Property for sale in Llanboidy Road, Meidrim, Carmarthen SA33

Auction sale. A very pleasantly set extended detached double fronted traditional freehold fire damaged cottage – in need of total refurbishment and set just half a mile from the village of Meidrim and 10 miles from the county town of Carmarthen. The property comprises 2 living rooms, A basic kitchen, A shower room and 2 first floor bedrooms - both of which have suffered heavy fire damage. Externally, there is off road parking for 2 cars, a good sized part wooded garden (needing work) and a wooden workshop. A genuine “project property” being offered for sale on the instructions of the executors of the former owner. No onward chain.

Location & Directions

Peacefully set at os Grid Ref sn 279 210 next to a small council maintained "C" road, approx two thirds of a mile fro the village of Meidrim with its primary school and pub. The nearest village shop is at St Clears, which is approx 4 miles away. The county town of Carmarthen is approx 8 miles away, partly along the A40 dual carriageway. From Carmarthen, take the A40 west (as if heading towards St Clears, Haverfordwest etc). After approx 3 miles, turn right onto the B4298 and after approx 200 yards turn right again (still on the B4298) and continue into the village. After passing the primary school and crossing the bridge, take the middle road (B4299) as if heading towards Llanboidy and proceed for approx two thirds of a mile. The cottage wi be seen on the left - identified by an Evans Bros "For Sale" board.

Construction

We understand the property is partly built of traditional solid stone and partly of cavity, originally under a part pitched roof and part flat roof, to provide the following improvable accommodation. Front storm porch with a door to the

Sitting Room

With a cast iron woodstove and a staircase to the first floor.

Lounge

Cast iron wood stove in a wooden fire surround.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room

Red quarry tiled floor, Blue Rayburn style cooking range and a Belfast sink.

Conservatory

Fully glazed to 3 elevations, with a concreted floor and a Polycarbonate roof.

Shower Room

Fitted with a corner shower cubicle, washbasin and WC.

First Floor

The first floor took the brunt of the fire and is unsafe to walk on. Viewers are advised not to go up the stairs.

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Externally

To the front of the cottage, there is a hard-standing big enough for 2 vehicles. To the side, there is a wooden workshop. The garden area is presently a "blank canvass" and would make a good sized lawn or garden. Please refer to the boundary plan.

Services

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage - believed to be to a cesspit.

Boundary Plan

Please note this plan is for identification purposes only.

Council Tax

We understand the property is in Council Tax band D and that the Council Tax payable for the 2024 / 2025 financial year is £2,048 which equates to £170.66 a month before discounts.

Agents Notes

1. The Legal Pack (Draft Contract, Local Searches, Property Information Form etc) is available from the auction page once registered.

2. Although this property is to be sold by online auction, if needed, prospective buyers can still arrange surveys, gas and electrical safety certificates and mortgages, but will obviously need to arrange these at their own expense before the auction date.

3. The fire was in the first floor rooms which were gutted - see the photos. Viewings will need to be by appointment & when viewing, under no circumstances should prospective buyers go up the stairs as they are unsafe.

4. Will interested parties please check the scheduled time for the end of the auction nearer the date, as the end time (not the date) may be subject to slight change because the order of the lots may need to be tidied up closer to the date.

Auction Guidelines

The property will be offered for sale subject to the conditions of sale and unless previously sold or withdrawn and a legal pack will be available prior to the auction for inspection. For further information on the auction process please see the RICS Guidance

Guide prices are issued as an indication of the expected sale price which could be higher or lower. The reserve price (which is confidential to the vendor and the auctioneer) is the minimum amount at which the vendor will sell the property for and will be within a range of guide prices quoted or within 10% of a fixed guide price. The guide price can be subject to change.

Please be aware that the “Guides” are provided as an indication of each Seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures at which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, every Lot will be offered subject to a reserve price (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). This reserve figure cannot be higher than 10% above a single figure guide. Following the fall of the hammer contracts are exchanged and there is no going back!

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Registering For The Auction

Before checking the Legal Pack or bidding, prospective buyers will firstly need to register. Please click on the listing on (under the "Property Auctions" tab) and click on the "Log In / Register To Bid" button. All registered parties will be able to view the Legal Pack online and download copies for their solicitors if still interested. The auction is scheduled to end on Thursday the 18th July 2024.