This property is offered for sale by online auction on 27th August, full details, including availability to view, can be found at the bottom of the property description.
Ground Floor:
Steeped in character and brimming with original period features, this substantial farmhouse presents an exciting opportunity to restore a historic home to its former glory. Offered for sale by auction, the property requires complete modernisation throughout, yet retains an abundance of charm, generous proportions and immense potential to create an exceptional family residence.
Approached through traditional timber farm gate, the property opens into a private, walled courtyard with ample parking and access to a substantial detached double garage. The garage benefits from a spacious first-floor room, ideal for conversion into a home office, studio or extensive storage, subject to any necessary consents.
The farmhouse is entered through a solid timber entrance door into a welcoming inner hallway. From here are doors leading to a useful utility room, ground floor shower room and a traditional farmhouse kitchen complete with wall and base units, pantry and rear door providing direct access to the outside.
The principal reception room is centred around a magnificent inglenook fireplace, creating a wonderful focal point and showcasing the property’s heritage. From the lounge, a garden room enjoys views across the gardens whilst providing direct access to the courtyard.
A further hallway leads to two additional reception rooms, including an inviting space featuring a second inglenook fireplace with windows overlooking both the front and side elevations, and a formal dining room benefitting from built-in storage and front-facing views. A useful cellar is accessed beneath the staircase.
First Floor:
The first floor offers a flexible arrangement of accommodation, beginning with a double bedroom, separate shower room and family bathroom incorporating the airing cupboard. A split-level landing leads to two further generous double bedrooms, each retaining original fireplaces and front-facing windows, adding to the property’s period appeal.
The second floor continues to impress with attic storage and a further landing leading to two additional bedrooms, offering excellent versatility for growing families, guest accommodation or home working.
Outside:
Externally, the gardens provide a wonderful canvas for landscaping, currently comprising lawned areas, a productive vegetable garden, brick-built outbuilding and garden shed. The enclosed tarmac courtyard creates a charming and private setting between the house and garage, perfectly reflecting the property’s traditional farmhouse origins.
Location:
Occupying a delightful rural position on Tamworth Road in the sought-after village of Corley, Ash Farm enjoys the perfect balance of countryside living with excellent access to nearby towns and cities.
Surrounded by open farmland and Warwickshire countryside, the property offers a peaceful setting whilst remaining within easy reach of Coventry, Nuneaton, Tamworth and Birmingham via the nearby A444, M6, M42 and M69 motorway networks.
Coventry railway station is just a short drive away, providing convenient rail connections.
Families are well catered for with a selection of respected schools nearby, including Bournebrook CofE Primary School, King Henry VIII School, Bablake School, Blue Coat Church of England School making the area attractive for buyers seeking excellent educational facilities.
The surrounding area of Warwickshire is renowned for its country walks, bridleways and outdoor pursuits, with beautiful countryside on the doorstep. Golf courses, cycling routes and equestrian facilities are all within easy reach.
For dining and socialising, there are a good choice of country pubs locally including the Red Lion and Bull & Butcher in Corley offering welcoming atmospheres and serving as popular destinations for locals and visitors alike.
Birmingham is a 20 minute drive away giving access to a huge variety of restaurants including Michelin starred ones and a huge selection of places for days out with the family and events like the annual German Market.
Services, Utilities & Property Information:
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: G
Local Authority: North Warwickshire
EPC Rating: TBC
Property Construction: Standard, Brick and Tile
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Drainage & Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Oil
Broadband: FTTC connection available, please check with your provider.
Mobile signal/coverage: 4G Coverage available, please check with your provider.
Parking: Extensive private parking available
Total Internal Area (sq. ft): 2885
Special Notes:
We are advised that the property is located in an area with historic coal mining activity. Buyers are advised to carry out the usual conveyancing searches, including a coal mining search.
Appointments to View:
Please contact Colin Passant of Fine & Country Coventry, Nuneaton & Balsall Common to arrange an appointment to view this property prior to the auction. Appointments must be pre-arranged and are offered at the following dates / times:
Saturday 8th August - 2pm till 3pm
Friday 14th August - 11am till 1pm
Saturday 22nd August - 10am till 12pm
Wednesday 26th August - 11am till 12pm
INFORMATION FROM THE AUCTION COMPANY
All marketing material, including property descriptions and imagery, has been provided by the introducing agent.
Properties marketed under Fine & Country Auction Services are offered in partnership with The Auction Company, who act as the auctioneer.
Neither Fine & Country Auction Services nor The Auction Company verify this information.
Buyers are advised to arrange an in-person viewing (by appointment only) and satisfy themselves as to the condition and legal position of the property before bidding or making an offer.
METHOD OF SALE
This property is offered for sale by Timed Online Auction (Unconditional).
Bidding takes place online via the Fine and Country Auctions website.
The bidding end date and time are clearly displayed on the listing. Late bids may trigger an automatic extension of the auction.
REGISTRATION TO BID OR MAKE AN OFFER
To bid or submit an offer, buyers must:
Complete online registration
Pass identity and AML checks (legal requirement)
Register valid payment details
A £6,000 hold (shadow payment) will be placed on your card to authorise bidding
This is a temporary authorisation only and will be deducted from the Buyer’s Premium if you are successful, or released automatically if you are unsuccessful (timing dependent on your bank).
By bidding or making an offer, you confirm acceptance of The Auction Company’s Auction Terms & Conditions, Buyer’s Terms, Legal Pack and Special Conditions of Sale.
AUCTION TYPE - TRADITIONAL METHOD OF AUCTION (UNCONDITIONAL)
All bids and offers are legally binding.
Exchange of contracts takes place immediately upon acceptance.
Completion is required within 28 days, unless stated otherwise in the legal pack.
If you are the successful buyer:
The £6,000 hold payment will be deducted and credited toward the Buyer’s Premium
You must pay:
The 10% deposit (non-refundable)
Any remaining Buyer’s Premium balance
All payments must be made within 2 hours of acceptance.
All remaining balances must be paid by bank transfer only. No card payments are accepted.
The Buyer’s Premium is 4% + VAT (minimum £5,000 + VAT) and is non-refundable.
PRE-AUCTION & POST-AUCTION OFFERS
The seller may consider offers made before or after the auction.
For clarity:
All pre-auction and post-auction offers are treated as auction sales
The same auction terms, Buyer’s Premium, deposit requirements and completion timescales apply
LEGAL PACK
Each property is sold subject to a legal pack, which may be updated at any time before the auction.
Buyers must:
Download and review the legal pack before bidding or making an offer
Take independent legal advice if required
Check for updates immediately before bidding
By bidding or making an offer, you are deemed to have read and accepted the legal pack in full.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE
Special Conditions of Sale are set by the seller and are legally binding.
They are contained within the legal pack and override all general auction terms where applicable.
Disclaimer
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on.
The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order.
Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.
Whilst we carryout our due diligence on a property before it is launched to the market and we endeavour to provide accurate information, buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence.
Our information is presented to the best of our knowledge and should not solely be relied upon when making purchasing decisions. The responsibility for verifying aspects such as flood risk, easements, covenants and other property related details rests with the buyer.
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* Generally speaking Guide Prices are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation, i.e. 'The Reserve'. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Virtually every property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
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