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Wimbourne Cottages, Cockshutt, Ellesmere

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • For sale by public auction at the Lion Quays Hotel & Spa.
  • 25th September 2025 at 2.00pm
  • Three bedroom semi-detached house Pleasant rural location
  • Good size garden
  • Requiring modernisation & refurbishment
  • Council Tax Band 'B' EPC Rating 11|G

Description

For sale by Public Auction on the 25th September 2025 at 2.00pm to be held at the Lion Quays Resort, Weston Rhyn, Gobowen, Oswestry, SY11 3EN. A rare opportunity to purchase a semi-detached house occupying a pleasant rural location standing on an appealing plot. The property offers great opportunity for improvement and modernisation.

Location

Located in the popular village of Cockshutt which has a primary school and local village restaurant/pub. The picturesque lakeland market town of Ellesmere is located approximately 5 miles offering a larger range of local shops and amenities. The A528 leads to the historical county town of Shrewsbury with links from there to the A5/M54 for access to the large towns and cities beyond.

Partly Glazed Entrance Door

Entrance Hall

9' 9'' x 6' 3'' (2.98m x 1.90m)

Understairs store area.

Living Room

13' 7'' x 12' 11'' (4.14m x 3.94m)

Open fireplace set on tile hearth inset and tile mantle.

Sitting/Dining Room

10' 11'' x 9' 11'' (3.34m x 3.01m)

Walk-in pantry with shelves.

Kitchen

7' 3'' x 4' 2'' (2.22m x 1.27m)

Tile floor, tile walls, stainless steel sink and drainer, cupboards below, wall shelves. Airing cupboard housing cylinder and slatted shelves.

Separate w.c.,

5' 3'' x 2' 7'' (1.60m x 0.78m)

Low flush w.c.,

Staircase to Floor First and Landing Area

Access to roof space.

Bedroom One

11' 5'' x 11' 3'' (3.48m x 3.44m)

Wooden flooring.

Bedroom Two

11' 5'' x 9' 11'' (3.48m x 3.02m)

Dual aspect windows, wood flooring.

Bedroom Three

9' 11'' x 8' 5'' (3.02m x 2.56m)

Bathroom

8' 5'' x 5' 3'' (2.57m x 1.60m)

Panel bath, partly tiled walls, wash hand basin with tile splash. Storage cupboard with shelves.

Outside

The property enjoys a good size plot enclosed by established hedges with open countryside to the rear. Timber garden shed and former coal shed/outhouse.

EPC Rating 11|G Council Tax Band B

Tenure

We understand the property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Local Authority

Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire,
SY12 6ND. Tel:

Services

We understand mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage.

Buyers Premium

Please note that the purchasers will be responsible for paying a buyer's premium on exchange of contracts in addition to the purchase price. This is set at 2.4% to include VAT subject to a minimum of £3,300 including VAT. For further details on fees payable please consult the auction legal pack.

Method Of Sale

The property will be offered for sale by public auction at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa, Moreton, Oswestry on Thursday 25th September 2025 with commencing at 2.00pm.

Guide Price

Where a guide price is given that price is not to be taken as an indication of the value of the lot or of the reserve price. Pre-auction guide prices are based upon the initial anticipation of the sale price of the property at auction. Prospective purchasers should be aware that guide prices are subject to change and are advised to check any amendments with the Auctioneers prior to the auction. The reserve price for each of the lots may exceed the quoted guide price and eventual guide price.

Reservation Price

The reserve price is the seller's minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

Directions

From Ellesmere head south on A495 towards Shrewsbury passing The Mere. Continue straight onto the A528 and proceed for approximately 5 miles into Village of Cockshutt. On approaching the village the property will be identified on the right handside by the agents for sale board.

Solicitor

Trethowans LLP, The Pavilion, Botleigh Grange Business Park, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2AF Tel:
Contact: Julia Thomas

Brochures

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: B
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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