2 bedroom apartment
Auction
Sold STC
Apartment
2 beds
1 bath
721
EPC rating: E
Key information
Features and description
- Well presented lower ground floor flat
- 2 bedrooms
- Modern kitchen and bathroom
- Decked garden area
- Enclosed parking space
FOR SALE BY ONLINE PUBLIC AUCTION (*unless sold previously) ON THURSDAY, 1ST MAY, 2025
AUCTION PRICE GUIDE: £150,000 LEASEHOLD *
METHOD OF SALE: This is a traditional auction and contracts are exchanged on the fall of the gavel. A buyer’s administration fee of £2950 is payable on exchange of contracts.
*NOTE: Offers prior to auction will only be considered if they are above the guide price and the offeror is in a position to exchange contracts immediately. The price guide is a general guide only and a reserve price will be set within 10% of this figure.
For interested parties the auction pack will shortly be available and can be downloaded from the link on our website:
SITUATION & DESCRIPTION
56a Polsloe Road is a lower ground floor flat in a substantial Victorian semi-detached house in this sought after part of Exeter. Let for the last few years, this well presented apartment is offered with vacant possession and is ideal for a first time buyer or as an investment.
The property features two bedrooms, the very large main bedroom doubling as a second reception room if required. There is a modern bathroom and modern kitchen/living room, the living area having a wide picture window outside of which is a decked garden area and enclosed parking for a car. The flat is heated primarily by modern electric radiators and most of the windows are double glazed.
This part of Exeter consists of some imposing Victorian and Georgian properties and is a pleasant area in which to live. There are local shops and facilities a few hundred yards away and Heavitree is within around 10 minutes’ walk. Regular bus services pass nearby and the centre of the city is approximately three quarters of a mile distant.
SERVICES: Main services, except gas, are available. Interested parties should contact the relevant public utility with regards to connection.
TENURE: Leasehold - *share of freehold.
Length of lease: 189 years
Unexpired Term: 159 years
Ground Rent: Zero
Service/Maintenance Charge: Zero
Local Authority: Exeter City Council
Agent Note
Agent Note
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers once any sale is agreed, and check proof of funding. For properties bought at online auction, a fee of £3.50 +VAT is payable by each registered bidder to Landmark, an FCA registered company, through Essential Information Group. An inconclusive check will result in a further capped fee of £3.50 + VAT to cover any ensuing checks. We will require the full name, date of birth and current address of all bidders. For sales in a live auction room and for sales prior to auction, we use the services of a third party, Thirdfort, an FCA registered company, via whom checks will be conducted. We will require the full name, mobile phone number and current address of the buyer and there is a charge of £20 including VAT payable direct to Robert Williams Ltd.
It is a mandatory requirement for a Sales or Lettings Agent to be part of a redress scheme, we have membership with The Property Ombudsman (a government approved redress scheme). It is a mandatory requirement for a Lettings Agent to be part of a Client Money Protection scheme, we have membership with Propertymark (a government approved client money protection provider).
Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Share of freehold
AUCTION PRICE GUIDE: £150,000 LEASEHOLD *
METHOD OF SALE: This is a traditional auction and contracts are exchanged on the fall of the gavel. A buyer’s administration fee of £2950 is payable on exchange of contracts.
*NOTE: Offers prior to auction will only be considered if they are above the guide price and the offeror is in a position to exchange contracts immediately. The price guide is a general guide only and a reserve price will be set within 10% of this figure.
For interested parties the auction pack will shortly be available and can be downloaded from the link on our website:
SITUATION & DESCRIPTION
56a Polsloe Road is a lower ground floor flat in a substantial Victorian semi-detached house in this sought after part of Exeter. Let for the last few years, this well presented apartment is offered with vacant possession and is ideal for a first time buyer or as an investment.
The property features two bedrooms, the very large main bedroom doubling as a second reception room if required. There is a modern bathroom and modern kitchen/living room, the living area having a wide picture window outside of which is a decked garden area and enclosed parking for a car. The flat is heated primarily by modern electric radiators and most of the windows are double glazed.
This part of Exeter consists of some imposing Victorian and Georgian properties and is a pleasant area in which to live. There are local shops and facilities a few hundred yards away and Heavitree is within around 10 minutes’ walk. Regular bus services pass nearby and the centre of the city is approximately three quarters of a mile distant.
