About this property

FOR SALE BY AUCTION THURSDAY 20TH OF JUNE - Something very special....An intriguing, attached cottage tucked away in an slightly elevated location in a beautiful and quiet part of the village. With most appealing water views from the garden, the property is ripe renovation to fulfil its' splendid potential.

An intriguing, attached cottage tucked away in an slightly elevated location in a beautiful and quiet part of the village. With most appealing water views from the garden, the property is ripe for improvement and renovation to fulfil its' splendid potential. Arranged over 3 levels, the cottage has a unique charm with thick stone walls which are exposed in various rooms and most attractive stone stairs stretching from the lower level to the living accommodation on the upper floor. The lower floor is plumbed to accommodate a kitchen/bathroom and stone steps lead from here up to the next level with two bedrooms (one with a bathroom leading off and the other with a built-in shower, a light and bright living room and a wc. A curved stone staircase rises from here to the upper level which opens into a spacious, open plan living space with picture postcard views looking west along the estuary. This room is u shaped around the stairwell with a feature open fireplace, dining area, and small kitchen as well as a further bedroom with bathroom at the front of the property. Sliding patio doors lead from the living area to a charming, southwest facing, elevated garden. There is private parking for two cars at the front of the property and a detached masonry building offering further storage/ancillary space. A delightful prospect for anyone looking to create a charming and unique home in a truly beautiful and peaceful setting.

SITUATION
The twin villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo, which lie in the South Hams Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, straddle the Yealm Estuary and form a yachtmen's haven. There are two churches, a supermarket, post office, three pubs, café, pharmacy, active yacht club and a primary school. Many spectacular countryside, woodland and clifftop walks are to be found around the villages, including along the South West Coast Path and the National Trust owned coastline. More comprehensive amenities are to be found in nearby Yealmpton, Modbury, Ivybridge and Plymouth. Deep water moorings and slipway facilities are located around the Yealm Estuary.

METHOD OF SALE The property will be offered for sale by auction at The Rose and Crown Function Room, Market Street, Yealmpton PL8 2EB on Thursday, 20th June at 3pm sharp and will be subject to a reserve price. A 10% deposit based on the sale price will be payable at the fall of the hammer and in addition a 1% buyer's premium will be payable to the vendor's sole selling agents by means of a BACS payment at the time and venue of the auction.

PROXY BIDS Those not able to attend the auction but intend to use a proxy must complete and return a proxy form and have with them at the time of the auction a cheque made payable to the vendor's solicitor for 10% of the guide price.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE Copies of the Special Conditions of Sale can be obtained from either the vendor's sole agents, Marchand Petit, The Green, Parsonage Road, Newton Ferrers, Devon PL8 1AT Telephone 01752 873311, or from the vendors solicitors, Jo Russell at Bright Solicitors LLP, 5-11, 5 Millbay Rd, Plymouth, PL1 3LF email: jo.russell@brightllp.co.uk 01752 388883 Any enquiries need to be raised with the sellers solicitors prior to the auction day.

BUYER'S PREMIUM A Buyer's Premium of 1% plus VAT of the hammer price will be payable to the sole agents and auctioneers in addition to the purchase price and deposit payable to the vendor's solicitors at the auction. In the event the property is sold prior to auction or after the auction the Buyer's Premium remains payable to the vendors sole agent in accordance with the contract.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS All interested buyers attending the auction and intending to bid should register for anti-money laundering purposes providing proof of identity and address in order that we can comply with Money Laundering Regulations.

COMPLETION It is proposed that completion will take place 28 days from the auction date or sooner by agreement.

AUCTION CONDITIONS Our standard auction conditions can be viewed on our website under Marchand Petit's Standard Auction Conditions. http://rtsites.rt-sb.net/Sites/486/Themes/PropertyPortals/TV2/pdf/CommonAuctionConditions.pdf

Directions
From the A379 in Yealmpton take the B3186 to Newton Ferrers. Entering the village, continue past our office and take the left turning to Noss Mayo. Continue to the end of the creek and turn left, turning immediately left again into the private parking area for May Cottage.

Mileage
A38 8 miles, Plymouth 12 miles, Modbury 7 miles (distances approximate)