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Flat 2 Birchen House, 1 Canning Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 1ND
Guide Price* : £70,000 plus
RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT
- Residential Flat
- Producing £6,600 Per Annum
- One Bedroom Ground Floor Flat
- Long Leasehold - Approximately 244 Years Unexpired
Addendum
The property is occupied under the terms of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement from 15 January 2023 for six months at a rent of £6,600 per annum.
Description
A one bedroom, self-contained apartment approximately 63.17 sq m (680 sq ft) on the ground floor of a purpose-built residential development consisting of 62 apartments.
The Auctioneers have not internally inspected the property and the information has been provided by the Vendor.
Location
The property is located within a mid-rise residential development situated in the Hamilton Square area of Birkenhead, Wirral. The building, known as Mersey View or Birchen House, comprises multiple self-contained flats and lies adjacent to Hamilton Square train station, which offers frequent Merseyrail services across the Liverpool City Region. The location provides excellent transport links, including close proximity to the Birkenhead Queensway Tunnel for direct road access to Liverpool, as well as the M53 motorway for regional connectivity. Additionally, the Woodside Ferry terminal is nearby, offering alternative transport across the River Mersey.
The property is positioned within Birkenhead town centre, offering walking access to shops, supermarkets, cafes, and essential services. The surrounding area is urban in character, with predominantly flat-style residential buildings and a high proportion of social and mixed-tenure housing. The location also benefits from riverside positioning, with potential views across the Mersey toward Liverpool’s waterfront. Canning Street lies within part of the Birkenhead and Tranmere electoral ward. The setting combines central urban infrastructure with strong transport links and immediate access to local amenities.
Tenure
The property is held Leasehold with approximately 244 years unexpired on the lease. Further information can be found within the legal pack.
Tenancy
The property is occupied under the terms of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement from 15 January 2023 for six months at a rent of £6,600 per annum.
Planning Authority
Wirral Council - www.wirral.gov.uk
Bidder Registration
Registration for bidding will close at 2:00 pm the day before the auction, after which we cannot guarantee giving you permission to bid at the auction.
VAT
Refer to the legal documentation
Energy Performance Certificate
D:58
Note
The Auctioneer has not inspected internally and the photographs have been provided by the Vendor and are intended as a general indication of the property's condition.
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