For Sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 12th March 2025 at Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DE at 7pm.
Description
Myrtle House is a substantial detached, southwest facing four bedroomed residence occupying 0.48-acre site.
Offering tremendous ongoing renovation with unexploited permitted development potential. Further possibilities exist to benefit from recently lapsed planning to build a detached 3 bed barn style house within the curtilage. Full details can be found on Cornwall Council Online Planning Register, Planning Application Number PA18/11636.
In addition, there is a detached double garage / workshop (formerly the village blacksmith�s) this has the possibility for further alternative uses subject to planning.
Myrtle House also has the benefit of no onward chain.
Accommodation
Access via a wooden stable door leading into:
Porch
Dual aspect having wooden single glazed windows to the rear and side elevations, door with obscure glazed panelling inset opening into:
Boot Room
Incorporating utility area with dual aspect having wooden double-glazed windows to the rear and uPVC double glazed windows to the side elevation, a range of base units with rolltop work surfaces over, space for freestanding fridge freezer, wooden door with obscure glazed panelling inset opening into:
Hallway
Centrally located, generously proportioned with a home office area, original wooden panelling. Doors off hallway to all further ground floor rooms, stairs rising to the first floor with under stairs storage.
Sunroom
Dual aspect having wooden double-glazed windows to both the front and side elevations, slate floor, period wooden door with single glazed panelling inset opening on to the front garden.
Living Room
Generously proportioned room, wood burning stove with oak mantle and slate hearth. Wooden beams to ceiling.
Double glazed uPVC window overlooking front garden. Television mounting and antenna point.
Kitchen / Diner
Spacious dual aspect kitchen diner with glorious views to front and rear gardens, double glazed uPVC windows. and wooden single glazed window to the rear elevation. A range of freestanding base units with square top work
surfaces over incorporating a stainless-steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for freestanding cooker, wooden beams to ceiling, woodburning inset stove with wooden mantle, slate hearth and ample log storage. Television mounting and antenna point.
Bathroom
Large corner glazed shower cubicle with electric shower over. Airing cupboard with hot water tank and shelving. Wash hand basin with mixer tap and vanity storage below, under counter space and plumbing for washing machine, low-level W.C, tiled floor to ceiling. Obscure uPVC
double glazed windows to the side elevation
First Floor
Doors off to all first-floor rooms, covered up wooden panel walls, access to attic via loft hatch, two Cornish lantern slot windows to the rear elevation.
Master Bedroom
Spacious light filled master bedroom with built in
wardrobes. Double glazed uPVC tilt and turn window with views over front garden and countryside beyond.
Bedroom 2
Spacious light filled second master bedroom. Double glazed uPVC window with views over front garden and countryside beyond.
Bedroom 3
Good sized double bedroom with double glazed uPVC window overlooking the front garden and countryside views beyond.
Bedroom 4
Small double bedroom with large storage cupboard. Potential for conversion to ensuite for bedroom 1 and separate WC. Double glazed uPVC window overlooking front garden and countryside beyond.
Outside
Occupying 0.48 acres, the property occupies a level plot with large, enclosed private gardens to both the front and rear elevations.
Substantial off-road parking on two driveways. The driveway in front of the double garage can accommodate two large commercial vehicles or large motor homes / boats etc.
The substantial detached garage/workshop which was historically the village blacksmiths has excellent scope for its use including conversion subject of obtaining any of the necessary planning permissions required.
EE Rating E
Council Tax Band E
Services
Mains water (metered), electricity (no smart meter) and private drainage via an original septic tank and soakaway system.
Directions
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Tenure
Freehold
Viewings
Viewings must be accompanied by a member of the Kivells Liskeard Office at all times & appropriate footwear must be worn. Please contact the Kivells Liskeard Office to arrange a viewing.
Agents Note
Mundic block is present within two walls of the property further details including a copy of the mundic test result can be obtained by the Kivells Liskeard office.
Auction Venue & Date
Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DH on Wednesday 12th March 2025 at 7pm (unless sold prior).
