Batchcott, Richards Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 4EB

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* SOLD FOR £167,000 * A detached one bedroom cottage in need of some modernisation set in a rural location with generous grounds of approximately 0.33 acres, with a range of outbuildings and stunning views across Moor Park. Current accommodation comprising entrance hallway, living room, kitchen, bathroom, dressing area, first floor bedroom and outbuildings including storage and small workshops.

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY 2ND MAY 2013 AT 6PM AT LUCTONIANS SPORTS CLUB, KINGSLAND HR6 9SB.

The Local Area

Richards Castle is a picturesque rural village located on the Shropshire/Herefordshire borders, just a short distance from the popular medieval market town of Ludlow. The village offers fantastic walking and equestrian opportunities with the Mortimer Forest & Haye Park on its doorstep and a well served village Public House.

Ludlow offers a wealth of amenities and facilities including Primary and Secondary schooling, leisure and sporting opportunities, supermarkets, public transport links and delightful medieval markets, antiques shops and cafés. The prestigious Moor Park private school is less than one mile away.

The Property

Turning off the B4361, a long drive leads up to the entrance to the property, with pedestrian access gate.

1 Batchcott is a traditional worker's cottage of stone and render finish which is need of modernisation, occupying an elevated rural position with views across Moor Park and backing on to The Mortimer Forest, offering excellent walking and riding "from the back door".

1 Batchcott

Metal gate and path lead to front door, opening in to:

Hallway

With farmhouse style tiled floor, electric heater and door to living room and door to bathroom.

Living Room 4.19m x 3.02m 13'9" x 9'11"

Having charm and character with exposed ceiling beams and feature exposed stone fireplace, single glazed window to front aspect, electric heater and opening in to:

Kitchen 2.21m (min) x 1.80m (min) 7'3" (min) x 5'11" (min)

With stainless steel sink and drainer set into base cabinet with worksurface over, further eye level units, small recessed area with shelving and single glazed window to front.

Bathroom

Having obscured window to front aspect, panel enclosed bath, WC, pedestal wash hand basin and tiled floor.

Staircase

From the living room, door opens onto stairs rising to first floor.

Landing Area / Dressing Area 3.10m x 2.93m 10'2" x 9'7"

Of large proportions, with single glazed windows to front and side aspects, airing cupboard with hot water tank and door to:

Bedroom One 3.16m x 3.09m 10'4" x 10'2"

With single glazed window to front aspect and electric heater.

Outside

The gardens lie privately to the front of the property with outstanding views out across Moor Park and the Mortimer Forest on the doorstep. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with some mature shrubs and fruit trees. The garden amounts to approximately 0.33 acres.

Outbuildings

A variety of workshops, sheds and storage areas to include:

Workshop 3.35m x 3.25m 11'0" x 10'8"

Of stone and timber traditional build.

Store 2.94m x 2.30m 9'8" x 7'7"

With historic fireplace, chimney and oven.

Storage Barn 4.00m x 3.00m (approx.) 13'1" x 9'10" (approx.)

Of metal clad construction.

Chicken House / Aviary



Services

Mains electricity, water and septic tank drainage.

Method of Sale

1 Batchcott will be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION (unless sold prior) at 6pm on Thursday 2nd May 2013 at Luctonians Sports Club, Kingsland HR6 9SB. A 10% deposit will be payable upon the fall of the hammer and the remaining payment will be payable upon completion which is scheduled for 28 days thereafter.



Full contracts and legal documentation will be available from the Agents and Vendors Solicitors office for seven days prior to auction. Purchasers will be deemed to bid on this information whether or not this has been inspected. In order to comply with anti-money laundering legislation all persons intending to bid for the property at the auction should bring with them their passport/driving licence or other means of identification together with details of funding.

Viewing Arrangements

To arrange a viewing please contact our Leominster Office on 01568 610310.

Solicitor

Mr Roland Pryke - Lanyon Bowdler, 12 The Business Quarter, Ludlow, SY8 1FD - Tel: 01584 872333

Mains electricity, water and septic tank drainage.

From Leominster, head North on the B4361 for approximately 5 miles, passing The Maidenhead Inn near to Orleton and on towards Richards Castle. Pass the Castle Inn Public House, and after approximately one mile go past the lane on the left hand side called Batchcott and only slightly further on there is a turning which looks like it goes in to a field, where the property can be located at the top of the stone track.


John Amos & Co - Leominster 01568 610310 - Knighton 01547 529907

Important Notice: These particulars have been prepared in good faith to provide a general outline of the subject property. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the details are accurate should there be any points which are particularly relevant to your interest in the property, please ask for further information/verification. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment, or facilities are in good working order. These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or Contract. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact. Interested parties should make their own enquiries to ensure any descriptions are likely to match any expectations held of the property. Any photograph(s) portray only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumptions should be made regarding the parts of the property that have not been photographed. Any areas, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are merely provided as a guide and are approximate. If such details are fundamental, interested parties must rely on their own enquiries. Auction Properties: Please note that the Guide Price represents the Sellers minimum price expectation. The Seller will agree a reserve price with the Auctioneer, which can be higher or lower than the Guide Price. This reserve is normally agreed on the day of the auction and is confidential.

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