Detached house for sale in Bearstone Road, Norton-In-Hales, Market Drayton TF9

For sale by modern method of auction - A Unique Detached Three Bedroom Character Cottage in the much sought-after village of Norton-in-Hales - with an impressive Split-Level Lounge and large, pretty Mature Garden with Summerhouse and Countryside Views - that's offered to the market with No Upward Chain.

Brief description For Sale by Modern Method of Auction, North Lodge is a really handsome cottage, with it's stone frontage and feature windows making a great first impression - and an impressive Split-Level Living Room that is the undoubted heart of this very special property!

The main entrance to the property is to the side, with a door opening to the Sun Room which has patio doors out to the garden and a stone tiled floor. A further door opens to a light and spacious split-level Lounge with steps up to a semi-circular Lounge area that has a curved wall of windows overlooking the Garden and a fireplace housing a log burning stove. From the Lounge, a bespoke wrought-iron spiral staircase leads up to Bedroom Three - a generous space with plenty of eaves storage.

Off the Living Room is the Inner Hallway which the current vendors used as a Home Office space and to your left is the large Sitting Room which has a patio door out to the Garden and so could also make a large, fourth Bedroom with independent access.

The Dining Room has a dresser-style unit with wine rack, and an original feature bow window to the front of the property - and an archway leads through to the Kitchen which has a really good range of Shaker-style units including a 'cook's corner' with integrated double oven, six gas burner/two electric hob and deep fat fryer all with lights and extractor fans over. There is also an integrated dishwasher and fridge, and a cupboard that houses the oil-fired central heating boiler. Off the Kitchen is the Utility area with a door to the Cloaks/WC and a stable door out to the rear Garden.

Returning to the Hallway and on to Bedroom Two which has a feature bay window to the front of the property and a range of built-in wardrobes and a vanity unit with a sink. The family Bathroom has a bath with electric shower over, and there's a useful double storage cupboard in the Hallway. Completing the accommodation is the Principal Bedroom Suite which has extensive built-in wardrobes with over-bed storage, and an arch leads through to the Dressing Area and one of the wardrobe doors is actually the door to the En-Suite Shower Room.

Externally, North Lodge has a wide, open frontage and the paved Driveway leads up to the Garage which has an electric roller door, workshop area and eaves storage.

The generous Garden overlooks grazing land, and is set around a large central lawn with mature borders and trees, a pretty Summerhouse with an electric sun canopy, light and power, patio entertaining areas, raised flower beds, kitchen garden with a purpose-built 35' green house, shed and composting bays - and an orchard area with pear, plum, apple and quince trees.

This really is a unique property with the potential for you to place your own stamp on it - so please call our Market Drayton office to arrange a viewing.

Location Norton-in-Hales is a pretty village on the Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire borders, with a well-regarded Primary School, Play Area, Village Hall, Tennis Club, Cricket Pitch, Bowling Green, Church and popular local Pub/Restaurant.

The closest shops and Post Offices are in the villages of Woore or Loggerheads, and Market Drayton is the main town with a good mix of shops, cafes, supermarkets, sports facilities and High School. A greater range of shops and facilities can be found in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, and Shrewsbury - all within commuting distance – with mainline train stations in Crewe and Stoke.

Accommodation

garden room entrance 8' 0" x 10' 0" (2.44m x 3.05m)

split-level lounge 21' 2" x 14' 1" (6.45m x 4.29m) With wrought iron spiral staircase up to:

Bedroom three 10' 5" x 7' 2" (3.18m x 2.18m) With eaves storage

inner hall 12' 10" x 9' 10" (3.91m x 3m)

living room 17' 0" x 11' 7" (5.18m x 3.53m)

dining room 10' 9" x 9' 9" (3.28m x 2.97m)

kitchen 15' 10" x 7' 6" max (4.83m x 2.29m)

utility room 10' 11" x 6' 8" (3.33m x 2.03m)

bathroom 6' 4" x 5' 9" (1.93m x 1.75m)

bedroom two 10' 5" x 7' 2" (3.18m x 2.18m)

principal bedroom 15' 11" x 11' 6" (4.85m x 3.51m) Leading to:

Dressing area 5' 9" x 7' 3" (1.75m x 2.21m)

en suite shower

garage 28' 8" x 12' 3" (8.74m x 3.73m)

summer house 13' 2" x 7' 2" (4.01m x 2.18m) With light, power and pull-out sun canopy

externally The property has a really lovely mature rear Garden set around a central lawn with mature borders, patio and gravelled entertaining areas, raised beds and a large Kitchen Garden with greenhouse, shed, potting compost bays and fruit trees - and it's surrounded by open fields and the village cricket pitch is to one side.

To view this property By arrangement with the Agents Office at Tower House, Maer Lane, Market Drayton, TF9 3SH
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Directions From our office on Maer Lane turn right and follow this lane approximately three miles into Norton-in-Hales village, going through the village with the school, Hinds Head pub and Church on your left. Just after the sign for the Recreation Ground, the property is on your left and can be identified by our For Sale sign

services We are advised that mains water, drainage and electricity are available with oil-fired central heating. Barbers have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings etc., or services to this property, so cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A buyer is recommended to obtain confirmation from their Surveyor or Solicitor.

Method of sale This plot is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid, 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 buyer's 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 4.2% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 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.

Local authority Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6nd. Tel: EPC rating - tbc

council tax band - tbc

floor plan Not to Scale, please use as a guideline only

tenure We are advised that the property is Freehold and this will be confirmed by the Vendors Solicitor during the Pre- Contract Enquiries. Vacant possession upon completion.

Barbers copyright Unless we agree otherwise with you in writing, we hold the copyright on all photographic and video marketing material used to market this property and these should not be reproduced by any third party without our express consent. Furthermore, we reserve the right to use these for marketing initiatives in order to promote the property or the Company. We may use various options for marketing including all social media and mailing campaigns, all designed to help with the sale/rental of your property.

Property information We believe this information to be accurate, but it cannot be guaranteed. The fixtures, fittings, appliances and mains services have not been tested. If there is any point which is of particular importance please obtain professional confirmation. All measurements quoted are approximate. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.

Aml regulations To ensure compliance with the latest Anti Money Laundering Regulations all intending purchasers must produce identification documents prior to the issue of sale confirmation. To avoid delays in the buying process please provide the required documents as soon as possible. We may use an online service provider to also confirm your identity. A list of acceptable id documents is available upon request.

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