Registration
Please note ALL BIDDERS, including Kivells existing clients, will need to register with Kivells on the night of the auction in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the "Regulations") � as of 26th
June 2017.
Bidders will be required to provide one form of government issued photographic identity and a utility bill addressed to them at their home address, dated within 3 months of the date of the auction. Failure to do this, may prejudice your ability to bid on the night.
Online Bidding
Online bidding registration will be available 10 days before each auction and all bidders must register at least 48 hours prior to the auction. For further information, please visit or contact your local Kivells office.
Buyer's Administration Fee
All successful buyers at Kivells� Property Auctions should note that on exchange of contracts, a Buyer's Administration Fee of �2,000 plus VAT(Total: �2,400 inc VAT) is payable to Kivells on the night of the auction. This fee can be paid by either bank transfer, personal cheque or debit card.
Please note if the lot is sold prior to auction, or afterwards, these fee�s remain payable. There are no discounts for multiple lots purchased and you must consider this when bidding/offering prior.
Solicitor
Ms Michelle May at Earl & Crocker Solicitors, 40 Fore Street, Callington, PL17 7AQ. Tel: 01579 382030.
Auction Payment
At the fall of the gavel the contract is legally binding and a 10% deposit (subject to a minimum fee of �5,000) will be required to be paid by the successful bidder. The deposit has to be paid to Kivells as auctioneers and can only be paid in the form of a cheque or bank transfer.
This deposit is also payable for all lots that are sold prior to auction.
ALL bidders must only bid if they can make this payment.
Cheques must be drawn on a bank or branch of a bank in the United Kingdom, any other cheques may be rejected and it will the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure they have the correct method of payment available at each auction.
Local Authority
Cornwall Council, Chy Trevail, Beacon Technology Park, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2FR.
Easements, Wayleaves, Rights of Way
The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.
Boundaries
Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor�s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor�s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.
Plan of the Land
The plan is based on ordnance survey extracts, and the areas are not guaranteed. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
Location and Land Plans
Not to scale and for identification purposes only.
Guide Prices
Guide prices given are indications within 10%upwards or downwards of where the reserve price may be set at the time of going to print. Please note they are not an indication of the anticipated sale price or a valuation.
The reserve price is the minimum price at which the property can be sold, both the guide price and reserve price may be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
Please note that all prices listed, whether prior to or post auction, are subject to contract.
The Auctioneers and sellers accept no responsibility for any loss, cost or damage that a buyer may incur as a result of relying on any guide price. It is the buyer's responsibility to decide how much they should bid for any lot. Please check with us for regular updates as guide prices are subject to change prior to the auction.
The guide price does not include the buyer's fee charged by the auctioneer or VAT which may apply to the sale or other amounts the seller may charge. The seller's Special Conditions of Sale will state whether there are other seller's charges and whether the seller has elected to charge VAT on the sale price.
Verified Material Information
Guide price: �200,000 - �225,000
Council tax band: E
Tenure: Freehold
Property type: House
Property construction: Standard form & mundic
Number and types of room: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 reception
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Solar Panels: No
Other electricity sources: No
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Septic tank
Heating: None
Heating features: Double glazing and Wood burner
Broadband: ADSL copper wire
Mobile coverage: O2 - Excellent, Vodafone - Excellent, Three - Excellent, EE - Excellent
Parking: Garage, Driveway, Off Street, and Private
Building safety issues: No
Restrictions - Listed Building: No
Restrictions - Conservation Area: No
Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None
Public right of way: No
Long-term flood risk: No
Coastal erosion risk: No
Planning permission issues: No
Accessibility and adaptations: None
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: Yes
Energy Performance rating: E
All information is provided without warranty. Contains HM Land Registry data � Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The information contained is intended to help you decide whether the property is suitable for you. You should verify any answers which are important to you with your property lawyer or surveyor or ask for quotes from the appropriate trade experts: builder, plumber, electrician, damp, and timber expert.