LOWER MOOR FARM COTTAGE, MINETY, WILTSHIRE, SN16 9QW

A unique opportunity to acquire a picturesque detached cottage   
with full planning consent for further extension
Plus
Consent for the erection of a double garage with studio accommodation above  

FREEHOLD FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

GUIDE PRICE: £395,000

LOCATION
Located in North Wiltshire the village of Minety is situated approximately 6 miles south of Cirencester, midway between Malmesbury and Cricklade.  Swindon is also within easy commuting distance around 8 miles to the south-east.  

The village benefits from a primary school, Village Hall, two Public Houses and various sporting clubs, a part time Post Office operates every Friday from the local rugby club premises.

Lower Moor Farm Cottage can be found approximately half a mile north of the village on Sawyers Hill Road.   

DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a picturesque detached 2 bed cottage with kitchen and living room, set in its own gardens and grounds extending to approximately 0.68 acres. The cottage, as existing, is in need of renovation and has the benefit of full planning permission to extend and refurbish the building to provide a total of 4 bedrooms, two with en-suite shower/bathrooms, large living and dining room plus a substantial kitchen area.

Externally there are gardens to the front, currently laid to lawn, and a sizeable plot of land to rear also laid down to grass. The cottage is abounded by mature trees, as are the north & western boundaries of the grounds, creating a very private and personal space. 

Planning permission has also been granted to erect a double garage with studio above, offering a G.E.F.A. approximately 920 sq.ft, to the front of the property; with proposed access to the cottage provided via an oak bridge crossing the southern ditch boundary.    

GUIDE PRICE
£395,000, for sale by private treaty.
               
PLANNING
Full planning permission was granted on 17th July 2008 for ‘Extension and refurbishment of existing dwelling, construction of double garage with studio above and new bridge to replace existing bridge.’ Planning Ref: 08/01313/FUL. 

Renewal of full planning permission was granted on 2nd September 2011, Planning Ref: 11/02494/FUL.

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TENURE & POSSESSION
The property is freehold.  Vacant possession will be granted on completion.
 
SERVICES
It is understood that mains electricity is provided to the cottage. Drainage has previously been dealt with via a cess pit and heating provided by an oil fired wet system which has been removed. Purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the adequacy and availability of services. 

COVENANTS
The property will be sold subject to the following covenants:

• Not to use the property for anything other than a single private dwelling house.
  
• The property is not to be extended or altered without the vendor’s consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
  
• Not to keep poultry or sheep or to use the property as a small holding.
  
• Not to obstruct the shared access way.
  
• Not to cause any nuisance or annoyance.

V.A.T.
Should any sale of the site, or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT such monies shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to any monies to be paid during the course of the sale.

TENURE & POSSESSION
The property is freehold.  Vacant possession will be granted on completion.

VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment through the agents Moore Allen & Innocent  (01285) 648104.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
North Wiltshire District Council, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1ER. Tel: (01249) 706111.  

These sales particulars have been raised to offer a general guide of the property. All plans are for identification
purposes only and are not to scale. Appliances have not been checked. Services stated are assumed to be
connected. We would advise legal advice be sought before committing to any purchase.
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