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Guide price£250,000
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4 bedroom property for sale

Oaky Balks, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2QE
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4 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: D*
1,216 sq ft / 113 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band D
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Gas
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Close to Alnwick Town Centre
  • Generous Corner Plot With Superb Views
  • 4 Bedroom Link Detached Home
  • Driveway Parking for 2 Cars
TO BE SOLD via ONLINE AUCTION 22/07/24 11am. Fees apply.

Four Bedroom link Detached home| Close proximity to Alnwick town centre| Exceptionally Well Presented|Mature South Facing Rear Garden With Uninterrupted Views| Off Street Parking

We are proud to present this immaculate four bedroomed link- detached two-storey property with basement, with a stunning south facing mature garden. There is off street parking for 2 cars and is located within walking distance to Alnwick town centre, supermarkets and shops. Alnwick is a thriving bustling market town and judged by Country life in 2016 as "Best place to live in Britain."

The layout of the accommodation on offer briefly comprises of the following:- entrance hallway and stairs; L- shaped lounge/ dining area; eat in-kitchen; utility room; cloakroom WC. To the first floor there is a landing, 4 bedrooms and a family bathroom. Under the lounge is also a very useful basement room accessed from the garden for storing outdoor furniture/gardening equipment etc.

Externally there is a front drive for 2 cars and to the rear a mature rear landscaped garden and raised decked terrace. The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout.

Alnwick is home to Alnwick Castle and Gardens. This traditional Northumbrian town boasts an excellent array of shops, art galleries, tea rooms, pubs and cafes including the well renowned Barter Books. Alnwick has been voted 2016's Best Place to Live in Britain, as judged by Country Life. Alnwick is also a convenient base for those that enjoy cycling or walking and is just 3 miles from some of Northumberlands' award winning golden sand beaches.

Alnwick is located just off the A1 and is just 3 miles from Alnmouth Train station. Frequent trains run direct to Edinburgh and London Kings Cross


Local Authority: Northumberland County Council
Tenure: Freehold:
Vendors position: Sold with vacant possession
Heating System: Gas

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold

Rooms

Front of Property
To the front of the property is space for parking 2 cars, storage area for bins and a planted area. The drive has been block paved throughout.

Rear Decked Terrace
A south facing wood decked terrace with space for outdoor dining and seating-stunning open views to the countryside beyond.

Entrance Hallway and Stairs
You have a small entrance vestibule with understairs storage cupboard before entering this large open hallway and dining space. The open plan layout gives the property a very light and spacious feel. There is a mat well as you enter and the floors are wood effect laminate flooring throughout. The stairs lead to the first floor and are fully carpeted.

Dining Room Space
The dining space leads off the entrance hallway and adjoins the lounge in a sort of U-shape. The space works well as it is adjacent to the kitchen but also has all the light from the lounge which receives all the afternoon sun. There is a centrally heated radiator and the floors are a tasteful wood effect laminate flooring throughout. There is space for a dining table that would comfortably seat 8 people.

Lounge
The lounge is most definitely the focal point of the house and has the wow factor especially with the patio doors opening onto the superb decked terrace with uninterrupted views of the countryside beyond. There is a gas fire with mantle and surround, and the floors are wood effect laminate flooring. The room also has a centrally heated radiator.

Kitchen
The galley type kitchen works well here having a long worktop with sink under a large window that faces the front drive. Behind is the space for the cooker and extractor hood over. The kitchen has a dishwasher adjacent to the sink and space for a freestanding fridge freezer. On one end there is space for a small kitchen table to seat 4 people plus some extra worktop space and space for a fridge or freezer. From here you can see the rear garden too. There is a centrally heated radiator and the floors are a continuation of the wood effect laminate in the hallway/dining/ lounge space

WC/Shower Room
Adjacent to the kitchen is the utility and entrance to the shower room. The shower room has a window with privacy glass which faces the front of the property. There is a quadrant shower enclosure with thermostatically controlled mixer shower over, pedestal sink, low level WC and chrome towel warmer. The floors are tiled throughout.

Utility Room
the utility room has space for washing machine and tumble dryer which is stacked and located in a cupboard. This space could double up as a small gym or utility room and has a double glazed window and a half glazed door that leads onto an area that steps down to the rear garden.

Landing
On the half landing there is a double height glazed screen that allows light to draught into the space.

Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 is the largest bedroom and faces the rear of the property and has a large double glazed window. There is space for a double bed, chest of drawers/ wardrobe and bedside tables. There is a centrally heated radiator and the floors are fully carpeted throughout. The bed could be oriented a different way and fitted wardrobes installed to make the best of the space.

Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 is the smallest room but still of surprisingly good proportions and faces the rear of the property.. There is space for a small double bed, chest of drawers/ wardrobe and bedside table. There is a centrally heated radiator and the floors are fully carpeted throughout.

Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 faces the side of the property and has a double glazed window. There is space for a double bed, chest of drawers/ wardrobe and bedside table. There is a centrally heated radiator and the floors are fully carpeted throughout.

Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4 overlooks the front of the property and has a large double glazed window. There is space for a double bed, chest of drawers/ wardrobe and bedside table. There is a centrally heated radiator and the floors are fully carpeted throughout.

Main Bathroom
The main bathroom has a practical fitted bath, back to wall WC and vanity sink. There is a large double glazed window with privacy glass and a small tiled splash back area behind the bath. There is a fitted airing cupboard and towel warmer. The floors are fully tiled throughout.

Rear Garden
The rear garden has a large mature and well landscaped space with wild meadow grass and a large area laid to lawn. trees to the south side. The garden is fully fence enclosed, faces south, benefiting from all the afternoon sun. The garden is very private and not overlooked and faces the meadows beyond. There is access under the terrace to a basement garden room which stores garden furniture and gardening equipment

Auctioneers Additional Comments
Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'. Please be aware that any inquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between both the marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively. This auction lot is being sold either by, conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent. The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via The Auctioneers or the Marketing Agents website.

Auctioneers Additional Comments
Your details may be shared with additional service providers via the marketing agent and/or The Auctioneer. A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers' obligations and sellers' commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase. In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification and identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures.

Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit of 5% of the purchase price of the lot subject to any special conditions detailed in the legal pack. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee may also be payable upon agreement of sale (Details of which can be obtained from the auctioneers website). The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe it necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass your details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.

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