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5 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
5 bed
2 bath

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Property description & features

  • Five/six bedroomed detached residence
  • Detached coach house
  • Superb renovation/development
  • Far reaching views
  • Approximately 3.5 acres
  • For sale by auction t & c's apply
  • Reservation fee applies
  • 10% deposit payable
  • Subject to a reserve price
DESCRIPTION 'Castle House' is a five/six bedroomed stone built detached residence quietly situated within a gated plot of approximately 3.5 acres with a detached Coach House, substantial gardens and numerous outbuildings. 'Castle House' is steeped in history and features in books including 'Gully Farm' by Mary Hiemstra and 'Gomersal, A Window on the Past'.
The original part of the building dates back to the 17th Century and retains an abundance of original features and enjoys far reaching views. 'The Coach House' is a further detached two storey building with both commercial and residential use and could be converted to offer a further detached dwelling subject to the necessary consents.
Externally the grounds are accessed via gates which lead to a sweeping drive through the first field and into a courtyard setting which provides private parking for several vehicles and the spacious gardens which surround the property. This truly is a unique opportunity to acquire a superb renovation/development project and early viewing is highly recommended. 

CASTLE HOUSE  

ENTRANCE HALL An external door to the front elevation leads into the main entrance hall which has a tiled floor, dado and picture rails and a staircase leads to the first floor landing. 

SITTING ROOM 17' 5" x 16' 6" (5.31m x 5.03m) Featuring a bay window with views over the front garden, ornate coving and ceiling rose, picture rail and an original fireplace with a wood burning stove. 

DINING ROOM 17' 5" x 17' 3" (5.31m x 5.26m) Featuring an original fireplace with a dog grate style fire, ornate ceiling rose, picture rail and laminate flooring. A door leads to the billiards room. 

BILLIARDS ROOM 19' 4" x 26' 8" (5.89m x 8.13m) This room was the final addition to the property and has laminate flooring, feature wagon wheel style light fitting to the impressive vaulted ceiling and a useful built-in storage cupboard. There is an original fireplace and patio doors lead out to the front elevation of the property. 

BREAKFAST ROOM 15' 9" x 16' 3" (4.8m x 4.95m) Fitted with a range of wall and base units with complementary work surfaces, inset sink with a mixer tap and plumbing for a washing machine. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Featuring a picture window, ornate coving and doors lead to three double bedrooms and the house bathroom. 

BEDROOM ONE 20' 11" x 17' 6" (6.38m x 5.33m) This spacious double room has a door leading to the dressing room/ bedroom which has a wash basin inset into a vanity unit with a mirror. 

BEDROOM TWO 18' 6" x 7' 11" (5.64m x 2.41m) Double room with a feature fireplace. 

BEDROOM THREE 14' 2" x 11' 6" (4.32m x 3.51m) Double room with a feature fireplace and a wash basin inset into a vanity unit with a mirror. 

FORMER SERVANTS QUARTERS This part of the property can be accessed from an external door a door to the rear of the property. The hallway gives access to the main house and into the first of two spacious reception rooms. A staircase leads to the first floor. This part for the house has been re-wired and re-plumbed. 

KITCHEN/RECEPTION ROOM ONE 18' 10" x 17' 6" (5.74m x 5.33m)  

BOILER ROOM/RECEPTION ROOM TWO 13' 6" x 17' 6" (4.11m x 5.33m) With a stone flagged floor and doors leading to a useful storage room and a cloaks/W.C. fitted with a W.C. and wash basin. A door from the cloaks/W.C. leads to a rear entrance lobby which has a door leading out to the 'Kitchen garden'. 

FIRST FLOOR The staircase is open to the former bathroom which currently has a freestanding bath and a wash basin inset into a vanity unit. This rooms gives access to the hallway which has doors leading to two double bedrooms. 

BATHROOM Fitted with a five piece suite which comprises of a corner bath with a mixer shower tap, shower cubicle, W.C., bidet and a wash basin inset into a vanity unit. 

BEDROOM FOUR 15' 16" x 3' 0" (4.98m x 0.91m) Double room. 

BEDROOM FIVE 16' 0" x 15' 3" (4.88m x 4.65m) This double room has an original fireplace and has plumbing available for en-suite facilities. 

THE COACH HOUSE The 'Coach House' is a separate detached dwelling which has both residential and commercial use and could be converted into a spacious detached residence subject to the necessary consents. There are numerous storage sheds to the front of the building and two large rooms occupying the majority of the ground floor alongside other storage rooms. A staircase leads up the first floor which is split into two further large rooms. This property would suite a variety of uses including residential, garaging, offices or workshops. 

EXTERIOR The impressive gated grounds of 'Castle House' are accessed via a sweeping driveway which leads down to a second pair of gates leading to the courtyard. At the right hand side of the driveway is a field which is included in the sale. The courtyard provides private parking for several vehicles. There is gated garden at the rear of the house with a woodland area, wood shed and a paved patio with raised borders. Leading round the side of the property you approach the 'Kitchen garden' which is lawned with a selection of outbuildings believed to be formerly used by the servants. There is a South facing Orchard with an abundance of fruit trees, greenhouse and wood sheds.
At the front of the property there is a substantial lawned garden which was formerly used as a croquet lawn and is surround by mature trees. The swimming pool room can be accessed from here. The pool is currently empty and has a tiled area surrounding it. 

AUCTIONEERS COMMENTS This property is for sale under traditional auction terms and should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. With this auction method, an immediate exchange of contracts takes place with completion of the purchase required to take place within 28 days from the date of exchange of contracts. On exchange of contracts, the buyer is required to make payment of a 10% deposit, sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.2% of the final agreed sale price including VAT. This is subject to a minimum payment of £6,000 inc VAT and is paid in addition to the agreed purchase price. The Reservation Fee will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to the final negotiated selling price. The Reservation Fee will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. This property is marketed with a Buyers Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property and a prudent buyer is expected to view the property and complete their own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained with this pack. The winning buyer will also make payment of £300 inc VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. Bidders will be required to register and go through an identification verification process with iamsold Limited and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.
Please note this property is subject to an undisclosed reserve price which is generally no more than 10% in excess of the starting bid, both the starting bid and reserve price can be subject to change.
Referral Arrangements
The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted. Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you. 

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