4 bedroom detached house

Welcome to a world of endless possibilities! Nestled within the picturesque countryside lies a unique 38-acre small holding eagerly awaiting its new custodian. Bursting with character and charm, this whimsical property offers an abundance of space to unleash your creativity and embrace the art of country living. From cultivating your own organic garden to raising a menagerie of furry friends, the canvas is yours to paint. Unleash your inner dreamer and create the idyllic sanctuary you've always envisioned. Don't miss this chance to turn your imagination into reality – seize the opportunity to embark on an enchanting rural adventure today!

Key Features - - Being Sold via Secure Sale Online Bidding. Terms & Conditions Apply. Starting Bid £899,950
- Immediate ‘Exchange of Contracts’ Available
- Sold via ‘Secure Sale
- 38 Acre Small Holding
- Detached Four Bedroom Long House
- Oil Fired Central Heating and New Handmade Solid Oak Double Glazing
- Traditional Stone Barns with Development Potential
- Large Array of Modern Outbuildings
- Bridle Path Directly off the Property to the Kerry Forest.
- Stunning Rural Location
- Natural Brook
- Clun 6 miles and Ludlow 22 miles
- No Upward Chain

The Property - Being Sold via Secure Sale Online Bidding. Terms & Conditions Apply. Starting Bid £899,950.

The 38-acre small holding of Brook House is a true haven for nature lovers, nestled in the stunning countryside renowned for its beauty near the Shropshire/Welsh borders.

This idyllic property boasts a perfect blend of pasture and woodland, creating a diverse and captivating landscape that is a delight to explore. The gentle meadows provide ample grazing space for animals, making it an ideal location for raising livestock. The Folly brook meanders through the land, adding a touch of tranquillity and creating a soothing ambiance.

Brook House offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a peaceful retreat or a potential business venture. Subject to obtaining formal planning approval, the existing barns could be converted into enchanting holiday accommodation, catering to the growing demand for rural getaways. With its rustic charm and scenic surroundings, this investment has the potential to be a lucrative endeavour.

Stepping inside the house, you are greeted by an inviting entrance hall adorned with new flagstone flooring and a beautifully crafted, bespoke, solid ash staircase. The hall sets the tone for the rest of the property, exuding a sense of warmth and character.

The sitting room is a cosy haven, featuring a wood burning stove that adds both charm and practicality. It is the perfect spot to curl up with a book or relax with loved ones on a chilly evening. The lounge diner boasts an impressive inglenook fireplace, another captivating feature that creates a focal point in the room. The wood burning stove adds to the ambiance, providing a comforting warmth during the colder months.

Adjacent to the lounge diner is the kitchen, offering ample space for culinary creations. With the added advantage of planning permission to knock through, you have the potential to create a stunning kitchen diner, a hub for family gatherings and entertaining guests.

A utility room ensures practicality and functionality for everyday living. It provides space for laundry facilities and extra storage, keeping the main living areas clutter-free and organized. It is also used as a tack room, perfect if you keep horses. Additionally, a ground floor shower room offers convenience and accessibility for both residents and visitors.

Ascending to the first floor, you will find four newly decorated bedrooms, each offering a peaceful retreat to unwind and recharge. The carefully chosen decor complements the overall aesthetic of the house, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. A family bathroom completes the first floor.

The house has recently undergone upgrades, including new wooden double glazing and fascias. These improvements not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also contribute to energy efficiency and insulation, ensuring a comfortable living environment year-round.

Beyond the walls of the house, the property truly shines. The expansive grounds offer endless possibilities for outdoor activities and leisure. Whether it's strolling along the meandering brook, embarking on a nature hike through the woodlands, or simply enjoying the sight of grazing animals, Brook House presents an opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Nestled within the picturesque landscape of Brook House, you will discover a collection of traditional stone and timber-clad buildings that exude timeless charm and offer immense potential. These structures serve a variety of purposes and provide a unique opportunity for a range of endeavors.

At the heart of the property stands a traditional stone barn, measuring an impressive 45ft x 18ft. This magnificent structure is not only a testament to the area's rich history but also offers versatility and practicality. Equipped with electric power and lighting, it provides a functional space that can be adapted to suit various needs.

