TINKWOOD HOUSE, TINKWOOD LANE, THREAPWOOD, MALPAS, SY14 7PA OFFERS IN THE REGION OF: £550,000

Of interest to speculators and investors. An imposing Grade II period dwelling in an enviable location with spacious grounds and gardens extending to 1.383 acres, subject to lifetime tenancy. An excellent opportunity to acquire a long-term investment at a discount price.

INTRODUCTION Tinkwood House is an outstanding Period Property set in a highly prominent rural location with un-spoilt views. It is said to date originally from C.1690, but was modernised in the 1970's by the current occupant, and has been maintained ever since to a good standard. The occupant, as part of the agreement, has the benefit of a lifetime tenancy with nil rent, and accordingly Tinkwood House is sold subject to tenancy, and does not therefore benefit from vacant possession.

Interest in the property is therefore sought from speculators and investors w ho are looking to the long-term as the benefit of vacant possession in their own occupation or an investment. Please contact the office for further details.

LOCATION The hamlet of Threapwood is a highly regarded location where properties are continually in demand and rarely become available. The village has its own post office/general store whilst there are also an excellent range of pubs within a short distance of the house. The village of Malpas is only 4 miles away and the house falls within the catchme nt area for the highly regarded Bishop Heber Secondary High School For wider day to day amenities the historic city centre of can be reached within 20 minutes and there is also convenient access to the market town of Whitchurch. For the business traveller a comprehensive road network system leading to the North West and beyond can be found within a short distance and within Malpas the further amenities include public houses, restaurants and shops.

Constructed of solid brick elevations beneath a distinctive pitched roof the accommodation comprises:

ENTRANCE HALL Exterior door, window to side aspect, exposed wall timbers and coat hooks. Door into:

SHOWER ROOM Comprising a three piece suite incorporating enclosed shower cubicle with tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, window to rear aspect and radiator.

L-SHAPED INNER HALL Exposed ceiling beams, telephone point and radiator. Door into Cellar. Door into:

UTILITY ROOM 7' 7" x 7' 6" (2.31m x 2.29m) Window to side aspect, stainless steel sink unit with double drainer, eye level wall units, electric meter and radiator.

KITCHEN/DINER 15' 11" narrowing to 8' 4" x 17' 1" narrowing to 11' 7" (4.85m x 5.21m) Comprising pine units, extensive work surface with tiled surround, two oven AGA with tiled splash back, single glazed window to side aspect, fitted bench, beamed ceiling, door into Pantry and red quarry tiled flooring. Door into cupboard housing 'Grant' oil fired central heating boiler. Opening into:

REAR ENTRANCE With glazed exterior door and quarry tiled flooring.

DINING ROOM 14' 5" x 12' 8" (4.39m x 3.86m) Accessed from the Inner Hall. With feature fireplace incorporating oak and brick surround and open grate, exposed beams to ceiling, series of wall lights, oak panelling to all four walls, three sash windows, two to the front aspect and one to the side aspect and two double radiators. Door into store cupboard with window to side and fixed shelving.

DRAWING ROOM 25' 11" x 17' 3" (7.9m x 5.26m) Entered through a glazed partition door. An impressive room having feature fireplace incorporating decorative oak beam, herringbone brick back, ornate cast iorn open grate and flag stone hearth, five sash windows with secondary glazing providing plenty of natural light, exposed beams to ceiling, television point, oak staircase rising to first floor, three double radiators, storage heater and wall mounted heater. Door onto the front garden. Oak door into understairs cupboard. Stairs rising to:

BEDROOM 5 18' 4" x 9' 4" (5.59m x 2.84m) Having oak door, window to rear aspect, exposed wall timbers. Door into:

SECOND SITTING ROOM/BEDROOM 6 18' 4" x 7' 5" (5.59m x 2.26m) Window overlooking side garden, exposed wall timbers, oak panelling and TV point.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Exposed wall timbers, wall light, smoke alarm and double radiator.

MASTER SUITE 14' 3" x 18' 4" max (4.34m x 5.59m) Comprising four sash windows, three to the front aspect and one to the side aspect providing plenty of natural light, all with secondary glazing, exposed ceiling timbers, series of wall lights, alcove with shelving, radiator and storage heater. Door into store cupboard. Door into:

DRESSING ROOM 6' 4" x 10' 7" max (1.93m x 3.23m) Window to side aspect with secondary glazing, fitted wardrobe and radiator.

