About this property

FOR SALE BY AUCTION, UNLESS PREVIOUSLY SOLD. A significant stone house with Tudor style gable end overlooking the River Dart towards Dartmouth. Located close to the Kingswear lower ferry.

This extraordinary property now offers the new owner the opportunity to restore the property to a magnificent four bedroom house occupying a secluded position within a level plot bounded by a high natural stone wall within which is an attractive garden.

Approached through a 16th century listed archway to a block courtyard and ample parking for six cars. To the front of the property is a stone gazebo through which a large lawn is accessed with mature cherry trees. Through the wrought iron gates and over an unregistered road leads to a slipway for the launch of small boats, kayaks and other small crafts.

Kingswear sits on the east bank of the River Dart opposite the historic port of Dartmouth and home to the Britannia Royal Naval College. The village is popular with the sailing community and offers excellent marina facilities, deep-water moorings, local shops and the Royal Dart Yacht Club. A seasonal steam train service operates to Torbay and the village is linked to Dartmouth by passenger and car ferry services operating continuously throughout the year. Churston Golf course and sandy beaches are within four miles.

SERVICES
Mains electric, water and drainage. Electric and night storage heating.

PREVIOUS USE
The property has previously been used a four self-contained flats and much of the infrastructure is still present within the property. It is considered that the new owner will restore the property to its former glory as a detached four bedroom house.

ASSUMED RIGHT OF WAY
There is an assumed right of way in favour of South Hams District Council to the arches, the freehold of which is not within the title for sale. Such right of way has not been exercised for some time and there is no reason to suspect this will change.

METHOD OF SALE
The property will be offered for sale at Dartmouth Yacht Club subject to a reserve price on Wednesday 23rd July at 3.00pm. Unless previously sold.

DEPOSIT
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, 1-3 Hauley Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9AA, 01803 839190 or from the vendors solicitors, Adam Crawford, Pennington Manches Cooper, Matrix House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4DZ, 01256 407100, Adam.Crawford@penningtonslaw.com

BUYERS 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 sole agent 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
To be agreed.

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

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the vendors sole agents, Marchand Petit, Dartmouth, 01803 839190.