The Old Gate House - Chittlehamholt

METHOD OF SALE
The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction (unless sold prior.) The auction end date is Thursday 25th August 2022 at 5pm.
The vendors reserve the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date. To view the live auction visit stags.co.uk, click on the Auctions section of the site, follow the link to "Online
Property & Land Auctions".
DESCRIPTION - AUCTION GUIDE £325,000
The Old Gate House is an appealing detached property set in
a sought after village. The house offers spacious
accommodation with three spacious reception rooms and two
bedrooms but does require improvement and modernisation
throughout.
Outside there is off road parking, a detached garage and mature, enclosed gardens offering much privacy.
ACCOMODATION
The front door leads into the HALL with cloaks cupboard. A
door leads into the GARDEN ROOM with a lovely outlook over
the garden. Off this room is the UTILITY with a tiled floor, oil
fired boiler, plumbing for washing machine and wall mounted
cupboards. Door into CLOAKROOM with WC and wash
basin. Also off the hall is the KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
with matching wall and base units with worktop over, dual bowl
stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, electric cooker point.
Space for appliances and breakfast bar.
The DINING ROOM has an outlook over the garden, part exposed stone walling, former fireplace with tiled hearth and timber mantle. The
LIVING ROOM has a stone fireplace with wood burning stove
and display cupboard to the right hand side, stairs to the first
floor and door into an enclosed front entrance porch.
On the FIRST FLOOR the landing has an airing cupboard and doors into BEDROOM ONE, a large double room and BEDROOM TWO, a smaller double room. The BATHROOM is fitted with a panelled bath, WC and hand basin.
OUTSIDE
A pair of timber five-bar gates lead into a parking area with a
detached, stone built GARAGE/WORKSHOP with remote
roller door. To the rear is a delightful mature garden, mainly laid
to lawn with a patio area adjoining the house.
SITUATION
The Old Gatehouse is set in the sought after village of
Chittlehamholt, which has an excellent public house, The Exeter
Inn, good community shop, Church and village hall. On the
southern edge of the village is the renowned Highbullen Hotel &
Country Club with its 18 hole golf course and impressive
leisure facilities.
The local market town of South Molton is about six miles and offers an excellent range of amenities and shops including a Sainsbury's Supermarket and schooling to
secondary level. The larger and regional centre of Barnstaple
with its larger commercial venues is about 13 miles and the
Cathedral City of Exeter is about 28 miles.
A local rail link is available on the regular service between Barnstaple and Exeter on the Tarka Line at Portsmouth Arms Station (2.7
miles.)
Both Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks are within easy
reach by car as is the renowned North Devon Coastline.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating
via radiators.
VIEWING
Strictly by confirmed prior appointment please through the
sole selling agents, Stags on 01769 572263.
DIRECTIONS
From South Molton proceed south out of the town on the
B3226 and stay on this road for approximately 4½ miles taking
the right turn signposted to Chittlehamholt. Proceed up the hill
and at the 'T' junction, turn left. Drive into the heart of the village
whereupon The Old Gate House will be on the right.
PROOF OF IDENTITY
Under 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 this registration.
LEGAL PACK
Copies of the Legal Pack and Special Conditions of Sale will be
available online to be downloaded via the tab on the online
auction 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.
SOLICITOR ACTING
Slee Blackwell LLP - Gemma Williams
2 Lime Court, Pathfields Business Park, South Molton. EX36 3LH
COMPLETION DATE
The completion date will be 22nd September 2022.
BUYER'S AND ADMINISTRATION FEES
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of
£5,000 inc VAT at the end of the auction. 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 £1,200 inc VAT will be
payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the
auction. This will be separately invoiced by Stags.
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 or no
more than 10% above a single guide figure.
Guide prices 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
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.

BUYER'S AND ADMINISTRATION FEES
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of
£5,000 inc VAT at the end of the auction. 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 £1,200 inc VAT will be
payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the
auction. This will be separately invoiced by Stags.