57, Shiplake Bottom, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 5HJ

Summary A unique Grade II Listed cottage dating to the early 17th Century.

The property is absolutely charming, sitting centrally in its plot, and including two cosy reception rooms, a study and two double bedrooms.

There are wrap around grounds and a large gated driveway with potential to extend subject to planning permission. Being sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply.

Starting Bid 350,000. This property will be legally prepared enabling any interested buyer to secure the property immediately once their bid/offer has been accepted.

Ultimately a transparent process which provides speed, security and certainty for all parties.

Local information Tudor Cottage is located in Peppard Common, a hamlet with a strong community feel just 5 miles from Henley-on-Thames.

The property offers the opportunity to live in a secluded historic house with a rural feel, just moments away from the shops in the thriving village of Sonning Common.

There are a handful of useful shops and amenities, a small supermarket, post office and award winning health centre.

More comprehensive leisure and shopping facilities including a supermarket, cafes and restaurants are available in Henley-on-Thames and Reading (6 miles).

Local primary schools include Peppard, Kidmore End and Sonning Common and are all rated good or outstanding.

Gillotts School, Chiltern Edge and Henley College offer secondary and 6th form education with many fee-paying schools available also.

Accommodation The front of the cottage is 'chocolate-box' pretty and quaint, with timber framing and painted brick infills. The front door opens to the kitchen.

This is a bright room fitted with cupboards, shelving and appliances and overlooking the rear garden. The living room has exposed ceiling beams and an electric wood-burning stove.

There is a second similar reception room, used as a dining room, that includes an open fireplace and a side door to the garden. A useful study is at the rear, off this room.

There is a ground floor bathroom and two upstairs double bedrooms, both accessed from their own private staircase.

Outside space The house sits back from the road, creating a large, gated gravel driveway, enclosed by tall hedges and trees for privacy. A side garden includes a shed and patio for seating.

The garden gives a peaceful aspect, with raised flower beds, brick and gravel patios and a further raised seating area. Additional information South Oxfordshire District Council, tax band E.

All mains services connected. Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Freehold Auctioneers Additional Comments Pattinson Auction are referred to as The Auctioneer.

This auction lot is being sold by either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by The Auctioneer.

The method of auction sale and the applicable terms and conditions are found on the lot page of this property on The Auctioneers website.

The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer.

Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that matters can be dealt with effectively.

The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid, all bidders must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures.

Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.

Auctioneers Additional Comments The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price.

The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and The Auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price or Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change.

An auction can be closed at any time, with The Auctioneer permitting the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction.

A Legal Pack associated with this property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation, enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding.

The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments.

It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price.

The deposit will form part of the purchase price.

A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale.

The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs.

Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received.

There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.