For sale by public auction. Thursday 20th March 2025, 12pm. The Theatre, The Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Auction guide price £480,000 to £520,000* A unique opportunity to purchase a detached period property in need of renovation, in an idyllic edge of village setting.

Description

Situated in an edge of village position, with gardens and grounds of 1.27 acres, this detached period cottage benefits from two outbuildings, in addition to a detached garage and store, and offers scope to improve or develop, subject to any relevant permissions.

The extensive and versatile accommodation currently comprises three reception rooms, two of which feature inglenook fireplaces, a kitchen with pantry, a large inner hallway/utility, a ground floor wet room and an internal store. Stairs lead to four bedrooms, a bathroom, and cloakroom WC on the first floor.

Outside

The cottage sits in a plot of 1.27 acres, comprised of gardens to three sides and a paddock to the rear. There are two outbuildings adjoining the property itself and a further detached garage/store. There is gated access to the detached garage and store, with further gated access to the paddock.

Restrictive Covenant

The property will be offered for sale subject to a restrictive covenant with regard to independent residential development within the adjoining paddock. Further details contained within the auction legal pack.

Completion

Completion has been set for 17th April 2025, or earlier by agreement.

Registering to bid and Administration fee

Cooper and Tanner require all bidders who wish to bid at our Auction to register beforehand, whether you are intending on bidding in the room, by proxy or online. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to provide card details in order that the Buyer’s Administration Fee of £1350 inc VAT can be paid if you are successful. A week before the auction a hold will be placed on your account for this sum, which will then be released if you are unsuccessful. This fee will only be taken if you are the successful buyer. The fee is retained by Cooper and Tanner and does not form part of your deposit or completion settlement. Please also be aware that the Buyer’s Administration fee is payable per lot purchased and applicable to all pre-auction sales. If you are successful in purchasing more than one lot, we will contact you following the auction to take subsequent payments for additional lots bought. All checks required by current anti-money laundering legislation must be satisfactorily completed, as part of the registration process before prior approval to bid will be granted; this will include providing proof of funds.

Deposit

Successful bidders will be required to pay to the Cooper and Tanner Client Account the deposit of 10% of the purchase price within 24 hours of the auction. The account details will be provided to the successful bidder on conclusion of the auction. Once funds are cleared, they will be transferred on to the account of the solicitor acting for the seller. Please ensure that funds are in an account suitable to be able to make an Electronic Transfer from.

Local Council: Somerset Council

Telephone: 0300 303 8588

Council Tax Band: F

Services: We understand mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services. Following building regulation changes to private drainage systems, potential purchasers must rely on their own enquiries regarding compliance, location of services and connections into them.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.

VAT: The purchase price is not subject to VAT

Viewing: Strictly via Cooper and Tanner, Glastonbury office – 01458 831077

Solicitors

Gould and Swayne Solicitors, Glastonbury
Lisa Guy Acting
Telephone: 01458 833700

Ref: GPT/11057

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