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Description

INFORMATION FROM THE AGENT:
6 Badgers Gardens, Charlton Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire. OX12 8FE
Set back from the main road within an exclusive development of just ten purpose-built homes on the edge of Wantage town centre. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully refurbished two-bedroom first-floor leasehold apartment that also benefits by having allocated parking, visitor spaces, bike storage and large communal gardens.
Providing modern, low maintenance living, 6 Badgers Gardens was built in 2008. It is a spacious, move-in ready property, having been redecorated and fitted with new carpets throughout.
This thriving historic town is situated in the Vale of the White Horse and is believed to date back to Roman Times Wantage is mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086 and is famed as the birthplace of Kind Alfred The Great. The property is ideally situated, just a short walk from the vibrant Market Place and local amenities, which include many high street and independent retailers, a plethora of bars, restaurants, and cafes. Waitrose and two additional supermarkets, leisure facilities, museum, community groups and public parks as well as a market on a Wednesday and Saturday.

Wantage has excellent commuting links with the A338 providing easy access to the A34,M40 and M4. There are regular bus transport links to Oxford, Didcot, and offers fast rail services to London Paddington c.40 minutes.

The property is also conveniently located to several major employment hubs including Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Milton Park, Culham and Williams F1 Racing.

Beautiful surrounding countryside including the ancient Ridgeway and White Horse Hill, Wantage fuses the semi-urban and rural in one sublime package offering excellent lifestyle opportunities for walking and outdoor pursuits with charming villages, local pubs and inns.

6 Badgers Gardens is a well-proportioned, comfortable ready to move in home ideally suited to owner-occupiers, downsizers, or investors seeking a low-maintenance property in a prime location within a small and well-kept development.

Main ground floor entrance -
Front door - Leading to ground floor communal entrance hall and stairs to first and second floor. Apartment 6 is on top left-hand side of first floor landing.
Entrance hall - A generous area with airing cupboard and storage and access to all principal rooms. Radiator and thermostat.
Living / Dining room - A bright versatile reception room with two radiators and window to the south. There is a cupboard housing electricity consumer unit and meter, BT, TV points, new carpeted flooring space for sofas, and dining furniture.
Kitchen - Tiled flooring with a fitted modern kitchen with a range of base and wall units and worktop, space for integrated recently renewed Bosch appliances (all included in sale.) Gas hob, oven new (October 2024), fridge-freezer, dishwasher, and new gas boiler in September 2020.
Bedroom One - The principle double bedroom with built in double wardrobe, radiator and window to rear gardens.
Bedroom Two – Secondary double with built in wardrobe, radiator. This is an ideal office or guest bedroom.
Bathroom - Comprising of a “P” shaped bath with shower over, and vanity unit with integrated sink and mirror above, wc and chrome heated towel rail.
Outside - The front of the building is enclosed from the pavement by a wall, mature hedging and shrub borders. The parking bays are brick paved and numbered. Number 6 has one legally allocated space to park. There are two visitor/disabled parking spaces. Bin store.

The rear garden is enclosed by walls and fencing. This is a fantastic place for relaxing as it provides areas of both sun and shade There are mature trees, a large lawned garden with communal storage and a bike store.

Further benefits include:
Allocated parking space * · Two visitor parking spaces · Secure and well-maintained communal areas · Communal bike store and large gardens
Great transport links by bus & train, Didcot, Oxford Reading, and Swindon.

Monthly achievable rent: £1,200. Your proposed annual rental income = £14,400. pa. Gross Rental Yield Based on reserve price. ≈ 8.47%

Lease term: 125 years from 1 January 2008
Approximate remaining term: 106 years
Ground rent: £200 per annum fixed term.
Service charge: £3,008 per annum (includes buildings insurance) managing agent: LMS Sheridans (Block Management)
Council Tax Band: C £2269.36 pa
EPC Rating: B (81)
Broadband: Superfast and Ultrafast available (30–500+ Mb/s)
Mobile Coverage: 4G strong; 5G available in part (coverage varies)
Utilities: Main’s services.

Water: meter is on pavement to front of building
Electric: electricity meter is in living room cupboard
Gas: meter is the nearest to main door on left.

INFORMATION FROM THE AUCTION COMPANY
All marketing material, including property descriptions and imagery, has been provided by the introducing agent.
The Auction Company does not verify this information.
Buyers are advised to arrange an in-person viewing (by appointment only) and satisfy themselves as to the condition and legal position of the property before bidding or making an offer.

METHOD OF SALE
This property is offered for sale by Timed Online Auction (Unconditional).
Bidding takes place online via The Auction Company website.
The bidding end date and time are clearly displayed on the listing.

REGISTRATION TO BID OR MAKE AN OFFER
To bid or submit an offer, buyers must:
- Complete online registration
- Pass identity and AML checks (legal requirement)
- Register valid payment details
- A £1,000 hold/shadow payment will be placed on your card.
- By bidding or making an offer, you confirm acceptance of The Auction Company’s Auction Terms & Conditions, Buyer’s Terms, Legal Pack and Special Conditions of Sale.

AUCTION TYPE - TRADITIONAL METHOD OF AUCTION (UNCONDITIONAL)
All bids and offers are legally binding.
Exchange of contracts takes place immediately upon acceptance.
Completion is required within 28 days, unless stated otherwise in the legal pack.
If you are the successful buyer:
- The £1,000 hold payment will be deducted and credited toward the Buyer’s Premium.
- You must pay:
- The 10% deposit (non-refundable)
- Any remaining Buyer’s Premium balance
- All payments must be made within 2 hours of acceptance.
- All remaining balances must be paid by bank transfer only. No card payments are accepted.
- The Buyer’s Premium is 4% + VAT (minimum £5,000 + VAT) and is non-refundable.

PRE-AUCTION & POST-AUCTION OFFERS
The seller may consider offers made before or after the auction.
For clarity:
- All pre-auction and post-auction offers are treated as auction sales.
- The same auction terms, Buyer’s Premium, deposit requirements and completion timescales apply.

LEGAL PACK
Each property is sold subject to a legal pack, which may be updated at any time before the auction.
Buyers must:
- Download and review the legal pack before bidding or making an offer.
- Take independent legal advice if required.
- Check for updates immediately before bidding.
- By bidding or making an offer, you are deemed to have read and accepted the legal pack in full.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE
Special Conditions of Sale are set by the seller and are legally binding.
They are contained within the legal pack and override all general auction terms where applicable.

Council Tax Band

C

Lease Start Date

01/01/2008

Lease Duration

125 years (106 years unexpired)

Annual Ground Rent

£200

Annual Service Charge

£3,008