Pensax, Abberley, Worcester, WR6

A non-listed semi-detached country cottage hidden away in a very private location. The property has a gross internal area of 69 square metres and sits in just under HALF AN ACRE. Requiring significant renovation but with tremendous potential. Energy Rating: G. All enquiries to STOURPORT OFFICE 01299 822060 To be offered for sale by Public Auction subject to prior sale, special conditions and reserve on Tuesday 14 May 2024 at Kiderminster Golf Club, Russell Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire. DY10 3HT at 6pm.

SAFETY & ACCESS NOTES FOR VIEWERS In our view it would not be sensible to take children, or elderly persons, and appropriate clothing, and footwear, should be worn. Wellington boots are advised. Access to the property is along an unmade private track, which is muddy given the time of year. This could create the potential for non 4x4 cars to get stuck. Please do not attend the property without a prior appointment and take a fully charged mobile phone.

Description SALE METHOD - The freehold of 123 Pensax, Worcester Road, Abberley, WR6 6AG is to be offered for sale by Public Auction subject to prior sale, special conditions and reserve on Tuesday 14 May 2024 at Kiderminster Golf Club, Russell Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire. DY10 3HT at 6pm. The sale is being handled by the Stourport on Severn office of Phipps & Pritchard on 01299 822060 or Stourport@phippsandpritchard.co.ukAGENTS COMMENTS - Properties such as this are becoming increasingly scarce, not least because the vast majority would have already long since been extended/modernised. Here therefore is a rare opportunity not to be missed and also the chance to add clear value, when pushed, to realise its full potential.THE PROPERTY - A period, non-listed, country cottage hidden from the road in a totally private position. Notwithstanding the property is semi-detached, it's grounds are also incredibly private too, as will be appreciated upon personal inspection. The property requires complete renovation throughout and has a gross internal area of 69 square meters / 742 square feet. SHEDS & OUTBUILDINGS• Old timber garage - (to the front of the house, see plan and photos)• Brick outside toilet 1.84m x 1.07m - (attached to outbuilding of the neighbouring cottage, see plan and photos)• Three dilapidated sheds/stores (to the rear/side of the house, see photos)• Further shed within grounds, see photo,GARDENS & GROUNDS - The yellow section on the Promap is interpreted to be the property's domestic curtilage. The rest of the grounds are given over to agricultural/orchard land.BACKGROUND - The freehold of 123 Pensax is now to be sold for the first time in more than 80 years with the benefit of immediate vacant possession.LOCATION - The property nestles amidst verdant unspoilt countryside in the village of Pensax between Clows Top and Great Witley ; Approximately 14 miles Worcester, 12 miles Kidderminster and 11 miles from Tenbury Wells. SCHOOL CATCHMENT • Abberley Parochial Primary School, Apostles Oak, Abberley, Worcester, WR6 6AA.• The Chantry School, Martley Court, Martley, Worcester, WR6 6QA.PLANNING - The property is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning schedule, resolution or notice which may be, or become to be, in force, and subject to any road widening or improvement schemes, land charges and statutory provisions or bylaws without any obligation on the vendors to specify them. BOUNDARIES - The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof. The included plan is for identification purposes only. WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY - The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all easements and quasi-easements and rights of way, declared and undeclared and whether mentioned in these particulars or not. A public right of way runs along the approach track and past the property. See below.APPROACH - 123 is approached a by a private track which only, vehicularly, serves the property itself. A public footpath also runs along the track and leads through to a gate opening to the fields beyond the southern boundary. The right of way is listed on the Worcestershire County Council website with the reference 561(C). Again, this is pedestrian route only, and not for passing traffic.LOCAL AUTHORITY - Malvern Hills District Council, The Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern, WR14 3AF. Tel: 01684 862151. worcestershirehub@malvernhills.gov.ukSERVICES - Mains water and electricity are understood to be connected. A new owner will need to install private drainage.DIRECTIONS - Proceed out of Bewdley on the A456, passing through Callow Hill, toward Clows Top. Upon reaching the crossroads at Clows Top, turn left onto Worcester Road (B4202). Follow for around 1.9 miles and then turn right onto the lane. After around 60 meters, turn right toward the property. • Initial turning off the main B4202 - https://what3words.com/expel.bolsters.wooden• Right hand turn onto private approach track - https://what3words.com/pleaser.birthing.freshest• The property itself - https://what3words.com/hiring.elder.workroomAGENTS NOTE ONE - These particulars are prepared in good faith, but prospective purchasers should make their own detailed enquiries in respect of all Planning / Access / Services / Legal / Valuation / Survey matters, etc. We, as Agents, give no guarantee, or warranty, whatsoever.AGENTS NOTE TWO - As is usual with auction sales the buyer will be responsible for reimbursing the seller for the cost of the searches. The vendor's Solicitor has prepared an auction contract pack and prospective purchasers are advised to read this and consult their own independent advisor before bidding.AGENTS NOTE THREE - The Promap included to these particulars should not be considered a contract plan. Instead, it is provided for identification purposes only.SOLICITORS CONCERNED: HB121 Solicitors, 7 Church Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire. DY10 2AD. Tel: 01562 702655. Email: nah@hb121solicitors.co.ukBUYERS PREMIUM - There is not one from ourselves, therefore meaning that the purchase will be at purely face value and something which, these days, is extremely rare when compared with the vast majority of our competitors! CONDITIONS OF SALE - The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to Specific and General Conditions of Sale which have been settled by the Vendors Solicitors. These Conditions may be inspected during the 5 days inclusive and exclusive of the day of Sale. The Conditions may also be inspected in the Sale Room at the time of Sale but WILL NOT then be read. The Purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of such Conditions and all the terms thereof and shall bid on these terms whether he shall have inspected the Conditions or not.

Access is gained via door to:

Living Room 4.50m x 4.12m (14'9" x 13'6") [max including fireplace recess] with window to front elevation and fireplace with remnants of a Range stove, doors to:

Walk-In Cupboard 1.39m x 1.20m (4'7" x 3'11") [max] with window to front elevation.

Kitchen 3.23m x 2.51m (10'7" x 8'3") with window to front elevation, stainless steel sink.

From the Living Room a staircase rises to:

Landing 4.08m x 2.56m (13'5" x 8'5") [over-stair] with window to side elevation and door to:

Bedroom 5.87m x 4.16m (19'3" x 13'8") [including built-in cupboards] with window to front elevation, small fireplace and two walk-in cupboards.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL BIDDERS Due to the change in Money Laundering Regulations and Legislation we are required by law to verify the identity and address of everyone who offers, bids or buys at auction. If you wish to bid you will be required to register prior to the auction and produce one item from both List A & List B below, together with your National Insurance Number. List A - Photographic ID Current signed passport Current UK/EU photocard driving licence Valid ID card Firearm or Shotgun licence Resident permit issued by the Home Office to an EU national. List B - Proof of Residence Current UK/EU photo card driving licence (if not used to prove identity) Utility bill issued in the last 3 months- (paper copy and not a mobile phone bill) Recent bank/ building society/credit card statement HMRC tax notification Recent council tax bill. We cannot accept scanned copies and must see the original documents or copies certified by a professionally recognised individual. If you intend to bid by proxy bid we will require this information before the day of the auction. If we do not receive certified ID we will be unable to bid on your behalf. If you are bidding on behalf of a company you will also need to show a copy of the certificate of Incorporation, a list of directors and a letter of authority on a company letterhead, signed by a company director prior to signing the contract.