FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION An extremely rare opportunity to acquire a charming cottage offering great potential and set in a breathtaking position overlooking Blithfield Reservoir


Situation
2 Stansleywood Cottage boasts an extremely rare and enviable position, overlooking the stunning Blithfield reservoir which expands over 790 acres, nestled within the beautiful rolling hills of the Blithe Valley. Blithfield Reservoir offers a sailing club along with opportunities for fishing, cycling, bird watching and further outdoor pursuits. The estate is a designated SSSI and is well known for providing a habitat for a range of wildlife. Cannock Chase is within around 10 miles and is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The vibrant and historic village of Abbots Bromley is located just 3 miles away and includes several public houses, a post office, butcher’s, gift shop, church and village hall. There is also a primary school within the village, other schools in the area include Denstone College, Abbotsholme School, Lichfield Cathedral School, and Thomas Alleynes School in Uttoxeter. Further amenities can be found in the nearby towns of Rugeley and Uttoxeter.

2 Stansleywood Cottage is well placed for access to the regional road network with the A50 being within easy reach and providing a link to the M42, M1 and M6. Train services run to London from Rugeley Trent Valley and Lichfield Trent Valley. Regular train services also run from Uttoxeter and Stafford station. East Midlands Airport is approximately 36.6 miles, and Birmingham Airport approximately 36 miles away.

Description
2 Stansleywood Cottage represents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a charming semi-detached cottage offering great potential and set in a breathtaking position with idyllic views looking out over Blithfield Reservoir. The property is constructed of red brick in Flemish bond and briefly comprises two reception rooms, a kitchen and rear porch to the ground floor, with four bedrooms and a bathroom set over the first and second floors. The property displays wonderful character and many original features including exposed structural timbers. The cottage sits within a generous grounds of circa 0.23 acres and offers plenty of potential subject to the necessary consents.

Accommodation
The front door opens to a porch, and in turn to a spacious reception room with wood flooring and inglenook fireplace with open grate. There is a second reception room with French doors opening into the garden, an open grate fire with wooden surround and a storage cupboard. To the rear of the property is a kitchen with wood flooring, oil fired Rayburn cooker and is a range of fitted wooden cabinetry with space for freestanding appliances. A partially glazed rear porch with tile floor gives access to the garden and there is a further storage cupboard and decorative tile floor at the bottom of the stairs, between the kitchen and sitting room.

Stairs rise to the first floor where there is a WC, two bedrooms, a study and a bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle. A wooden staircase rises to the second floor with a broad landing and two further bedrooms.

Outside
A gated pathway gives access to a front garden edged by mature hedging. The property sits in a good sized plot extending to 0.23 of acres with extensive side and rear gardens which enjoy fantastic views over the Blithfield Reservoir and surrounding countryside.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of the mains services to the property. None of the services, appliances or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

The property is currently served by a shared private drainage system with No. 1, however an updated system is planned, further details are available in the Legal Pack.

It is understood that the property is served by mains water, currently shared with No.1, but the successful purchaser will be liable to create a new independent mains supply within 12 months of completion.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession on completion. There is a flying freehold. Further details available upon request.

Local Authority
East Staffordshire Borough Council

Council tax band: D

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The sale will be subject to existing, temporary and updated rights of way, wayleaves and eavements, please refer to the Legal Pack for further information.

The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure. See the legal pack on the auction website for details.

Important Notices
This property is available for sale by online auction. Interested buyers will need to register in advance and complete an ID verification before being able to place a bid. Buyers should allow sufficient time to complete this process before the time period expires. Full details can be found on Fisher German’s online auction page.

Legal Pack
A legal pack will be available on Fisher German’s online auction page and interested parties will need to register before accessing the legal documents.

Conditions of Sale
The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to common auction conditions and special conditions of each sale may be found in the legal documents section of the Fisher German online auction page. Each purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of each condition and all the terms thereof and to bid on those terms whether they shall have inspected the said conditions or not.

Fees
The purchase of this property is subject to a combined Admin fee and Buyer’s Premium of £6,000.00 + VAT as stated on the auction listing. The buyer will also be required to reimburse the Seller’s Legal fees, to include dispursements of £1,500.00 + VAT.

Special Notes
Temporary Parking - the Sellers will allow temporary parking as highlighted on the transfer plan, for two vehicles only, not to exceed 12 months from completion.

Covenants - the Sale is subject to Covenants. Further details availble within the Legal Pack.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

VAT
The property has not been elected for VAT.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through selling agents Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – WS15 3PH

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From Abbots Bromley follow the B5014 north out of the village, which then turns into the B5013. Turn left onto Newton Hurst Lane and before the road bends round to the left, take a left turning towards Blithfield Walks Car Park. Continue past the car park and down the lane, then 2 Stansleywood Cottage will be situated on the left hand side.