Property description
Spacious two bedroom detached bungalow set on a plot extending to 0.71 acres or thereabouts. Offering two bedrooms, reception room, kitchen and bathroom the property is in need of full modernisation and updating and has various buildings located on the land with potential for possible further accommodation subject to obtaining the necessary approval. The property is situated on land known as Wetley Moor and the present owner has a lease on the land at Rock Cottage for a 15 year period. The lease is not transferable but the Council of the City of Stoke On Trent and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council who manage the Wetley Moor have indicated that they would consider a similar lease with a prospective purchaser subject to their approval.
* KITCHEN: 4.06m x 2.18m (13' 4" x 7' 2")
(maximum measurement) range of units comprising base cupboards and drawers incorporating plumbing for automatic washing machine, electric cooker, roll top work surfaces over, two UPVC double glazed windows to side aspect, stainless steel sink unit, tile floor, door to front aspect incorporating glazed panel, wall mounted consumer unit.
* LIVING ROOM: 3.96m x 3.72m (13' x 12' 2")
Tiled fireplace incorporating open fire with back boiler, built in cupboard, UPVC double glazed windows to two elevations, centre light point, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, power points.
* BEDROOM ONE: 3.59m x 3.67m (11' 9" x 12')
UPVC double glazed windows to two aspects, centre light point, power points.
* BEDROOM TWO: 3.65m x 2.29m (12' x 7' 6")
Window to rear aspect on tiled sill, window to rear hall, centre light point, power points.
* BATHROOM: 2.23m x 2.06m (7' 4" x 6' 9")
Suite comprising panelled bath, low level W.C., centre light point, double radiator, windows to two elevations.
* REAR HALL: 2.07m x 1.18m (6' 10" x 3' 10")
Window to rear elevation, wall light point, window to bedroom.
* LEAN TO STORE: 3.04m x 1.18m (10' x 3' 10")
Having concrete floor.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached from Eaves Lane via pedestrian gated access and double vehicle gated access leading to the plot which extends in total to **** or thereabouts. Situated on the plot at the present time is a aluminium framed greenhouse, timber and felt garden shed. Adjoining the house is a brick and corrugated iron store, further detached brick store showing signs of deterioration.
LAND
The land surrounds the property and is in a ring fence all laid to grass suitable for garden or similar use and extending in total to 0.71 acres or thereabouts.
NOTE
The site is situated on land known as Wetley Moor, the present owner has a lease on this land at Rock Cottage for a 15 year period. The lease is not transferable but the council of The City of Stoke On Trent and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council who manage The Wetley Moor have indicated that they would consider a similar lease with a prospective purchaser subject to their approval. There is also a possibility that the local authorities would consider purchase of the Freehold at a price to be agreed between the prospective purchaser and themselves.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected
TENURE
The property is presently subject to a 15 year lease.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Band "A" Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
EPC RATING
TBC
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs.
PRICE
Any accepted offer will be subject to the prospective purchaser being able to negotiate a new lease with the council of The City of Stoke On Trent & Staffordshire Moorlands District Council who Manage the Wetley Moor.
LEASE
The property is presently subject to a ground lease dated 25th April 2014 for 15 years at a rent of £1,000 per annum payable bi-anually but cannot be assigned by the present owner.
The lease refers to the property as "Rock Cottage", Plot 24 Situate off Eaves Lane, Bucknall.
The lease refers to an option to purchase the "Freehold reversion of the Demised Land upon three months written notice being given by the Tenant to the joint councils at a price to be agreed...."
Further information regarding the present lease is available at the Auctioneers Derby Street Leek Offices.
Property Features :
- Two bedroom bungalow located on spacious plot with various buildings suitable for a variety of uses
- In need of full modernisation and updating
- Situated in a rural area with open aspect