Inside bargain Scottish fixer upper flat on the market for just £20,000
The home is in need of some refurbishment.
A bargain Scottish flat is set to go under the hammer later this week. The property is being sold at a guide price of just £20,000.
The three-bedroom cottage flat is located at 109 Wylie Crescent in Cumnock in East Ayrshire, around 16 miles from Ayr and Kilmarnock. It will be sold at auction on Thursday, May 15.
The ground-floor accommodation begins with an entrance hallway that leads through to a lounge, a kitchen, and bathroom. Meanwhile, the three double bedrooms have been described as "spacious".
Although 109 Wylie Crescent is being sold for a low price, it requires a "full programme of refurbishment" according to sellers. However, it has been stated that the property"presents an opportunity to add value".
The listing on Auction House Scotland states that, upon completion of renovation works, the property should achieve £6,760 per annum at local housing association rates. The sellers state that "early viewing is highly recommended" ahead of the auction later this week.
Cumnock features a range of amenities, including leisure facilities, historical attractions, and dining options. Meanwhile, Glasgow City Centre can be reached in arout an hour via the M77 and there is a railway station at nearby Auchinleck.
Read on for a selection of images of 109 Wylie Crescent. More information and images can be found on the Auction House Scotland website.
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