South Mill House

Listed mill house for renovation and a range of traditional barns in over 4 acres. Sale by online auction - deadline 28th April 2021.
SITUATION
South Mill House is a fascinating grade II listed property in need of substantial renovation and improvement throughout. Following the granting of Listed Building consent in 2012 (Ref 12/0946/LBC) works began to help sure up and repair the structure. However these only made a start and significant work remains to bring this historic property back into full habitable condition.
Located between the popular villages of Dalwood and Stockland the property is set within the Blackdown Hills AONB. Each nearby village has a fantastic pub, church and village hall. Stockland has a well-respected primary school, whilst Dalwood has a community run shop.
The market towns of Honiton and Axminster offer a good range of amenities and stations on the London Waterloo line. The A30 provides access to the M5 and Exeter, which has excellent facilities and an international airport. Taunton is to the north with access to the M5 junction 25.
The nearby south coast provides a range of coastal pursuits with beaches at Lyme Regis, Branscombe, Seaton, Beer and Sidmouth.
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT
Listed building consent was granted on the 18th Dec 2012 under ref 12/0946/LBC please look at the East Devon District Council Website for more information.
The drawings outline a significant program of proposed works and although a purchaser may choose to consider other options (subject to obtaining consents) it allows some certainty over what has already been agreed.
The works include provision for a modern heating system via air-source heat pumps and bio-mass boiler alongside reorganisation of the space and substantial refurbishment to restore this period home including 4 reception rooms and 4 en suite bedrooms.
OUTSIDE
In all the land extends to 4.13 acres (1.67 ha) which includes a large paddock planted to willow, garden area, part cobbled yard, and former orchard.
There are a large range of old stone barns, considered within the curtilage of the listed building, providing some opportunities for other uses, subject to consents.
The property is largely bordered to the east by the Corry Brook.
SERVICES
Mains electric and water. Gigaclear (fibre) broadband. Private drainage currently septic tank, a new system will need to be installed by the purchasers.
DIRECTIONS
From the centre of Dalwood beside the pub head east over the bridge and bear around to the left. Head out of the village and take the next left. After about ¾ mile turn left back over the Corry Brook, keep right and the property is on your right.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment only.
METHOD OF SALE
The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction. The end of the online auction is scheduled for 28th April 2021 at 6pm. 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
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000. 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 & 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 tab on the online auction property listing page. 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
The completion date will be as dictated by the solicitor and included in the legal pack, likely to be 30 working days following exchange.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE
Particulars, remarks and stipulations contained herein shall be deemed to form part of the special conditions of sale/auction information pack and in case of any inconsistencies the provision of the latter shall prevail. Special conditions of sale/auction information pack is available online. It is assumed that the Purchaser will have made all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
A list of fixtures and fittings will be included in the auction pack. Please note that solar panels (resting on the ground in the garden) are not included and will be removed. There is the option to purchase the scaffolding and sand. Stone and rubble to be including sale.