5 bed Flat For Sale £240,000
A Grade II Listed converted church and old school house offering an exciting investment opportunity to purchase 3 self-contained flats.
For Sale by Public Auction on Thursday 29th February 2024 at 2pm
The property comprises a Grade II Listed converted church and adjoining school house. The church element dates back to the 1700’s with the school house being a later addition, dating from the 1800’s which has now been converted into three flats.
The former church building has been converted to a single, large studio, with double height living area and mezzanine area, whilst the former school house has been converted to two, two bedroom flats, one over each floor. The units are all self-contained, with the studio having its own entrance, whilst the flats share a communal entrance and area.
The property benefits from 3 parking spaces.
The flats comprise;
The Lawrence Flat
A ground floor, two bedroom flat of with plastered and painted walls and ceilings, part carpeted and part linoleum flooring with a mix of pendant and surface mounted lighting. The flat has a private garden to the rear, part paved and part laid to lawn with a selection of mature trees, shrubs and plants.
The Baker Flat
A first floor, two bedroom flat with plastered and painted walls and ceilings, part carpeted and part linoleum flooring and a mix of pendant and surface mounted lighting.
The Curtis Flat
A studio flat providing double height, open plan living room with kitchen accommodation and shower room at ground floor level, with a bedroom and further cloakroom at mezzanine level. The property retains a number of the original church features, including vaulted ceilings, plastered and painted walls, with a mix of pendant and surface mounted lighting and part tiled, part carpeted and party vinyl covered flooring.
ACCESS
The property is accessed directly off the public highway to a carpark with right of way leading to 3 parking spaces.
RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVE ETC
The property benefits from a right of way over the adjoining carpark leading to 3 parking spaces (as shown hatched blue).
Other than this we are not aware of any rights of way over the land and the property is sold as far as required by the vendor and will be conveyed subject to all rights of way, easements and way leaves of telegraphs poles, drains and wires, electric pylons and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).
SERVICES
The property is serviced by mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
TENURE AND POSSESION
We understand flats to be let on the terms of Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements (ASTs) as follows:
The Lawrence Flat is let on the terms of an expired AST, now a monthly periodic tenancy, from June 2013 at monthly rent of £515 pcm.
The Baker Flat is let to on the terms of an expired AST, now a monthly period tenancy, from January 2023 at a rent of £625 pcm.
The Curtis Flat is let on a six month AST from August 2023, expiring in February 2024 at a rent of £650 pcm.
Vacant possession of the Lawrence and Baker Flats can be gained upon service by the landlord of the statutory two months written notice on the tenant.
OUTGOINGS
Somerset Council Tax;
The Lawrence Flat: B
The Baker Flat: B
The Curtis Flat: B
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these sale particulars are otherwise expressly excluded from the sale.
METHOD OF SALE
The property will be offered for sale by public auction and online livestream auction on Thursday 29th February 2024 at 2pm at the Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster TA19 9AR.
It is possible the property may be sold prior to the auction date therefore it is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with the Agents and it is their responsibility to check with the Agents whether the property will still be offered on the auction date.
BUYERS ADMINISTRATION FEE
The successful purchaser(s) of each lot will be liable to pay a Buyer’s Administration Fee based upon the eventual sale price to the selling Agents. Further details are available from the selling agents.
AUCTION PACK
The Auction Pack, containing the contract and special conditions of sale, should be obtained online at Future auctions held by Greenslade Taylor Hunt Online (eigroup.co.uk)
These documents will not be read at the time of sale and all prospective purchasers will be deemed to have bid for the property in full knowledge of their contents and shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever thereafter.
BIDDER REGISTRATION
All potential online, telephone & proxy bidders are required to register their details with Greenslade Taylor Hunt prior to the commencement of the auction by completing the Online Bidder Registration.
Those attending the auction room to bid in person will complete bidder registration on arrival to the auction room. All in room bidders must provide 2 forms of Identification in order to register.
