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The Sun
2 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Unassuming terraced house listed for £100K looks perfectly normal from outside – but hides mind-blowing secret within
A MIND-blowing secret sits inside this unassuming terraced house that is going on auction from £100,000. After being under the same ownership for 50 years, the home is set to be sold next month. 12 12 12 12 It is located in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, and was originally used as a fisherman's smoke house. And for around 150 years, it was also used as the headquarters of a marquee business called Bloomfield Marquees. But there is another character of the house that is really mind-blowing, with it being dubbed a "maze-like" home. The property has been described as "deceptively spacious, incorporating a range of building to the rear", according to Auction House. Despite having more than 20 rooms across its two levels, only three of them are used as bedrooms. On its ground floor is a bar area, with a sign that recognises the home's history as a former marquee business, as well as an entrance lobby, lounge room, sitting room, kitchen, utility room, dining room, two toilets and three store rooms. There are extra buildings at the back of the property which can be used for storage, or even further bedrooms or developments if planning permission is approved. Then on the first floor is a landing, bathroom, two bedrooms. a workshop, snug, three store rooms, and another simple "room". Other features of the house include a garage, CCTV with an intruder alarm, solar panels, gas-powered central heating, and is "mostly" double-glazed. There is finally another bedroom on the second floor, with two attic rooms. All this space in the house means there is great possibilities for redesign and updating for new owners. Robert Hurst, auction surveyor at Auction House East Anglia, said: "It looks like a standard terrace house, but when you enter you realise it's a lot more than that. "A multitude of rooms with adjoining buildings behind offer great space and potential." Different rooms could be used for a number of functionalities, such as the workshop being used as an artist's studio, pottery studio or other creative work space. 12 12 12 Viewings for the property are being held by appointment from tomorrow, with dates open until September 8. It is being sold freehold and going under the hammer on September 10. The home is also in a great location close to the beach and around half a mile east of the town centre, with a range of services amenities closeby. A number of other homes have been found to hide impressive secrets. The Sun also revealed a normal-looking four bedroom home that was on sale had a steeped history with what was contained inside. This Nottingham home was not only the former home of iconic British poet Lord Byron, but also a stunning labyrinth of caves. Another four-bedroom home in Devon was found to have an eye-opening secret beneath its floorboards. As a property that was previously part of an old fort, it contained three layers of historic tunnels underneath. 12 12 12
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Is it a house or a maze? Quirky terrace with more than 20 ROOMS going under the hammer next month
An ordinary-looking terraced house going up for auction next month could take prospective buyers by surprise once they take a peek inside. The inside of the house has been described as 'maze-like', with more than 20 rooms spread across two main floors. Only three are currently used as bedrooms. The house has been in the same ownership for 50 years and is being sold at auction with vacant possession. Located in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, it has a guide price of between £100,000 to £110,000, excluding fees. The mid-terrace house was originally used as a fisherman's smoke house. For around 150 years, the house was also used as the headquarters of Bloomfields Marquees, a marquee business, with the marquees initially transported to their new owners via horse and cart. Now the house has CCTV, an intruder alarm, solar panels, gas-powered central heating, a garage and is 'mostly' double-glazed, according to Auction House, the auctioneer selling the property. On the ground floor there is a bar area, with a sign above providing a nod to the house's history as a former marquee business. According to Auction House, the terraced property is 'deceptively spacious, incorporating a range of buildings to the rear.' It said the extra buildings at the back could be used for storage or, subject to getting planning permission, turned into further bedrooms or even a new development. While the property will need reconfiguring and updating, many of the rooms are in good order. One of the living room spaces has mint green walls, comfortable cream armchairs and a small chandelier-style light. The property has one spacious bathroom featuring a bath and separate shower. For creative people, the house would provide a number of spaces to develop for an artist's studio, pottery studio or other workshop. The house is being sold freehold and has an energy performance certificate rating of D. Get creative: The property could be ideal for a workshop or artist's studio Floor plan: The floor plan of the property shows just how many rooms it has The unique property is going under the hammer on 10 September. Seven viewing days are being arranged, but must be booked in advance. Robert Hurst, auction surveyor at Auction House East Anglia, said: 'It looks like a standard terrace house, but when you enter you realise it's a lot more than that. 'A multitude of rooms with adjoining buildings behind offer great space and potential.' How to buy at auction Auctions are one area where good deals still come up. Properties sold this way can, in some cases, be substantially cheaper than on the open market. According to Property Auction News, the average price properties sell at auction for is around £166,000. However, properties sold in this way often - though not always - come with added complexities for the buyer. It is therefore important to do as much research as possible before buying any property at auction. Where possible, always visit the property in person before the auction. Do not underestimate how much renovation work or reconfigurations could cost if you are taking on a project property. Read legal documents for the property carefully and, when possible, get advice from a solicitor before heading to the auction. Sometimes, the legal pack includes 'special conditions' that mean you might also be liable to pay an additional three per cent fee to a sales agent. Before submitting any bids, always check what sort of price similar properties in the area have sold for. This will, of course, be harder if it is a more unusual property that you are after. If you do bid, do not get carried away and bid more than you can afford. Most properties bought via auction have a 28-day competition date and home loans for auction properties can be harder to get. How to find a new mortgage Borrowers who need a mortgage because their current fixed rate deal is ending, or they are buying a home, should explore their options as soon as possible. Buy-to-let landlords should also act as soon as they can. Quick mortgage finder links with This is Money's partner L&C > Mortgage rates calculator > Find the right mortgage for you What if I need to remortgage? Borrowers should compare rates, speak to a mortgage broker and be prepared to act. Homeowners can lock in to a new deal six to nine months in advance, often with no obligation to take it. Most mortgage deals allow fees to be added to the loan and only be charged when it is taken out. This means borrowers can secure a rate without paying expensive arrangement fees. Keep in mind that by doing this and not clearing the fee on completion, interest will be paid on the fee amount over the entire term of the loan, so this may not be the best option for everyone. What if I am buying a home? Those with home purchases agreed should also aim to secure rates as soon as possible, so they know exactly what their monthly payments will be. Buyers should avoid overstretching and be aware that house prices may fall, as higher mortgage rates limit people's borrowing ability and buying power. What about buy-to-let landlords Buy-to-let landlords with interest-only mortgages will see a greater jump in monthly costs than homeowners on residential mortgages. This makes remortgaging in plenty of time essential and our partner L&C can help with buy-to-let mortgages too. How to compare mortgage costs The best way to compare mortgage costs and find the right deal for you is to speak to a broker. This is Money has a long-standing partnership with fee-free broker L&C, to provide you with fee-free expert mortgage advice. Interested in seeing today's best mortgage rates? Use This is Money and L&Cs best mortgage rates calculator to show deals matching your home value, mortgage size, term and fixed rate needs. If you're ready to find your next mortgage, why not use L&C's online Mortgage Finder. It will search 1,000's of deals from more than 90 different lenders to discover the best deal for you. > Find your best mortgage deal with This is Money and L&C Be aware that rates can change quickly, however, and so if you need a mortgage or want to compare rates, speak to L&C as soon as possible, so they can help you find the right mortgage for you.
