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"AUCTION GUIDE PRICE: ?150,000 - ?175,000* (please see section titled Guide Price/Reserve). A superbly situated genuine detached country Bungalow, now in need of complete renovation and modernisation works, or demolition and rebuild, with super surrounding gardens and pony paddock extending, in all, to 1.6 acres or thereabouts, in a super rural location in the heart of unspoilt North Shropshire countryside but within easy motoring distance of the North Shropshire towns of Whitchurch, Wem and Ellesmere. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2014 AT HALLS HOLDINGS HOUSE, BOWMEN WAY, BATTLEFIELD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 3DR AT 3PM.

DESCRIPTION Halls are favoured with instructions to offer The Bungalow, in Whixall for sale by Public Auction. The Bungalow is a superbly situated genuine detached country Bungalow, now in need of complete renovation and modernisation works, or demolition and rebuild, with super surrounding gardens and pony paddock extending, in all, to 1.6 acres or thereabouts, in a super rural location in the heart of unspoilt North Shropshire countryside but within easy motoring distance of the North Shropshire towns of Whitchurch, Wem and Ellesmere. The property offers an opportunity to undertake a complete scheme of renovation and modernisation and/or demolition and rebuild (subject to Local Authority consent- see 'pre-application advice') to then provide a first class country property. At present, the accommodation comprises an Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Lean-to Style Old Fashioned Conservatory, Walk-in Pantry, Wet Room and 2 Bedrooms. The property has the benefit of partial double glazing. The gardens and grounds are a major feature of the property and comprise good sized mature surrounding lawned gardens to include an Orchard Area, all with immense potential for landscaping according to one's individual tastes and preference. The Paddock is a notable feature and lies within a single enclosure of permanent pasture to the rear of the Bungalow ideal for the grazing of all kinds of livestock, particularly a horse/pony. The sale of The Bungalow does, therefore, provide an unusual opportunity to purchase such a superbly situated and genuine detached Bungalow with such potential for modernisation and renovation and/or demolition and rebuild with such super gardens and grounds in such a sought after rural location. Halls strongly recommend an inspection to appreciate the possibilities that this property has to offer. SITUATION The Bungalow is situated in an unspoilt rural location, in the heart of totally unspoilt North Shropshire countryside. Whilst enjoying the tranquility of its location, it is still within easy motoring distance of the nearby North Shropshire towns of Whitchurch (6 miles) and Wem

(4 miles), both of which, have an excellent range of local shopping, recreational and educational facilities. The county towns of Shrewsbury (16.5 Miles) and Chester (26 miles) are both, also, within easy motoring distance and both have a more comprehensive range of amenities of all kinds. DIRECTIONS From Wem proceed north on the B5476 towards Whitchurch for approximately 3.5 miles and turn left signposted 'Whixall, Dobsons Bridge, Northwood Mill'. Proceed along this lane for approximately 0.75 of a mile and turn right in to Church Lane signposted 'Stanley Green and Hollinwood' immediately after Whixall Social Centre. After approximately 0.5 of a mile The Bungalow will be situated on the Left Hand Side identified by a Halls For Sale board. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES: A front entrance door opening in to an: ENTRANCE HALL With a quarry tiled floor, double glazed window to front elevation, inspection hatch to the roof space and door in to a: LOUNGE 4.41m x 3.55m

(14'6' x 11'8') With a fitted carpet as laid, a modern tiled fireplace with a tiled hearth surround and mantle over, double glazed windows to two elevations overlooking the surrounding gardens and a door through to the: KITCHEN/DINER 4.46m x 3.37m

(14'8' x 11'1') With an old fashioned stainless steel single drainer sink unit (H&C) with mixer tap and cupboards and drawers under, work surfaces with base units, matching eye-level units, wall mounted room heater and a partly glazed door through to a: LEAN-TO STYLE OLD FASHIONED CONSERVATORY 4.96m x 2.22m

(16'3' x 7'3') (Plus 2.33m x 3.50m) A door leads from the Kitchen in to a: WALK-IN PANTRY 1.82m x 1.38m

