Listed for £500,000
April 2, 2024
Sold for £495,000
2019
* BLOCK VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: (10.30am until 12 noon) SATURDAY, 9 MARCH 2024 *
FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO BUY PART COMPLETE PROJECT HOME WITH FULL PLANNING. THE PROPERTY IS BEING OFFERED FOR SALE THROUGH THE MODERN METHOD OF AUCTION, WHICH IS OPERATED BY IAMSOLD LIMITED
The property is located in a QUIET COUNTRY LANE. The land is located within a GREEN BELT AREA. ORCHARD COTTAGE is an ideal plot ready to complete and make your own. There is PLANNING CONSENT FOR A TWO STORY EXTENSION which has already been started.
The planning consent Ref: 19/01059 was for internal alterations and rear two storey addition and basement. It is considered that two of the bedrooms could be divided to allow for the property to potentially become a five bedroom home.
There is a SEPARATE ONE BEDROOM ANNEXE which has been created from a former three bay garage.
THE PLOT: We have been informed by the sellers that the overall plot including the house extends to about 0.40 of an acre.
Buyers are recommended to undertake their own enquiries with Sevenoaks District Council regarding any planning issues.
Location - The property is situated in a rural location on the outskirts of the hamlet of Hodsall Street and the village of Meopham which is located between Gravesend and Wrotham on the A227 and benefits from many local amenities and excellent transport links. The A2/M2 and the M20/26 motorway networks are within easy reach as is Meopham mainline station with services to Victoria, Borough Green main line station is about four miles away. There are local primary and secondary schools within Meopham and the neighbouring villages and grammar schools in Gravesend and Dartford. there are local shops in Culverstone and Meopham Parade with more comprehensive shopping at Longfield, Northfleet and Bluewater.
Accommodation - The floor plan attached to these details shows the layout of the property at the present time, the plan that accompanied the planning application shows the house to comprise a lounge, study, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom and boot room to the ground floor with a main bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor. There is also a basement cinema, wine store and plant room.
There is a separate one bedroom annexe, ample parking space.
Route To View - From Meopham proceed south on the A227 towards Wrotham for approximately 2.75 miles. Turn right into Chapmans Hill and follow the road until the crossroads and then take the right into New Street Road, the property will then be found on the right hand side.
Auctioneer Comments This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor.
This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).
The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.
This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold.
The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.
Referral Arrangements The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted. Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.
Energy Performance Certificates - Orchard Cottage currently has an energy rating of F
The Annexe has an energy rating of D
Council Tax Band - The property is currently registered in Band E interested buyers are advised that this will probably increase in view of the extension and separate annexe.
Services - Mains water and electricity are connected, drainage is to a private Klargester system. There is no mains gas to the property.
There is an EPC carried out showing a rating of F however this is because the project is incomplete and is being sold as a development plot rather than a finished product.
VIEWINGS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Key Property Consultants , their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Key Property Consultants have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
3. Floor plans – FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY. Measurements and location of rooms, windows, doors etc. is approximate and should not be relied upon.
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