For Sale By Auction at 6.30 pm on Monday 25th March 2024
at the Double Tree By Hilton Hotel, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BQ
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Description

The site comprises a potential building plot accessed off Hamps Valley Road plus an adjoining field, part of which is included with a mixed planning allocation. The breakdown of areas is as follows:
- Potential Building Plot: 0.067 acre (307 sqm)
- Field within Allocation: 1.36 acres (0.55 ha)
- Field outside Allocation: 1.54 acres (0.63 ha)

Location

The site is located in the village of Waterhouses which is on the A523 midway between Leek (7 miles to the NW) and Ashbourne (7 miles to the SW)

Planning & Supporting Information

The site is located within the borough of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council ([use Contact Agent Button]). We are not aware of any current or historic planning consents in relation to this site, however forms part of a larger Mixed Use Allocation (E2) (H2) see plan. The adopted Staffordshire Moorlands Local Plan can be found on the Council’s website as follows:
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The site is specifically referenced in: Policy E2 – Employment Allocations (and it’s supporting text), Policy H2 – Housing Allocations and Policy SS8 – Larger Villages Area Strategy. Local Plan Policy H2 specifies the residential capacity on the site to be approximately 36 residential units (based on 1.2 hectares). Which would equate to approximately 15 dwellings on this part of the allocation (0.5 hectares) subject to appropriate design and layout. See info pack for further details.
NB: Whilst BJB will try and supply as much information as we can about the planning status of the land / property, please be mindful that we are not planning consultants and accordingly it is important that prospective purchasers ensure they have inspected the land / property and rely upon their own enquiries, assessments and due diligence with regards to the planning status and current or potential uses. All information is supplied in good faith and BJB cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions.

Tenure.

Freehold - Subject to any existing Rights of Way & Tenancies. The title includes a small triangle of land on Waterfall Lane upon which we understand is sited a telegraph or electricity pole. See legal pack for further details. This additional land is included in the sale.

VAT.

All prices quoted by Butters John Bee are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. As the current use of the land is wholly residential in nature, it is assumed that VAT will not be applicable. However, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves with the VAT position.

Pre-Auction Offers.

Our client has confirmed that pre-auction offers will be considered. Any pre-Auction offers should be submitted via e-mail [use Contact Agent Button] All offers will be forwarded to the client for consideration, but please be aware that the majority of clients prefer to let the marketing run for a period, prior to giving serious consideration to accepting any pre-Auction offer.

Common Auction Conditions.

This property is sold subject to our Common Auction Conditions (a copy is available on request).

Buyers Admin Fee.

A buyers administration fee of £1,000 plus VAT is applicable to this lot. The purchaser will pay the fee whether the property is bought before, at or following the auction date.

Legal Pack.

Purchasing a property at auction is a firm commitment that carries the same legal implications as a signed contract by private treaty. It is important that you consult with your legal adviser before bidding and also your accountant regarding the impact of VAT, if applicable, on the sale price. The legal pack can be viewed online via our website . Legal packs can also be viewed at the selling office. These documents should be passed to your legal adviser as they will help you make an informed decision about the lot. If you need further legal information please contact the vendor's solicitor whose details will be in the auction catalogue. Remember that you buy subject to all documentation and terms of contract whether or not you have read them.

Addendum.

Check the latest addendum at buttersjohnbee.com for any alterations or changes to the catalogue.

Internet, Telephone and Proxy Bidding

We are pleased to announce that we are now back in the Auction room at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel (Moat House). However, we also have the other bidding options available: On-Line / Telephone / By-Proxy. You will need to register in advance and provide two forms of ID. Register at or contact the Auction Team on[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]

Legal Costs

Please refer to the auction pack in respect of any legal fees or search fees which may be due upon exchange or completion.

Viewings

The site can be inspected from the Public Highway – no appointment is necessary.

All Enquiries

Paul G. Beardmore BSc MRICS
Land & New Homes Team
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Disclaimer

Butters John Bee Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service. If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.

Butters John Bee Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.