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Detached | 1.36 Acres | Milbury Heath

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

6

BATHROOMS

4

SIZE

2,859 sq ft

266 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION
  • WEDNESDAY 14th MAY 2025
  • VIDEO TOUR NOW ONLINE
  • VIEWINGS – REFER TO DETAILS
  • DOWNLOAD FREE LEGAL PACK
  • MAY LIVE ONLINE AUCTION
  • DETACHED FAMILY HOME
  • ELEVATED VIEWS | 1.36 ACRE PLOT
  • UPDATING | REDUCED - WAS £925K
  • EXTENDED 8 WEEK COMPLETION

Description

Hollis Morgan – MAY LIVE ONLINE AUCTION – A Freehold DETACHED FAMILY HOME ( 2859 Sq Ft ) with scope for BASIC UPDATING occupying an ELEVATED and MATURE 1.36 Acre Plot | Reduced - was £925k

For Sale By Live Online Auction - ADDRESS | Orchard Hill, Cuttsheath Road, Milbury Heath, South Gloucestershire GL12 8QL

Lot Number TBC

The Live Online Auction is on Wednesday 14th May 2025 @ 17:30
Registration Deadline is on Monday 12th May 2025 @ 16:00

The Auction will be streamed LIVE ONLINE via the Hollis Morgan website & you can chose to bid by telephone, proxy or via your computer.
Registration is a simple online process – please visit the Hollis Morgan auction website and click “REGISTER TO BID”

The Property - Orchard Hill is a substantial detached family home occupying an elevated position with stunning views over the Severn Vale to the West and the Malvern Hills to the North. The flexible accommodation ( 2859 Sq Ft ) with 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms ( 2 en suite ) is arranged over two floors including a self contained studio annexe and integral double garage with utility room. The property occupies a mature 1.36 Acre plot with vehicular access from Cuttsheath Road ( includes ownership of the driveway to the adjoining property ) the grounds include a large greenhouse, various sheds and a detached log cabin previously used as an office / annexe.
Sold with vacant possession.

Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax - Band F
EPC - E
Utilities, Rights & Restrictions - Please refer to the Legal Pack
Flood Risk - Please refer to the Legal Pack

The Opportunity - DETACHED FAMILY HOME | UPDATING

The property has been a much loved family home for many years and would now benefit from a scheme of overall updating and reconfiguration of the current layout and allocation of rooms to make best use of the outlook over the exceptional gardens but offers scope to create a truly stunning residence and 'forever home' on this mature elevated plot.

POTENTIAL PLOT | SPLIT SITE

Interested parties will note ownership of the lane and secondary vehicular access to the site.
There is scope to split the site and develop the lower section into potentially an independant plot and dwelling.
Subject to gaining the necessary consents
Interested parties to investigate the planning history of neighbouring properties.

GARAGE | WORKSHOP

The area adjacent to the detached log cabin has a large hard standing for up to 12 vehicles with permitted development for a substantial 15m x 8m garage / workshop.
This plot has been levelled but works not commenced as it has scope for stables ( equestrian facility overlooking paddocks ) or a large annexe or future dwelling ( subject to necessary planning consents )
P23/00630/CLP | The erection of an outbuilding to form garden store and workshop.
We understand there is a new Tricel Treatment Plant installed adjacent to the site in 2024.

REDUCED PRICE FOR AUCTION

The property was previously listed with residential agents with an asking price of £925,000 and now has a reduced guide price for sale by auction.

Location - Milbury Heath is a small village approximately 2 miles from the market town of Thornbury where there is a Garden Centre and a variety of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Facilities include the Leisure Centre, Golf Course and Library. The town is blessed with a number of primary and junior schools, plus The Castle secondary school ( which is situated on the edge of open countryside close to Thornbury Castle and we are informed there is a free school bus picks from opposite the house as the property is in the Catchment area of the sought KLB ( Katharine Lady Berkeley's School ). Junction 14 of the M5 is just under 3 miles distance and Bristol City Centre approximately 15 miles.

Solicitors & Completion - Kath Harnett
Star Legal

Kath.


EXTENDED COMPLETION

Completion is set for 8 weeks or earlier subject to mutual consent.

Important Auction Information - VIEWINGS

Please submit a viewing request online and we will contact you to organise an appointment.
We will send you an email and text to confirm the appointment time and the full property address.
Viewings are supervised by a member of the Hollis Morgan Auction team who will meet you at the property.

