5 bed cottage for sale

Longparish Road, Wherwell SP11

5 Bedroom, Detached Cottage (Grade 2 Listed), Shepherds Cottage, 8-9 Longparish Road, Andover SP11 7JL

Overview

Hammer Price Homes are pleased to present for sale by online auction this 5 bedroom, grade 2 listed, detached thatched cottage in Andover. The building was originally two cottages, which has since been internally combined and is currently occupied as a single dwelling.

The property briefly comprises: To the ground floor, a sitting room, dining room, a downstairs WC and two kitchen areas. Two separate staircases lead to the first floor, which offers five bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.

Externally, the property benefits from generous gardens to the front and rear of the property. Please refer to the Official Copy (Title Plan) - HP177836 and Official Copy (Title Plan) - HP140888 showing the extent of the boundary.

Auction Details

** Open for cash buyers only. 60 days to complete**

Auction ends – Thursday 26th November 2026 at 1:30pm (Subject to anti-sniping).
Bidding Window Opens – Tuesday 24th November 2026 at 12:00pm (Bidding will not be possible until this time).
Starting price - £260,000 (Reserve price is higher & unpublished, typically the starting price will be 15 – 20% below the Reserve figure as per our Buyer Terms)

Special Conditions

This sale is open for cash buyers only due to the general condition; we feel the property is unlikely to be mortgageable. There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property, the grade 2 listed building status, the tenure, for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any concerning information within the searches. The property is sold as seen.

60 days to complete.

Buyer Registration and Viewings

To view the property please visit the Hammer Price Homes website, register as a buyer and book in for a viewing. Bidding is only permitted for those who have viewed. Viewers must stick to their time precisely.

Fees

All fees are payable by bank transfer only (we do not take card payments).
Reservation Fee – Please note that there is a Reservation Fee (3.6% of the winning auction price, Including VAT) payable by the buyer within 2 hours of winning the auction. The reservation fee does not constitute part of the sale price, this is the auctioneer’s fee and is to be paid over & above the sale price paid to the Vendor.
Searches –The buyer is required to pay £420 (Inc. VAT) for the search pack. This is payable at the same time as the reservation fee.

Tenure

The sale comprises the registered titles covering properties No 8 and 9 Longparish Road as per detailed below:

No 8 Longparish Road - Tenure - Freehold – Title number HP177836 - Land Registry documents are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website.

No 9 Shepherds Cottages - Tenure - Freehold – Title number HP140888 - Land Registry documents are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website.

Both titles above are included in the sale and prospective buyers are to obtain their own independent legal advice in relation to the Property and Tenure prior to taking part in the auction.

Searches

Searches have been ordered and will be made available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website prior to the bidding taking place. The winning bidder will be required to pay for the search pack which is £420 (Inc. VAT), this is payable at the same time as the reservation fee. Prospective buyers are to review all searches available prior to bidding.

Other Property Information

This is a probate property and is sold as seen. The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has limited / no knowledge of the property and as such will not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.
The below information has been provided to the best of our knowledge and should not be relied on in full. Services have not been tested and some of the services may be isolated either within the property or in the street.
Council Tax Band – G
EPC Rating – F
Utilities:
Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains
Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains
Primary source of Gas Supply: Information Unknown
Source/s of heating: Boiler and radiators, Oil (information taken from EPC Certificate)
Primary arrangement for Sewerage/Drainage: Due to the property being on a residential street, it is assumed that it is connected to a public sewer.

Location

This grade 2 listed property, Shepherds Cottage, enjoys a delightful village setting in Longparish, surrounded by the beautiful Hampshire countryside. The nearby market town of Andover offers a range of shopping and leisure facilities, mainline rail services and convenient access to the A303. The area is renowned for its picturesque villages, scenic walks and the attractive Test Valley, offering an appealing blend of rural charm and convenience.

Proof & Source of funds

In order to satisfy our Anti-Money Laundering obligations, winning bidders are required to complete their source of funds questionnaire within 24 hours of the close of the auction. This will detail how they will finance the purchase and provide supporting evidence as to the source of the funds (such as bank statements). It is advised that anybody bidding on a property prepares this information prior to taking part in an auction so that it is readily available. See our buyers faq’s for further information.
Current proof of funds may also be requested from registered buyers, prior to enabling their account for bidding, as part of our affordability checks.

How to place a bid

Offers can only be made via the online auction in the form of a bid once the bidding window has opened. No offers will be accepted outside of the auction process.
Once a sale has been agreed (STC) and a price agreed then no further price negotiation will take place. This sale price is fixed at the winning auction price and the buyer honoured to pay it. Any subsequent attempt by the buyer to contact the vendor direct to renegotiate on price would hold the buyer in breach of our terms. Should the buyer withdraw then they may have to forfeit the reservation fee. Please read the buyer terms and faq’s on the site for more details.

This is a probate property and is sold as seen. The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property so may not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.