Key features
-Chain free
-Ideal for first-time buyers and investors
-Offering a rental yield of over 5%
-Cul-de-sac location
-Easy access to the A1(M) and walkable distance to the trainline for London commuters
-In proximity to the town centre and its wealth of shops and amenities
-Allocated parking for one car
-999-Year lease extension granted with the purchase of the property
-1-Bedroom cluster house
-Requiring modernisation
Description
This one-bedroom cluster house presents an amazing opportunity for both first-time buyers and buy-to-LET investors, being a practical first home and presenting a rental yield of over 5%. Laburnum Road is a desirable cul-de-sac that's conveniently positioned in good proximity to the town centre, major road links and Sandy Railway Station. Whilst requiring modernisation, this cluster house possesses great potential to transform into an ideal first home, and briefly comprises a bay fronted lounge/dining room with bi-folding doors to the kitchen, a generously sized bedroom with multiple storage cupboards, a bathroom, external storage cupboard, allocated parking for one car, and a 999-year lease extension, included with the purchase of the property.
Ground Floor
The ground floor presents a generous bay fronted lounge/diner with bi-folding doors to the kitchen. The kitchen features a front aspect window, which brings in plenty of natural light, whilst possessing a matching range of base and eye level units with complimentary worktops. The kitchen additionally comprises a one-bowl stainless-steel sink unit with a mixer tap, space for an oven, fridge/freezer, as well as space and plumbing for a washing machine.
First Floor
A wide staircase takes you to the first-floor landing, with access to the loft hatch, and doors off to the bedroom and bathroom. The bedroom offers dual-aspect window implementations to front and side elevations, an integral storage cupboard which houses the gas-fired boiler with a fitted pole for hanging clothes, and a built-in over stairs storage cupboard. The bathroom features an obscured window to the front aspect, which brings natural light into the room. The bathroom is a three-piece suite, and briefly comprises a WC, pedestal hand-wash basin and panel bathtub.
External Areas
The property offers its own private front door entrance with an external storage cupboard. Allocated parking for one car is also at the front of the property.
At a Glance
-EPC: C (71) Potential: B (91)
-Council Tax Band: A (£1,692.34) (Central Bedfordshire Council)
-Gas fired central heating
-Gas meter located by the front entrance
-Consumer unit located in the lounge/diner
-Leasehold tenure
-Service Charge is £600 PA
-Managing Agent: Beard & Ayres
-The front lawn is owned by the freeholder and maintained by the managing agent
-There are currently 82 years remaining on the lease. An extension to a 999-year lease will be provided prior to exchange of contracts
-The ground rent will be a peppercorn charge once the lease has been extended
Sandy - A Thriving Market Town with Renowned Nature Trails
Sandy is a staple market town within central Bedfordshire, rich with life and variety. Local businesses thrive and there is a wealth of shops and amenities for the town’s residents, including the Co-op supermarket in the town centre and Tesco superstore on New Road, as well as an extensive range of other shops in and around the town for daily essentials. There is also an off-license, multiple post offices, local bakery, pharmacy, library, plenty of restaurants, café’s, takeaways, public houses, barbers, hairdressers and more. The town is also home to the church of St. Swithun’s, which can be found on the high street. There are plenty of parks, and there is also a choice of primary and secondary schools as well as nurseries. Sandy is a popular settlement amongst commuters, the town has its very own train station, which provides regular journeys to London Kings Cross in approximately forty-five minutes, with the A1(M) being within easy reach as well and fuel stations such as Texaco and Esso are just a short drive away. The town is proud to a strong and friendly community who proudly host local clubs and societies which are available to join. The ‘Roundabout Club’, for example, is a historic members club, which hosts a variety of evening social events, with tables also available for enjoying a game of pool or snooker with friends and other members.
Nature lovers are free to explore a generosity of walking trails surrounding the iconic ‘Sand Hills’, accessible via Cambridge Road, or along the river Ivel, whilst admiring uniquely beautiful landscapes and blissful countryside. Furthermore, the RSPB nature reserve is only a short distance away, on route to the neighbouring town of Potton, where you can experience much of the same at an unprecedented level. From Sandy, journey by car can take you to the main county town of Bedford in approximately twenty minutes, and the city of Cambridge in approximately thirty-five minutes.