ONLINE LEGAL PACKS

Digital Copies of the Online legal pack can be downloaded Free of Charge.
Please visit the Hollis Morgan Website and select the chosen lot from our Current Auction List.
Press the GREEN button to "Download Legal Packs" For the first visit you will be required to register simply with your email and a password.
Having set up your account you can download legal packs or if they are not yet available, they will automatically be sent to you when we receive them.
You will be automatically updated by email if any new information is added.
There will be a note added to the list to confirm AUCTION PACK NOW COMPLETE when no further information is due to be added.
*** STAY UPDATED *** By registering for the legal pack we can ensure you are kept updated on any changes to this Lot in the build up to the sale.

BUYER’S PREMIUM

Please be aware all purchasers are subject to a £1,500 + VAT (£1,800 inc VAT) buyer's premium which is ALWAYS payable upon exchange of contracts whether the sale is concluded before, during or after the auction date.

GUIDE PRICE

An indication of the seller's current minimum acceptable price at auction. The guide price or range of guide prices is given to assist consumers in deciding whether to pursue a purchase. It is usual, but not always the case, that a provisional reserve range is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer at the start of marketing. As the reserve is not fixed at this stage and can be adjusted by the seller at any time up to the day of the auction in the light of interest shown during the marketing period, a guide price is issued. This guide price can be shown in the form of a minimum and maximum price range within which an acceptable sale price (reserve) would fall, or as a single price figure within 10% of which the minimum acceptable price (reserve) would fall. A guide price is different to a reserve price (see separate definition). Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

RESERVE PRICE

The seller's minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

PRE AUCTION OFFERS

Some vendors are willing to consider offers prior to the auction.
Pre auction offers can ONLY be submitted by completing the online PRE AUCTION OFFER FORM
The form can be found on the Hollis Morgan website on the individual auction property listing.
Please note offers will not be considered until you have inspected the COMPLETE LEGAL PACK once it has been released.
There will be a note added to the list to confirm AUCTION PACK NOW COMPLETE when our client’s solicitor informs us no further information is due to be added.
In the event of an offer being accepted the property will only be removed from the online auction and viewings stopped once contracts have successfully EXCHANGED subject to the standard auction terms and payment of the buyer’s premium (£1,800 Inclusive of VAT) to Hollis Morgan.
Contracts can be exchanged via the solicitors or at the Hollis Morgan offices by appointment only.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

The registration process is extremely simple – visit the Hollis Morgan auction website and click on the “Register to Bid” button.
The “Register to Bid” button can be found on the auction home page or on the individual lot listings.
Please note this function is not available on Rightmove or Zoopla.

Stage 1 – Complete the Online Bidding Form
Stage 2 – Upload your certified ID
Stage 3 – Invitation to bid
Stage 4 – Pay your security deposit (£6,800)

You are now ready to bid – Good luck!

If your bid is successful, the balance of the deposit monies must be transferred to our client account within 24 hours of the auction sale.
If you are unsuccessful at the auction your holding deposit will be returned within 48 hours.

SURVEYS AND VALUATIONS

If you would like to arrange a survey or mortgage valuation of this Lot BEFORE the auction, please instruct your appointed surveyor to contact Hollis Morgan and we will arrange access for them to inspect the property. Please note that buyers CANNOT attend the surveys and the surveyors are responsible for collecting and returning keys to the Hollis Morgan offices in Clifton.

AUCTION FINANCE & BRIDGING LOANS

Some properties may require specialist auction finance- please contact Hollis Morgan for access to expert advice and whole of market rates from our independent brokers.

Hollis Morgan may receive introductory fees for this service from the broker.

AUCTION BUYER’S GUIDE VIDEO

We have short video guides for both buying and selling by Public Auction on the Hollis Morgan Website. If you have any further questions regarding the process, please don’t hesitate to contact Auction HQ.

2025 CHARITY OF THE YEAR

Hollis Morgan is supporting Uncle Pauls Chilli Charity empowering socially disadvantaged people with barriers to learning &/or disabilities based in Butcombe, North Somerset, our land overlooks the Mendip Hills and Blagdon lake. There are three main areas of focus at Uncle Paul’s Chilli Charity Education, Wellbeing and Social Prescribing – visit for more details or the Hollis Morgan Charity Page of our website.

