Wembury, South Devon

DESCRIPTION Little Coastguards Cottage is a unique and interesting detached Victorian stone built property, within about 1/2 an acre of partially walled garden adjacent to four terraced former coastguard cottages. Luscombe Maye are delighted to bring to the market Little Coastguards Cottage, located in a sheltered position overlooking the deep water Pool of the River Yealm. The views from the grounds are arguably the best panoramic views of the river enjoyed by any property on the Yealm. The property is only accessible by boat with the potential to re-instate a footpath. The single roomed cottage is accessed through an entrance porch that leads to an open plan living room with flag stone floor and windows to the front and rear of the property. A hatch gives access via a ladder to an attic space with roof sky light providing ample room for a double bed. There is a basic bathroom facility provided in a detached timber shed with a liquid petroleum gas water heater.

OUTSIDE The grounds are partially walled and amount to approximately 1/2 an acre, originally the vegetable gardens serving the Coastguard cottages, its sheltered aspect was perfect for supplying food for a number of families. There are countless vantage points to enjoy the outstanding views of the River Yealm to the villages of Newton Ferrers, Noss Mayo, and Dartmoor beyond. To the north side of the garden is a timber storage shed. The property owns its own private stone fronted quayside, with slipway and ample space for dinghies etc. There is the potential for an outhaul (subject to Licence from the River Yealm Harbour Authority) and deep water mooring (subject to availability from the Harbour Master). The villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo boast three superb pubs serving food, a thriving Yacht Clun, shops including a general store, Post Office and pharmacy. There is also a thriving Junior School and each village has a beautiful church on their upper slopes.

SERVICES The property is connected to a shared septic tank. Mains electricity and water are located near by (subject to connection charges).

LOCAL AUTHORITY South Hams District Council. Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon. TQ9 5NE. The property is currently council tax exempt.

TENURE Freehold with full vacant possession upon completion. No onward chain. The property will be required to be registered at completion.

METHOD OF SALE The property is offered for sale by Traditional Online Auction (unless sold prior). The auction deadline of 31st October 2023 at 2:00pm and exchange will occur when the online timer reaches zero (provided the seller's reserve price has been met or exceeded). The winning buyer will be legally obliged to purchase the property at their highest bid price. The period from exchange to completion is 20 business days. The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date.Please visit the Luscombe Maye website and click 'All properties' and then 'Auction Properties'. In order to bid first, register and verify your email. Then, via the dashboard: - pass an ID check - enter your card details - enter your solicitor details

AUCTION LEGAL PACK This is available to download free of charge to those who have registered, from our auction partner's website. It is the purchaser's responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction and we recommend purchaser's instruct a solicitor to assist.

SOLICITORS Mrs Donna Baker Work Correspondence Address: Howard & Over Solicitors Plym House Longbridge Road Plymouth Devon PL6 8LT

AGENTS NOTES Little Coastguards and its plot are in need of renovation. There is a fire risk. No smoking permitted. No persons under the age of 18 permitted on the site of Little Coastguards. All persons attending Little Coastguards must sign and return a disclaimer prior to being authorised to have access with a representative of Luscombe Maye.

BUYERS & ADMINISTRATION FEE The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £7,500. From this a "buyers fee" of £3,600 inc VAT is retained by Luscombe Maye and our auction partner (Bamboo Auctions) as a contribution towards the online auction platform costs and £1,400 which forms the deposit which is payable towards the purchase price. There is also an administration fee of £2,500 including VAT payable by the successful purchaser(s).

PROOF OF IDENTITY Under Money Laundering Regulations (2017) it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sales site and complete the ID checks. Registering is free of charge.

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye, Newton Ferrers Office. Bespoke appointments will be by the local passenger ferry (Return fee payable in cash only) and the operating times are between 10am-4pm (subject to weather conditions) and must be accompanied by a representative of Luscombe Maye.

DIRECTIONS Please contact the estate agent for access/location details. Principal access is across the water from the 'Steps' pontoon by the Newton Ferrers harbour office. What Three Words: scrambles.deadline.supple