FOR SALE BY ONLINE PUBLIC AUCTION - Detached and extended period property, in the heart of this popular village

FOR SALE BY ONLINE PUBLIC AUCTION
(unless previously sold or withdrawn)
on
Thursday 14th December 2023
(Bidding opens at 12 noon and is scheduled to end (subject to no further bids) at 6pm)

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This extended and highly spacious detached cottage, believed to date back to 1860, is well situated in the centre of this well-regarded village
Formerly the local post office, it still retains the original post box, which has now been decommissioned
The cottage boasts highly flexible accommodation throughout, with five potential bedrooms over two floors, three/four reception rooms, two separate washing facilities and a generous converted attic space with exposed oak A-frame
The modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room offers a good selection of wall and base units with fitted "Rangemaster" gas-fired double oven, "Kenwood" built-in dishwasher, space for low-level fridge and freezer, wood laminate work surfaces, inset sink unit and a good-quality ceramic tiled floor
Forming part of the original post office shop, the main sitting room is generous in size, measuring approx. 24ft in length, with laminate wooden flooring and the original bow-bay window
There is also a separate dining room leading off the kitchen, and an adjoining living room with open stone fireplace
There are five double bedrooms in total, situated over two floors, with two separate contemporary fitted bathrooms, and an independent utility room with plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer
To the second floor, there is a converted attic space, split into two rooms, which could be used as additional bedrooms, if required, subject to the usual planning consents.
EPC Band F

BIDDING
The auction will close at 6pm unless a bid is placed in the final 30 seconds of the auction. If this happens, the countdown clock will continue to countdown to 0 and then a 30-second “bidding extension window” will begin. If a bid is placed in the extension window, the countdown clock will automatically reset to 30 seconds again, and the auction will only finish when an entire 30-second bidding extension passes without any further bids being placed

RESERVE PRICE
The property will be offered subject to an undisclosed reserve price and the vendors reserve the right for the Auctioneers to bid on their behalf up to the reserve price

LEGAL DOCUMENTATION
The Contract, Conditions of Sale and Searches can be accessed via registering on our website

BUILDING SURVEY
A survey is available for inspection and will be transferred to the buyer within the contract, at cost

SOLICITORS
Acumen People, Regent House, Hove Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2DW
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For the attention of Samantha Elliott
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MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Anyone wishing to bid on the on-line auction will be required to provide proof of identity and address before being able to bid
Photographic ID, such as passport or driving licence and proof of address, such as a utility bill (no older than three months) or a current council tax bill (mobile bills are not accepted)

ONLINE AUCTION
To bid in the auction please visit our website, click on the property (bottom of our homepage as a highlighted property) and follow the link on the properties page and you will be asked to register and complete your AML checks to enable you to bid in the online auction

ADMINISTRATION FEE
The successful purchaser will be liable for an administration fee of £1,200 (£1,000 plus VAT), payable to Hayman-Joyce

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected
LPG heating
Average broadband speeds advertised within this postcode are up to 74.4 if provider is BT

OUTGOINGS
Currently assessed for business rates

SITUATION
Enstone is a charming Cotswold village located about 10 miles south of Banbury and 15 miles north of Oxford
Many historical sites including Enstone Hall, a Grade I Listed manor house, and 12th Century Parish Church, together with the Enstone Windmill, Grade I listed, built in the early 19th Century
Thriving community with a number of local shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as a primary school and health centre
There is also a family-owned vineyard, The Enstone Valley Vineyard, that produces award-winning wines

OUTSIDE
The cottage gardens offer a good degree of seclusion, with a large patio terrace, section of lawn and the original stone outbuilding, the whole enclosed by drystone walling and panelled fencing
To the side of the cottage, is ample off-street parking for a couple of vehicles