A period cottage for modernisation in a stunning setting with a wonderful outlook over rolling fields.
Hall, cloakroom/shower room, kitchen/dining room, living room, conservatory and three bedrooms. Large mature gardens and garage/workshop. Beautiful views. Total just over a third of an acre. Freehold. Council Tax Band D.

Method Of Sale - The property will be offered for sale by ONLINE TRADITIONAL AUCTION (unless sold prior). The auction end date is 27th July at 5pm. The vendors reserve the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale, prior to the auction end date. To view the live auction visit stags.co.uk, click on the Auctions section of the site, follow the link to "Online Property & Land Auctions". Here you will find the property and auction information.

Situation - Sampson Cottage is set in a beautiful and peaceful rural location and enjoys a highly attractive outlook over adjoining farmland and across the valley. The cottage lies in open countryside between the villages of George Nympton and Kings Nympton, with both villages having a public house, parish church and village hall, with Kings Nympton also having a primary school. The local market town of South Molton is about 3 miles to the north and has a more comprehensive range of facilities and amenities including regular pannier and stock markets and schooling to secondary level. The A361 (North Devon Link Road) bypasses the town and provides a good link to the regional centre of Barnstaple to the north west and Tiverton to the south west with the M5 (J27) and Tiverton Parkway railway station a further 7 miles.

Description - Sampson cottage is a a beautifully located character property that commands excellent, south-facing outlook over its own gardens and across the valley. The cottage benefits from central heating and recently replaced windows but would benefit from some decorative improvement throughout.

Accommodation - A part glazed door leads into a HALL with stairs to first floor and door to the SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle, WC, pedestal wash basin and heated towel rail. The double aspect KITCHEN/DINING ROOM has a garden outlook and a fitted unit with 1? bowl ceramic sink unit with mixer tap and a range style cooker. The LIVING ROOM has a large brick fireplace with wood burning stove. Off this room is a timber-framed CONSERVATORY with tiled floor and glazed double doors to a raised area of decking and a wonderful outlook over the gardens and beyond.
From the hall stairs rise to the first floor LANDING with doors off THREE BEDROOMS with the main bedroom having a large airing cupboard/wardrobe. It is also considered that there is potential for an en-suite in this room.

Outside - The cottage is approached via its own private drive leading to a parking and turning area and the GARAGE/WORKSHOP (24' x 9'6") with oil fired boiler, power and light.
The mature and gently sloping gardens lie mainly to the south and east sides of the cottage and are mainly laid to lawn interspersed with a variety of trees. There is an area that has been used a kitchen garden with adjacent greenhouse and timber framed garden shed. The property extends in total to just over a third of an acre (0.38 acres).

Services - Mains electricity and water, private drainage system. Oil fired central heating via radiators.

Viewing - Strictly by confirmed prior appointment please through the sole selling agents, Stags on[use Contact Agent Button].

Directions - From South Molton Square proceed along South Street and towards the edge of town take the left turn signposted to George Nympton and Kings Nympton. Follow this road through George Nympton and into the valley, continue over the bridge and take the next right turn signposted to Sampson and Sletchcott. Stay on this lane for a further half a mile and the driveway and five-bar gate to Sampson Cottage will be found on the left just before Sampson Barton.
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Proof Of Identity - Under Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction.
There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sales site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for this registration.

Buyer's And Administration Fees - The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000 at the end of the auction. From this a "buyer's fee" of £2,400 (inc VAT) is retained by Stags/Bamboo Auctions as a contribution towards the online platform costs and £2,600 is payable towards the purchase price.
An additional "administration" fee of £1,000+VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction. This will be separately invoiced by Stags.

Legal Pack - Copies of the legal pack and special conditions of sale are available online to be downloaded, via the tab on the online auction property listing page.
Prospective purchasers will need to register with the Bamboo online platform in order to download the legal pack. It is the purchaser's responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to inspect the legal documentation and consult legal advice prior to bidding.

Solicitor Acting - Mr Toby Barnes
Brewer Harding & Rowe Solicitors, 1 The Square, Barnstaple EX32 8LS
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Auction End Date And Time - Thursday 27th July 2023, 5pm

Completion Date - The completion date will be Thursday 24th August 2023.

Definition Of Auction And Reserve - Guide price(s) are an indication of the seller's expectation. Reserve price(s) are a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the lot at auction.
We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single guide figure.
Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction.

Special Conditions Of Sale - Particulars, remarks and stipulations contained herein shall be deemed to form part of the special conditions of sale/auction information pack and in case of any inconsistencies, the provision of the latter shall prevail. Special conditions of sale/auction information pack is available online. It is assumed that the Purchaser will have made all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.