METHOD OF SALE
The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction (unless sold prior.) The auction end date is Thursday 15th September 2022 at 5pm.
The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date. The property can be accessed via our website stags.co.uk.
SITUATION AND AMENITIES
On an elevated site enjoying delightful views at the rear towards Exmoor in the distance. Shirwell itself offers primary school, chapel and 13th Century church.
The surrounding area is one of considerable natural beauty with rolling hills intersected by deep wooded valleys running up to Exmoor National Park, which is only 6 miles from the property. Both the sweeping sandy bays of the west coast and dramatic cliffs of the north coast are easily accessible.
DESCRIPTION - AUCTION GUIDE £220,000
A character cottage offering tastefully modernised accommodation arranged over two floors and is considered ideal as main residence, second home or holiday let.
The accommodation on the ground floor briefly consists; Entrance
lobby, sitting room, dining room, kitchen and shower room.
On the first floor are two double bedrooms, the larger of the two also benefits from an adjoining room which is currently used as a study but could have potential to be changed into an en-suite.
At the rear of the property is a good sized garden, which measures approximately 105 ft / 32 m x 25 ft/ 7 m. The current owner rents a parking space nearby.
ACCOMMODATION
On the ground floor is an Entrance Lobby with Flagstone flooring, Sitting Room with log burner, exposed beams, fitted carpet and built in shelving. Dining Room with terracotta tiled floor, built-in under stairs storage, stone fireplace with bressumer beam and electric AGA. Kitchen with built in electric fan oven/grill and halogen hob. Downstairs shower room, tiled floor to ceiling with electric underfloor heating, WC, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap.
On the first floor are two good sized bedrooms with fitted carpets, there is also a further room off one of the bedrooms which is currently being used as a home office but we have been advised that there is plumbing
in-situ and there is potential to create an en-suite.
OUTSIDE
At the rear of the property is an enclosed garden which measures approximately 105 ft/32 m X 25 ft/ 7m. There is a level lawn, stocked borders, area for a vegetable garden, summer house, small stone store/log shed and cold water tap. From the garden there are views across Youlston Park and out towards Exmoor.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity, shared private drainage. Electric Smart radiators by negotiation. The property previously had an oiled fired central heating system, the boiler and radiators were removed but we understand the plumbing/wiring is all still in place.
DIRECTIONS
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From Barnstaple take the A39 towards Lynton. After leaving the town and passing the North Devon District Hospital, continue for about 2 miles. As you enter Shirwell the property can be found on the left hand side with a for sale board clearly visible, there is parking in New Barn Farm opposite (if you reach The Spinney Guest House before a left hand bend you have gone too far.)
BUYERS & ADMINISTRATION FEE – TRADITIONAL ONLINE AUCTION
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000. From this a “buyer’s fee” of £2,400 inc VAT is retained by Stags/Bamboo as a contribution towards the online platform costs, and £2,600 is payable towards the purchase price.
An additional “administration fee” of £1,200 inc VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction. This will be separately invoiced by Stags.
PROOF OF INDENTITY
Under Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction.
There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sales site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.
LEGAL PACK
Copies of the legal pack and special conditions of sale are available online to be downloaded, via the tab on the online auction property listing page.
Prospective purchasers will need to register with the Bamboo online platform in order to download the legal pack. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.
Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to inspect the legal documentation and to consult legal advice prior to bidding.
SOLICITOR ACTING
Irina Gorshkova at Taylors Solicitors
irina@taylors-law.co.uk
4 The Square, Braunton, EX33 2JD
COMPLETION DATE
The completion date will be 14 working days after the auction or as dictated by the solicitor.
DEFINITION OF AUCTION AND RESERVE
Guide price(s) are an indication of the seller’s expectation.
Reserve price(s) are a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the lot at auction.
We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide.
Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE
Particulars, remarks and stipulations contained herein shall be deemed to form part of the special conditions of sale/auction information pack and in case of any inconsistencies the provisions of the latter shall prevail. Special conditions of sale/auction information pack is available online. It is assumed that the Purchaser will have made all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.

BUYERS & ADMINISTRATION FEE – TRADITIONAL ONLINE AUCTION
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000. From this a “buyer’s fee” of £2,400 inc VAT is retained by Stags/Bamboo as a contribution towards the online platform costs, and £2,600 is payable towards the purchase price.
An additional “administration fee” of £1,200 inc VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction. This will be separately invoiced by Stags.