Property description

SALE BY AUCTION TUESDAY 22 NOVEMBER, 2016. "Un-polished gem" for sale under the hammer to close an Estate! - a captivating non-listed stone faced detached country residence of real distinction with BIG potential set some 100ft back from the lane-side and sitting on ABOUT 3.4 ACRES of good level grounds with two entrances comprising gardens, a large 2 acre paddock to the west, and an assortment of agricultural barns to the east. Here is the perfect chance for your very own "grand design" in a prime rural setting surrounded by open Greenbelt countryside and yet with swift and very simple access to Worcester City and the M5. Energy Rating: E. STOURPORT OFFICE 01299 822060. NOTE: Extra 11.5 acres available separately as Lot 2 with auction guide price of £75,000. To be offered for sale by Public Auction subject to prior sale, special conditions and reserve at Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel, Stone, Kidderminster, Worcestershire. DY10 4PJ on Tuesday 22 November, 2016 at 6pm.


DESCRIPTION
Melbury House is set within an acutely sought after North Worcestershire location within the hamlet of Torton on the fringe of historic Hartlebury; an ancient Conservation Village, especially known for its Mediaeval Castle which was formerly home to the Bishop of Worcester for more than 1000 years. Hartlebury is the most northerly Parish in the district of Wychavon and borders Kidderminster and Stourport in the Wyre Forest as well as the Parishes of Elmley Lovatt and Ombersley to the South. The Village is well watched by regular commuters given its ease of access to surrounding major towns and Motorway Links. In particular there is very swift access to Junction 6 of the M5, which is about 10 miles to the south, as is the Cathedral City of Worcester, offering a wealth of employment opportunities, extensive shopping and excellent schools. Hartlebury Village itself has a range of amenities including some excellent traditional Pubs, Village Store and a Railway Station.So frequently sought but so very rarely found! We are forever asked for highly accessible country properties with land exactly such as this providing the opportunity to create luxury contemporary living hand in glove with the potential - subject to requisite consents - for the keeping of recreational horses and here it is!Melbury House is an intriguing freehold detached country house of unique character set within an outstanding rural location. Even remotely similar properties within this and the surrounding Villages areas, with this degree of potential, would be few and far between not least because the vast majority would have already long since been extended / modernised / re-built !Breathe life back into this fine property and unlock its incredible potential !The property is offered for sale with the benefit of vacant possession upon completion and presently comprises:-

OPEN CANOPY PORCH
door to:

RECEPTION HALL - 12‘ 5‘‘ x 12‘ 4‘‘ max including stairs (3.79m x 3.76m max including stairs)
with under-stairs cloaks cupboard and doors to:

CLOAKROOM / WC
with low level flush wc, hand wash basin and window to rear elevation.

LIVING ROOM - 17‘ 11‘‘ max in to bay and including door recess x 16‘ 0‘‘ (5.45m max in to bay and including door recess x 4.87m)
with a high 3.34m ceiling and grand mullioned bay to front elevation incorporating central French doors, tiled fireplace, parquet flooring.

SEPARATE DINING ROOM - 14‘ 11‘‘ max in to bay x 12‘ 5‘‘ (4.54m max in to bay x 3.79m)
with French door to front elevation opening to outside and bay window to side elevation, fireplace with wood burner.

STUDY / OFFICE - 8‘ 11‘‘ x 6‘ 2‘‘ (2.72m x 1.89m)
with windows to front and side elevations.

KITCHEN - 12‘ 4‘‘ x 9‘ 7‘‘ (3.77m x 2.93m)
with windows to side and rear elevations, range of kitchen units, stainless steel sink, door to:

SIDE ENTRANCE - 6‘ 3‘‘ x 5‘ 10‘‘ (1.91m x 1.79m)
with ‘Worcester Danesmoor‘ oil fired central heating boiler (not tested), window to side elevation with adjacent door giving access to and from the rear gardens and further door to:

WALK IN PANTRY - 6‘ 3‘‘ x 2‘ 9‘‘ (1.90m x 0.85m)
with fitted shelving, window to rear elevation plus electricity meter and fuse board.

From the reception Hall a staircase rises to:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
with access to loft space, built-in airing cupboard and doors to:

BEDROOM ONE - 15‘ 9‘‘ x 13‘ 2‘‘ max (4.80m x 4.02m max)
with window to side elevation and built-in wardrobe.

BEDROOM TWO - 12‘ 5‘‘ x 11‘ 1‘‘ (3.78m x 3.37m)
with French doors to side elevation opening to a small balcony, built-in wardrobe and door giving direct access to and from the roof space above the living room.

BEDROOM THREE - 9‘ 7‘‘ max x 8‘ 0‘‘ (2.92m max x 2.43m)
with windows to side and rear elevations.

BATHROOM - 9‘ 7‘‘ x 8‘ 5‘‘ max over bath (2.92m x 2.56m max over bath)
with windows to rear and side elevations, low level flush wc, hand wash basin and bath.

OUTSIDE:
The house stands some 100ft back from the lane-side behind spacious lawns and deep driveway terminating at the garage.

DETACHED GARAGE - 16‘ 1‘‘ x 14‘ 1‘‘ including piers (4.90m x 4.28m including piers)
with up-and-over door, window to side elevation and personal door giving direct access to and from the rear gardens.

REAR GARDENS
being principally laid to lawn.

THE PADDOCK
This also having a full frontage to Charlton Lane and being good ground, all pretty much level !

THE LAND TO THE EAST
(please also refer to comments under Agents Notes) This comprises further agricultural land in a triangular shape, the tip of which having further vehicular entrance off Charlton Lane. As may be identified on the plan, this area comprises a selection of agricultural buildings plus an open area of grassland separating these from the house itself. The largest open sided building has been used as a Hay Barn and the other buildings have, historically, operated for the purposes of a tack room and storage/shelter and agricultural equipment store.

SERVICES
Mains services connected to the property include water and electricity. There is oil fired central heating (not tested) and drainage is to a private system. We understand that there is a septic tank located in the paddock between the house and barns.

NOTES
CONDITIONS OF SALE: The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to Specific and General Conditions of Sale which have been settled by the Vendors Solicitors. These Conditions may be inspected during the 5 days inclusive and exclusive of the day of Sale. The Conditions may also be inspected in the Sale Room at the time of Sale but WILL NOT then be read. The Purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of such Conditions and all the terms thereof and shall bid on these terms whether he shall have inspected the Conditions or not.AGENTS NOTE ONE: The successful purchaser will be required to sign the Contract of Sale immediately after the Auction and pay a 10% deposit, BY CHEQUE, to the Vendor‘s Solicitor.AGENTS NOTE TWO: As agricultural land then the land to the east/right of Melbury House - namely the barns and associated land - is subject to a claw-back provision of 50% of any development uplift value for 15 years, this being triggered in the event of Planning Permission being granted for any non-agricultural/equine use within that period and equally this also includes any other uses not ancillary to Melbury House within the same time frame.