The Old Boot Shop, The Green, Tanworth-In-Arden, Solihull B94 5AJ

For sale on 29 May 2025
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Situated in the heart of the Parish of Tanworth-in-Arden, located just off The Green, this olde-worlde Grade II listed cottage does require general improvement and updating throughout and has accommodation extending to 125.2 sq.m (1,347.2 sq.ft). The property benefits from a generously sized south-east facing garden with separate pedestrian access.

The sought-after village of Tanworth-in-Arden provides many amenities including highly regarded junior school with nursery, 13th century parish church, The Bell Inn and Restaurant, post office, village hall, village green, golf club and tennis club. There is also a relatively new doctors surgery located nearby on Broad Lane. The village itself is well placed for easy access to the M40 (J16) and M42 (J3A) motorways. The closest railway station is only 1 mile away, in the neighbouring village of Danzey Green, and offers regular trains to Birmingham City Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon and Solihull.

Entrance Hall and Inner Hallway
Lounge – 4.58m x 6.55m (21ft 6 x 15ft) Exposed timber beams, windows to the front and side, staircase rising to the first floor with storage cupboard/wine store underneath, door leading out to the front of the property, and feature Inglenook fireplace with canopy over and high storage cupboard.
Kitchen/Breakfast Area – 6.0m x 3.31m (19ft 8 x 10ft 10) With six solar panels on the roof.
Utility Area – 2.60m x 2.20m (8ft 6 x 7ft 2) Window to the side overlooking the garden and with a view of the Church spire. Window to the side overlooking the garden, door leading to the rear porch and storage cupboard.
Conservatory – 2.63m x 2.51m (8ft 8 x 8ft 3) Polycarbonate roof, windows to three sides, part height walls and glazed double doors leading out to the garden.
Rear Porch – 3.80m x 1.80m (12ft 5 x 5ft 10) Accessed from the lounge with windows to the rear, glazed sliding doors leading out to the garden. Door to -
Brick-Built Storage Room – 2.70m x 2.20m (8ft 10 x 7ft 2) Pitched roof with under felt and brick floor.
First Floor Landing Accessed via the living room with roof light and three windows to the rear overlooking the garden. Door to -
Bedroom One – 4.20m x 3.47m (11ft 4 x 13ft 9) Window to the front
Bedroom Two – 3.47m x 2.32m (11ft 4 x 7ft 7) With window to the front.
Bedroom Three – 3.47m x 2.69m (11ft 5 x 8ft 10) Exposed timber beams, window to the front.
Storage Cupboard Located at the end of the landing with shelving.
Bathroom – 1.50m x 2.50m (4ft 11 x 8ft 2) Window to the rear overlooking the garden, sliding door to -
Airing Cupboard Housing Worcester gas-fired central heating and hot water boiler with built-in programmer.
Total 125.2 sq. metres (1347.2 sq. feet)
Rear Garden With paved, gravelled and lawned areas. There are raised beds housing a variety of mature shrubs, plants and flowers.
Small Potting Shed Of brick-built construction with a tiled roof.
Timber Shed - 2.10m x 1.40m (6ft 10 x 4ft 7) With a pitched felt roof, window and sound boarded floor.
Conservation Area We have been made aware this property is in the Tanworth-in-Arden conservation area. Prospective buyers are advised to make all necessary independent enquiries prior to bidding, as any bid made will be binding.
Building Construction Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) - Information taken from EPC.
Broadband (estimated speeds) Standard 15 mbps and Superfast 80 mbps show as available in this location
Mobile Signal EE, O2, Vodaphone and Three show as available in this location.
Satellite and Cable TV Availability Sky and and BT show as available in this location.
Note Please be advised that whilst our joint agent has conducted an inspection, the auctioneers have not personally inspected the property. Prospective buyers are advised to make a viewing enquiry and any other necessary independent enquiries before placing their bid, as this will be binding.
Note to Buyers We are advised by the seller that a notice has been issued by Stratford Council and the seller has commenced works required. Buyers are referred to the Planning Notice Email in the legal pack. Prospective buyers are advised to make all necessary independent enquiries prior to placing their bid as this will be binding.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: C

Terms:
Auction Details:

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction Event and is being sold under an Unconditional sale type.

Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.

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Auction Deposit and Fees:

The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneers fees apply:

• 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)

• Buyers Fee of 4.8% of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc. VAT). 

The Buyers Fee does not contribute to the purchase price, however it will be taken into account when calculating the Stamp Duty Land Tax for the property (known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax for properties located in Scotland), because it forms part of the chargeable consideration for the property.

There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

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