Chestnut Cottage, Popes Hill, Newnham-on-Severn, Glos GL14 1LE

● A delightful rural cottage set in grounds extending to about 1.62 acres

For Sale by Public Auction

By direction of the Executors of the late Mrs C D Jones The Orchard extends to approximately 1.42 acres. The Orchard requires grubbing in part to create open pasture for Chestnut Cottage, Popes Hill, Newnham- animals / horses or to be replanted with productive fruit on-Severn, Glos GL14 1LE trees.

There is a legal right of way to the property across the Littledean 2 miles ● Newnham on Severn 3 miles adjoining land dated 5th September 1989 for a single ● 12 miles ● Cheltenham 20 miles dwelling only (coloured orange). (distances approximate)

Fixtures and Fittings Chestnut Cottage is a detached cottage situated in an idyllic Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included rural location, within the in the hamlet of in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fittings, garden Popes Hill, enjoying far reaching views over the River ornaments, etc., are specifically excluded but may be Severn and May Hill to the North. available by separate negotiation. The condition of the

equipment is not guaranteed, and no warranty or The villages of both Littledean and Newnham on Severn are serviceability can be given by the vendor. within 3 miles and offer a range of local amenities including local shops, post office, pubs and primary schools. The City ServicesServices of Gloucester is within easy travelling distance being only 12 Mains electricity, mains water and private drainage. miles away providing a diverse range of shops, secondary schools and leisure facilities. The proximity to Gloucester Outgoings allows for easy access to the M5 motorway, meaning Council Tax Band D – Amount payable £1,142 (2013-14) Cheltenham, Birmingham and can be reached with ease. Local Authority and Service Providers

Forest of Dean County Council: 01594 810000 The Forest of Dean is a sought after location for its beautiful Severn Trent Water: 08457 500500 countryside and its rural quality of life. There are many Electricity: 0845 6013341 (Western Power Distribution) delightful walks with plenty of country and leisure pursuits close at hand – excellent outriding or walking through the Town and Country Planning nearby Chestnuts Enclosure woodlands or the many other The property, notwithstanding any description contained in Forestry Commission woodlands within close proximity. these particulars, is sold subject to any Development Plan, The Property Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme, Resolution or Notice which may or may not come into force Chestnut Cottage is a traditional detached stone built cottage and also subject to any statutory permission or byelaws with cement rendered elevations, under a tiled roof. The without any obligation on the part of the vendor to specify property is double glazed throughout with night storage them. heaters in most rooms.

Rights of Way and Easements The property is in need of some modernisation however This property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all there is potential for expansion of the property (subject to rights including rights of way (whether public or private), planning) of the adjoining outbuildings. light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies; and

other rights and obligations, easements, quasi-easements The property is set in grounds extending to 1.62 acres in and restrictive covenants; and all existing and proposed total (outlined red). wayleaves or masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water

or gas or other pipelines whether referred to in these The living accommodation which is spread over two floors particulars or not. comprises:-

Boundaries Downstairs Prospective purchasers shall be deemed (the property being available for inspection) to have full knowledge of the Entrance Hall boundaries and neither the vendor nor their agents will be Sitting Room responsible for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof. Kitchen with Rayburn, pantry and airing cupboard Purchasers will be responsible for making good and/or Dining Room erecting and maintaining stockproof boundaries of their Bathroom respective property within one calendar month of completion. Separate WC

Steps down to Workshop & Store Room Sale Plans, Areas and Schedules

These have been prepared for guidance only and no Upstairs guarantee or warranty as to their accuracy is given or

implied. The position of grid references have been moved for 2 Bedrooms convenience. The scale is only approximate. The areas, Bedroom / Store (limited headroom) field numbers and schedules are based on Ordnance Survey Store Room (limited headroom) and the Rural Land Register details and are for reference The Outside purposes only. Prospective purchasers shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the Access to the property is either by the pedestrian or property, and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the vehicular gate, leading onto a gravel driveway with ample sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect parking and access to a large garage / storage shed thereof. No warranty for the accuracy of the information can attached to the cottage. be given. In particular, no objection shall be taken by the

purchaser to any variation in areas on the deeds. Surrounding the front of the cottage is a lawned area with mature shrubs, with access to the Orchard on either side of the property.

