Spring Bank Cottages, Wyre Side, Knott End, FY6 0AA

BEING SOLD VIA SECURE SALE ONLINE BIDDING. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. STARTING BID £380,000 

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A FANTASTIC ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A FORMERRESIDENTIAL SAILING SCHOOL. THE PROPERTY WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY TWO19TH CENTURY FISHERMAN’S COTTAGES IS BEING SOLD WITH FULL PLANNINGGRANTED TO RE MODEL AND CHANGE THE FAÇADE, SUCH AS INTRODUCINGPANORAMIC WINDOWS AND FULL LENGTH BALCONY TO THE FRONT OF BOTH PROPERTIES. INCLUDED IN THE SALE IS THE OLDAND SPACIOUS TIMBER CLASSROOM WITH PLANNING TO BE TURNED IN TOANNEX ACCOMMODATION AND ALSO A LARGE BOATHOUSE WITH IT’S OWNSLIPWAY! THE VIEWS OF THE RIVER, ESTUARY AND ACROSS MORECAMBE BAYTOWARDS THE LAKE DISTRICT ARE STUNNING, SOMETIMES EVEN DRAMATICWITH THE ADDED INTEREST OF PASSING TRAWLERS, PLEASURE CRAFT ANDDISTANT SHIPPING. THE COASTLINE IS A BIRDWATCHERS AND NATURELOVERS PARADISE. A QUIET LOCATION WITH A FOOTPATH AND NO ROADWAYTO THE FRONT. VEHICULAR ACCESS IS PROVIDED AT THE REAR ALONG ATRACK THROUGH KNOTT END GOLF COURSE WHERE PARKING IS FOUND. CALL BUTSON'S NOW TO ARRANGE YOUR VIEWING.



LOCATION: Occupying a waterside position, accessed via a private track which is a continuation off Hackensall Road (Sat Nav FY60AA) and leads you across Knott End Golf course. Enjoyinguninterrupted sea views and over to the Lakeland fells the property isconveniently located within easy walking distance to local amenities, including a pub, supermarket, library, local shops and Fleetwood ferry. Larger towns such as Poulton, Cleveleys and Lancaster City centre are just a short drive away.




STYLE: 19th century pebbledash, detached property comprising of 2semi detached cottages.




CONDITION: The property is ready for an update and upgrade. Plans have beenpassed for external alterations and can be found on the Wyre Borough Councilwebsite.




ACCOMMODATION: The current layout makes use of both 1 & 2 Spring BankCottages which provides just under 2,000 Sq Ft of accommodation. The present habitable layout provides as follows; kitchen, dining room and sittingroom with large wood burning stove. Three bedrooms and various wash andbathrooms with w.c facilities. A copy of the floorplan provides guidance on thelayout attached to the brochure.




OUTSIDE: The property has access from the Golf Course with parking to the rear. Steps down through a tiered garden provide access to the property and waterfront. Pedestrian access at the front is via the shoreside footpath. The frontage is mainlyhard standing with private slipway for boat launching.




COUNCIL TAX: The property is listed as Council Tax Band C (Wyre BoroughCouncil).




TENURE: We are advised the tenure of the property is freehold.




VIEWING: By appointment through the agents office.




PLANNING REFERENCES:
Change of use of existing classroom to form ancillary living accommodation in association with no. 1 Spring Bank Cottage. 22/00975/FUL
Erection of front balcony to 1 and 2 Spring Bank Cottages and changes to external finishes and window openings. 22/00976/FUL


Auctioneers Additional CommentsPattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'. This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.

The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.
Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.

The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere. Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with the law. The advertised price is commonly referred to as a ‘Starting Bid’ or ‘Guide Price’ and is accompanied by a ‘Reserve Price’. The ‘Reserve Price’ is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the ‘Guide Price’ / ‘Starting Bid’.These prices are subject to change.  
An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional CommentsIn order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of £7,200 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.

Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.