Situated on the lower side of the yard, you will discover another traditional stone barn, formerly known as the cow house. Measuring approximately 63ft x 15ft, holds a piece of history within its sturdy walls. Alongside the barn, you will find loose boxes and the former granary, which add to the functionality and versatility of the space. It is worth noting that the barns are in very good repair having had new roofs, doors and masonary.

In addition to the traditional buildings, Brook House boasts modern structures that provide expanded possibilities. One such building is a spacious barn, measuring approximately 74ft x 45ft. This modern addition features the convenience of electric and water connections, making it suitable for a wide range of uses.

Attached to one of the traditional barns is a steel frame building, accompanied by an additional covered area. This versatile structure offers vast space, with overall measurements of around 88ft x 53ft. The steel frame building provides endless opportunities for storage, workshops, or even potential commercial ventures.

Furthermore, the property offers a four-bay hay barn, stretching approximately 60ft x 40ft, ensuring ample storage for agricultural needs. Attached to the hay barn is a four-bay steel frame lambing shed, measuring around 65ft x 61ft. This spacious area provides a comfortable and secure environment for livestock during the lambing season.

Completing the range of modern buildings is a four-bay steel frame cattle building, measuring approximately 64ft x 51ft. This well-designed structure offers a practical space for livestock management, with the added convenience of electricity connections.

The Location - Brook House occupies an idyllic setting on the edge of Newcastle, which lies on the River Clun and is nestled in the picturesque Clun Valley, renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and is a haven for nature enthusiasts. Newcastle is a popular village found to the west of the county, close to the Welsh/English border.

Newcastle has a close knit and friendly community, which embraces the 'laid back', tranquil lifestyle and offers useful facilities for a small village including a community hall, a church and a public house called the Crown Inn, which is currently closed, but a new landlord is actively being sought. You will also be able to enjoy the various groups and activities available in the village hall, while for sports enthusiasts Newcastle has a bowls club with its own bowling green and a football team, which despite being based in England they play in the Mid Wales South League. Situated within the most stunning countryside setting Newcastle is a great place for you to invite visitors to, especially those of an active disposition owing to the famous Offas Dyke trail which runs just to the west of the village and as a result presents a variety of outdoor pursuits and is popular with walkers and cyclists. Newcastle boasts having a small village primary school.

For all those day to day necessities, the small town of Clun sits 3.5 miles to the east of Newcastle and is a place steeped in history with the remains of a Norman castle, the town hall museum and the 15th century, famous Clun Bridge, just to mention a select few. Clun offers an extensive range of facilities including a primary school, 2 public house's, a SPAR convenience store with post office, a butchers, a hair salon, antique shops, a tea room, a number of small business including a business park, a community centre with a play park and a garage/fuel station.

Tenure - We are informed the property is of freehold tenure.

Council Tax - Shropshire Council - Band D.

Directions - From Ludlow proceed along the A49 in a northerly direction. Carry on to Craven Arms and turn left on to the Clun road. Proceed to Clun and turn left over Clun Bridge and immediately right. Carry on to Newcastle on Clun, pass the Crown Inn and turn right towards Two Crosses and Mainstone. Carry on along the lane for about 2.5 miles and at the next junction, Brook House is straight ahead of you. What3words Location - increased.voter.quietest

Services And Heating - We are informed the property is connected to mains electricity and has a private water supply from borehole and spring, septic tank drainage and oil fired central heating.

Nearest Towns/Cities - Clun - 6 miles
Bishops Castle - 8.5 miles
Knighton - 11.5 miles
Newtown - 12 miles
Craven Arms - 15 miles
Ludlow - 22 miles

Wayleaves, Easements And Rights Of Way - The property will be sold subject to and with the benefits of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.

Auctioneers Comments - Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.

This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.

The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.

Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.

The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere. Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.

A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of 6,000 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.

Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.

Money Laundering Regulations - In order to comply with current legislation, we are required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering checks on all prospective purchasers. A company called Credit Safe provide Anti Money Laundering compliance reports for us, the cost of which is to be covered by prospective purchasers.

Consumer Protection - Consumer protection from unfair trading regulations 2008 -Holters for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: 1. These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessors and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each term of them. 3. The vendors or lessors do not make or give, and neither do Holters for themselves nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.