Summary - 85, RIBBLE DRIVE, BURY BL9 6RS
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Low-entry buy-to-let with immediate rental income and outside space.
Tenant in place paying £5,400pa (£450pcm) — immediate rental income
Ground-floor one-bedroom flat with small private garden
Approx 352 sq ft; compact rooms require efficient living
Leasehold with c.108 years remaining — secure lease length
Service charge and ground rent combined approx £277pa (below average)
Sold at auction — exchange on sale, strict completion timetable
Buyer fees apply: premium £2,500+VAT or 2% and admin fee £500+VAT
No viewings while tenanted; check legal pack for important details
A compact ground-floor one‑bedroom flat offered with a sitting tenant paying £5,400pa, making this a straightforward buy‑to‑let opportunity. The apartment includes a small private garden, gas central heating, and double glazing — practical features that suit low-maintenance rental use. The lease has about 108 years remaining and service charge plus ground rent is approximately £277 per annum.
The property will be sold at auction with a guide price of £65,000–£75,000; successful buyers exchange immediately and must complete within the auction timescale. There is a buyer’s premium and administration fee payable on top of the purchase price — check the legal pack for full fee details and any seller disbursements before bidding. No viewings are available while the property is tenanted.
Internally the layout is efficient but small (approx. 352 sq ft): lounge with French doors to the garden, compact kitchen, one bedroom and shower room. The flat suits investors seeking an income-producing purchase in the Walmersley area of Bury, or a purchaser prepared to carry out internal modernisation to boost long‑term value. Buyers should budget for possible cosmetic updating and for any items revealed in the legal pack or survey.
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