Modern Method of Auction
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4-bedroom detached house · GL2 7NT
For saleListed 629 days
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About
Situated within the village of Whitminster, this detached former courthouse offers a wealth of potential with high ceilings and spacious rooms.
Accessed via a gated driveway, the property features a welcoming entrance hall leading to the main house and an adjoining annexe which used to have commercial use.
The main living room boasts honey-coloured wood-strip flooring, a wood-burning stove, and large windows framing the surrounding areas.
An inner hallway connects to the staircase, a utility/cloakroom, and a farmhouse kitchen-diner with a Rangemaster oven. An open conservatory provides access to the gardens.
The annexe includes a kitchenette, a spacious living room, and a WC with French patio doors.
Upstairs, three generously proportioned double bedrooms feature 3.5-meter high ceilings and 3-meter windows. The master and second bedrooms include built-in wardrobes.
The landing also accommodates two further bedrooms and a modern bathroom.
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period").
Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold). If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
Outside The grounds are delightful, boasting a mature blend of shrubs and trees, including fruit-bearing varieties, and a dedicated area cultivated with three productive vegetable patches.
The rear garden features a well-maintained lawn with a central pathway, a greenhouse, and further areas of established greenery.
The front garden, enclosed by a low brick wall, is equally charming, with a paved pathway leading to the main entrance.
Ample off-street parking is available for approximately five vehicles, while a detached double garage offering further parking or valuable storage space.
Situation Whitminster boasts an array of fantastic local facilities, including a well-regarded village Primary School, a convenient village shop, village hall, Highfield garden centre, barber shop and a mobile post office.
The Whitminster playing field and pavilion provide an ideal backdrop for community football and cricket matches. Additionally, there's a recently constructed children's play area and skate ramp.
The village also offers a variety of dining options, including The Whitminster Inn, serving a diverse range of Chinese, English, and Indian dishes, as well as The Old Forge Inn and The Fromebridge Mill.
Takeaway options are also well regarded with Whitminster Fish & Chips, Yan Sushi & Joe's Woodfire Pizza.
Situated just over a mile away, Junction 13 of the M5 motorway grants easy access to larger cities such as Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Bristol.
Property Ref Number: Ham-0927 Additional Information A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The buyer will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.20% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT.
This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00.
These services are optional. If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided.
The buyer will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.20% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT.
This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00.
These services are optional.
Value & comps
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