2 bedroom detached cottage for sale

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DESCRIPTION A charming two bedroom detached cottage located in the sought after village of Stour Provost. The property is offered for sale with no forward chain and offers scope for some improvement.

The property is entered into the hallway, which has stairs to the first floor, and a door leading into the sitting room. The sitting room is a generous reception room with double aspect, a feature focal fireplace, and window seats. Adjacent the sitting room is the kitchen which is fitted with wall and base units, an oven with electric hob, sink with drainer, and space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer. There is a door opening into the conservatory which overlooks the rear garden, with a door leading outside. The shower room is also on the ground floor which has a suite comprising a shower cubicle, low level WC and vanity unit hand wash basin. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, both with double aspects and bedroom offering built in storage.

Outside, the garden is split into three sections. The rear garden is laid to gravel and enclosed by fencing and offers a private space, there is a further patio area enclosed by a stone wall, and a further area to the front of the property which is laid to gravel with a timber storage shed.

This property is for sale via Online Auction. This is a modern twist on the traditional auction room sale where buyers can bid for the property via an online platform. The winning bidder, assuming the reserve is met, is granted exclusivity of the property at the winning bid price for 28 days in which they must exchange, or the vendor is free to remarket the property and the reservation fee will not be returned. The auction will run for 3 hours on a set date and time chosen by the vendor of the property. Upon completion of a successful auction the winning bidder will be required to pay a non-refundable reservation fee of 3% inclusive of VAT of the winning bid in addition to the purchase price subject to a minimum fee of £4,800 inclusive of VAT. The auction is powered and carried out by Whoobid and is subject to terms & conditions which will form part of the auction pack which will be available to download for free once produced by the vendors legal representatives. We strongly recommend that you review the legal documents prior to bidding and seek legal advice. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE RESERVATION FEES ARE PAYABLE IN ADDITION TO THE SALE PRICE.
Fees paid to the auctioneer may be considered as part of the chargeable consideration and may attract stamp duty liability. Bidders will be required to register in order to download the ‘legal pack’, if you choose to bid on the property, you will be required to complete further identity checks for anti-money laundering purposes, provide card and solicitors details before you are able to place a bid. Properties may be sold prior to public auction if an offer is accepted by the vendors.

**Guide price – This is an indication of the seller’s minimum expectations at auction and is not necessarily the figure the property will achieve but acts as a guide, prices are subject to change prior to the auction.

**Reserve price – Most auctions will be subject to a reserve price, if this figure is not achieved during the auction, then the property will not be sold. In normal circumstances the reserve price should be no more than 10% above the guide price.

LOCATION: Stour Provost is a village situated between Gillingham and Sturminster Newton, with Sturminster Newton approximately 5 miles South. Sturminster Newton is an interesting Old Market Town and is the most centrally sited of North Dorset’s five principal towns, standing halfway between Blandford Forum and Sherborne in a most delightful setting on the banks of the River Stour and in the heart of the beautiful Blackmore Vale. There are a wide range of Shops, a Primary School and a Secondary School, Church, Medical Centre and Health Clinic, NHS Dentist, Private Dentist and a modern Leisure Centre. The Exchange is an award winning multi-purpose building offering a community/arts centre. Coarse fishing in the River Stour. Blandford 9 miles, Sherborne 12, Yeovil 17, Dorchester 20, Bournemouth and the South Coast 27 miles. Gillingham 10 miles has a mainline railway station. The A30 is 8 miles, and the A303 approximately15 miles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Services: Mains Water & Electricity. Private Drainage and Electric Storage Heating.
Council Authority: Dorset Council ~ Council Tax Band: D
Caution: NB All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have NOT been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.
Energy Performance Certificate: Rated: E