A two-bedroom end-terrace ex-local authority home requiring complete refurbishment, occupying a generous plot of approximately 0.164 acres with far-reaching countryside views. The property is located on the edge of the rural hamlet of Woodend in South Northamptonshire, offering significant potential for improvement and extension, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Constructed with insulated rendered walls beneath a hipped and slated with red brick chimney stack, the house retains its original layout and is complemented externally by two brick-built outbuildings and a substantial side garden, which presents scope for off-road parking or further development.

This sale provides an excellent opportunity for investors, builders, or private buyers seeking a project with clear potential, offered to the market by public auction.

Features:

Ex-local authority two-bedroom end-terrace home

In need of complete refurbishment throughout

Generous plot extending to approx. 0.164 acres

Far-reaching countryside views to the rear

Two brick-built outbuildings

Large side garden with potential for off-road parking (STP)

For sale by public auction – Guide Price £160,000

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council

Council Tax:  B

EPC:  D

Services: Electricity, Water, and Drainage

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Location

Woodend is a small and attractive rural hamlet situated between Blakesley and Weedon Lois in South Northamptonshire. The surrounding countryside offers extensive walking and riding, while the nearby villages provide a range of local facilities, including primary schools, public houses, and community amenities.

Towcester lies approximately 6 miles to the east, offering a comprehensive selection of shops, supermarkets, and services, together with leisure facilities. Northampton and Banbury are within easy reach, both providing mainline rail services to London and Birmingham.

Road communications are excellent, with access to the A43 and A5 within a short drive, and Junction 15A of the M1 approximately 12 miles away.

Accommodation:

Entrance Hall

Access to sitting room and staircase rising to first floor

Sitting Room (4.58m x 3.67m)

Front-facing reception room with original fireplace opening and access to the rear lobby area.

Kitchen/Dining Room (3.57m x 3.07m)

Rear-facing, with blocked fireplace, two separate casement windows, and with access to rear lobby.

Rear Lobby

Provision of understairs cupboard space and external door to garden areas.

Ground Floor WC

Fitted with a close coupled WC and corner wash hand basin.

First Floor Landing

Centrally located with natural lighting via a casement window to the side aspect.

Bedroom 1 (4.63m x 3.23m)

A spacious double bedroom to the front aspect with original fireplace and casement window.

Bedroom 2 (3.55m x 3.00m)

A further double bedroom to the rear aspect with countryside views.

Bathroom (2.65m x 2.49m)

Fitted with a basic three-piece suite comprising bath, basin, and WC with casement window overlooking the rear garden.

Grounds:

The property occupies a generous plot of approximately 0.16 acres. The majority of the garden lies to the side aspect, planted with established trees and shrubs and now in need of clearance and reinstatement. Subject to planning permission, there is potential to create off-road parking or extend the dwelling.

Two useful brick-built outbuildings provide additional storage or workshop space. To the rear, the garden enjoys uninterrupted countryside views across open fields.

ONLINE AUCTION INFORMATION:

This property is being offered for sale via the Online Auction Page at David Cosby Chartered Surveyors

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Place Your Bid: Bidders need to provide solicitor details and payment information. A fee of £5,000 is charged to the winning bidder, which is split between a buyer fee and a part payment of the purchase price.

Upon winning the auction:

Exchange Occurs Immediately: The successful bidder must pay the remainder of the 10% deposit and submit all signed documents by 12pm UK time the next business day.

Completion: Typically, completion occurs 20 working days from the exchange of contracts.

Important Notice:

Whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not constitute a contract or part of one. David Cosby Chartered Surveyors have not conducted a survey of the premises nor tested services, appliances, equipment, or fittings within the property and therefore no guarantee can be made that they are in good working order. No assumption should be made that the property has all necessary statutory approvals and consents such as planning and building regulations approval. Any measurements given within the particulars are approximate and photographs are provided for general information and do not infer that any item shown is included in the sale. Any plans provided are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale.

In all cases, prospective purchasers should verify matters for themselves by way of independent inspection and enquiries. Any comments made herein on the condition of the property are provided for guidance only and should not be relied upon.

Please note that upon acceptance of an offer and in compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation we will need to undertake proof of identity and source of funds checks for each purchaser at a cost of £25 per person.