Sparkling Water Woods - St. Columb

METHOD OF SALE 

The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction. The online auction is scheduled to end on Tuesday 22nd August 2023 at 6:00pm. 

The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date. 

SITUATION 

The land has the perfect yet rare combination of total seclusion, whilst also being within easy reach of local amenities; and good roads, infused with a very peaceful atmosphere. It sits on the banks of the River Menalhyl, on the edge of the historic small town of St Columb Major with its variety of shops and other amenities. Nearby Newquay and Wadebridge offer a more comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities. There are numerous excellent surfing beaches within easy reach, including Watergate Bay, Mawgan Porth and Porthcothan. The land has excellent access to good roads (A39 and A30) and is just 4 miles from Newquay Airport. It enjoys a central position within Cornwall with numerous attractions and much of the Duchy within easy reach. The local area is popular with tourists with numerous nearby attractions and well regarded pubs and restaurants. 

DESCRIPTION - AUCTION GUIDE £40,000 - £60,000

The idyllic Sparkling Water Woods comprises 2.83 acres of attractive mainly level broadleaf woodland with long river and stream frontage. The woodland is criss-crossed with a network of paths, opening out to sunny glades, giving it a much larger feel. The property has potential for a variety of amenity uses. There is a 14' diameter raised yurt base, ideal for the recently increased 60 Day Permitted Camping, or the land could just be a useful central base for those wishing to enjoy everything Cornwall has to offer. It will appeal to those seeking a woodland retreat, perhaps to enjoy picnics, barbeques, the chance to catch a fish or enjoy a glass of wine whilst watching the river flow by on a summer's evening. It will appeal to those with an interest in conservation and the countryside, sharing it with the abundance of wildlife that regularly frequent the woodland, including weasels, stoats, a heron, kingfishers, wild ducks and their ducklings, curlew, woodcock, tawny owls, a red kite and other birds of prey. The various outbuildings including composting toilet, recently restored tool shed, log stores, caravan and truck/ camper are all included with the sale. 

SERVICES 

Mains water and electricity are not currently connected. 

WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY 

The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements in respect of electricity or telephone equipment and the property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way. There are no public rights of way over the land shown on the Ordnance Survey Plan. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY 

Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AY. T: 0300 1234100, www.cornwall.gov.uk. 

TENURE & COMPLETION 

The property is sold freehold with vacant possession on completion 6 weeks after the auction, or earlier by agreement. 

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  There is no charge for registration.

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/deposit. 

An additional administration fee of £600 inc. VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction. 

The purchasers shall also reimburse the vendor the cost of the searches carried out, on Completion. (This would usually be paid by a buyer in a private treaty sale.)

DEPOSIT PAYMENT 

The Seller and Buyer agree that the winning Bidder may transfer the remainder of the 10% deposit (less the amounts paid online) within 48 hours of the end of this online auction. Clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 7.1 of the Holding Deposit Agreement shall be read as amended to reflect this accordingly.

AUCTION LEGAL PACK 

This includes the searches, draft contract, deeds/epitome of title, special conditions of sale etc, and is 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. 

VENDOR'S SOLICITORS 

Danielle Smith of Sproull Solicitors

42 Fore Street, Wadebridge, PL31 2HW. 

Tel: 01208 72328 

Email: [email protected] 

VIEWING 

Strictly by prior appointment with the vendor's appointed agents, Stags Wadebridge Office on 01208 222333. 

DIRECTIONS 

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From the A30, followed the A39 north towards Wadebridge, at the Trekenning roundabout, take the second exit signposted St Columb Major. Proceed along this road and just before the centre of St Columb,, turn left onto West Street. Proceed down this street and shortly after passing the pub car park on your right, take the next left onto Victoria Street.. Proceed along this road out of the village for approximately 1/2 a mile before turning right opposite a double-gateway and a concreted area. Proceed down the track for just over 200m and the entrance to the woodland can be found on the left, where a Stags For Sale Board has been erected.

DEFINITION OF GUIDE AND RESERVE 

Guide price(s) are an indication of the seller's expectation. Reserve price(s) are a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the Lot at Auction. We expect the Reserve will be set within the Guide range. Guide price(s) may change at any time prior to the Auction. 

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 provisions 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.

DEPOSIT PAYMENT 

The Seller and Buyer agree that the winning Bidder may transfer the remainder of the 10% deposit (less the amounts paid online) within 48 hours of the end of this online auction. Clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 7.1 of the Holding Deposit Agreement shall be read as amended to reflect this accordingly.

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/deposit. 

An additional administration fee of £600 inc. VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction. 

The purchasers shall also reimburse the vendor the cost of the searches carried out, on Completion. (This would usually be paid by a buyer in a private treaty sale.)