METHOD OF SALE

The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction (unless sold prior.) The auction end date is Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 4.30pm.

The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date.

SITUATION

This beautiful period home occupies a prominent position in the heart of the picturesque World Heritage village of Calstock, within a stone's throw of the River Tamar, and enjoys some wonderful views of the river itself from every room. All local amenities and facilities, including the village's train station and public quay, are immediately at hand. Calstock has an active arts and musical community and regularly hosts live music events and art shows. It is renowned for its Arts Centre located in a beautifully converted Chapel on the banks of the river Tamar. It is also a former inland port on the tidal path of the River Tamar, Calstock is now enjoyed by sailing enthusiasts who use the quay and mooring facilities, with the village enjoying a good community spirit and a regular, 35-minute train service to the City of Plymouth. Those with an interest in sailing or other waterborne pursuits, such as kayaking or paddleboarding, should take particular note; there are community moorings and a nearby boatyard, with tidal access to Plymouth Sound, approx. 12 nautical miles downriver. Within 10 minutes' walk of the house is a wildlife nature reserve, The River Tamar Walkway and Wetland Project, and there are various other footpaths, walks and trails within close proximity, including to Cotehele House and Estate, a notable local National Trust property. The Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), along the Devon/Cornwall border, offers superb opportunities to discover the region's rich heritage. The village of Gunnislake is 2 miles away whilst the thriving market town of Tavistock in West Devon, with its superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, is just 7.5 miles away to the northeast.

DESCRIPTION - AUCTION GUIDE £200,000-£225,000

This handsome, semi-detached Georgian home is offered to market, chain-free, for the first time in over a decade. Understood to date to the late 18th Century, the property was originally constructed, together with its neighbour, as a single dwelling, but today offers some extremely well-proportioned and characterful accommodation of some 1,377sq.ft, over three storeys. At the rear of the house, accessed from the first floor living room, is a small enclosed courtyard providing invaluable outdoor space - a rare commodity in the centre of the village. This appealing home, with its versatile accommodation and generous room sizes, should appeal to young couples and growing families, as well as those seeking a bolt-hole, second home, intervestment or Cornish riverside retreat. 

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation is accessed on the ground floor into a hallway with flagstone slate flooring, from where there are doors to the kitchen/dining room and the shower room, plus stairs to the first floor with a useful under-stair storage area. The well-appointed kitchen is equipped with a good range of cupboards with solid timber worktops over, incorporating an integral fridge, wide Smeg oven and Die Dietrich 4-ring induction hob with stainless steel extractor hood over, and features a multi-pane bay window overlooking the river. The shower room comprises stylish contemporary fixtures, including a fully tiled shower enclosure, and would also double as a useful storage space for bikes, wetsuits or paddleboards. At first floor level, the living room contains a log-burner on a slate hearth and there is fitted shelving set into the exposed stone alcoves either side. Doors from the living room leads out to the courtyard area. Adjacent to the living room is a small third bedroom which may be more usefully employed as a study or home office. Ascending to the second floor, there are two very large double bedrooms and a family bathroom, fitted with a traditional white 3- piece suite including a timber-panelled bath. Each of the rooms on the first and second floors enjoys an elevated view of the river Tamar through multi-pane sash windows, with the bedrooms and living room additionally benefitting from traditional window seats.

OUTSIDE

The enclosed, decked courtyard can be found off the living room at first floor level. It provides invaluable private space for a morning cup of tea, evening glass of wine or somewhere to dine al fresco.

SERVICES

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Central heating via an electric boiler. Please note that the agent have neither inspected nor tested these services.

AGENT'S NOTES

1. The property is subject to a flying freehold on both the first and second floors. This may affect mortgage lending and so interested parties should take advice from their lender, broker or financial adviser, particularly before travelling for a viewing. Please contact Stags for further details.

2. There is no dedicated parking with the property but Calstock's sizeable, free public carpark is 50 yards away.

3. The contents of the property is available by negotiation.

PROOF OF IDENTITY

Under Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sales site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.

BUYERS AND ADMINISTRATION FEES

The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000. From this a buyer’s fee of £2,400 inc VAT is retained by Stags/Bamboo as a contribution towards the online platform costs, and £2,600 is payable towards the purchase price. An additional administration fee of £1,200 inc VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction.

DEPOSIT PAYMENT

The Seller and Buyer agree that the winning Bidder may transfer the remainder of the 10% deposit (less the amounts paid online) within 48 hours of the end of this online auction. Clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 7.1 of the Holding Deposit Agreement shall be read as amended to reflect this accordingly. The remainder of the 10% deposit payment is handled by the buyer’s solicitors and must be in their client account no later than 48 hours post exchange. It is essential that you instruct your solicitor in advance of the auction. 

LEGAL PACK

Copies of the legal pack and special conditions of sale are available online to be downloaded, via the tab on the online auction property listing page. Prospective purchasers will need to register with the Bamboo online platform in order to download the legal pack. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to inspect the legal documentation, this will/may contain material information regarding the property, and to consult legal advice prior to bidding.

SOLICITOR ACTING

Stan Baring of Stan Baring Solicitor

Suite 2, 1-3 Catteshall Mill, Godalming, GU7 1NJ

Tel 01483 860986 / Email stan@stanbaring.com

COMPLETION

The completion date will be as dictated by the solicitor and included in the legal pack - 20 working days or earlier by mutual agreement.

DEFINITION OF AUCTION GUIDE AND RESERVE

Guide price(s) are an indication of the seller’s expectation. Reserve price(s) are a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the lot at auction. We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE

Particulars, remarks and stipulations contained herein shall be deemed to form part of the special conditions of sale/auction information pack and in case of any inconsistencies the provisions of the latter shall prevail. Special conditions of sale/auction information pack is available online. It is assumed that the Purchaser will have made all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.

IMPORTANT

Stags gives notice that: 1. These particulars are a general guide to the description of the property and are not to be relied upon for any purpose. 2. These particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract. 3. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and fittings have not been tested or assessed. Purchasers must satisfy themselves. 4. All photographs, measurements, floorplans and distances referred to are given as a guide only. 5. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. 6. Whilst we have tried to describe the property as accurately as possible, if there is anything you have particular concerns over or sensitivities to, or would like further information about, please ask prior to arranging a viewing.

BUYERS AND ADMINISTRATION FEES

The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000. From this a buyer’s fee of £2,400 inc VAT is retained by Stags/Bamboo as a contribution towards the online platform costs, and £2,600 is payable towards the purchase price. An additional administration fee of £1,200 inc VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction.

DEPOSIT PAYMENT

The Seller and Buyer agree that the winning Bidder may transfer the remainder of the 10% deposit (less the amounts paid online) within 48 hours of the end of this online auction. Clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 7.1 of the Holding Deposit Agreement shall be read as amended to reflect this accordingly. The remainder of the 10% deposit payment is handled by the buyer’s solicitors and must be in their client account no later than 48 hours post exchange. It is essential that you instruct your solicitor in advance of the auction.