Lot 107

FREEHOLD INVESTMENT COMPRISING A PAIR OF SEMI-DETACHED COTTAGES IN POPULAR LOCATION AND LAND EXTENDING TO APPROX 1.33 ACRES IN TOTAL

1 & 2 Digges Cottages and Land, Out Elmstead Lane, Barham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6PH
1 & 2 Digges Cottages and Land, Out Elmstead Lane, Barham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6PH
Sold £612,000

On instructions of the Power of Attorney

The cottages are currently let at £16,140 per annum

A pair of semi-detached cottages situated in Out Elmstead Lane, which lies between Dover Road (the A2) and Valley Road in a semi-rural location.

The two cottages are currently let under the terms of Assured Tenancy Agreements while the majority of land is offered with vacant possession.

It is considered that the two cottages may be amalgamated to create one larger property, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.

1 Digges Cottages

Ground Floor

Living room and dining area with open arch to kitchen. There is also a bathroom/W.C.

First Floor

Landing and three bedrooms.

Outside

Rear garden.

Tenancy

Let under the terms of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement at a current rental of £795 per calendar month.

2 Digges Cottages

Ground Floor

Entrance hall with stairs to first floor. Living room, kitchen and bathroom/W.C.

First Floor

Landing and bedroom.

Outside

Rear garden.

Tenancy

Let under the terms of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement at a current rental of £550 per calendar month. The two cottages enjoy a communal front garden which also provides off road parking.

The Land

To the north and rear of the two cottages lies an area of land with the entire plot (including the two cottages) extending to 0.53 hectares (1.33 acres). There is a gate to the land located to the rear of number 1 Digges Cottage.

Local Planning Authority

Canterbury City Council. Tel: 01227 862178. Website: canterbury.gov.uk.

Auctioneer's Note

Please respect the neighbours when viewing the cottages/land externally. Also, please do not park in driveways and do not contact the tenants of the cottages direct and please respect their privacy.

Freehold with Part Vacant Possession

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