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£135,000
2 bedroom Semi Detached Bungalow for sale, Whitefield Crescent, Houghton-le-spring, Sunderland, DH4
Features and Description
- Council Tax band B
- EPC grade Tbc
- For sale via Modern Auction
- Subject to Reserve Price
- Buyers fees apply
An appealing two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow set within the ever-popular village of Penshaw, offering excellent potential for modernisation and personalisation.
Positioned within a well-regarded residential setting, this charming bungalow presents a fantastic opportunity for a wide range of buyers from first-time purchasers and downsizers to investors seeking a property with scope to add value.
Internally, the accommodation is well-proportioned and thoughtfully arranged, comprising an inviting entrance hall that leads through to a comfortable living room. The generous dining space leads to a kitchen extension, offering ample space for cooking and dining, providing a pleasant outlook over the rear garden. There are two well-sized double bedrooms and a bathroom, completing the accommodation.
Externally, the property continues to impress. A driveway and single garage provide convenient off-street parking, while the front garden is laid to lawn, enhancing the property’s kerb appeal. To the rear, a substantial garden enjoys a combination of lawn, patio and established planting, offering excellent space for outdoor entertaining or gardening.
The location is a key highlight. Penshaw is ideally situated between Washington and Houghton-le-Spring, providing easy access to a range of local amenities including shops, schools and everyday services. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the iconic Penshaw Monument and Herrington Country Park are within close proximity, offering scenic walking routes and recreational activities.
Commuters are particularly well served, with convenient access to major road networks including the A1(M) and A19, connecting to Sunderland, Newcastle, Durham and beyond. Rail services from nearby Chester-le-Street and Sunderland provide further connectivity, with journey times to key destinations typically within 15–25 minutes.
This delightful bungalow, currently in Council Tax Band B, represents a rare opportunity to acquire a home with both immediate comfort and significant future potential, all within a desirable and well-connected location.
Auctioneer Comments
This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation
Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd).
If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information
Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee. For the most recent
information on the Buyer Information Pack fee, please contact the iamsold team.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase
price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc. VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the
Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty.
Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the
service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £960 inc. VAT. These services are optional.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Additional Information
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Property refCST260215
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TenureFreehold
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Council TaxB
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Local authoritySunderland City Council
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