FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION - End of Auction 20th November 2024

GUIDE PRICE OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £400,000

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The bidding platform is now open and bids on the property can be made online at any time between now and the end of the auction which is 13th Novemeber 2024. All of the legal documentation can also be viewed online.

"Cranberry Cupboard Cottage" is an historic thatched cottage dates as far back as the 15th Century and is believed to be the second oldest building in Weare Gifford. Situated on a ¼ acre plot in a quiet, tucked away position, this property is full of character and enjoys a generous, south facing front garden Steeped with history this outstanding property offers true potential to be a fantastic family home. 

"Cranberry Cupboard Cottage" is located in the small village of Weare Gifford this idyllic setting offers the opportunity to live in a quiet location but yet being within driving distance of local amenities. 

As you enter through the thatched front porch you are greeted with the original inner oak entrance door which no doubt could tell many stories from centuries gone by. The open hallway features a wooden staircase that leads to the first floor landing with doors leading to all principle rooms. From the hall to your left a cosy, spacious lounge with solid, wooden flooring you are greeted with a large original fireplace with historic bread oven and an inset wood burning stove set on a slate hearth where you can enjoy the winter evenings. 

As you move across the hallway you will find a further sitting room with further focal point original fireplace and wood burner. This comprises with the addition of a bread oven and even original priest holes (created for priests so that they could hide safely during a time when Catholics were persecuted) which further compliment this historic home. Leaving the sitting room you will find an inner hall that leads you to an additional WC, study / bedroom 4 and the spacious kitchen / diner. The galley style kitchen enjoys wooden, character beams and comprises eye and base level units, gas cooker and space for multiple washing appliances. 

The dining room features large flagstone flooring flowing through to the rear entrance of the property which enjoys views over the south facing garden and the warmth of an electric Aga. This generous space also becomes filled with natural light due to the large skylight situated above the dining room table. Rising from the hall the wooden staircase leads to the first floor landing where you will find three double bedrooms and spacious four piece bathroom suite. 

Steps lead you down to the master bedroom with its wooden flooring and wooden beams. This is a comfortable double bedroom with the added bonus of a wash hand basin and windows offering fine views over the garden. Bedroom two is another comfortable double positioned central to the upstairs with an additional wash basin. The third bedroom is situated at the end of the landing and enjoys views across the woodland. 

The tranquil setting of this property sits within a ¼ acre that is bordered with an array of trees and shrubs. A delightful patio area set off the kitchen with space for multiple outdoor seating or enjoying alfresco dining. A bark path leads to a storage / workshop which enjoys power and lighting and also room for vehicular parking.

Traditional Online Auction Information

Please note: this property is for sale by traditional online auction. This means that exchange will occur when the online timer reaches zero (provided the seller's reserve price has been met or exceeded). The winning buyer will be legally obliged to purchase the property at this price. 

Pricing Information 

The Guide Price amount specified is an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. It is not necessarily the amount at which the property will sell. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the property will not be sold) which we expect will be set no more than 10% above the Guide Price amount. 

Webbers and Bamboo Auctions shall not be liable for any inaccuracies in the fees stated on this description page, in the bidding confirmation pop up or in the particulars. Buyers should check the contents of the legal pack and special conditions for accurate information on fees. Where there is a conflict between the fees stated in the particulars, the bid information box or the bidding confirmation pop up and the contents of the legal pack, the contents of the legal pack shall prevail. Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land and Buildings Transaction Tax may also apply in some circumstances. 

Buyers Premium & Other Charges 

The winning buyer is charged a sum of £5,000. From this a buyers fee of £3,600 (including VAT) is retained by Webbers/Bamboo Auctions as a contribution towards online platform costs and £1,400 is payable towards the purchase price. 

NB. The buyer will needed to take out an indemnity policy as the searches are now outdated.  

SELLER’S SOLICITOR Brett Lawrence Slee Blackwell, Pathfields Business Park, 2 Lime Court, South Molton EX36 3LH Tel: 01769 575981 Email: b.lawrence@sleeblackwell.co.uk