SERVICES: Main services, except gas, are available. Interested parties should contact the relevant public utility with regards to connection.
TENURE: Leasehold - *share of freehold.
Length of lease: 189 years
Unexpired Term: 159 years
Ground Rent: Zero
Service/Maintenance Charge: Zero
Local Authority: Exeter City Council
Agent Note
Agent Note
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers once any sale is agreed, and check proof of funding. For properties bought at online auction, a fee of £3.50 +VAT is payable by each registered bidder to Landmark, an FCA registered company, through Essential Information Group. An inconclusive check will result in a further capped fee of £3.50 + VAT to cover any ensuing checks. We will require the full name, date of birth and current address of all bidders. For sales in a live auction room and for sales prior to auction, we use the services of a third party, Thirdfort, an FCA registered company, via whom checks will be conducted. We will require the full name, mobile phone number and current address of the buyer and there is a charge of £20 including VAT payable direct to Robert Williams Ltd.
It is a mandatory requirement for a Sales or Lettings Agent to be part of a redress scheme, we have membership with The Property Ombudsman (a government approved redress scheme). It is a mandatory requirement for a Lettings Agent to be part of a Client Money Protection scheme, we have membership with Propertymark (a government approved client money protection provider).
Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Share of freehold
About this agent

Robert Williams Estate Agents have been specialising in selling and letting quality property across Devon, for over 25 years. During this time, we've accumulated an excellent track record through our dedication and commitment to our buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. Our highly experienced team strive to combine our traditional values with cutting-edge technology and marketing presentation, in order to provide a best-in-class Estate Agency service. When working with us, our clients appreciate the personal service we deliver, tailored to their needs. Many of our customers come back to us again and again, and much of our business is driven via referrals. We are proud to be one of the county’s top rated agencies for customer reviews. Selling? – Our bespoke service combines a wealth of property experience with top quality marketing presentation Our sales team, headed by Managing Director Oliver Williams, brings a wealth of property selling experience, covering a complete range of property styles, including character/listed buildings, new homes and auctions. We will advise you on the best selling method for your property and create a bespoke marketing plan for you. When listing a property everything that we do is geared toward marketing and promoting the home in the most professional, creative and comprehensive manner possible. We believe that presentation is the key to obtaining the best price possible from a reliable buyer. Our marketing plans are bespoke and include professional photography, video walk-throughs, drone video/photography and 3D virtual tours. We will work with you to decide the best requirements for your property and we're confident that our exceptional presentation combined with comprehensive, targeted coverage and an approachable, ever-enthusiastic attitude, make us the best agent to act for you. Why not call or email us for a chat or to book a free, no obligation valuation and marketing appraisal to see what we can do. Our role is not just to find you a buyer, but rather to effectively manage your whole move or the whole transaction through to completion. Letting? - Our dedicated team will find you great tenants, as quickly as possible Our philosophy of providing exceptional, personal service, is vitally important to our lettings department, as we build relationships with our Landlords and tenants which continue for many years. Lettings Manager Sarah Coleman and her team work with all types of clients, from professional portfolio landlords to investors with individual properties. If you have a property to let, we will offer you expert advice on how to best present the property in order to attract great tenants, as well as helping you to ensure that you meet all of the every-growing list of compliance requirements. Our clients appreciate that they can relax in the knowledge that their investment is in safe hands, and that they are always dealing with staff who know what's going on with their property. If you would like to know more, please do get in touch. We are an independent business and prefer to focus on what we do best – selling and letting property. This means you will not be pressured into using associated services such as in house conveyancing, surveying or mortgage advice. When we make recommendations for these services it is because we believe it will be in your best interest. As a member of the ‘Experts in Property’ organisation, our marketing coverage is expanded through a network of 80 independent agencies across the South West, promoting our properties to their customer base. This also includes a London office which showcases our listings to buyers from the South East. As well as many of our team holding professional qualifications from the likes of ARLA and NAEA, our business is registered to and regulated by the RICS, giving our clients further peace of mind that they are working with a highly professional organisation. A marketing consultation from is without obligation, so please get in touch - we would be genuinely delighted to hear from you.









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