Cripplegate Farm Cripplegate Lane, East Boldre, Brockenhurst, SO42 7WR
FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER Coming to the market for the first time in over a century is a charming, Grade II listed, detached forest cottage set within a generous plot, including private garden, large barn and a further range of outbuildings. The Property Ground Floor Entrance Hall with flagstone flooring and doors to both dining room and living room. Living room with flagstone flooring, open fireplace and front aspect window. Dining room with flagstone flooring, front aspect window and access into the utility/pantry Utility/pantry with flagstone flooring, rear aspect window and shelving for storage. Kitchen/breakfast room with rear aspect window and door out to garden, open fireplace, small floor unit with ceramic sink and access to staircase. Offers in Excess of 550,000 3 2 0
F L O O R P L A N Spencers of The New Forest would like to point out that all measurements set out in these particulars are approximate and are for guidance only. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, systems or services etc and cannot confirm that they are in full efficient working order or fit for purpose. No assumption should be made as to compliance with planning consents or current usage. Nothing in these particulars is intended to indicate that any carpets or curtains, furnishings or fittings, electrical goods (whether wired or not), gas fires or light fitments, or any other fixtures not expressly included form any part of the property being offered for sale. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact us and we will be happy to confirm the position to you.
Originally built as a small thatch cottage and later extended to create further accommodation, the property has retained many of its original features, including flagstone flooring and open fireplaces. The Property First Floor First floor landing with wooden flooring and access to all bedrooms. Master bedroom with wooden flooring, open fireplace, hatch door to the ground floor for access for furniture and a front aspect window. Bedroom 2 with wooden flooring, open fireplace and front aspect window. Bedroom 3 with wooden flooring, open fireplace, and front aspect window. Directions From our office in Lymington proceed down the High Street and at the bottom turn left into Gosport Street. At the roundabout take the second exit onto Bridge Road signposted Beaulieu and follow this road passing Walhampton School on the right and continue over the cattle grid and crossroads with Pilley on the left and Norley Wood on the right. This road passes over the open forest and take the right turn at Hatchet Pond to East Boldre. Continue along Main Road for East Boldre for around 1 mile turn left into Cripple Gate Lane where the property can be found on your left hand side.
The property is now in need of full refurbishment internally and externally. Along with refurbishment there is scope to extend, subject to the necessary planning permission. Grounds & Gardens The property is accessed via a five-bar gate leading down a gravel track to an area of ample parking. The front garden is laid to lawn with mature hedging providing seclusion. At the rear of the property there is a small area of lawn and access to outbuildings. The outbuildings consist of a barn split into three stables, one implement store/tack room and a feed store. There is also a separate storage shed and outside wc. The Situation The property has a wonderful forest location in the hamlet of East Boldre with extensive riding out and allows easy access to Beaulieu village, Bucklers Hard and the Georgian market town of Lymington, which lies to the West with its popular deep-water marinas and yacht clubs. There is also a popular marina at nearby Bucklers Hard and the Beaulieu River Sailing Club offers opportunities for sailing enthusiasts. The attractive town of Lymington has a number of renowned restaurants and designer boutiques and is surrounded by the outstanding natural beauty of the New Forest National Park. Brockenhurst Railway Station (approximately 5.5 miles) provides a half hourly service to London Waterloo with a journey time of approximately 90 minutes, and the motorway networks surrounding Southampton are also within direct travelling distance. There are many well regarded private and state schools in the surrounding area.
Services Energy Performance Rating: Not required Grade II listed. Council Tax Band: N/A. Mains electricity and water. AGENTS NOTE: Due to the overall condition of Cripplegate Farm, we understand that this property is not mortgageable and we recommend you check the lenders criteria. Method of Sale The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender, with best and final offers being submitted in accordance with the procedure set out below. 1) All offers must be submitted and should be received at the offices of Spencers of the New Forest, 74 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9AL no later than 1.00 pm on Tuesday 3rd April 2018. The envelope is to be clearly marked TENDER FOR CRIPPLEGATE FARM, CRIPPLEGATE LANE, EAST BOLD- RE, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7WR. 2) Offers should be made Subject to Contract and in accordance with the particulars of sale and accompanied by: a. A certificate or letter from a bank or financial institution confirming the availability of funds to facilitate the purchase. b. The name(s) of the proposed purchaser(s) together with the solicitors who will be acting on their behalf. 3) It is recommended that offers should be for an uneven sum to reduce the possibility of matching bids, but must be for a fixed sum. No offers will be considered if submitted on the basis of an escalating bid, e.g. 200 more than the highest offer. 4) Offers submitted on behalf of more than one offerer should state the name, address and details in respect of all the offerers and must be signed by all the parties. 5) Purchasers are advised that acceptance or otherwise of any offer is at the sole discretion of the Vendor who does not undertake to accept the highest offer. 6) Subject to the acceptability of offers, it is anticipated that contracts will be exchanged not later than 28 days after notification of acceptance of offer. In the event that offerers are unable to comply with this requirement, the offer should clearly state any variation to the above terms in order that the vendor is able to consider whether such a variation is nevertheless acceptable.
For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us: 74 High Street, Lymington, SO41 9AL T: 01590 674 222 E: lymington@spencersnewforest.com www.spencersnewforest.com