1 Burts Cottages, Peak Lane, Compton Dundon, Somerton, Somerset TA11 6NZ

For sale by livestream online auction on the 31st July 2024. Guide price £200,000+++
A 2 bedroom house in need of modernisation. Potential for fine family home.

A semi-detached thatched roof cottage located in a quiet residential hamlet of Compton Dundon in Somerset. Said to be one of the oldest properties in the village and retaining some lovely character features that will make this an exciting project for buyers to make a home their own. Set within a decent sized plot and boasting a south facing garden with ample off-road parking and complimented by a quiet edge of village location.

The title is not registered.
Location The property is situated in the unspoilt rural hamlet of Dundon near the Parish Church set amongst scenic countryside providing picturesque walks. Compton Dundon lies within one mile and has a village inn, the Castlebrook. The thriving centre of Street is some three miles and is home to Millfield Senior School and the Clarks Village complex of factory shopping outlets. Street also offers sporting and recreational facilities including both indoor and open air swimming pools, tennis, football, cricket, bowls etc, Strode Theatre and a range of pubs and restaurants. The ancient town of Somerton is approximately three and a half miles, and access to the M5 motorway at Junction 23 Bridgwater is within 15 miles.

Directions
From Street take the B3151 towards Somerton and upon entering the village of Compton Dundon continue until reaching the thatched cottage opposite the memorial and turn right into Ham Lane. Proceed for half a mile and negotiate a sharp left hand bend, continue up the hill and along Peak Lane. The property will be found on the right-hand side.
Accommodation The property in brief comprises large living room with double doors onto the garden and open fireplace, open plan kitchen/diner with walk in pantry and log burning stove, entrance hallway and utility room/boot room to the rear of the property. To the first floor two well balanced bedrooms are found and family bathroom.
Outside Garden enjoying an excellent degree of privacy comprising a patio, lawn, established silver birch, potting shed and vegetable plot beyond, much like the cottage some work is needed here. Off street parking.
Tenure Freehold (unregistered title)
Utilities We are advised by the sellers that the following services are connected:
• Water
• Drainage
Your attention is drawn to the water and drainage search contained within the legal pack.
• Electric
• Gas (There is no gas in the village)
• Other
• Mobile and Broadband
We have been advised that Fibre to the Premises broadband will be available from July 2024.
Please visit the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker for availability of services.
Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the suitability and availability of any services they may require.
Possession Vacant Possession upon completion.
Completion 20 Working days
Viewings Viewing schedule to be announced. Please register for the legal pack to be notified.
Legal Pack The legal pack is a bundle of information, specific to this property which will include, but not limited to:

• Official Copy of Register of Title (Office Copy Entry)
• Local Authority Search
• Coal Mining Search
• Water & Drainage
• Environmental search
• Special Conditions of Sale
• Property Information Form
• Fixtures and Fittings Form

We recommend all elements of the legal pack are reviewed by your and your conveyancer before bidding. You are deemed to bid in full knowledge of the contents of the legal pack whether you have reviewed it or not.

Your attention is drawn to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, which detail other charges in addition to the sale price which you may be liable for. These costs may include, but not limited to, Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees as well as Transfer Costs.

The Legal Pack is available to download, free of charge, via the City and Rural Property Auctions website. By registering for Legal Pack you will be kept up to date of any changes that may occur in the build up to the auction.
Bidders Registration closes on 30th July 2024 You must register to bid to take part in the auction. Registering to bid is very simple, you must visit the City and Rural Property Auctions Website and click on the register to bid button (this feature is not available on Rightmove or Zoopla).
Step 1 – complete the online bidding form (this is the same form if you wish to do telephone or proxy bidding).
Step 2 – Upload your ID and Proof of Address
Step 3 - Pay your security deposit of £6,500 (this places a hold on your debit card and no money will leave your account unless you are the successful purchaser).
Step 4 – you will receive a confirmation email you are ready to bid.

Good luck at the auction! Any outstanding deposit balance must be transferred to us within 24 hours of the auction. If you are unsuccessful at the auction the hold on your debit card will be cancelled within 24 hours of the auction, although the exact date will be determined by the issuing bank and can take up to 7 days to release.
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Buyers Premium The buyer will pay a Buyers Premium of £1,500 upon Exchange of Contracts

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: 56

Terms:
Guide Prices & Reserves
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Additional Fees
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. These include and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.

Plans, Maps and Photographs
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