Grindon Nr Leek

FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION (unless sold by private treaty)- WEDNESDAY 31ST JULY 2024

Lower Martinslow Farm offers a three bedroom detached farmhouse, located close to the popular village of Grindon, near Leek, Staffordshire. The property would benefit from internal modernisation and improvement, however it would make an ideal small holding for those wishing to pursue a rural lifestyle, and has the benefit of numerous outbuildings. The property sits in 4.72 acres or thereabouts and enjoys a unique position within the Hamps Valley and had excellent views across the local countryside.

Guide Price: £300,000 - £400,000

REGISTRATION FOR BIDDING AND AUCTION PACK AVAILABLE SEVEN DAYS BEFORE THE AUCTION THROUGH OUR WEBSITE.

Situation - The property is located at Martinslow, close to the popular village of Grindon and enjoys an exclusive position within the Hamps Valley, in the picturesque Staffordshire Moorlands Countryside.
The town of Leek is within a twenty minute drive as is the town of Ashbourne.

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Accommodation Comprises: -

Kitchen - 3.13 x 2.78 (10'3" x 9'1") - Kitchen units, stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, door and window to front.

Utility Room - 3.66 x 2.92 (12'0" x 9'6") - Window to rear, base and wall cupboards.

Living Room - 3.69 x 3.60 (12'1" x 11'9") - Tiled fireplace, windows to front and rear.

Front Room - 3.55 x 3.27 (11'7" x 10'8") - Window to front, brick fireplace with electric fire.

First Floor Landing -

Bedroom One - 3.63 x 2.90 (11'10" x 9'6") - Window to side, storage heater. Built in wardrobe.

Bedroom Two - 3.77 x 3.66 (12'4" x 12'0") - Window to front.

Bathroom - 3.42 x 2.94 (11'2" x 9'7") - Cast iron bath, low level we, pedestal wash basin, storage heater, window to front. Built in airing cupboard.

Bedroom Three - 3.65 x 3.17 (11'11" x 10'4") - Windows to front, stand alone storage heater.

Fuel Store - 2.83 x 2.20 (9'3" x 7'2") - Stone and tiled fuel store.

Former Pig Stys - 7.0 x 5.98 (22'11" x 19'7") - Stone, wood and part tiled and corrugated roofed outbuilding. Concrete floor.

Stock Shed - 10.42 x 7.40 (34'2" x 24'3") - Max measurements. Concrete base, four cubicles, sheep pens.

Outside -



Land - Land extending to approximately 4.72 acres or thereabouts, being undulating in nature, but capable of providing good sheltered grazing for livestock or horses.





Fishing Rights - We understand that the property has the benefit of fishing rights to the river Hamps along the length of river which the land fronts onto, and also fishing rights were retained on other adjacent land which used to form part of the property. Further details will be contained within the legal pack.

Viewing - By prior arrangement through Graham Watkins & Co.

Services - We believe the property is connected to mains electricity and water, with drainage by private means.

Access - The principle access to the property is via a right of way through Martinslow Farm, which we have shown hatched blue on the attached plan.

There is also a second right of way further north which serves the land, which we have also shown hatched blue on the plan.

Full details of the rights of way will be contained within the legal pack.

Tenure And Possession - The property is held freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.

Measurements - All measurements given are approximate and are 'maximum' measurements.

Please Note - The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose, neither has the agent checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property.

Solicitors - Ms Greta Williamson
A H Brooks & Co
Derby House
Derby Street
Leek
ST13 6JG



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It provides all the benefits synonymous with traditional auctions, including: speed and certainty of sale, transparency and zero risk of gazumping or double-selling, but with the added advantage of being able to bid pressure free from the comfort of your own home or office via desktop, tablet or mobile phone.

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Terms And Conditions - ENSURE YOU READ, UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

You will be asked to read and accept our Online Auction Terms and Conditions. Additionally, there may be specific documentation relating to the sale of the property you're registering to bid on that will need to be read and accepted before you are able to bid.
Once accepted, you will receive a copy of the document(s) via email for your own records.

Specify Your Solicitor - PROVIDE DETAILS OF YOUR CHOSEN SOLICITOR

You will be asked to provide details of your chosen solicitor, so that in the event of you wining the lot we can initiate the necessary legal proceedings between yours and the vendor’s solicitors.

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On the fall of the electronic gavel, the winning bidder's card will be automatically debited for the bidder security amount, whilst all the unsuccessful bidder's cards will have their shadow payments released (this can take several days depending on the card provider). For more information about this process please read the detailed explanation at the end of this document.

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In general terms, you are strongly advised to view the property and take professional advice as to its condition and suitability. You should also ensure that you thoroughly read and understand the legal pack and any other associated documentation available online and take proper legal advice accordingly. Finally, understand the contract you are entering into and the financial commitment that you will be liable for should you be the successful purchaser.

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Every time you submit a bid you will be clearly shown whether your bid was successful, and a full list of all bids is displayed on-screen at all times.

Fall Of The Gavel - FALL OF LEGAL POSITION WHEN YOU'VE WON THE AUCTION

We offer property for sale by immediate, unconditional contract. This means that the fall of the electronic gavel constitutes an exchange of contracts between the buyer and seller. Both parties are legally bound to complete the transaction usually within 28 days following the close of the auction but this will be confirmed within the legal documentation.

Buyers Fee - The successful buyer of each lot shall be required to pay a buyer’s fee of £500 + VAT (£600 including VAT) to the auctioneers. This is due on
the fall of the hammer. The buyer will be provided with a VAT receipt following the auction.

Guide Price - The guide price is issued as an indication of the auctioneer’s opinion of the selling price of the property. Each property offered is subject to a reserve price which is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer prior to the auction, and which would ordinarily be within 10% (+/-) of the guide price. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. For a full definition of guide price and reserve price please contact the auctioneers.

Conditions Of Sale - The conditions of the sale will be available on line through the Auctioneers seven days prior to the sale. The purchaser will be deemed to have knowledge of the Conditions of Sale and to have satisfied themselves on all matters contained or referred to either there or in the sales particulars.