For sale in our National Property Auction on Wednesday 27th March 2024. The National Property Auction will be conducted behind closed doors by auctioneers Andrew Parker and Graham Penny. The auction will be live-streamed online with remote bidding only. Registration for bidding will close at 12pm the day before the auction.
The auction will commence at 10:00am.

* Attention Investors* Grant's of Derbyshire are pleased to offer this two double bedroom, stone cottage, formerly built as a worker's cottage by Sir Joseph Whitworth. This property requires a full programme of refurbishment and offers huge development potential. The property enjoys a well proportioned plot offering excellent potential to further extend, subject to any necessary planning permission or building regulation approval. The property benefits from gas central heating (new boiler in 2022) and double glazing. The accommodation comprises; entrance hallway, guest's cloakroom & WC, breakfast kitchen, sitting room and dining area. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom. The property has a larger than average garden with stone outbuilding, garage and off street parking for several vehicles. Viewing Highly Recommended. Virtual Tour Available.

Ground Floor - The property is accessed via the double wrought iron gates which open onto the driveway. A path leads to the front door which

Entrance Hallway - 2.59 x 1.84 (8'5" x 6'0") - With a ceramic tiled floor and a leaded uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect. Doors lead off to the kitchen and

Guest's Wc - 1.83 x 0.74 (6'0" x 2'5") - With a low flush WC and a vanity wash basin with storage cupboard beneath. There is an obscure glass uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. From the entrance hall, a part glazed door leads into the

Breakfast Kitchen - 5.07 x 2.6 (16'7" x 8'6") - With a traditional range of wall, base and drawer units and an original, full ceiling height storage cupboard. There are two double glazed windows to the front aspect. An opening leads through to a lobby area where a door opens into the

Sitting Room - 5.1 x 3.69 max (16'8" x 12'1" max) - A good sized reception room with open fire and a door which gives access to the staircase. There is a uPVC double glazed window to the side and two arched openings which lead through to the

Dining Area - 5.1 x 2.74 (16'8" x 8'11") - With a side access door, rear aspect uPVC double glazed window and a sliding door which gives access to the rear patio and garden.

First Floor - On arrival at the first floor landing, the first door on your left leads into

Bedroom One - 4.25 x 3.73 (13'11" x 12'2") - A good sized double bedroom with a uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. An overstairs storage cupboard houses the recently installed "Vaillant" gas combination boiler (2022).

Bedroom Two - 4.26 x 2.69 max (13'11" x 8'9" max) - Another double bedroom with uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect.

Family Bathroom - 3.42 x 2.77 max (11'2" x 9'1" max) - A larger than average family bathroom with a traditional suite comprising of a panelled bath, pedestal sink and low flush WC. uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect.

Outside - To the front of the property there is a small foregarden enclosed by mature hedgerow and the wrought iron double gates. There is a driveway to the side which provides off street parking for several vehicles. Immediately to the rear of the home there is a substantial garden plot, single garage and stone built outbuilding.

Directional Notes - The approach from our Wirksworth office is to drive towards the centre of Matlock along the A6, passing the Sainsbury's superstore and upon reaching the roundabout junction bear left into Bakewell Road (A6). Continue along this road passing the Arc Leisure Centre through Darley Dale passing the parade of shops on the right hand side and in turn take the second turning on the left into Church Road. Proceed along Church Road and eventually No. 4 will be located on the left hand side clearly denoted by our "For Sale" board.

Council Tax Information - We are informed by Derbyshire Dales District Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band C which is currently £1889 per annum.

Guide Price & Reserve Price - Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or - 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.

Online Auction Registration - To register to bid on the property, you must submit your remote bid here: . There is also a link to register on the property details page, where you will also be able to find the lot number for the property. Prospective buyers must register no later than 12pm the day before the auction date. If you register after the cut off, it cannot be guaranteed that your registration will be processed.

Special Conditions Of Sale - The property is sold subject to any Special Conditions of Sale. These are contractual conditions that are included by the seller of the property - they are not part of SDL Property Auctions' terms and conditions. The Special Conditions of Sale are legally binding. You are taken to have read and accepted these at the point of bidding, even if you have not done so. The Special Conditions of Sale are available to read in the legal pack.

Auction Type - Unconditional With Variable Fee - For sale by online auction on Wednesday 27th March 2024.

If you are the highest bidder, you must exchange legally binding contracts for the sale when the auction for the property comes to an end. You must then pay the applicable fees and deposit. You must complete the sale within 40 days unless the Special Conditions of Sale contained within the Legal Pack state otherwise.

Deposit Payable - On exchange of contracts, you must pay a non-refundable deposit equal to 5% of the actual purchase price of the property, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes towards the purchase price.

Payment Method - Applicable fees/deposit must be paid immediately after a winning bid has been placed. We do not accept payment by cash or cheque. Prior to the auction, we will email you to register your card details with our third-party provider, Stripe. Your card details will be stored on their secure online payment platform. Payment will only be taken from you in the event of a winning bid. In this case, you will be contacted by one of our representatives to make payment. If we cannot make contact with you within 24 hours after the auction ends, we reserve the right to charge your card if you do not respond to this email.

Auction Fees - The following non-refundable fees apply:

Buyer's Fee- payable on exchange of contracts. This is calculated as a percentage of the actual purchase price of the property. Either:
(a) 4.8% (including VAT) of the purchase price, for properties up to and including £250,000

(b) 3.6% (including VAT) of the purchase price for properties sold for over £250,000

The Buyer's Fee is subject always to a minimum of £6,000 (including VAT). The Buyer's Fee does not contribute to the purchase price.

There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the legal pack. You must read the Special Conditions carefully before bidding. Any additional fees are included at the seller's discretion, not on the instruction of SDL Property Auctions, and will be in addition to any fees payable to us. SDL Property Auctions has limited control over the content of the Special Conditions of Sale.

Auction Event - The auction for this property will take place as an "Auction Event" behind closed doors with a live auctioneer and will be streamed online in real-time. The property will be sold alongside several other lots. Bids must be placed remotely- please see the below section on "Registration Process". The auction can be watched in real-time on the auction date on our home page:
The auction date applicable for the property is displayed on this page. It is not possible to provide a precise timeslot when this property will be auctioned on the day, because there are other lots being sold.

You are required to undertake identity checks before you can be authorised to bid. You must also provide your payment details. If you do not provide this information, your registration will not be processed.