A mid-terraced house in Worthing is not the typical place you would expect to find igloos in the garden.
But that is what is on offer to a buyer as the property goes under the hammer at auction on Wednesday with a guide price of £425,000 excluding fees, via Auction House.
The three-bedroom house spans three floors and has recently been completely refurbished.
Wood and exposed brickwork are common features of the property’s interior, which has been completed to a high-standard throughout.
The ground floor comprises a toilet and open-plan dining room, kitchen, and living space with bi-fold doors out to the garden.
Charming: A mid-terraced house in Worthing is going under the hammer with a guide price of £425,000
There are two bedrooms on the second floor and a plush bathroom and shower room. On the second floor there is a sizeable loft room ready to use.
The property really comes alive in the back garden, where there are several hand-built igloos ready to be used as relaxing retreats for guests.
One of the igloos comes with its own sauna, while another has a cold therapy pool for braver guests.
A hot tub is also on offer and provides an excellent spot from which to admire the garden.
The terraced house is located in the village of Tarring and is two miles away from Worthing’s town centre and the beaches on Marine Parade.
Quaint houses and an historic high street surround the house going up for auction.
With the correct permissions in place, the property could offer a buyer a unique home and holiday business opportunity. Another option would be to rent the entire property site out to holidaymakers.
Adam Hinchliffe, a partner at Auction House Sussex and Hampshire, said: ‘This property and its associated huts has been finished to an exceptional standard.
‘The house has been styled with luxurious comfort in mind, resulting in a property that would realise many people’s ideals of a “dream home”.
‘The grounds have also been meticulously developed to create a peaceful retreat, with each iglu offering total comfort.’
Main house: The main terraced house has a large open-plan living and kitchen space
High-end: A bathroom in the main house with a deluxe tub and wooden flooring
Show me the water: A luxury shower room next to the main bathroom in the house
Family friendly: The main living space in the house is light and spacious
Plunge: There’s a cold water plunge pool and a hot tub available at the back of the property
Unique: At the back of the terraced house, there are a number of hand-built igloos
Cute: Guests can relax in a compact space while you enjoy the comfort of the main house
Charming: Inside one of the well-constructed igloos in the back garden of the Worthing house
Buying property 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.
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 and do as much due diligence as you can.
Thoroughly inspect the property and it its surrounding neighbourhood. Consider taking a builder or handyman with you to find out what may need to do to the property, and how much it is likely to cost. If you have any questions, do not be afraid to ask the auctioneer.
If applicable, so 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. And when it comes to bidding, only bid what you can realistically afford. Factor in extra administration, buyer premium fees and legal costs.