* For sale by online auction * Pre-Auction offers considered * AUCTION DATE THURSDAY 17TH AUGUST 2023. This beautifully presented, end of terrace, thatched family home is favourably situated in the village of West Stafford. The property offers accommodation consisting of a spacious sitting room, kitchen and dining room, three bedrooms, family bathroom, ground floor WC and en-suite facilities. Externally, the property benefits from a walled rear garden, allocated parking space and a single garage. EPC rating D.

Auction Information - - Buyers Fee Applies

- Auction Pack Available On Request

- Auction Date Thursday 17th August 2023

This property is for sale via Online Auction. This is a modern twist on the traditional auction room sale where buyers can bid for the property via an online platform. The winning bidder, assuming the reserve is met, is granted exclusivity of the property at the winning bid price for 28 days in which they must exchange, or the vendor is free to remarket the property and the reservation fee will not be returned. The auction will run for 3 hours on a set date and time chosen by the vendor of the property. Upon completion of a successful auction the winning bidder will be required to pay a non-refundable reservation fee of 3% inclusive of VAT of the winning bid in addition to the purchase price subject to a minimum fee of £4,800 inclusive of VAT. The auction is powered and carried out by Whoobid and is subject to terms & conditions which will form part of the auction pack which will be available to download for free once produced by the vendors legal representatives. We strongly recommend that you review the legal documents prior to bidding and seek legal advice. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE RESERVATION FEES ARE PAYABLE IN ADDITION TO THE SALE PRICE.

Fees paid to the auctioneer may be considered as part of the chargeable consideration and may attract stamp duty liability. Bidders will be required to register in order to download the 'legal pack', if you choose to bid on the property, you will be required to complete further identity checks for anti-money laundering purposes, provide card and solicitors details before you are able to place a bid. Properties may be sold prior to public auction if an offer is accepted by the vendors.

*Guide price - This is an indication of the seller's minimum expectations at auction and is not necessarily the figure the property will achieve but acts as a guide, prices are subject to change prior to the auction.

*Reserve price - Most auctions will be subject to a reserve price, if this figure is not achieved during the auction, then the property will not be sold. In normal circumstances the reserve price should be no more than 10% above the guide price

Situation - West Stafford is approximately three miles to the east of the County town of Dorchester. The village has clubs and associations that one would expect to find in an active community along with a 15th century church. Lower Bockhampton, the birthplace of Thomas Hardy and Puddletown Forest are nearby. The surrounding countryside is crossed by numerous footpaths alongside the River Frome and on the coast. The south Dorset Jurassic Coastline is accessible at various places such as Lulworth Cove and Osmington Mills, whilst a little further afield there are other places of interest such as Hardys Monument, Portland Bill, Chesil Beach and Lyme Regis. The County town of Dorchester has many interesting shops, specialist retailers and family businesses, as well as train links to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.

Key Features - A short path leads to the property, with a door taking you through to the hallway where access can be gained to all principal ground floor rooms and a ground floor WC. The hallway further offers a useful storage cupboard.

The good-sized, dual aspect sitting room features a central fireplace with mantle and surround and gas 'log burner effect' gas stove. French doors lead to the rear garden.

The modern kitchen has tiled flooring throughout and is fitted with a range of wall and base level units with worksurfaces over and tiled splashback. Integral appliances include a 1 ? bowl, sink and drainer, dishwasher, four-ring gas hob with extractor hood over, double oven, microwave and fridge freezer.

An opening leads through to the dining room with wood flooring throughout and a front aspect window allowing natural light to enter the room.

Stairs rise to the first floor where the bedrooms and family bathroom are situated.

The family bathroom is fitted with a suite comprising of a panel enclosed bath, WC and wash hand basin. The room is finished with tiled walls and flooring throughout.

There are three bedrooms in the property all benefitting from a side aspect window allowing plentiful natural light to the rooms. Bedroom one has been furnished with Sharps' fitted wardrobes and benefits an en-suite shower room. Bedroom two also offers fitted storage.

Externally, there is a rear garden, mainly laid to lawn with an area of raised decking abutting the property. This fabulous family home also offers pedestrian access to the garden, an allocated parking space and garage.

Room Dimensions -

Sitting Room - 5.84m x 4.62m (19'2" x 15'2") -

Kitchen - 3.35m x 2.95m (11'00" x 9'8") -

Dining Room - 3.35m x 2.72m (11'00" x 8'11") -

Bedroom One - 4.50m x 3.51m (14'9" x 11'6") -

Bedroom Two - 4.85m x 3.10m (15'11" x 10'02") -

Bedroom Three - 2.92m x 2.26m (9'07" x 7'05") -

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating via communal LPG tank.

Agents Notes - The property is set within a designated conservation area.
There is an annual maintenance fee payable to Floyers Field Management company of £150.00.

Local Authorities - Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ

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Council tax band is E

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:
Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers
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