Kindle Cottage - Lot 1

SITUATION
The property is located on the edge of the wonderful south Devon village of Stokeinteignhead. Set in the picturesque rolling Devon landscape with a strong village community that includes a sought after primary school, country inn, village hall, shop and historic church. Located in an area of great landscape value, a network of bridle-paths and tracks makes this a popular area for horse riding. The sandy beaches of Shaldon, Teignmouth and Torbay, are within a few miles, and Maidencombe, with its beach and cafe, at the end of Stoke Road. The A380 is within easy reach providing good access to the A38 and M5. Mainline railway links to London Paddington are located in the nearby market town of Newton Abbot, with its full range of comprehensive shopping facilities.The cities of Exeter and Plymouth are also within easy reach for work, shopping or leisure.
DESCRIPTION
Kindle Cottage is a characterful Grade II listed thatched cottage with three bedrooms and set in a 1/4 acre of gardens with the added bonus of a detached garage. The cottage is in need of modernisation internally and also externally in that the thatch roof will require complete renewal. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to revive a charming Devon Chocolate box cottage on the edge of the village
ACCOMMODATION
See accompanying floor plan. Front entrance porch with internal door leading straight into the main sitting room. The sitting room is well proportioned with exposed beams and a wonderful inglenook fireplace with an open fire. Off the sitting room is a door into the dining room with further exposed beams and a window into the conservatory. An opening from the dining room leads into the small original cottage kitchen with a window looking into the conservatory and door into the large conservatory. The conservatory is large in size with double doors off the sitting room leading lower part of the conservatory. The upper area of the conservatory has a large storage cupboard and cloak room off and a door leading to the rear garden. Steps lead up to the utility/large kitchen which would be an ample kitchen breakfast room.
Stairs lead to a half landing with steps down to the main bathroom comprising of a bath, WC, wash hand basin, window and a useful storage cupboard. Stairs continue to the first floor landing with a large storage cupboard. Bedroom two is a large double dual aspect bedroom with bedroom three being a smaller bedroom with rear aspect window. Bedroom one is a large double bedroom with a rear aspect window overlooking the garden and the addition of a spacious en-suite shower room with window seat, shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.
GARDEN CHALET/STUDIO
The garden chalet is in the rear garden and provides the perfect space for a home office, studio or self contained space for guests. There is a wet room shower room with a WC and wash hand basin serving the chalet.
OUTSIDE
A double garage accessed directly off Stoke road provides secure parking or more than ample storage. There is power and light to the garage. The gardens of Kindle Cottage are severely overgrown but could be reinstated to their former glory. There is a pretty front gate from Stoke Road with archway over with path leading around the garage and up to the front porch. There is a rear off road parking space accessed by the rear lane with a pathway leading to the conservatory rear entrance to the property. The rear gardens could be beautiful and made innkeeping with the cottage and are of a good size.
SERVICES
Mains water, electric, gas. Private drainage.
DIRECTIONS
Leave the English Rivera on the A379 heading towards Shaldon. At Maidencombe, turn left signed Stokeinteighnhead onto Stoke Road. Follow this road through into Higher Gabwell, and before the "S" bend in the road the cottage can be found on the right hand side
METHOD OF SALE
The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional auction. The auction end date is 12pm on 21st May 2021.
The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date. The property can be accessed via our website stags.co.uk.
BUYERS ADMINISTRATION FEE - ONLINE AUCTION
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000 inc VAT. From this a “buyer’s fee” of £2,400 (inc VAT) is retained by Stags/Bamboo Auctions as a contribution towards the online platform costs, and £2,600 is payable towards the purchase price.
An additional “administration” fee of £1,000+VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction. This will be separately invoiced by Stags.
PROOF OF IDENTITY
Under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sales site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.
DEFINITION OF AUCTION GUIDE AND RESERVE
-Guide price is an indication of the seller's expectation.
-Reserve Price is a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the lot at auction.
-We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide.
-Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction.
LEGAL PACK
Copies of the legal pack and special conditions of sale are available online to be downloaded, via the legal pack tab. It is the purchaser's responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to inspect the legal documentation and to consult legal advice prior to bidding.
COMPLETION DATE
The completion date will be 28 days after the auction or as dictated by the solicitor.