DESCRIPTION
Bevills Hill Cottage, once a farm workers residence forming part of a large estate, represents a truly exciting project to return this tiny, Grade II listed thatched cottage to its former glory. Although in need of considerable renovations, the gardens which approach an acre have been well-maintained, with glorious level lawn which once used as a tennis court bordered by well-established bank and an array of native and non-native trees including Oak, Ash and Acer. The large level lawn gently falls away to meadow area with further planting and established hedgerow border, fantastic countryside views are enjoyed to both the Eastern and Southern boundaries.
Internally the accommodation briefly comprises a covered entrance porch providing access to the reception room boasting character features including brick fireplace, slate flagstone flooring and lovely window seat overlooking the enclosed front lawn, a door leads into the bright, dual-aspect kitchen/dining room with further door into the bathroom which comprises a panel enclosed bath with electric shower over, mid-level flush W.C and hand wash basin. Stairs rise from the living room to the first floor where two double bedrooms are found with further views over the lovely gardens enjoyed.
The cottage offers great opportunity to add value and restore a characterful home or create a holiday let set in a fantastic plot with wonderful views enjoyed and great transport links.
LOCATION
The cottage sits alongside the B3254, Bude to Launceston road, just 4½ miles from the glorious beach at Widemouth Bay, 6 miles from both Bude and Holsworthy and 12 miles from Launceston all of which offer a wide range of recreational, education and commercial facilities.
Bude is a renowned North Cornish tourist location due to the stunning setting with stretches of National Trust cliff scenery in both directions and lovely family sandy surfing beaches.
In all directions from Bude there is countryside of outstanding natural beauty, be it Bodmin Moor to the west providing ideal open spaces for walking and riding, Dartmoor National Park to the east or the secretive Tamar Valley running southwards and steeped in 18th century mining history. Via Launceston. access to the A30 dual carriageway spine road for Cornwall and Devon. Eastwards beyond Launceston (42 miles further) Exeter provides intercity rail link, M5 motorway link and international airport.
AUCTION VENUE & DATE
Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DE on Wednesday 24th July 2024 (unless sold prior) at 7pm.
REGISTRATION
Please note ALL BIDDERS, including Kivells existing clients, will need to register with Kivells on the night of the auction in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the "Regulations") – as of 26th June 2017.
Bidders will be required to provide one form of government issued photographic identity and a utility bill addressed to them at their home address, dated within 3 months of the date of the auction. Failure to do this, may prejudice your ability to bid on the night.
ONLINE BIDDING
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Please note if the lot is sold prior to auction, or afterwards, these fee’s remain payable. There are no discounts for multiple lots purchased and you must consider this when bidding/offering prior.
SOLICITOR
Woodfines Solicitors, Bedford. Tel: 01234 760027
Email:
[email protected]
AUCTION PAYMENT
A 10% deposit will be required to be paid by the successful bidder upon the fall of gavel and at this point the contract is legally binding. The deposit must be paid to Kivells as auctioneers and can only be paid in the form of a cheque or bank transfer.
ALL bidders must only bid if they can make this payment.
Cheques must be drawn on a bank or branch of a bank in the United Kingdom, any other cheques may be rejected and it will the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure they have the correct method of payment available at each auction.
TENURE - Freehold.
LOCAL AUTHORITY - Cornwall County Council.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.
BOUNDARIES
Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.
GUIDE PRICES
Guide prices given are indications within 10% upwards or downwards of where the reserve price may be set at the time of going to print. Please note they are not an indication of the anticipated sale price or a valuation.
The reserve price is the minimum price at which the property can be sold, both the guide price and reserve price may be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
Please note that all prices listed, whether prior to or post auction, are subject to contract.
The Auctioneers and sellers accept no responsibility for any loss, cost or damage that a buyer may incur as a result of relying on any guide price. It is the buyer's responsibility to decide how much they should bid for any lot. Please check with us for regular updates as guide prices are subject to change prior to the auction.
The guide price does not include the buyer's fee charged by the auctioneer or VAT which may apply to the sale or other amounts the seller may charge. The seller's Special Conditions of Sale will state whether there are other seller's charges and whether the seller has elected to charge VAT on the sale price.
FLOOR PLAN
The floor plans are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.
SERVICES - Mains water, electricity, and private drainage.
EPC – F.
AGENTS NOTE
The scaffolding in place has been provided by Bramhil Builders with their contact number being 01837847888
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