Charming Five Bedroom Cottage On C. 2.3 Acres Of Mature Grounds For Sale By Online Auction On Friday 7th August At 12 Noon
LOCATION & DESCRIPTION: QUINN PROPERTY are delighted to present this traditional five-bedroom cottage to the market. Ideally located in the scenic countryside along the Wicklow-Wexford border, this property is a haven of peace and tranquility. The residence is nestled on C. 2.3 acres of mature gardens, offering a great deal of privacy in a truly picturesque setting. The property is conveniently located just off the Carnew to Ferns road, 3km from Askamore, 4km from Carnew, 12km from Bunclody and 18km from Gorey. There is an excellent range of local amenities in the surrounding area with Carnew offering services such as primary and secondary schools, cafes, shops, restaurants, playground, nursing home and sporting facilities such as GAA grounds and Coolattin Golf Club. A wider range of amenities can be accessed from Gorey to include shops, pubs, restaurants, primary and secondary schools, daily commuter services and GAA and sporting facilities.
Despite requiring refurbishment and modernisation, this property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly unique residence with exceptional potential. In 1907, this house was exhibited at the first Ideal Home Exhibition` in London and described as `the first bungalow ever designed`. The property was transported by boat and rail to Shillelagh railway station and finally by steam traction engine to where it is today. Retaining an abundance of character and a number of original features, the property briefly comprises of an entrance hall, living room, sitting room, study, kitchen, utility room, five well-proportioned bedrooms, two bathrooms, a shower room and an orangery.
OUTSIDE: Accessed via a sweeping hardcore driveway, the property features an impressive selection of mature trees and established shrubbery. The thoughtfully designed grounds create a wonderful sense of tranquillity and natural shelter. Enjoying a desirable south-facing orientation, the gardens benefit from an abundance of sunlight throughout the day. The property also features a number of outbuildings to include a stable block and block build shed, allowing for a range of uses. The scale of the site offers potential for further development subject to the relevant planning permission.
SERVICES AND FEATURES: Group Water Scheme Septic Tank Oil-Fired Central Heating Property Extends To: 218m2
BER DETAILS: BER: G BER No.: 118654862 Energy Performance Indicator: 502.18 kWh/m²/yr
Accommodation extends to 218m² and comprises as follows: Entrance Hall 4.8m x 0.9m Living Room 5.2m x 4.0m Sitting Room 5.0m x 3.7m Study 3.7m x 2.4m Kitchen 5.2m x 3.7m Utility Room 6.2m x 2.7m Hallway 8.7m x 0.9m 1.7m x 0.9m Bedroom One 3.5m x 2.9m Bedroom Two 5.1m x 2.6m Bedroom Three 4.5m x 3.7m Bedroom Four 5.0m x 4.5m Bedroom Five 4.2m x 4.2m W.C. 1.8m x 0.9m Bathroom 2.2m x 1.5m Shower Room 3.3m x 1.8m Hotpress 1.8m x 1.7m Greenroom / Orangery 5.1m x 0.9m
Rare Opportunity To Acquire A Traditional Five Bedroom Residence On C. 2.3 Acres Of Mature Grounds
Notice Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
Important Info / Terms and Conditions
TERMS & CONDITIONS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
• Viewing: If you wish to view the property, you should contact QUINN PROPERTY on 053 9480000. We will facilitate you and arrange access for you and/or your surveyor.
• Description Of Property: The particulars contained in our brochure / advertising / social media are issued by QUINN PROPERTY on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through them. All descriptions, dimensions, etc., included in the particulars, and any statements made by QUINN PROPERTY or our representatives, are made in good faith and are not intended to form a basis for any Contract. Any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of same before committing themselves to a Contract. Any maps, plans or photographs in the brochure shall be indicative only and shall not form part of the Contract.
• Guide Price: The guide price should not be construed as being the selling price of the property and it is the purchaser’s responsibility to decide on how much to bid at the auction.
• Legal Documentation: Prior to the auction, the solicitor for the vendor will make available the legal documentation in relation to the property, copies of which are available from vendor’s solicitor or QUINN PROPERTY. It is important to consult your solicitor in relation to the Contracts / Conditions Of Sale of the property before bidding as you will become legally bound by the said Contract / Conditions Of Sale if you are the highest bidder and the property is knocked down to you.
• Identification: In order to register, it will be necessary to upload a copy of your passport / driving licence and proof of address, i.e., bank statement, correspondence from a Government agency / source, dated within the last 3 months.
• Registration: In order to bid at the auction, it will be necessary to register with our office, 053 9480000, at least 2 business days prior to the auction. The auctioneer assumes the bidder is bidding for himself/herself. If the bidder intends to purchase a Lot in a name other than his or her personal name, arrangements must be made with the auctioneers in advance. By registering you are deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions of the auction and authorise us, as agents for the vendor, to sign the completed Contract for Sale on your behalf.
• Reserve Price: The price agreed between the vendor and the auctioneer at which the property can be sold. In the event of the property not reaching the reserve, the auctioneer will deal exclusively with the highest bidder (for half an hour following the auction) in order to realise a satisfactory sale. If a deal is not concluded, then the auctioneer may deal with the under-bidders and any other interested parties following that period of negotiation.
• Deposit: A deposit is required in order to bid and this is payable in advance of the auction by online bank transfer. Our bank details will be provided to you at registration. The successful bidder’s deposit will become non-refundable as soon as the property is sold and a binding Contract is entered into and the agents are hereby authorised to sign the Contract For Sale on your behalf. The deposit payable on the signing of the Contract is 10% of the purchase price. If there is a shortfall in the deposit furnished by the purchaser prior to the auction, then the purchaser shall be required to lodge the balance of the deposit with the auctioneers within 1 business day of the online auction. If you are not the successful purchaser, your deposit will be returned to you (in full).
• General Conditions: The highest bidder to be the purchaser, subject to the right of the owner to withdraw the property should the reserve not be met. The Particulars and Conditions Of Sale may change prior to the auction and it is the sole responsibility of the bidder to make sure they have the latest version. The auctioneer reserves the right to sell the property prior to auction, withdraw the property from auction, change the order of the Lots, or consolidate the Lots without any notice to any prospective purchaser.
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