3 bed detached house for sale

Pear Tree Cottage, Hankham Street, Hankham, Pevensey, East Sussex BN24

Interested parties should contact Knight Frank Auctions for further information.

Description
A really delightful detached period cottage (not listed) circa 1650. Extremely well presented with good ceiling heights throughout this charming cottage which is full of character with parking for two cars. Beautiful south facing large gardens backing onto fields with superb views down to the coast. A wrought iron gate set between old brick walls leads to a courtyard at the front of the house and the main entrance. A studded oak door leads into the entrance hall with a cloakroom, opposite which is the guest bedroom and then the hall leads through to the breakfast room with storage cupboard and window enjoying the view, and access to the kitchen. The kitchen is recently fitted and provides a good range of storage, ample worksurfaces, gas hob and electric oven, plumbing for a washing machine, sink unit below a window enjoying the views. There is a door through to a boot room which gives access to the garden. The study is a very good size with beamed ceiling, storage cupboard below stairs and door to a small hall where there is a studded door to the garden and stairs to the first floor. The sitting room has double aspect views, beamed ceiling, storage cupboard and central fireplace with a fitted gas fire. The room opens through to what is currently used as a dining room, once more with beams and a double aspect along with a Velux window to allow more light in.

On the first floor the main bedroom has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, a double aspect with views across the adjoining farmland and a built- in wardrobe. The second double bedroom also has a high beamed ceiling a built-in wardrobe with carved oak door and frame, window enjoying the views. The bathroom is large and fitted with a range of storage units and cupboards set into which is the wash basin, separate shower, bath and w.c., and airing cupboard with additional storage.

The cottage has recently had the majority of the roof renewed, double glazed character windows installed, some re-wiring, a new gas boiler fitted 2 years ago, a damp course installed, new carpet, sheds, new fencing and greenhouse. A piv unit with heater to move air around the house and new loft insulation along with new porches for the two doors at the rear of the house into the garden. There is fibre optic broadband in the lane. Gas fired central heating, private drainage. Tax Band E.

Outside: The very pretty and private approach to a courtyard also gives access to either side of the cottage. The garden is a delight, designed and planted with mature shrubs and many flowering plants along the side borders and around the pond. A raised area has a cobble stone and brick wall providing shelter for a seating area. A pathway winds down the garden to a secured fenced vegetable garden with raised beds, sheds and a greenhouse. A gate leads into the field behind and the other side of the field there is gap leading through to a public footpath. Parking for two cars is adjacent to the courtyard.

Directions: Once in Hankham the property is near the village centre, on the way towards Hailsham on the right hand side, opposite a layby. Parking is to the side of the courtyard which you walk through to a wrought iron gate leading to the cottage.

Location
Auction Details: The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction and is being sold as on an Unconditional basis. Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale. All sales are subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Extra General Conditions. Auctioneer Fees and Deposit. The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer fees apply: 10% deposit of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes to the purchase price. Buyer's Fee- is £1950 including VAT. This is only payable by the successful purchaser. There are no costs to bidding for the property. The Buyer's Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability. There may be additional fees contained within the Special Conditions of Sale, which can be viewed within the Legal Pack. You are strongly advised to read the Legal Pack carefully and take professional advice before bidding. Additional Information: For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the Knight Frank Auctions' website. This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack. Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Auction Conduct Guide.

Occupancy
Vacant

Tenure
Freehold

The buyers fee is including VAT. This is only payable by the successful purchaser. There are no costs to bidding for the property.

Auction Details
The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of and is being sold as Unconditional.
Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.
All sales are subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Extra General Conditions.

Auctioneer Fees and Deposit
The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer fees apply:

• 10% deposit, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes to the purchase price.
• Buyer’s Fee- the value of this fee will be listed against the property details, inclusive of VAT.

The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability.
There may be additional fees contained within the Special Conditions of Sale, which can be viewed within the Legal Pack. You are strongly advised to read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

Additional Information:
For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the sdl Property Auctions’ home page.
This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack.

Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.