AUCTION PROPERTY DETAILS DISCLAIMER

Hollis Morgan endeavour to make our sales details clear, accurate and reliable in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact, and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All Hollis Morgan references to planning, tenants, boundaries, potential development, tenure etc is to be superseded by the information contained in the legal pack. It should not be assumed that this property has all the necessary Planning, Building Regulation, or other consents. Any services, appliances and heating system(s) listed have not been checked or tested. Please note that in some instances the photographs may have been taken using a wide-angle lens. The seller does not make any representation or give any warranty in relation to the property, and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller.

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DETACHED | 1.36 ACRES | MILBURY HEATH Brochure
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: F
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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9 Waterloo Street, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4BT
The Regions most successful Auctioneers since 2010
WHY HOLLIS MORGAN?

Since 2010 Hollis Morgan have been the most successful land and property auctioneers across the Region.

Famous for large public auctions our reputation was built on transparent, competitive bidding leading to some memorable results. As the industry has gone digital and we have adopted a monthly Live Online Auction platform which has proved to be a huge success for both buyers and sellers. Our core service retains all the benefits of a traditional auction but now, via a fully interactive live online saleroom with options to bid by telephone, proxy or online we can reach a national and international audience with this 21st century method of selling Land and Property.

  • Hollis Morgan sold the most ( £65.8m ) Land & Property by Auction in our region for the 15th year running
  • Hollis Morgan achieved a 97 % success rate on lots offered in 2024
  • 26% of all the regions auction lots were successfully sold by Hollis Morgan in 2024
  • Since 2010 Hollis Morgan have Sold More Lots by auction ( £595m ) than any other firm in the region - 61% more than our closest rival

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WHY HOLLIS MORGAN?

Bristol's most experienced auctioneer Andrew Morgan MBE - with 40 years experience on the rostrum.

The Hollis Morgan team has over 200 years combined estate agency experience.

Auction specific premium adverts on both the UK's biggest property portals Rightmove & Zoopla.

Digital Mailing list of over 40,000 Local, National, Regional and International Developers, Investors and family buyers.

Regional HQ based in Clifton covering Bristol and the West Country.

Innovative yet simple marketing techniques such as virtual tours, drone shots, video tours, hi vis signage and professional photos.

Active and coordinated social media presence on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google.

WHY LIVE ONLINE AUCTION?

Fixed Timescales & Speed - Exchange on the day with a quick & fixed completion of 4, 6 or 8 weeks.

Closure & Control - 10% non refundable deposit taken upon exchange and the deal is done unlike a traditional sale.

High Profile Sale - Intensive 4-6 week marketing campaign to make your lot visible and available to all potential buyers.

Guaranteed Price - you set a minimum reserve which protects you from selling for any less than you want.

Transparency & Competitive Bidding - Auction provides a transparency of sale ensuring your lot is sold to the person willing to pay the most on the day.

2025 AUCTION CALENDAR 

Wednesday 12th February 2025 @ 17:30

Wednesday 12th March 2025 @ 17:30

Wednesday 23rd April 2025 @ 17:30

Wednesday 14th May 2025 @ 17:30

Wednesday 18th June 2025 @ 17:30

Wednesday 23rd July 2025 @ 17:30

Wednesday 17th September 2025 @ 17:30

Wednesday 15th October 2025 @ 17:30

Wednesday 19th November 2025 @ 17:30

Wednesday 11th December 2025 @ 17:30

WHAT DO WE SELL?

We sell the full range of Land & Property by auction

Please see below for some examples of the most suitable lots... but we will consider most potential lots!

IN NEED OF MODERNISATION 

Auctions are synonymous with selling properties in need of modernisation and for many years auctions were seen as a niche sector of the property market. In more recent times, as fans of day time TV will confirm, buying and selling at auction has become a normal occurrence and the profile of our buyers has changed dramatically in the last 5-10 years with many families and non property professionals participating and winning lots, competing with traditional bidders, investors and developers.

PRIME FAMILY HOMES

Auction can be an excellent way of maximising the sale price of prime residential property - especially those in need of some basic updating. Competition for prime family homes across the city is frantic, with multiple interest and proceedable buyers competing for the same property. Often private treaty sales lead to sealed bids - which like an auction has the benefit of competitive bidding but with the possible downside of no closure/exchange long after agreeing the deal. An auction is the best way to create a competitive buying environment but with the added bonus of instant exchange and a fixed completion date. We often sell homes to families with mortgages and bridging loans or in chains so you are not ruling out potential buyers - auctions are open to everyone.

