2 The Winthills, Office Lane, Knowbury, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8

For Sale by Traditional, Timed Auction, closing at 1.00pm on 16th January 2025 - A beautiful country residence set in an elevated position coming with approximately 1.69 acres of land, rural views and close to the village of Knowbury.

Scope for moderisation
Approximately 1.69 acres of land
Detached garage with studio/annexe over
Outstanding rural views
Stabling

For Sale by Traditional, Timed Auction, closing at 1.00pm on 16th January 2025. Situated in approximately 1.69 acres of land, set within the fantastic South Shoropshire countryside is this fantastic opportunity to purchase a large home with potential for modernisation. Set in an elevated position, the house benefits from exceptional far-reaching views.

Positioned just ten minutes drive from the medieval market town of Ludlow, renowned for its architechure, culture and independent shops and restaurants. Set on the fringe of the popular village of Knowbury, a small village near Ludlow. It is located in the civil parish of Caynham. The village benefits from a village pub, Church and a thriving community.

2 The Winthills is approached off the lane through double gates, opening out onto a large driveway with ample parking for a number of vehicles. A canopied porch leads you into the reception hallway with window allowing plenty of light in, it also benefits from two large storage cupboards.

The living room is a large room, with windows to both the front and rear elevation and Oak door giving access to outside. Features include period beams and exposed brick wall with an oak mantle place. The dining room also has feature beams, window and door opening out to the frontage taking in the views.

An exposed stone archway leads into the spacious kitchen diner with a good range of base and wall units, granite worktops, flagstone flooring and Belfast sink. The central focus of the room is the alcove with Rayburn cooker, creating a lovely warm atmosphere. A door from the kitchen opens out to the side elevation. There is also a shower room located on this level comprising large cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.

Stairs rise from the reception hallway to the upstairs accommodation made up of four bedrooms and family bathroom. There are period beams throughout upstairs and all of the bedrooms enjoy views out over the fantastic rolling countryside. Three of the bedrooms are good sized doubles and have built in storage, the fourth could be a single, or alternatively an office.
The family bathroom which is tiled throughout has a bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.

There are a number of outbuildings including a double garage with bifolding doors and downstairs WC. This space offers versatility in usage. Above is a studio/office accessed via external steps, with built in kitchen and separate shower room. There is a stable block with concrete hardstandingand garden store with double doors opening out. Behind the stabling and store is a fenced paddock area.

The house has a wrap around patio, offering plenty of space for entertaining, and places to sit and enjoy looking out over the rural views. The formal garden sits in from of the home and is predominantly laid to lawn with mature shrubs. There is a further paddock in front of the home, which could also be used for equestrian purposes.

Agents Notes:
1) We are of the understanding that there is a mine shaft within 8 metres of the property.

Auction Terms
This property is offered through unconditional online auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, Sheldon Bosley Knight Limited. The property will unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to the Special and General Conditions of Sale, which have been settled by the Vendor's Solicitor and are contained within the Auction Legal Pack. This pack is available to download to registered bidders. Please contact either Nock Deighton or the Sheldon Bosley Knight auction department for details on how to register to bid. The purchaser shall be deemed to bid on those terms whether he shall have inspected the Conditions or not.

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of an online auction and is being sold as Unconditional with a Fixed Fee. Some sellers may consider a pre-auction offer, and the Lot may be sold or withdrawn before the auction.

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

Auction Deposit and Fees
The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer's fee apply:

• 10% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)
• Buyer's Premium of £1320 inc. VAT

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.

Guide Price & Reserve Price
The guide price offers an indication of the price below which the vendor is not willing to sell. It is not necessarily the exact final sale price and is subject to change prior to and up until the day of the auction. Any change in the guide price will reflect a change in the reserve (a figure below which the auctioneer will not be able to sell). The reserve can be expected to be set within the guide range or not more than 10% above a single-figure guide. (RICS Common Auction Conditions 4th Edition).

Tenure and Possession
The property and land are freehold. Vacant possession will be given upon completion which is normally 20 working days after the auction (please refer to the Legal Pack for further details).

Services
Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Bidder Registration and Auction Legal Pack
If you would like to register to bid or view the auction legal pack please head to the following link:
https://online.sheldonbosleyknight.co.uk/

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Legal Documents & Additional Costs
It is essential bidders check the legal documents prior to bidding and take professional advice. Special conditions of sale can contain additional costs (that is costs over and above the price the lot is 'knocked down' at) and bidders are deemed to be aware of any additional costs prior to bidding.

Viewings
All viewings are by appointment only through Nock Deighton Ludlow

Directions:
Take the A4117 out of Ludlow up Angel Bank, towards Clee Hill. Take the right hand turning immediately after Angelbank garage onto Office Lane. Follow this lane until the road bends round to the left, where 2 The Winthills will be directly in front of you, approached through double wooden gates.