Ethel Terrace, Castletown, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3BQ

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- For sale via modern auction
- 4 Bedroom detached family home
- Incredibly rare
- Huge potential
Description
Occupying a generous plot in the heart of Castletown, this property represents a fantastic opportunity for investors or those looking to create a bespoke family home. While the property requires a full scheme of modernisation, it boasts modern enhancements including owned solar panels, a recently replaced combi boiler, and significant external space.
Key Features:
Detached Residence: A substantial four-bedroom property offering privacy and space.
Modernisation Project: An ideal "blank canvas" for those looking to add significant value.
Generous Plot: The site is approximately 0.16 acres (7,000 sq ft), offering substantial outdoor space (please note: plot size cannot be 100% validated).
Owned Solar Panels: Sustainable energy features already in place to help reduce future utility costs.
Extensive Outdoor Space: Large private gardens to the rear, offering potential for landscaping or further extension (subject to planning).
Ample Parking: Space for multiple vehicles via a private driveway and garage.
Property Layout:
Ground Floor: A welcoming entrance hall serves as the heart of the home, leading into a light-filled, spacious living room perfect for relaxing. The separate formal dining room offers a dedicated space for entertaining, while the kitchen and adjoining utility room provide a practical hub for family life. The ground floor also benefits from convenient internal access to the integral garage.
First Floor: Upstairs, the landing leads to four impressively sized bedrooms, each offering a bright and airy feel. The family bathroom is a standout feature, designed with a four-piece suite that includes both a bathtub and a separate shower cubicle equipped with a modern electric shower.
Location & Amenities:
Located on a quiet residential terrace, the property is perfectly positioned for both local conveniences and regional commuting:
Immediate Essentials: Just steps away from Morrisons Daily and the Castletown Post Office for everyday needs.
Shopping & Leisure: Minutes from Hylton Riverside Retail Park.
Transport Links: Excellent access to the A19 and A1231 (Wessington Way), providing direct routes to Newcastle, Durham, and Sunderland City Centre.
Green Space: Close to Hylton Castle and the River Wear for outdoor recreation.
Viewings & Legal Pack:
Interested parties are strongly advised to view the property and download the Legal Pack from the Pattinson Auction platform prior to bidding.
Contact Pattinson Sunderland for more information or to arrange a viewing.
Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Freehold
Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Utility
Garage
W/C
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bathroom
Auctioneers Additional Comments
Pattinson Auction are referred to as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold by either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by The Auctioneer. The method of auction sale and the applicable terms and conditions are found on the lot page of this property on The Auctioneers website. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid, all bidders must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.
Auctioneers Additional Comments
The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and The Auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price or Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time, with The Auctioneer permitting the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this 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.
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 equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.
Brochures
Brochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: A
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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