*By Online Auction 12 noon 09/11/23 Guide £290,000 - £325,000* A substantial semi-detached former farmhouse with wonderful rural views, requiring a comprehensive scheme of modernisation.


Situation
Dairy House sits in an idyllic, semi-rural setting, to the south of the popular Market Town of Nantwich. The property enjoys some exceptional views across prime Cheshire countryside, whilst remaining within walking distance of the Town Centre.

In addition to the normal high street chains, Nantwich offers a splendid range of independent and boutique style shops. On the recreational front, Nantwich presents an array of opportunities, including Barony Park Sports Complex, Cheshire Polo Club, Nantwich Town Football Club and a Swimming Pool Complex. State schooling is well-provided, with a choice of primary schools within walking distance and Brine Leas Academy School is within walking distance and Reaseheath College is within 3 miles.

Nantwich is well-positioned for commuting to the commercial centres of the North West via the A500, linking to J16 of the M6, within 9 miles. Crewe Railway Station offers a direct line service to London Euston within 1.5 hours and both Manchester and Liverpool International Airports are readily accessible.

Description
Dairy House is a traditional, late 17th Century, former farmhouse of Stuart architecture with early Georgian influences. The property was originally a single dwelling, but has since been divided into two dwellings, of which the southern wing is being offered. The property is Grade II listed of red brick Flemish bond under a clay tile roof, with accommodation over three levels. Whilst the property has been occupied, it is uninhabitable, offering the buyer(s) the opportunity to refurbish in-line with their own requirements and budget.

The Accommodation
The front door opens into a spacious reception hall, giving direct access to all reception rooms. A well-proportioned lounge features an open fireplace within a painted slate surround and quarry tile flooring run throughout this room. Along the hallway is a room, previously used as the kitchen, featuring a Belfast sink and brick-block flooring, which runs throughout much of the ground floor. The sitting room also features an open fireplace within a tiled surround, and there is a rear door, giving access to the outbuilding. There is a further-ground floor room, which could be utilised as a home office or utility room with WC.

To the first floor are three double bedrooms, all having wonderful rural views and exposed floorboards. There is a family bathroom fitted with a three-piece traditional white suite. A partition wall divides the bathroom from an adjoining room, which could easily be incorporated into bedroom 2 to create an en suite and walk-in wardrobe.

An enclosed staircase rises to the second floor accommodation, leading to three further double bedrooms (reduced headroom compared to the first floor), all with exposed floorboards and wonderful view.

Gardens and Grounds
The property is approached off Batherton Lane, an adopted road, giving access to a private rough driveway, which leads around the side of the house providing parking for numerous vehicles, with space to construct a garage, subject to planning permission.

The garden sits primarily to the south and east of the property, adjoining open countryside over which this property had breath-taking views. The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.44 of an acre in total.

To the rear of the property is single storey brick outbuildings, with clay tile roof. A section of this building belongs to Dairy House and comprises a couple of general stores and an outdoor WC. This outbuilding offers immense scope for conversion into a home office, study, home gymnasium or simply as a store.

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
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage system, but buyers must satisfy themselves of this prior to committing to bidding. Heated by open fireplaces, no central heating. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 02/10/2023). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different. None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Local Authority
Cheshire East Council.

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

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.

Important Notice
The property is available for sale by Online Auction. Interested parties 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 expires. Full details can be found on Fisher German’s online auction page – . Legal Pack A legal back will be available on Fisher German’s online auction page and interested parties will need to register before accessing the legal documents.

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 sale, which may be found in the legal documents section on Fisher German’s 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 will have inspected the said conditions or not.

Fees
The purchase of this property is subject to a Buyer’s Fee of £3,000 plus VAT, as stated on the auction listing. The purchaser will be required to pay 1.5% of the agreed purchase price in addition, as a contribution towards the vendor’s legal and professional fees.

Overage
The property is sold subject to an overage provision to address any addition to the number of permitted dwellings comprising a payment of 50% of any uplift in value, and enforceable for a period of 80 years, payable on commencement of development or sale with the benefit of a triggering planning consent.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – CW5 7QH
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From Nantwich town centre, head south on the Wellington Road, B534, leading onto the A530. On passing Brine Leas Academy on your right-hand side, take the right fork along the A529 towards Hatherton. After approximately 400m turn right onto Batherton Lane where Dairy House will be seen at the top of the lane, on the left, before entering the courtyard.