Detached house
A substantial residential dwelling and separate commercial building offered with vacant possession upon completion. Originally constructed in 1871 as Buerton British School together with a headmasters house the properties continued to be used for educational purposes until the early 2000s.
The school building was extended to the rear in the 1990s to create an additional classroom and toilets and now offers versatile accommodation that can be used for retail,
office, treatment or alterative commercial uses (STP) where necessary. Both buildings are constructed from brick elevations supporting pitched clay tiled roof surfaces and retain many of their original decorative features.
The properties are set back slightly from the main road and are situated within a 0.3 acre plot much of which is surfaced in tarmac providing ample onsite parking. There is also a more private area of garden land adjacent to the house and facing the village green.
ACCOMMODATION
The Old School - Residential dwelling or headmasters house
Entrance Hall
Lounge: 12ft 9 x 11ft 9
Bedroom 1: 12ft 3 x 12ft 0
Bedroom 2: 16ft 0 x 13ft 3
Bedroom 3: 6ft 0 x 6ft 6
Dining Room: 16ft 0 x 12ft 9
Kitchen: 7ft 6 x 15ft 9
Rear Lobby: - Bathroom: 7ft 6 x 8ft 0
Utility: 12ft 9 x 5ft 6
Buerton Old School - Commercial Unit
Retail area: 776 sq ft
Classes/workshop: 305 sq ft
Foyer/waiting area: 165 sq ft
Office: 121 sq ft
Store cupboard: 45 sq ft
Kitchen: 109 sq ft
Machine/workroom: 641 sq ft
Toilet: -
NIA: 2,162 sq ft
PLANNING
On the 19th August 2011 Cheshire East Borough Council granted consent under Application Number 11/2088N for change of use from D1 (now F1(a)) to Mixed Use D1 and A1 (now E(a)) – retail. The Old School would also suit office use, day nursery, provision of health/medical services and other commercial uses, subject to planning where appropriate.
LOCATION
The property is centrally located within the picturesque and sought-after hamlet of Buerton and is surrounded by open fields to the right and rear and the public green to the left. Audlem is the nearest village within which a wide rang of amenities can be found and is approximately 2 miles to the west. Crewe town centre is 11 miles to the north.
VAT
The sale price is not subject to VAT
SERVICES
Both properties have independent oil-fired central heating systems, mains electricity, water and drainage connections. No services have been tested by the agents.
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 under an Unconditional sale type.
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.
