New Road Side, Rawdon, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19

STARTING BIDS - £150,000
NO CHAIN | This charming stone cottage in Rawdon offers a wonderful blend of character features and modern styling, creating a warm and inviting home that is ready to move straight into. The property is being sold via the modern method of auction through IAMSOLD, offering buyers a clear and secure purchasing process. Ideally positioned just a short distance from the local train station and nearby amenities, the cottage provides characterful and spacious accommodation including a stylish dining kitchen, a cosy lounge with a feature fireplace, two well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern white bathroom suite. In addition, there is a useful occasional loft space with potential for conversion (subject to the necessary permissions). Externally, the property benefits from a private enclosed garden and off-street parking, making it an appealing opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors.

LOCATION
Rawdon is a much sought after, extremely pleasant residential Village, conveniently situated just off New Road Side (A65). Commuting is straight forward; both the A65 and the Ring Road (A6120) are on hand providing major links to the motorway networks and the centres of Leeds and Bradford. A new train station has recently opened in Apperley Bridge and across the other side of the village is the Horsforth train station offering services to Leeds, York and Harrogate. For the more travelled commuter the Leeds - Bradford Airport is only a short car ride away. There are many facilities on offer in the 'village' including local shops, a tea room, a public house and take-away, along with excellent schools. This area is perfect for purchasers wanting to live in a popular situation with every convenience close by. Rawdon Billing is within a short walk, here you will find a lake and beautiful scenery with lots of space to enjoy a good walk.

GROUND FLOOR
The property is entered through a timber and glazed door leading into a stylish and practical dining kitchen. Fitted with a range of modern high-gloss white wall, base and drawer units with complementary work surfaces, the kitchen offers excellent storage and preparation space. There is provision for a gas cooking range and fridge/freezer, creating a sociable environment where you can cook while entertaining or keeping an eye on family life. The ground floor also offers a generous reception room with a beautiful oak floor and an impressive feature fireplace with a stone lintel and inset gas stove-effect fire, forming a warm and cosy focal point. From here there is access through a porch and out to the garden.

FIRST FLOOR
A staircase from the ground floor leads to the first-floor landing where there are two well-proportioned bedrooms and the house bathroom. The main bedroom is a spacious double room with an attractive feature fireplace and a side aspect overlooking New Road Side. The second bedroom is a comfortable single or compact double room positioned to the front of the property. The bathroom is fitted with a modern white three-piece suite comprising a bath with shower over, WC and pedestal wash hand basin, complemented by partial tiling and stylish black feature taps and shower fittings. The loft is accessed via a sturdy ladder and provides a very useful occasional space with a Velux window allowing natural light to flow in. This area offers potential for conversion into additional living accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions, or can be utilised as valuable storage or hobby space.

OUTSIDE
Externally, the property benefits from a hardstanding area at the front providing off-street parking for one vehicle. To the rear, there is an enclosed garden area offering a pleasant space for outdoor seating, barbecues or the addition of a garden shed, with gated access leading onto New Road Side.

MODERN METHOD OF AUCTION (IAMSOLD)
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold). If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The buyer will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax. Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

BROCHURE DETAILS
Hardisty and Co prepared these details, including photography, in accordance with our estate agency agreement.

SERVICES – Disclosure of Financial Interests
Unless instructed otherwise, the company would normally offer all clients, applicants, and prospective purchasers its full range of estate agency services, including the valuation of their present property and sales service. We also intend to offer clients, applicants and prospective purchasers' mortgage and financial services advice through our association with Mortgage Advice Bureau. We will also offer to clients and prospective purchasers the services of our panel solicitors, removers, and contactors. We would normally be entitled to commission or fees for such services and disclosure of all our financial interests can be found on our website.

FINANCIAL SERVICES
Linley and Simpson Sales Limited trading as Hardisty are Introducer Appointed Representatives of Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited and Mortgage Advice Bureau (Derby) Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We routinely refer buyers to Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited. We receive a maximum of £30 per referral.

MONEY LAUNDERING, TERRORIST FINANCING AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS REGULATIONS 2017
To enable us to comply with the expanded Money Laundering Regulations we are required to obtain identification from prospective buyers once a price and terms have been agreed on a purchase. Buyers are asked to please assist with this so that there is no delay in agreeing a sale. The cost payable by the successful buyer for this is £50 +VAT per named buyer and is paid to the firm who administer the money laundering ID checks, being Iamproperty / Movebutler. Please note the property will not be marked as sold subject to contract until the appropriate identification has been provided.

PLEASE NOTE
The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds. The measurements in these particulars are approximate and have been provided for guidance purposes only. The fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. The internal photographs used in these particulars are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item is included in the sale.