Summary -
12 Dryden Street,SWINDON,SN1 5LA
SN1 5LA
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Period character and garden; ideal for an experienced investor or renovator.
Victorian mid-terrace with bay windows and small front yard
Rear garden and shed; useful outdoor space for tenants
Requires full renovation throughout; likely unmortgageable
Freehold but unregistered — buyer must register post-completion
Sold by probate, as seen; cash buyers only at auction
Reservation fee 3.6% and additional £300 search pack payable
EPC F and electric storage heaters — high running costs likely
Located near town centre and railway station; crime level very high
A compact two-bedroom Victorian mid-terrace on Dryden Street, offered for sale by online auction as a probate property. The house includes a small front yard, rear garden with shed and traditional bay windows, making it a straightforward refurbishment project for a hands-on investor or experienced buyer. Located within walking distance of Swindon town centre and the station, the location supports rental demand and quick resale potential.
This property is sold strictly to cash buyers and is likely unmortgageable in its current condition. It requires full renovation throughout: modernising services, upgrading heating (currently electric storage heaters), and completing cosmetic and structural works as needed. The freehold is unregistered; the buyer will be responsible for first registration at HM Land Registry after completion.
Buyers should note the sale conditions: online auction, reservation fee payable on completion (3.6% incl. VAT), a required search pack fee (£300 inc. VAT), and a 70-day completion period. The property is sold as seen under probate terms—view all available searches and the epitome of title before bidding. EPC rating F and council tax band B reflect the current condition and running costs.
This is a clear opportunity for an investor or renovator who can absorb the auction terms, complete the necessary works and either let or resell. The main positives are the period character, city-centre location and garden; the key drawbacks are the urgent need for renovation, the unmortgageable state, and elevated local crime levels which may affect tenant demand and pricing assumptions.
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