House For Sale Stoke-on-Trent, ST10

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
(Unless sold prior)

At Westwood Gold Club, Leek, ST13 7AA
Commencing at 7pm prompt, Thursday 27th June 2024

Gate Farm, Foxt, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2HN

Guide Price:
Lot 1: £420,000 - £460,000
Lot 2: £30,000 - £40,000

Situation And Directions - The property is situated within the popular residential village of Foxt, the location of which is shown on the attached plan.
Foxt lies 8.6 miles from Leek and 4.5 miles from Cheadle.

The property comprises a traditional stone and tiled dwelling house which we believe dates back to 1624 and is Grade II listed under list entry number 1374660. The property benefits from double glazed windows.

The property is unmodernised and would benefit from modernisation and improvement. The property is approached by means of a part tarmac and hardcore lane, which we believe is outside the ownership of the property.

Description - The property is offered for sale in two lots.

Lot 1 comprises a traditional stone and tiled dwelling house which we believe dates back to 1624 and is Grade II listed under list entry number 1374660. The property benefits from numerous original features which add to the character of the dwelling. The dwelling has a spacious garden, garage and a grass paddock the whole extending to 2.35 acres or thereabouts.

The property would benefit from modernisation and improvement and has considerable potential to create a pleasant family home, subject to any necessary consents and interested parties should make their own enquiries of the local authority with regards to planning or other relevant matters. The property is approached by means of a right of way over a part tarmac and hardcore lane, which we believe is outside the ownership of the property.

Lot 2 is a separate parcel of grassland extending to 2.58 acres or thereabouts

Lot One - Guide Price: Lot 1: £420,000 - £460,000

Farmhouse and 2.35 Acres of Land.

Accommodation Comprises:

Entrance PVC Door

Kitchen - 2.57m x 4.47m (8'5\" x 14'7\" ) - With red tiled floor, small range of kitchen units and sink unit.

Cloakroom - With low flush WC and red tile floor

Small Storage Room - 1.80m x 1.08m (5'10\" x 3'6\" ) - With red tile floor and coat hooks

Larder - 1.80m x 1.33m (5'10\" x 4'4\" ) - With red tile floor and shelves with step down to:

Sitting Room - 3.97m x 4.75m (13'0\" x 15'7\" ) - With traditional fire range, built in cupboards either side, exposed beams to the walls and ceiling, oak panel walls and red tile floor

Staircase Off The Kitchen Giving Access To:- -

Bedroom One - 5.03m x 4.63m (16'6\" x 15'2\" ) - Including a Bathroom with bath and wash hand basin

Walk Through Bedroom Two - 4.28m x 5.0m (14'0\" x 16'4\" ) - With built in small airing cupboard

Storage Cupboard - There is further potential with accommodation on two floors with an access door
off the living room into a Room – 4.70m x 3.85m with red tiled floor, fireplace and storage cupboard

Staircase Leading To First Floor - Giving access to:-

Further Room - 4.68m x 4.97m (15'4\" x 16'3\" ) - With fireplace

Outside - There is a spacious garden plot to the front of the property with lawn and some floral borders. A short distance from the dwelling there is a stone, brick and tiled Garage – 7.12m x 3.18m with an up and over entrance door and concrete floor. Adjoining this building there is a small stone and profile roof Lean To.

The property also has a concrete yard area with concrete path.

To the front of the property adjacent to the council road that runs through the village of Foxt, there is a small paddock which is laid to grass and has gated access.
The property stands in a total of 2.35 acres including the dwelling house, garage, garden area and paddock.

Land - There is another parcel of separate land which lie a short distance away from the homestead as shown on the attached plan and detailed below:

Lot Two - Guide Price: Lot 2: £30,000 - £40,000

This is a slightly undulating parcel of grassland which is in good heart and capable of good crops of grass for either mowing or grazing purposes.

We believe that the paddock will be of interest to local people looking for a small parcel of sound grassland for the keeping of livestock or for amenity
purposes having the benefit of a mains water connection.

The land has good frontage to the council road that runs along the northern
boundary from which there is a gated access.

Services - We understand that the dwelling house is connected to mains electricity and water, with drainage being by private means.

We believe that Lot 2 has the benefit of separate mains water connection.

Viewings - By prior arrangement through Graham Watkins & Co.

Tenure And Possession - The property is held freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.

Measurements - All measurements given are approximate and are 'maximum' measurements.

Please Note - The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose, neither has the agent checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property.

Local Authority - The local authorities are Staffordshire Moorland District Council and Staffordshire County Council.

Buyer(S) Fee - The successful buyer of each lot shall be required to pay a buyer’s fee of £500 + VAT (£600 including VAT) to the auctioneers. This is due immediately at the end of the auction. The buyer will be provided with a VAT receipt following the auction.

Solicitors - Sara Pickerin
Tinsdills Solicitors
10 Derby Street
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 5AW

Conditions Of Sale - The conditions of the sale will be available on line through the Auctioneers seven days prior to the sale. The purchaser will be deemed to have knowledge of the Conditions of Sale and to have satisfied themselves on all matters contained or referred to either there or in the sales particulars.

Guide Price - The guide price is issued as an indication of the auctioneer’s opinion of the selling price of the property. Each property offered is subject to a reserve price which is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer prior to the auction and which would ordinarily be within 10% (+/-) of the guide price. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. For a full definition of guide price and reserve price please contact the auctioneers.

Money Laundering Regulations 2017 - Please note under the above regulations all potential buyers who intend to bid at property/land auctions must register prior to the commencement of the auction and provide two forms of ID.

- A photographic ID such as a current passport or new style driving licence.
AND
- A utility bill, bank or building society statement or credit card bill issued within the last three months providing evidence of residency at the correspondence address.


Registration facilities available in the auction room from 6.30pm.