(6'0' x 4'6') With a quarry tiled floor and fitted shelving. A further door leads from the Kitchen in to a: WET ROOM STYLE BATHROOM With a tiled shower area with a 'Mira' shower unit and curtain, hand basin (H&C) with a tiled splash, low flush WC, secondary glazed window to rear elevation, a wall mounted 'Dimplex' room heater and a door in to an AIRING CUPBOARD with a hot water cylinder, immersion heater and slatted shelving. A curtained off doorway leads from the Kitchen/Breakfast Room in to an: INNER LOBBY Off which is: BEDROOM 1 3.40m x 3.17m

(11'2' x 10'5') (Widening to 3.95m) With a fitted carpet as laid and double glazed windows to two elevations overlooking the surrounding gardens. BEDROOM 2 3.58m x 2.00m

(11'9' x 6'7') (Widening to 3.44m) With a double glazed window overlooking the gardens and a recessed storage cupboard. OUTSIDE The gardens are an attractive feature of the property and comprise an extensive mature lawn to the front of the Bungalow interspersed with various fruit trees, which, in turn, lead to either side of the Bungalow with the lawns continuing to the rear where there is a further lawned area and access in to the Paddock. THE LAND The land is to the rear of The Bungalow retained within a single enclosure of permanent pasture, ideal for those with equestrian interests. The property extends, in all, to approximately 1.6 acres, or thereabouts. PRE-APPLICATION ADVICE The current vendors have retrieved 'pre-application advice' from Shropshire Council, Planning Reference PREAPP/14/00378.
The conclusion, of which, includes the following wording: 'The construction of a replacement dwelling would be supported in principle by Officers as being in accordance with the NPPF and policies within Shropshire Core Strategy'.
A copy of the 'pre-application advice' is available upon request from the agents. FIXTURES & FITTINGS The fitted carpets and curtains are included in the purchase price. TENURE The property is said to be of freehold tenure and Vacant Possession will be given on completion of the purchase. SERVICES We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water and electricity. Drainage, we understand, is to a private system. LOCAL AUTHORITY Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND. COUNCIL TAX The property is in Band ' B ' on the Shropshire Council Register. The payment for 2014/2015 is ?1132.99. VIEWING By appointment through Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire. Tel:(01691) 622602. BOUNDARIES, ROADS & FENCES The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the vendor nor the agent will be responsible for defining the ownership of the boundary fences and hedges. EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY The property is sold subject to all existing wayleaves of electricity, pipelines, and all public rights of way whether specified or otherwise. TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING The property notwithstanding any description contained within these particulars of sale, is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning scheme or agreement, resolution or notice, which may or may come to be in force and also subject to any Statutory Provision or Bye-Law, without obligation on the part of the vendor to specify. SALE PARTICULARS The sale particulars and plan are being prepared for the convenience of the prospective purchasers and whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, their accuracy is not guaranteed nor in any circumstances will they give grounds for an action in law. MODE OF OFFERING The Bungalow will be offered for sale by Public Auction on Friday 26th September 2014 at Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 3DR, at 3pm. The Auctioneers, as agents, on behalf of the vendors, reserve the right to alter, divide, amalgamate or withdraw any of the property for sale at any time. The Auctioneers, further, reserve the right to sell the property privately, prior to auction without prior notice or explanation and no liability will be accepted to any intending purchaser in consequence of such a decision. CONTRACT/SPECIAL CONDITIONS The Bungalow will be sold subject to the special conditions of sale, which are not to be read at the time of sale, but will be available for inspection at the offices of the vendors solicitor: Mr W Collins, Messrs Hibberts LLP Solicitors, 29 St. Marys Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RA, or at the auctioneers offices, Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0AW, Tel: 01691 622602 prior to the date of the auction. The purchasers will be deemed to bid on those terms and conditions and shall be deemed to purchase with full knowledge thereof, whether he/she has read the special conditions or not. BUYERS ADMINISTRATION FEE In addition to the deposit required upon exchange of contract, Buyers will be required to pay a Buyers Administration fee. This fee is ?100 plus VAT for each lot and can be paid by Debit/Credit card or cheque. Please bring with you the means to pay both the deposit and the Buyers administration fee. * GUIDE PRICES/ RESERVE *Guides are provided as an indication of each sellers minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a RESERVE (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide. Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls Holdings has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. Halls Holdings Ltd, Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3DR. Registered in England 06597073."