Corner plot with two detached single garages and spacious conservatory
Freehold single‑storey living with boarded loft and double glazing
Sold by auction — bids from £80,000; 56‑day completion required
Buyer pays Reservation Fee 4.5% (min £6,600) plus £349 Buyer Pack fee
Property in mixed condition; cosmetic updating and garden work needed
Constructed 1930–1949 with filled cavity walls; check services and boiler age
Area shows high deprivation and local community challenges; crime average
Low council tax and fast broadband; good local primary and secondary schools
Set on a generous corner plot in Seaham, this two-bedroom mid-century terraced bungalow offers practical single‑storey living with two detached garages and a spacious conservatory. The property is freehold, has a boarded loft for storage, double glazing (install date unknown), mains gas central heating and low council tax — useful running-cost positives for first-time buyers or downsizers.
The house presents solid potential but requires some updating and garden maintenance. Interior and exterior elements are described as mixed condition and somewhat unkept; cosmetic refurbishment and possible system checks (electrics/boiler age unknown) should be anticipated. Constructed around 1930–1949 with cavity walls, the build is traditional and straightforward to modernise.
Important sale details: the property is being sold by the Modern Method of Auction. Bids start at £80,000. The buyer will pay a non‑refundable Reservation Fee equal to 4.50% of the purchase price (minimum £6,600) and a Buyer Information Pack fee of £349 (including VAT). Buyers should factor these costs and the 56‑day completion timeframe into purchase plans and seek mortgage advice before bidding.
Location strengths include nearby good primary and secondary schools, easy access to local amenities and excellent mobile and fast broadband connectivity. Be aware the wider area records high deprivation and local classifications indicate hard‑pressed rented terraces and challenged communities; crime is average. A viewing is essential to assess condition and suitability before bidding at auction.
