Dark Lane, Bridport

ONLINE AUCTION- The auction end date is Wednesday 21st May at 4pm.Providence Cottage was built in 1824 by the famous Bridport physician, Dr Roberts, with painted rendered elevations under a slate roof. It contains many attractive period features such as arched windows and a verandah on the two principal sides of the house. Inside are period window shutters, fireplaces and ceiling roses, wonderful high ceilings and large windows, many with period glass. The property could easily be kept as one home or divided into two owing to the two staircases and ample space to make into a main home with holiday accommodation or for multi-generational living.

There are far reaching views over the surrounding countryside towards Colmer's Hill.

Method Of Sale - The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction (unless sold prior.) The auction end date is Wednesday 21st May at 4pm.
The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date. The property can be accessed via our website - stags.co.uk on the Auction Page.

The Property - Providence Cottage was built in 1824 by the famous Bridport physician, Dr Roberts, with painted rendered elevations under a slate roof. It contains many attractive period features such as arched windows and a verandah on the two principal sides of the house. Inside are period window shutters, fireplaces and ceiling roses, wonderful high ceilings and large windows, many with period glass. The property could easily be kept as one home or divided into two owing to the two staircases and ample space to make into a main home with holiday accommodation or for multi-generational living.

There are far reaching views over the surrounding countryside towards Colmer's Hill.

Accommodation - In all there are seven bedrooms and four reception rooms arranged over three floors with two separate staircases.

Outside - The property is approached by it's own private driveway with ample parking and a double garage. The gardens wrap around the house and are mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees . The original verandah has flagstone flooring underneath and is covered with clematis and roses in the summer. To the rear is a pretty courtyard garden with an area of lawn and a mature Victoria plum tree. The property is bounded on two sides by an original listed brick wall.

Services - Mains gas water and electric.

Dark lane is not an adopted road. The access to the house via Dark Lane is the only access to Providence Cottage the title does not state the rights of access. A statement of truth is being prepared to confirm that the access has been used without issue for many years.

Viewings - Strictly via an arranged viewing with Stags. Please do not attend the property without an arranged viewing for safety reasons. There are potential dangerous hazards at the property including a dilapidated greenhouse which could collapse if entered. As such, we regret children are not permitted on viewings for their safety.

Directions - From our office in South Street proceed in a Southerly direction turning right into Skilling Hill Road after half a mile. Continue up the hill until you find Dark Lane on your right hand side. Take this turning and follow the wall around and you will find the driveway to Providence Cottage on your right hand side.

Proof Of Indentity - Under Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sales site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.

Buyers & Administration Fees - The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £10,000. From this a buyer’s fee of £2,400 inc VAT is retained by Stags/Bamboo as a contribution towards the online platform costs, and £7,600 is payable towards the purchase price.
An additional administration fee of £1,200 inc VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction.

Deposit Payment - The Seller and Buyer agree that the winning Bidder may transfer the remainder of the 10% deposit (less the amounts paid online) within 48 hours of the end of this online auction. Clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 7.1 of the Holding Deposit Agreement shall be read as amended to reflect this accordingly.
The remainder of the 10% deposit payment is handled by the buyer’s solicitors and must be in their client account no later than 48 hours post exchange. It is essential that you instruct your solicitor in advance of the auction.

Legal Pack - Copies of the legal pack and special conditions of sale are available online to be downloaded, via the tab on the online auction property listing page. Prospective purchasers will need to register with the Bamboo online platform in order to download the legal pack. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to inspect the legal documentation, this will/may contain material information regarding the property, and to consult legal advice prior to bidding.

Solicitor Acting - Sam Smith of Nantes
36 East St, Bridport DT6 3LH

Completion Date - The completion date will be 28 working days after the auction.

Definition Of Auction Guide And Reserve - Guide price(s) are an indication of the seller’s expectation. Reserve price(s) are a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the lot at auction. We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction.

Special Conditions Of Sale - Particulars, remarks and stipulations contained herein shall be deemed to form part of the special conditions of sale/auction information pack and in case of any inconsistencies the provisions of the latter shall prevail. Special conditions of sale/auction information pack is available online. It is assumed that the Purchaser will have made all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.