RURAL HOME & COUNTRY LIVING

Many City dwellers are desperate to 'escape to the country' in the aftermath of COVID-19 continuing to dramatically change the demand and prices in rural areas. This means you can no longer rely on historic sales values and local agents, as in this new market properties are often worth what ever someone is willing to pay for them on the day - the transparent and competitive nature of an auction is the ideal way to maximise and identify the value of your property and appeal to the widest possible range of buyers.

PREVIOUSLY ON THE MARKET 

We are contacted on a daily basis by individuals who are on the market with local estate agents and for a variety of reasons want to speed up the process and sell their property. The reason for not selling can be as simple as bad luck with chains collapsing, the slightly less forgivable terrible photos from the estate agent but more often than not the main reason for a property not selling is down to the asking price being too high. Not all properties are suitable for auction but we can advise you on a suitable reserve and you can judge if this price allows you to move forward.

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

Our auction clients have an insatiable appetite for development opportunities across the whole region with clients looking to renovate and sell or build to let. There is a never ending range of opportunities but the most commonly offered include large residential properties for the classic flat conversion, change of use on commercial properties to create HMO's, development of former banks, churches and coach houses into residential dwellings and everything else in between!

LAND & BUILDING PLOTS 

We specialise in selling building plots with planning consent for 1-20 units. Even in concentrated urban areas there are many potential plots such as properties with large gardens, car parks and garage blocks - we also have a thriving New Homes team who can advise you on site GDV's and sell the completed units. We handle land with potential but no planning and have close contacts with architects and consultants to help appraise your land and advise on whether to sell now or seek consent - each plot is unique and we can tailor our guidance accordingly.

GARAGES & PARKING

We always have buyers on our books looking for both personal use and investment. Garages are an excellent entry level investment with single units providing an income of up to £150 pcm in central areas alongside increased competition from individual residents feeling the added pressure of Parking in the City with the RPZ scheme. There is always the potential for garage ranks to gain planning permission for development, providing a potentially lucrative exit plan for your investment. We sell a wide range of single, double and tandem garages as well as ranks of up to 100 units to private individuals and investors alike.

PROBATE SERVICE

Following a death if you wish to sell a property the first thing that is required is a valuation of the deceased's property or probate report. In order to obtain probate we can offer a sensitive, professional and fast service to deal with property matters at, what can often be, a very distressing time and can prepare the report, liaise with your own or recommend a suitable solicitor, advise on house clearance and in time handle the sale of the property in order to close the estate and allow the family to move forward.

HOUSES OF MULTIPLE OCCUPATION ( HMO )

Licensed Houses of Multiple Occupation offer a higher rate of return compared to most other residential property investments and we have seen a huge rise in the demand from buyers for what was 10 years ago a niche market but is now increasingly "flavour of the month". We specialise in selling both professional and student HMO's across the region ranging in size from 5 - 20 bedrooms and have seen the quality of the accommodation improve beyond belief in the recent years with luxurious communal areas and pristine en suites now the norm!

INVESTMENT PROPERTY 

Investing in property is a national pastime and with low interest rates and uncertainty in the stock market it provides a stable income coupled with the scope for excellent capital growth. We have proceed able buyers seeking a wide range of investments from city centre flats, tenanted shops to Freehold blocks of flats and commercial property - we work closely with many lettings and managing agents to ensure we are providing up to date rental income information and advice to buyer.

BLOCKS OF FLATS

We have a huge demand for blocks of flats from high net worth individuals and property investors who want to build a portfolio but avoid buying individual flats and having to deal with different management companies but crucially they will pay a premium to control the block and own the Freehold. Selling a Freehold block means the vendor does not have to split the titles, gain vacant possession of the flats or pay for and supervise multiple conveyancing and individual sales - a simple yet profitable exit strategy.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 

We are able to regularly over a range of small to medium size commercial properties aimed at both owner occupiers and property professionals. We enjoy being able to handle classic High Street shops, often with scope for residential conversion on the upper floors, individual offices and larger blocks and regularly offer former banks and are seeing more public houses and light industrial units being sold by auction.

UNUSUAL & UNIQUE LOTS 

One of the joys of auctions is the chance to sell unusual and sometimes unique properties - unusual can take many forms such as an amazing view, a large garden or a strategic location - often these opportunities are almost impossible to accurately value and fall into the category of "its worth what someone will pay for it" - we have been lucky enough to sell Castles, Woodlands, Bunkers, Mansion Houses, Lakes even Salmon Estates and achieve sale prices beyond what would realistically obtainable under normal sale methods.

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