ENSUITE BATHROOM 10' 7" x 5' 5" (3.23m x 1.65m) A full suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, bidet, heated towel rail, secondary glazed window to the rear, exposed beams to ceiling, wall mounted electric heater and radiator.

BEDROOM 2 13' 5" x 14' 3" (4.09m x 4.34m) Three sash windows with two windows to front aspect, ornate fireplace, exposed beams to ceiling, picture rail and two radiators.

LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM Walk in room. With shelving and hanging rail, cold water tank and central heating thermostat.

FAMILY BATHROOM 8' 9" x 7' 1" (2.67m x 2.16m) Comprising panelled bath with tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, window to side aspect and radiator.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING Window to side aspect with secondary glazing, exposed wall timbers, plate rack, leading into:

BEDROOM 3 20' 0" x 11' 0" (6.1m x 3.35m) Two velux lights, fitted wardrobe, exposed wall timbers and wall lights. Leading into:

BEDROOM 4 11' 4" x 22' 0" (3.45m x 6.71m) Two velux lights, exposed wall timbers and under eaves storage.

EXTERIOR Tinkwood House is approached over a gravel driveway leading to an expansive gravelled parking area and:

GARAGE BLOCK 52' 8" x 18' 5" (16.05m x 5.61m) Constructed of brick elevations with cladded elevations comprising a double garage and two pedestrian entrances. On a concrete base with light connected.

GARDENS The gardens are a lovely feature of the property and benefit from an expanse of lawn to the front and side incorporating a terrace with rose beds to the immediate rear of the property, a collection of shaped conifers, specimen pine trees, a further collection of fruit and specimen trees and an enclosed small paddock/orchard.

ADDITIONAL LAND The adjoining land owner may be prepared to negotiate a sale of some additional land adjoining by separate arrangement all though we can offer no guarantee of this.

LEASE: Tinkwood is subject to a lease dated 30th May 1972 between J.L.T Bourne Esq. and Mr & Mrs R.J. Walker. The lease is granted for a term of 90 years with effect from 1st June 1972 and expires on the earlier of 31st May 2062 or the death of the last surviving lessee (whether in residence or otherwise). The lease was granted at a single up-front payment to the Landlord with no further amount payable. The tenant is responsible for full repair, maintenance, redecoration and insurance throughout the term. The lease does not permit assignment, subletting, sharing or any other form of alienation on a permanent basis. There is one sole surviving occupant. A full copy of the lease is available in the Auction Pack.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES West and Chester Council - Tel : 0300 123 8 123 Manweb/Scottish Power - Tel : 0845 7 292 292 United Utilities - 0845 746 2200

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY The property is sold subject to all existing electricity and other easements and all existing rights of way, whether specified or otherwise.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oil central heating. NOTE: No tests have been made of electrical, water, drainage and heating systems and associated appliances, nor confirmation obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services.

TENURE Freehold. This should be verified prior to legal commitment to purchase. Vacant possession not available. PLEASE NOTE Tinkwood House is subject to a lifetime tenancy.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT The property, notwithstanding any description within these Particulars of Sale, is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme or Agreement, Resolution or Notice which may be, or may come to be in force, and also subject to any Statutory Provision or Bye Law, without the obligation on the part of the Vendor to specify them.

VIEWING Viewings are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please contact the office to arrange a viewing on 01948 662281.

DIRECTIONS The property is situated off the B5395 Malpas – Bangor-on-Dee, on the Malpas side of Threapwood. SAT NAV Postcode: SY14 7PA

O.S. SHEET AREAS The sale plan is based upon the modern Ordnance Survey Sheets with the sanction of the Controller of H.M.S.O. The purchaser shall raise no objection or query in respect of any variation between the physical boundary on site and the OS Sheet Plan.

SALE PARTICULARS AND PLAN/S The sale particulars and plan/s have been prepared for the convenience of prospective purchasers and, whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, their accuracy is not guaranteed nor, in any circumstances, will they give grounds for an action in law.

16 Watergate Street, Whitchurch, www.wrightmarshall.co.uk Agents Note: Whilst ev ery care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. Shropshire, SY13 1DX [email protected] All measurem ents are approximate are f or general guidance purposes only and whilst ev ery care has been taken to 01948 662281 ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buy ers are adv ised to recheck the measurements