PROPERTY

A two-bedroom detached cottage with lots of character. The accommodation comprises two reception rooms, one with a fireplace which has not been used in recent years, a kitchen with real woodwork surfaces and waist-level cabinets, a bathroom with separate shower, two double bedrooms with two storage areas in the alcoves. A new boiler was installed in March 2023 and comes with a 10 year guarantee, information on this can be found in the Document Section. Externally, the rear garden includes an outbuilding currently used as a storage and utility room. The rear garden extends all the way down to the stream. To the front is an area laid to lawn.

There is an opportunity to extend the property subject to receiving the necessary planning permission or demolish for a new build. The property is not listed.

The extent of the property is shown via the red line on the sale plan. The red line boundary overlay on the birds eye image is approximate and for indicative purposes only. The seller will also transfer any right and title it may have in the blue shaded area as shown on the sale plan on a no title guarantee basis.

There is historic structural cracking to some walls, interested parties are to rely on their own investigations.

There was a small amount of Japanese Knotweed found on the western boundary (fence line) to the rear of the outbuilding which was removed by Total Conservation Management Ltd (TCM) beginning of October 2023 who are a certified contractor for this work. TCM revisited the site on 06 July 2024 and confirmed that it has not returned. More information on this can be found in the Document Section.

The Property is locally listed on the Epping Parish list of non-designated heritage assets.

Main House: 819 Sq ft (76 Sq m)

Outbuildings area: 180 Sq ft (17 Sq m)

Total area: 999 Sq ft (93 Sq m)

LOCATION

The property is situated in Fiddlers Hamlet which is in close proximity to Epping and Epping Forest.

Fiddlers Hamlet enjoys The Merry Fiddlers Hamlet pub and being 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Epping Market Town centre which has multiple shops, pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities. There are several well-regarded state and private schools in the local area and various leisure facilities including golf courses, sport clubs and sport centres.

The property also benefits from being located closely to major transport links such as the M11 (Junction 7) 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and the M25 (Junction 26) 4.8 miles (12.9 km). Epping Tube Station also offers direct access into Central London within an hour and is located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the property. The property is located 16.6 miles (26.7 km) from Stansted Airport which offers international flights.

ACCESS

Access to the property is via a right of way over the green shaded area which has direct access off Mount Road via a dropped curb.

The owners of 10 Fiddlers Hamlet and 10a Fiddlers Hamlet have a right of way at all times over the brown shaded area to gain access to and from the properties. 

PARKING

There is a parking area on site for one car to the side of the house. The measurements for this parking area is 5 metres long and 2.5 metres wide. It will be the responsibility of the purchaser to create.

There is also street parking around the corner from the property.

SERVICES

Mains gas, water, drainage and electricity services are connected.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is sold subject to the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves from masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water, gas and other pipes whether specifically referred to or not.

TENURE & POSSESSION

Freehold with Vacant Possession.

METHOD OF SALE

Online Auction

VAT

Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable (or become payable by the purchaser) in addition to the purchase price.

COUNCIL TAX

Epping Forest District Council – Band E. For 2024/2025, the amount payable is £2,610.35 

EPC RATINGS

The property has an EPC rating of E (48).

PLANNING

Alternative uses and development of the property will be subject to achieving the necessary planning permissions.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Epping Forest District Council.

HEALTH & SAFETY

All viewings are carried out at the sole risk of the viewer and neither the selling agent nor the vendor take responsibility.

VIEWINGS

Open viewings during the scheduled open viewing days as listed below;

Tuesday 29th October 2024 - Starting at 09:00 am until 14:00 pm

Friday 1st November 2024 - Starting at 14:00 pm until 17:15 pm

Thursday 7th November 2024 - Starting at 09:00 am until 14:00 pm

Friday 15^th November 2024 – Starting at 09:00 am until 14:00pm.

Monday 18th November 2024 - Starting at 09:00 am until 13:00 pm

DIRECTIONS

From Epping Town Centre: Travel northeast on High Street/B1393 towards Star Lane for 0.4 miles. Turn onto Stonards Hill and continue for 1.3 miles, before turning left onto Mount Road. Access to the property will be immediately on the right, 50ft from the junction.

From M11 Junction 7: Take the A414 exit to Chelmsford/Harlow for 0.3 miles, then at Hastingwood Interchange, take the 3rd exit onto London Road/B1393 for 0.3 miles. Exit the roundabout onto London Road/B1393 and continue for 3.1 miles, before turning left onto Stonards Hill. After 1.3 miles turn left onto Mount Road. Access to the property will be immediately on the right, 50ft from the junction.

AGENT CONTACT DETAILS

Henry Platts-Martin: henry.platts-martin@carterjonas.co.uk

Scott Riggs: scott.riggs@carterjonas.co.uk

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