Land

SEALED BIDS INVITED BY 1ST AUGUST: An interesting parcel of land with 35 ft river frontage on the Thames. Set on Lock Island in the centre of Marlow, accessed by foot via the lock gates.

Description

An interesting parcel of land with 35 ft (10m) river frontage on the River Thames. Set on Lock Island in the centre of Marlow, a private island accessed by foot via the lock gates.

The property is a square parcel of land about 35ft by 40ft, narrowing slightly to one end, currently somewhat overgrown but with potential to be turned into a pretty riverside garden. Neighbouring owners on the island have created small riverside retreats in a lovely setting.

Water and electricity are located on the island, though we are not aware of any direct connection to this plot.

The seller has in the past used the site for mooring a private vessel, as do currently some neighbouring owners.

Note:
The outlines of the plot marked on the site map and photos are meant to be indicative only and are not necessarily accurate. Your attention is drawn to the site plan within the Title Deeds appended to the brochure.

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BIDDING NOTES:

This property is a chain free sale and the owners are seeking offers in writing on the terms outlined below.

A tried-and-tested ‘sealed bid’ process gives each party an equal and fair opportunity to submit an offer with surety that it is presented in the best light and at the right time.

Should you wish to make an offer to purchase this property, please do so on the following basis:

1. Best and final offers are to be in writing in a sealed envelope, marked for the attention of Richard Maby and marked with your name on the back (so that you can ring us to check we have received it) to our office in Marlow, or by email attachment [use Contact Agent Button] with the subject reading “Offer for Plot 2 Lock Island”. Neither the envelope nor the attachment will be opened before the deadline.

2. Offer to be received by Savills by 12.00 noon on Monday 1st August 2022 and to be made subject to contract. You should state whether it is subject to any other conditions.

3. Offer to be made in pounds sterling and given in figures and words, to be a fixed amount and not to be expressed in conditional form relating to other offers received, e.g. offers will be rejected if they say anything like “my offer is 10% higher than the next highest offer received”. Ideally offers should be expressed as an uneven figure (to avoid two offers of the same sum being made).

4. Offer should indicate your financial position in terms of funding arrangements and whether the purchase is dependent on a related sale and, if so, the progress of that sale. If funding is agreed in principle, a copy of confirmation of this would be helpful if you have it to hand, as would proof of cash funds if you do not require a mortgage.

5. Offer to be made for the property as described in the enclosed sales particulars and should not include any additional items. The guide price is ‘Offers over £75,000’ but it may be that is secures substantially over this sum.

6. If you have a solicitor appointed, the name, address, email address and telephone number of the solicitor would be helpful.

7. Outline any other information you feel is relevant that you would like us to discuss with the seller.

Once our client has made a decision you will be notified whether or not your offer has been successful. We would stress that our clients are not obligated to automatically accept the highest offer (or indeed any offer). Offer preference will include consideration of the overall picture – price, timing, and surety of the sale (i.e. our confidence in your buying position)

Location

Lock Island is a small pretty island on the River Thames, in the centre of Marlow, just downstream from the iconic suspension bridge. The island is set between the lock stream and the wier pool.

The plot is on the northern side of the island overlooking the entry to the lock, with the attractive homes on Mill Road on the opposite bank.

Being on the downstream side of the lock mechanism, easy access is to the long and sweeping flow of the Thames all the way down to Cookham and through to Boulters Lock in Maidenhead - a lovely wide part of the river than encircles Winter Hill. This area is particularly regarded for its sailing, with the sailing club at Bourne End within easy reach.

Marlow is a thriving market town on the edge of London's commuter zone, with a great High Street and superb dining options.

Motorway network is access via the A404(M) giving access to the M4 and M40 motorways within a few miles.





Directions

Walking from Mill Road in the centre of town, head along the Thames Path off Mill Road, signposted for the Lock. Head over either of the lock gates, turning left down the private path. The plot is on the left hand side of the left-most path, after about 50 feet.