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Merrow Cottage, Mathon, Worcestershire
Guide Price: £250,000 Freehold
A CHARMING DETACHED COTTAGE OFFERING SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOMED LIVING ACCOMMODATION SET IN AN ATTRACTIVE AREA OF GARDEN IN A VERY POPULAR RURAL LOCATION.
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION) THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER AT 6PM AT THE FEATHERS HOTEL LEDBURY
PRICE GUIDE £250,000 - £300,000
CONTACT LEDBURY OFFICE
Location & Description:
Attractive detached cottage set in a large area of garden amidst farmland surroundings with views towards The Malvern Hills.
The property offers extended living accommodation incorporating a small half timbered cottage but with later additions. The property has been improved and updated over recent years which has included partial double glazing, a recent (installed 2004) oil fired central heating system and we are advised that the property was re-wired in 2004. Other works have included a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom and general improvements to the exterior of the cottage. The living accommodation is partly double glazed and has a recent (installed 2004) oil fired central heating system and we are advised that the property was rewired in 2004. The property briefly comprises an entrance porch, entrance hall, sitting room, separate study/lounge area, dining room, recently refitted kitchen, utility and cloakroom. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a recently refitted bathroom.
The garden is a particularly attractive feature of the property and there is a detached garage.
Situated in a rural location close to the village of Mathon the property enjoys the benefits of attractive rural surroundings together with the convenience of easy access to Malvern (5 miles approximately) and Ledbury (7 miles approximately) which both offer a good range of facilities and amenities. The village of Colwall (4 miles approximately) is also easily accessible with its main line railway station and highly regarded schools. The village of Bosbury is approximately 2 miles distant and has a village church, school, pub, village hall and a barbers shop. The village of Cradley is also approximately 2 miles distant and offers an even wider range of facilities which inlcude post office, village stores, butchers shop, school and a doctors surgery.
The accommodation briefly comprises (with approximate dimensions):
Entrance Porch:
Enclosed glazed entrance porch with front door giving access to:
Entrance Hall:
Having stairs leading off to the first floor with understairs storage cupboard. Double central heating radiator.
Sitting Room: 4.27m (14ft 0in) x 3.48m (11ft 5in)
Having stone fireplace with open grate. Secondary double glazed window to the front of the property. Double central heating radiator. Archway to:
Lounge/Study: 3.4m (11ft 2in) x 3.07m (10ft 1in)
Having double glazed patio doors opening onto the rear garden and glazed windows to both side elevations. Double central heating radiator. Telephone point.
Dining Room: 5m (16ft 5in) x 2.97m (9ft 9in)
Featuring exposed beams to the walls and ceiling. Quarry tiled floor. Stone fireplace incorporating the former bread oven. Two double central heating radiators. Built-in storage cupboards.
Kitchen: 4.01m (13ft 2in) x 2.34m (7ft 8in)
Recently refitted with a range of attractive units comprising stainless steel sink unit with base unit under. Further base units. Work surfaces with tiled surrounds. Built-in stainless steel oven with 4-ring electric hob. Window overlooking the rear garden to the farmland beyond. Central heating radiator.
Utility Room: 2.18m (7ft 2in) x 2.16m (7ft 1in)
With fitted Belfast sink. Worcester oil fired central heating boiler, a combination boiler which also provides the hot water. Central heating radiator.
Cloakroom:
With low level W.C.
Rear Lobby:
An extensively glazed rear lobby accessed from the entrance hall having a part glazed door opening onto the garden.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR
Landing:
With double central heating radiator.
Bedroom 1: 4.27m (14ft 0in) x 3.48m (11ft 5in)
With two double central heating radiators. Secondary double glazed windows to the front and rear each enjoying a very pleasant outlook.
Bedroom 2: 4.52m (14ft 10in) maximum (11'3 min) x 2.97m (9ft 9in)
Having a double central heating radiator. Windows enjoying aspects to the front and side of the property. Recess with built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom 3: 3.12m (10ft 3in) (plus door recess) x 1.85m (6ft 1in)
Having built-in over stairs storage cupboard with fitted shelving. Central heating radiator.
Refitted Bathroom:
With new white suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, inset wash basin with cupboard under and WC. Fully tiled surrounds. Shaver point. Double radiator. Tile effect laminate floooring. Access to roof space. A range of useful built-in cupboards. Windows to rear with fine outlook over the adjoining fields.
Outside:
There is a wide driveway providing off road parking for a number of vehicles and giving access to the sectional concrete garage which has recently installed wooden double doors and a block built store to the side.
The garden area extends to the front, sides and rear of the property with areas of lawn and a number of mature trees and ornamental shrubs.
There is an area of paved patio immediately to the rear of the cottage and the timber garden shed is included in the sale.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser of the plot to erect a new boundary fence
along the boundary marked AB on attached plan. The fence to be constructed within
three months of completion and to the specification and approval of the vendors.
2. The vendors will require that the purchaser covenants that they will erect only one
dwelling on the site and that the vendors will reserve the right to approve the detailed plan for the site (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld).
SERVICES
We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private system. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and all interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant authorities. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.
TENURE
We are advised subject to legal verification that the property is freehold.
VIEWING
By appointment to be made by appointment through the Agent's Ledbury Office (01531 634648).
VENDOR'S SOLICITORS
Okel and Stewart
Church Row
Ross on Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5HR
01989 762009
Mrs D Bullock acting
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Planning Services
PO Box 230
Blueschool House
Blueschool Lane
Hereford
HR1 2ZB
01432 261560
LEGAL DOCUMENTS
It is hoped that a legal pack including the conditions of sale will be available from the vendors' Solicitors' office (see above) and John Goodwin's Ledbury office two weeks prior to the auction sale.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING
In order to comply with the anti-money laundering regulations the purchaser will be required to provide:
1. Proof of identity in the form of a photographic ID such as a current passport or UK
driving licence.
2 Proof of current residential address, i.e. utility bill or building society or bank
statement, credit card bill, etc issued within the previous three months.
SALE PRIOR TO AUCTION
If you are interested in this property we would advise you to register your interest with the agent's Ledbury office. In the event of a sale prior to auction being considered then we would endeavour to contact you. The vendor reserves the right to sell the property prior to auction or to withdraw it.
COUNCIL TAX BAND E
(This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation).
DIRECTIONS
From the Agent's offices in New Street turn left at the traffic lights and proceed through the town centre. After passing Tesco on the left bear right at the railway station on to the B4214. At the sharp bend in the road continue on to the B4220 heading through the village of Bosbury. Pass through the village centre and continue for approximately 2 miles. Turn right signposted Mathon. At the T-junction at the end of the road turn right and Merrow Cottage will be found after a short distance on the right hand side.
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