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Brooklands Cottage, Gayton, Stafford, Staffordshire ST18 0HJ

Auction Event
 

Guide Price £250,000+ plus fees

Unconditional with Variable FeeOn the fall of the hammer, the successful bidder will be legally bound to purchase the property. The successful bidder must immediately exchange contracts, pay a 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000) along with a non-refundable Buyer’s Fee of either 4.8% of the final sale price of the property up to and including £250,000, or 3.6% if the final sale price is over £250,000. The Buyer’s Fee is subject to a minimum of £6,000. Completion must take place usually within 30 days unless the Special Conditions of Sale state otherwise.

Thursday 25th July 2024

9.00am
Key Features
  • Council Tax Band: F
  • Delightful Plot and Field In Gayton Village
  • Charming Cottage Providing Scope For Refurbishment
  • Four Reception Rooms Including Kitchen Through Diner
  • Four Bedrooms With Original Features
  • Gated Entrance with Sweeping Driveway
  • Offered for sale with immediate vacant possession
  • EPC Rating: G
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Property Description:

A delightful and surprisingly spacious four bedroomed, partly thatched cottage, standing beyond a gated entrance, off a quiet lane within the Idyllic rural village of Gayton.

Whilst Brooklands cottage requires a scheme of modernisation, its parquet flooring, original brick fireplaces and beams gives this home charm.

The property boasts generous space with four reception areas including kitchen through diner downstairs, followed by four bedrooms and shower room upstairs.

Located less than five minutes from the A51 and A518 highways, offering commuters excellent access to the county town of Stafford, which features an intercity railway station and junctions 13 and 14 of the M6, the property is situated in the charming and unspoiled village of Gayton, one of the most sought-after villages in this part of Staffordshire. The A51 connects Stoke on Trent and the cathedral city of Lichfield to the north, while the A518 connects the market town of Uttoxeter to the east.

In brief the property comprises:

Sitting Room - 4.1m x 3.6m

Having a brick fireplace and being dual aspect.

Lounge - 4m x 3.8m

Window to the garden, fire surround with tiled inset and a built in cupboard.

Snug - 4.5m x 2.84m
Study - 4.5m x 2.86m

Being a dual aspect and also having a tiled fireplace, beamed ceiling and outer door.

Dining Area - 3.8m x 2.5m

Having an opening to the:

Kitchen - 3.4m 3.1m

Having a range of cream units with wood effect work surfaces, a hob and a double oven.

A side lobby has an outer door and WC off.

On the first floor please note the rooms are irregular in shape and have sloping ceilings which restrict roof height. The first floor is approached via two flights of stairs.

Bedroom - 3m x 2.6m

Side facing window.

Bedroom - 3.4m x 2.6m

Rear facing window.

Bedroom - 2.5m x 3.3m

Rear facing window.

Bedroom - 3.6m x 2.8m
Shower Room

Has a shower, WC and wash basin.

Outside

The property stands beyond a gated entrance with a gravelled drive and two lawns. The garden extends to the side having established bushes and trees. To the rear there is a stone retaining wall and two stone steps up to a further garden area with mature beds, beyond which lies a small field.

NOTE:

There are two Titles – one for the property which is SF650677 subject to<br>easements and rights. Second Title is for the small field – SF650332.

Flood risk:

Surface water - high risk of flooding. Rivers and sea - medium risk of flooding.

Tenure:

Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.



Auction Details

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction Event and is being sold as Unconditional with Variable Fee (England and Wales).

Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.

All sales are subject to SDL Property Auctions Buyers Terms. Properties located in Scotland will be subject to applicable Scottish law.


Auction Deposit and Fees

The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneers fees apply:

• 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)

• Buyers Fee of 4.8% of the purchase price for properties sold for up to £250,000, or 3.6% of the purchase price for properties sold for over £250,000 (in all cases, subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc. VAT). For worked examples please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide.

The Buyers Fee does not contribute to the purchase price, however it will be taken into account when calculating the Stamp Duty Land Tax for the property (known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax for properties located in Scotland), because it forms part of the chargeable consideration for the property.

There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.


Additional Information

For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the SDL Property Auctions home page.

This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack (and any applicable Home Report for residential Scottish properties).


Guide Price & Reserve Price

Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or - 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.