4 bedroom cottage for sale

For Sale By Public Auction.

An excellent opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached cottage offering significant potential for renovation and personalisation. Situated in the sought-after village of Ardens Grafton, the property benefits from period features throughout and has a detached garage, which could be converted, subject to the necessary planning permissions. It would be ideally suited to developers or buyers looking to create a bespoke countryside home.

The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall, dining room with flagstone flooring, kitchen with integrated appliances, lounge with inglenook fireplace, bedroom/study, a master bedroom with walk-in shower en-suite and a family bathroom. To the first floor is a large double bedroom with fitted storage and another bedroom.

Outside, the property benefits from a detached garage and off road parking, which could potentially be converted or provide additional parking spaces. Steps lead up to a good-sized garden enjoying attractive countryside views and a summer house.

Ardens Grafton is a small popular village situated on the edge of Stratford-upon-Avon in the spectacular Warwickshire countryside. Nearby is a local primary school, a public house, parish church and village hall. Good local amenities and day to day requirements are available in Alcester (4 miles away) whilst the larger historic town of Stratford-Upon-Avon (5 miles away) offers a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities. Further excellent primary and secondary schools are available in Alcester and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Auction Details:
Sheldon Bosley Knight Land and Property Auction
Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 6:00pm
Live Auction Event

Auctioneer Note - The auctioneer has been informed there is subsidence with the property. Buyers are to make their own enquires.

Auction Terms - The property will unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to the Special and General Conditions of Sale, which have been settled by the Vendor’s Solicitor and are contained within the Auction Legal Pack. This pack is available to download to registered bidders. The conditions may also be inspected in the Sale Room at the time of the sale but they will not then be read. The purchaser shall be deemed to bid on those terms whether he shall have inspected the Conditions or not.

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of a live, in-room auction and is being sold as Unconditional with a Fixed Fee. Some sellers may consider a pre-auction offer, and the Lot may be sold or withdrawn before the auction.

Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.

Auction Deposit And Fees - The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer’s fee apply. These will need to be paid to the auctioneer on exchange of contracts:

•10% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)
•Buyer’s Premium of £1,500 inc. VAT
•Search pack of £336 inc. VAT

There may be additional costs listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. These additional costs will be payable to the seller’s solicitor on Completion. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

Guide Price & Reserve Price - The guide price offers an indication of the price below which the vendor is not willing to sell. It is not necessarily the exact final sale price and is subject to change prior to and up until the day of the auction. Any change in the guide price will reflect a change in the reserve (a figure below which the auctioneer will not be able to sell). The reserve can be expected to be set within the guide range or not more than 10% above a single-figure guide. (RICS Common Auction Conditions 4th Edition).

Plans - Plans shown are for identification purposes only.

Services - The agent understands that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is fuelled by oil, interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries and investigations before finalising their offer to purchase.

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Tenure And Possession - The property and land are freehold. Vacant possession will be given upon completion which is normally 20 working days after the auction. Please refer to the Legal Pack for further details.

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Legal Documents & Additional Costs - It is essential bidders check the legal documents prior to bidding and take professional advice. Special Conditions of Sale can contain additional costs (that is costs over and above the price the lot is ‘knocked down’ at) and bidders are deemed to be aware of any additional costs prior to bidding.

Viewings - All viewings are by appointment only through the Auction Department