Terraced period cottage, Whealvore Cottage, Wheal Vor, Breage, Helston TR13 9NQ
Overview
Hammer Price Homes are pleased to present for sale by online auction this period terraced cottage in Wheal Vor, on the outskirts to the rural village of Breage, Helston, Cornwall. The sale is strictly open for cash buyers only and sold as seen.
The building is in a very poor state of repair and will likely be seen as a building project with a section of the current dwelling needing to be demolished. Due to the condition, the property will not be mortgageable and for this reason, this sale is strictly open for cash buyers only.
*** The property is sold as seen *** (as per the photographs) all current items will be left in the property and gardens. The buyer will be responsible for clearing the property and disposing of all items post completion.
The property is a period terraced stone cottage and which we believe comprises of a porch leading to a living room and kitchen. Upstairs we believe there are 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Due to the nature of the property we have been unable to provide a floorplan.
Outside the property sits in a generous plot with gardens to the front and rear. To the side of the property, there is ample space to provide off street parking.
Due to the condition of the property, it has been deemed unsafe to enter and as such we are not carrying out viewings. The rear of the property is currently surrounded by security fencing. We would encourage any prospective buyers to visit the site and view the property externally only and from behind the security fencing. Due to safety and structural concerns with the building, *** no one should try and enter the building ***.
There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property (including anything of a structural nature), for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any information within the searches. The property is sold as seen on the advertising photographs and from viewing from outside only. Any planning applications should be made post completion.
Due to the condition of the property, it has been deemed unsafe to enter and as such we are not carrying out viewings. If you are looking to bid on the property, then please register as a buyer on the Hammer Price Homes website and call the office on 020 3814 1888 to discuss further.
Location
The property is located in Wheal Vor and within the World Heritage Site – Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape. The property is located on the outskirts to the rural village of Breage, which provides local amenities such as a post office, public house and a well regarded primary school. Most extensive amenities can be found in the nearby town of Helston with national stores, supermarkets, cinema, sports centre and both primary and secondary schooling.
Special Conditions
This sale is strictly open for cash buyers only as due to the condition the property, the property is unmortgageable. There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property (including anything of a structural nature), for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any concerning information within the searches. The property is sold as seen on the advertising photographs and from viewing from outside only. All current items will be left in the property and gardens. The buyer will be responsible for clearing the property and disposing of all items post completion. Any planning applications should be made post completion.
60 days to complete.
Tenure
Tenure – Freehold – Land Registry documents are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website.
Other information
The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property and therefore has limited knowledge. The below information has been provided to the best of our knowledge and should not be relied on in full. Please note due to the nature of the property some of the services may be isolated.
Council Tax Band – B
EPC Rating – EPC unable to be carried out due to the condition
Utilities:
Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains
Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains
Primary source of Gas Supply: Unknown
Source/s of heating: Unknown
Primary arrangement for Sewerage/Drainage: Due to the property being in a rural setting, it is believed that the property is serviced by a private septic tank (information taken from the Regulated Drainage & Water Search). No further details available.
Searches
Searches are now available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website prior to the bidding taking place. The winning bidder will be required to pay for the search pack which is £300 (Inc. VAT), this is payable at the same time as the reservation fee. Prospective buyers are to review all searches available prior to bidding.
Auction Details
** Strictly open for cash buyers only. 60 days to complete**
Auction ends – Thursday 5th December 2024 at 1:30pm (Subject to anti-sniping).
Bidding Window Opens – Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 12:00pm (Bidding will not be possible until this time).
Starting price – £64,000 (Reserve price is higher & unpublished, typically the starting price will be 15 – 20% below the Reserve figure as per our Buyer Terms).
Fees
All fees are payable by bank transfer only (we do not take card payments).
Reservation Fee – Please note that there is a Reservation Fee (3.6% of the eventual sale price including VAT subject to a minimum fee of £3,600 Including VAT) payable by the buyer within 2 hours of winning the auction. The reservation fee does not constitute part of the sale price, this is the auctioneer’s fee and is to be paid over & above the sale price paid to the Vendor.
Searches –The buyer is required to pay £300 (Inc. VAT) for the search pack. This is payable at the same time as the reservation fee.
Viewings
Due to the condition of the property, it has been deemed unsafe to enter and as such we are not carrying out viewings. If you are looking to bid on the property, then please register as a buyer on the Hammer Price Homes website and call the office on 020 3814 1888 to discuss further. We would encourage all prospective purchasers to view the site from behind the security fencing before bidding as the property is sold as seen. Due to safety and structural concerns with the building, *** no one should try and enter the building ***.
How to make an offer
Offers can only be made via the online auction in the form of a bid once the bidding window has opened. No offers will be accepted outside of the auction process.
Once a sale has been agreed (STC) and a price agreed then no further price negotiation will take place. This sale price is fixed at the winning auction price and the buyer honoured to pay it. Any subsequent attempt by the buyer to contact the vendor direct to renegotiate on price would hold the buyer in breach of our terms. Should the buyer withdraw then they may have to forfeit the reservation fee. Please read the buyer terms and FAQ’s on the site for more details.
This is a probate property. *** The property is sold as seen *** on the advertising photographs and from viewing from outside only.
The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property so may not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.
