><p>Entrance Porch</p><p>Glazed UPVC entrance door opening into the porch, with a further panelled UPVC door leading into the main entrance hall.</p><p>Entrance Hall</p><p>A spacious hallway with exposed wooden floorboards, storage heater and staircase rising to the first floor.</p><p>Sitting Room</p><p>Positioned at the front of the property with a bay window providing plenty of natural light. Exposed wooden floorboards, storage heater and an older-style gas fire.</p><p>Dining Room</p><p>A generous second reception room with wooden floorboards and glazed patio doors opening onto the rear garden. Feature fireplace with wooden mantel and wood-burning stove, which is currently in need of repair.</p><p>Useful built-in storage cupboard and access through to the kitchen.</p><p>Kitchen</p><p>A step leads down into the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of base and eye-level units with rolled-edge work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and a single-drainer stainless-steel sink.</p><p>Double-glazed windows to the side aspect and space for a freestanding electric cooker. The kitchen would benefit from comprehensive updating.</p><p>Utility Room</p><p>Useful additional utility space with window to the side aspect and plumbing for appliances. An older gas meter is present, although the current status of the gas supply would need to be confirmed by a purchaser.</p><p>Rear Hall</p><p>Glazed timber door providing access to the garden and tiled flooring, which requires repair. Door leading into the ground-floor bathroom.</p><p>Ground Floor Bathroom</p><p>Fitted with a panelled bath with shower attachment, low-level WC and wash hand basin. Glazed window to the side aspect.</p><p>First Floor Landing</p><p>Window to the side aspect with doors leading to the three bedrooms and shower room. A further staircase provides access to the attic.</p><p>Bedroom One</p><p>A good-sized bedroom positioned at the front of the property with glazed window, exposed wooden flooring and built-in storage.</p><p>Bedroom Two</p><p>Glazed window overlooking the rear garden and exposed wooden flooring.</p><p>Bedroom Three</p><p>Window overlooking the rear garden and exposed wooden flooring.</p><p>Shower Room</p><p>Situated on the first floor and fitted with a shower cubicle, low-level WC and wash hand basin. Window to the front aspect and exposed wooden flooring.</p><p>Attic</p><p>A staircase from the first-floor landing leads to a <strong>partially converted attic area</strong>, with a window to the side aspect. This area offers additional potential, although any existing alterations, building regulations and suitability for habitable accommodation would need to be confirmed by a purchaser.</p><p>Outside</p><p>To the front of the property is a block-paved area, with access leading around the property to the rear garden.</p><p>The rear garden provides a patio area together with a <strong>large storage shed/workshop</strong> and a well, converted into an additional stroage area. There is also access around both sides of the house.</p><p>Location</p><p>The property occupies a convenient position close to <strong>Leiston town centre</strong>, with shops, supermarkets, schools and other everyday amenities all within easy reach. Leiston is also well positioned for access towards Sizewell and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.</p><p>Council tax band - C</p><p>Agents Note</p><p>The property requires <strong>substantial renovation and modernisation</strong> and is understood to be <strong>unmortgageable in its present condition</strong>. It is therefore likely to be of particular interest to cash purchasers, developers and investors.</p><p>With its detached position, generous accommodation, three bedrooms, two reception rooms and additional attic space, the property offers considerable scope for improvement and the opportunity to create a substantial family home, subject to any necessary consents.</p><p>Method of Sale - </p><li><p>The property is to be sold by Informal Tender.</p></li><li><p>The property to be sold comprises of the freehold property know as: 44 Grimsey Road, Leiston, IP16 4BW</p></li><li><p>Offers must be submitted by the closing time and date, to Hamilton Smith Leiston, The Old Iron Works, 80a High Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4BZ. The offers must be made in writing using our prescribed forms, which are available upon request and should be placed in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the top left hand corner "44 Grimsey road". You may wish to mark the back of the envelope with a reference should you wish to check it has been received.</p></li><li><p>The closing time and date for submission of offers is 12 Noon on Friday 30th October 26..</p></li><li><p>Your offer must contain your (the purchasers) full names and correspondence address.</p></li><li><p>Your offer must include the name and address of your solicitors together with the name of the person who will attend to this matter on your behalf, together with their telephone, email and fax numbers.</p></li><li><p>You must include with your offer full details of how your purchase will be funded together with confirmation from your bank/funding source or solicitors that the full purchase monies are readily available to you.</p></li><li><p>Your offer is to be made on the understanding that you will exchange contracts within 28 days following receipt of the documentation from the Vendor's solicitors.</p></li><li><p>Offers are to be submitted 'subject to contract' only.</p></li><li><p>Offers are to be made for a definite sum and not related to any other offer.</p></li><li><p>Any offers sent by facsimile or e.mail will not be considered due to a possible breach of confidentiality and may invalidate any supporting offer received in the sealed envelope.</p></li><li><p>The Vendors reserve the right not to accept the highest or indeed any offer received.</p></li><br/>EPC Rating: F
