15_the_circle | here's another cottage renovation opportunity

[crossposted to oldhouses]

my late father used to describe this place as a "hobbit house". old, funky, charming: yes; but way too tall to suit any halfling. not that the details were of consequence as what he meant was the overall look-and-feel.

back Across The Water, though, a closer approximation might be found. with plenty still to do here I'm hardly in a position to take on another, but look! from the beeb comes the news that Rock Cottage at Wolverley near Kidderminster, Worcestershire has become available.

image gacked from bbc.co.uk

"The cave cottage has a guide price of £25,000"

details lifted from Halls Estate Agents hallsestateagenets.co.uk:

By Direction of the Executors of Mrs H. M. W. Willcock Deceased

"ROCK COTTAGE"
SLADD LANE
WOLVERLEY
KIDDERMINSTER
WORCESTERSHIRE DY11 5TE

FOR SALE BY AUCTION
(Subject to Conditions of Sale and / or Prior Sale)
At
THE GAINSBOROUGH HOUSE HOTEL
BEWDLEY HILL
KIDDERMINSTER
WORCESTERSHIRE DY11 6BS
On
WEDNESDAY 4th JULY 2007
At
6 o’clock in the evening

Rock Cottage

Wolverley, Near Kidderminster,
Worcestershire £25,000.00

Category : Buildings/Land For Sale

INTRODUCTION

"Rock Cottage" presents a most unique opportunity to purchase a rural property of great interest offering not only the caves and associated garden land but an area of interesting woodland and a further sizeable block of amenity land.

DESCRIPTION

"Rock Cottage" itself refers to a former residence that is understood to have last been habituated in the late 1940s and comprises of a series of rooms caved in the rock face. The front door leads to the principal room with cast fire grate, with two further inner rooms leading off. A separate access leads to further caves alongside.

To the front of the Rock Cottage is a lawned "garden area". Above and to the rear of the cottage is an area of mixed woodland which leads through to a clearing comprising principally of bracken bed. The property as a whole extends to approximately 4.91 acres.

Rock Cottage comprises former accommodation (all sizes approximate):

Living Room	154 x 124	Cast Fireplace, Window, External Stable Door
Pantry	65 x 510
Sitting Room	99 x 112	Window
Bedroom One	111 x 102	Fireplace, Window

Other adjoining cave former accommodation comprises:

Room 1	150 x 130	Fireplace
Room 2	62 x 59
Room 3	170 x 148	(L-shape)
Room 4	109 x 103

There are also two further caves, adjoining the cottage.

TENURE

It is understood that title to the garden to the front of the property is possessory freehold title only, whilst the remainder of the property has freehold absolute title. The freehold of the entirety is offered for sale on this basis, and vacant possession will be given upon completion. Interested parties should request further information from either their solicitors or the vendors solicitor.

SERVICES

It is understood that mains water is available in Sladd Lane. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries about connection costs and similar.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS

All items of this nature not specifically mentioned within the confines of these particulars are excluded.

RIGHTS-OF-WAYS EASEMENTS & COVENANTS

The property will be sold subject to any way leaves, public or private rights of way, easements and covenants and all outgoings whether mentioned in those particulars or not. It is understood the Rock Cottage is Grade II Listed.

BOUNDARIES ACCESS ROADS & FENCING

The ownership of boundary fences and hedges if known will be identified on the contract plan. In places where no boundary fence exists the purchaser shall be deemed to have the knowledge of the position of the boundary in accordance with the contract plan and neither the auctioneers nor the vendors solicitors shall be responsible for defining any of the boundaries. The successful purchaser shall be responsible for erecting a post and rail fence between the points marked A and B on the contract plan within one month of the completion of the sale.

VIEWING

At any reasonable time between 8am and 7pm, if accompanied by a set of these sales particulars.

ROUTE TO THE PROPERTY

From Kidderminster take the A442 Bridgnorth Road for approximately one mile, turning right at the top of the hill signed towards Wolverley. Proceed for approximately ¼ mile and then turn left at the crossroads, continue for a further ¼ mile and the property can be found on the left hand side.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The property will be sold subject to the Special Conditions of Sale, which are not to be read at the time of the sale but will be available for inspection at the auctioneers offices for a period of 10 days prior to the time of sale. The purchaser shall be deemed to bid on those terms and conditions, and shall be deemed to purchase with full knowledge thereof whether he has read the Special Conditions or not.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information/verification.
Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to the purchase.
Any areas, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and NOT precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely upon their own enquiries.
Where any reference is made to Planning Permission, or potential uses, such information is given by Halls in good faith. Purchasers should, however, make their own enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have of the property.
Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have of the property.
The photograph(s) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required.

here's another cottage renovation opportunity