Description

For Sale by public auction on the 26th September 2024 at 2.00pm to be held at The Lion Quays Resort, Weston Rhyn, Gobowen, Oswestry, SY11 3EN.
Bowen are delighted with instruction to offer a rare opportunity to acquire a detached barn situated in a picturesque rural location with potential to convert the current building into a three-bedroom detached dwelling. The plans outline living accommodation totalling 1,164 sq ft (108.2 sq m), or thereabouts.

Location

The Barn enjoys a pleasant rural location situated in the village of Whixall in the picturesque North Shropshire countryside close to the Welsh border. The village itself has a Church, Village Hall and renowned Primary School. The nearby villages of Northwood, Prees and Welshampton have a further range of amenities whilst easy access onto the A495, A49 & A41 gives good access to Ellesmere, Wem, Whitchurch, Shrewsbury and Chester with Wem, Whitchurch & Shrewsbury offering good rail links.

Plans & Drawings

The proposed plans are for a conversion of the existing barn to a single two storey dwelling comprising of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, good sized enclosed garden and off-road parking for two cars. Further details can be found on the Shropshire Council website.

Services

Mains water and electric are understood to be available for connection in the adjoining highway, however potential purchasers should satisfy themselves that this is the case before submitting an offer.

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way

The site is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way both private or public and whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Sales Particulars

The attached plans are STRICTLY for identification purposes and not to scale. Any areas submitted are estimated.

Town and Country Planning Act

The property, notwithstanding any description in these particulars is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Orders, Town Planning Scheme or Agreement Resolution or Notice which may come into force and also subject to any Statutory Provision or Byelaw without obligation on the part of the Vendors to specify them.

Access

Access will be provided off the adjoining lane, Jubilee Way, over a parking area for two cars.

Local Authority

Shropshire Council
The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND
Tel: 0345 6789000

Tenure

We understand that the property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Buyer’s Premium

Please note that the purchaser will be responsible for paying the buyer’s premium in addition to the purchase price set at 2.4% of the sale price inc. VAT. Subject to a minimum fee set at £3,000.00 inc. VAT. For further details on fees payable please consult the legal pack.

Method of Sale

The property will be offered for sale by public auction at The Lion Quays Resort, Weston Rhyn, Gobowen, Oswestry, SY11 3EN on Thursday 26th September 2024 with commencing at 2.00pm.

Guide Price

Where a guide price is given that price is not to be taken as an indication of the value of the lot or of the reserve price. Pre-auction guide prices are based upon the initial anticipation of the sale price of the property at auction. Prospective purchasers should be aware that guide prices are subject to change and are advised to check any amendments with the Auctioneers prior to the auction. The reserve price for each of the lots may exceed the quoted guide price and ventual guide price.

Reservation Price

The reserve price is the seller’s minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide
price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

Solicitors

Mrs Katie Jones, Gough Thomas & Scott,
31 Salop Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2NR
Tel: 01691 655600
Email: oswestry@gtssolicitors.co.uk

Viewings

All viewings are strictly by appointment via the Agent’s Ellesmere office (01691) 622534. Please note neither the vendor nor the agent take any responsibility for any injuries which may occur during any viewing. Any person found causing damage to the property will be prosecuted.

Directions

From Ellesmere proceed along the A495 sign posted Whitchurch continue through the village of Welshampton and after passing Bronington Nurseries on the right-hand side after approximately 2.5 miles turn right sign posted Fenns Bank/Whixall. Continue along this road and upon entering the village of Whixall proceed to the T-junction taking a left turn before passing over the canal bridge and after a short distance the property can be identified on the left-hand side by the agents for sale board.