Tenure and Possession The property is offered with freehold tenure and vacant Important Notice possession upon completion. Gwilym Richards & Co Ltd give notice to anyone who may read these particulars as follows:- Mode of Sale The property will be offered for sale by public auction at 1. These particulars are prepared as a general outline for The Belfry Hotel, Littledean, GL14 3JS, on Tuesday 24th the guidance of prospective buyers only. They are September 2013 at 6.30pm. intended to give a fair and overall description of the property but are not intended to constitute part of an These particulars are issued solely on the offer or contract. understanding that all negotiations are conducted 2. Any information and descriptions contained herein through the agents Gwilym Richards & Co Ltd. (whether in the text, plans or photographs), is given in food faith as an opinion but should not be relied upon as Conditions of Sale being statement or representation of fact. The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the offices of 3. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a the agents and vendor’s solicitor, where they are statement that the property is in good condition or available for inspection seven days prior to the sale, and otherwise, nor that any services or facilities are in good will also be available for inspection in the sale room half working order. Any areas, measurements or distances an hour prior to the sale. They will not be read out at referred to herein approximate only. the sale and any purchaser will be deemed to have 4. The photographs appearing in these particulars show knowledge of such Conditions of Sale, whether only a certain aspect and part of the property when inspected or not, and will bid on this understanding. In taken. Certain aspects may have changed since the the event of any variance between these Particulars and photographs were taken and it should not be presumed the Conditions of Sale, the latter shall apply. that the property remains precisely as displayed in the photographs. Furthermore, no assumptions should be Vendor’s Solicitor made in respect of parts of the property that are not Francis & Co Solicitors, 17 Welsh Street, , shown in the photograph. , NP16 5EP. Tel: 01291 622237 (Ref: 5. Where there is a reference in these particulars to the Judith Burke) fact that alterations have been carried out or that a particular use is made of any part of the property, this is Lotting not intended to be a statement that any necessary The agents reserve the right to vary the order of sale of planning, building regulations or other consents have lots or to amalgamate lots. been obtained and these matters must be verified by an intending purchaser. Reserve 6. The information given herein in these particulars is given The property is subject to a reserve price and the without responsibility on the parts of Gwilym Richards & vendor or their agent shall be entitled to bid up to the Co Ltd or their clients. These particulars do not form reserve. any part of an offer or contract. Neither Gwilym Richards & Co Ltd nor their employees have any authority to Money Laundering Regulations make or give any representation or warranties of Prospective purchasers who attend the auction whatever nature in relation to this property. intending to bid should bring adequate identification with 7. Descriptions of the property are inevitably subjective them to prove their identity within the terms of the and the descriptions contained herein are given in good Money Laundering Regulations. Examples of faith as an opinion and not by any way of statement of appropriate identification include a passport/driving fact. licence and a recent household utility bill. 8. No liability is accepted for any expenses incurred where the property may have been sold, let or withdrawn. Viewing 9. Plans are based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with By prior appointment with the agents. Prospective the sanction of the Controller of HMSO. Crown purchasers should be aware that inspections are made Copyright. All rights reserved. Licence No 100003759. entirely at their own risk and that neither the vendor nor 10. Plans are not scale and are for identification purposes their agent accepts liability. only.

Directions (GL14 1LE) Photographs dated August 2013. Turn off the A48 at Elton Corner, onto A4151 Elton Rd Particulars dated August 2013. towards Littledean, after approximately 1 mile turn right towards Popes Hill (just before the Greyhound Pub), after approx ¼ mile turn left onto ‘The Slad’, then turn right after approx ½ mile by the post box (red telephone box to the right) the property will be directly in front of you down a short track.