Idless, Truro - 2 Miles From Truro City

PROPERTY REFERENCE DM0144

To be sold by Modern Method of Auction (T's & C's apply).  If you are looking for your own piece of wilderness then look no further, this three double bedroomed cottage is located on the edge of Idless Wood in a peaceful rural location, yet is only 2 miles from Truro city centre.  This would be ideal property if you  are looking for a lifestyle opportunity as there is a café business ready to run or let out.  The property is entered via the kitchen/breakfast room which has double glazed French patio doors to the timber decked sun terrace/patio, there is a double glazed window which has views down the lane and surrounding woodland, a bespoke wooden kitchen with wooden worktop, Belfast style sink and oak flooring which flows throughout the ground floor.  The inner hallway provides access to the the utility room, has a staircase rising to the first floor with and under stair storage cupboard and glazed double doors to the living room.  The living room has a double glazed door to the south facing timber decked sun terrace/patio, a double glazed window overlooking the garden and a feature fireplace with a wood burning stove and slate hearth.  The utility room has a WC, wash hand basin with a tiled splash back, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, a storage cupboard and a further cupboard housing the electric consumer unit.  On the first floor, the landing provides access to all three double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.

Externally, there is an access lane that leads to the private driveway which provides off road parking for several vehicles, the south facing garden is mostly lawn which gently slopes to the River Allen and has a selection of plants and shrubs, there is a raised timber decked sun terrace/patio immediately to the front of the property to enjoy the surrounding peace and tranquillity. 

OUTBUILDING – This currently has A3 usage and has been run as a successful café business used by the visitors of Idless Woods, you can either continue this and run it as a café yourself or rent it out and generate an income or this can be converted back to an outbuilding or turned into a garage/car port.

Idless is a small hamlet located on the outskirts of Truro city, the nearest convivence store/Post Office is located in Shortlanesend where you can also find The Old Plough public house.  Truro city is the commercial epicentre of Cornwall and boasts a wide selection of local and national retail outlets, restaurants, cafes and bars as well as The Hall For Cornwall theatre which offers a wide selection of shows and performances.   There is also a good selection of schools and supermarkets, a mainline railway to London and easy access to the A30.  

The Accommodation Comprises

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 3.87m x 3.1m (12'8" x 10'2")

Inner Hallway

Living Room - 4.86m x 3.69m (15'11" x 12'1")

Utility Room - 2.79m x 1.62m (9'1" x 5'3")

First Floor

Landing

Bedroom One - 3.77m x 2.99m (12'4" x 9'9")

Bedroom Two - 3.33m x 2.88m (10'11" x 9'5")

Bedroom Three - 3m x 2.7m (9'10" x 8'10")

Bathroom - 2.27m x 2.18m (7'5" x 7'1") Not including the shower cubicle.

Externally

The property is approached via an access lane leading to the spacious driveway which provides off road parking for several vehicles, the south facing garden which is predominantly to the front of the property is mostly laid to lawn gently slopes down to the River Allen and has a selection plants, shrubs and trees.  Immediately in front of the property is a raised timber decked sun terrace/patio to enjoy the peace and tranquillity the property enjoys.

OUTBUILDING – This currently has A3 usage and has been run as a successful café business used by the visitors of Idless Woods, you can either continue this and run it as a café yourself or rent it out and generate an income or this can be converted back to an outbuilding or turned into a garage/car port.

PLEASE NOTE: The use of the café by a new owner would require the grant of a licence by Forestry England. They have indicated that this would be in the region of £500 plus VAT for the first year.

Services

Mains electric, septic tank/soakaway, mains water, Fibre optic broadband, LPG gas (gas hob)

Council Tax Band

Band D - £2135.30

Agents Notes

This really is a superb chance to acquire your own piece of wilderness and a lifestyle opportunity is a stunning and tranquil rural location on the edge of Idless Woods which is very popular with walkers, dog walkers and cyclists.  The property itself has generous sized accommodation throughout with three double bedrooms. The south facing gardens which slope gently towards the River Allen enable you to sit on the timber decked sun terrace listening to the birds sing and the beautiful sound of the river running.  The biggest bonus is the ability to have an income from the ready to run café, whether you do this yourself or lease it out and take a monthly rent.  This property really isn't to be missed, for more information or to book a viewing, please call me on .

Auctioneer Comments 

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. 

This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). 

The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. 

This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. 

The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change. 

Referral Arrangements 

The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted. Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.

Disclaimer

eXp and its clients give notice that; they have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property.  These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.  Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.  The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.  It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and eXp has not tested any services, equipment or facilities.  Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.  eXp is a member of The Property Ombudsman scheme and subscribes to "The Property Ombudsman Code of Practice.”

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - All clients offering on a property will be required to produce photograph proof of identification, proof of residence, and proof of the financial ability to proceed with the purchase at the agreed offer level. We understand it is not always easy to obtain the required documents and will assist you in any way we can. 

We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all parties involved in the sale or purchase of a property. We take the responsibility of this seriously in line with HMRC guidance in ensuring the accuracy and continuous monitoring of these checks. Our partner, Movebutler, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. They will contact you once your offer has been accepted, to conclude where possible a biometric check with you electronically.

As an applicant, you will be charged a non-refundable fee of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per buyer for these checks. The fee covers data collection, manual checking, and monitoring. You will need to pay this amount directly to Movebutler and complete all Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks before your offer can be formally accepted.