The property is situated in the desirable village of Hatch Beauchamp. Hatch Beauchamp lies some six miles to the southeast of the County Town of Taunton and is a popular village featuring a primary school, popular village pub and garage. The village benefits from not having any through traffic but is readily accessible to the nearby A358 which provides good access to both Taunton to the north and the A303 is accessible at Ilminster to the south. The village is surrounded by attractive countryside and there are several local footpaths that provide easy access. Taunton is well connected with a mainline rail link to London Paddington.
For Sale by Public Auction on Thursday 29th February 2024 at 2pm
The property comprises a Grade II Listed converted church and adjoining school house. The church element dates back to the 1700’s with the school house being a later addition, dating from the 1800’s which has now been converted into three flats.
The former church building has been converted to a single, large studio, with double height living area and mezzanine area, whilst the former school house has been converted to two, two bedroom flats, one over each floor. The units are all self-contained, with the studio having its own entrance, whilst the flats share a communal entrance and area.
The property benefits from 3 parking spaces.
The flats comprise;
The Lawrence Flat
A ground floor, two bedroom flat of with plastered and painted walls and ceilings, part carpeted and part linoleum flooring with a mix of pendant and surface mounted lighting. The flat has a private garden to the rear, part paved and part laid to lawn with a selection of mature trees, shrubs and plants.
The Baker Flat
A first floor, two bedroom flat with plastered and painted walls and ceilings, part carpeted and part linoleum flooring and a mix of pendant and surface mounted lighting.
The Curtis Flat
A studio flat providing double height, open plan living room with kitchen accommodation and shower room at ground floor level, with a bedroom and further cloakroom at mezzanine level. The property retains a number of the original church features, including vaulted ceilings, plastered and painted walls, with a mix of pendant and surface mounted lighting and part tiled, part carpeted and party vinyl covered flooring.
ACCESS
The property is accessed directly off the public highway to a carpark with right of way leading to 3 parking spaces.
RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVE ETC
The property benefits from a right of way over the adjoining carpark leading to 3 parking spaces (as shown hatched blue).
Other than this we are not aware of any rights of way over the land and the property is sold as far as required by the vendor and will be conveyed subject to all rights of way, easements and way leaves of telegraphs poles, drains and wires, electric pylons and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).
SERVICES
The property is serviced by mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
TENURE AND POSSESION
We understand flats to be let on the terms of Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements (ASTs) as follows:
The Lawrence Flat is let on the terms of an expired AST, now a monthly periodic tenancy, from June 2013 at monthly rent of £515 pcm.
The Baker Flat is let to on the terms of an expired AST, now a monthly period tenancy, from January 2023 at a rent of £625 pcm.
The Curtis Flat is let on a six month AST from August 2023, expiring in February 2024 at a rent of £650 pcm.
Vacant possession of the Lawrence and Baker Flats can be gained upon service by the landlord of the statutory two months written notice on the tenant.
OUTGOINGS
Somerset Council Tax;
The Lawrence Flat: B
The Baker Flat: B
The Curtis Flat: B
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these sale particulars are otherwise expressly excluded from the sale.
METHOD OF SALE
The property will be offered for sale by public auction and online livestream auction on Thursday 29th February 2024 at 2pm at the Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster TA19 9AR.
It is possible the property may be sold prior to the auction date therefore it is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with the Agents and it is their responsibility to check with the Agents whether the property will still be offered on the auction date.
BUYERS ADMINISTRATION FEE
The successful purchaser(s) of each lot will be liable to pay a Buyer’s Administration Fee based upon the eventual sale price to the selling Agents. Further details are available from the selling agents.
AUCTION PACK
The Auction Pack, containing the contract and special conditions of sale, should be obtained online at Future auctions held by Greenslade Taylor Hunt Online (eigroup.co.uk)
These documents will not be read at the time of sale and all prospective purchasers will be deemed to have bid for the property in full knowledge of their contents and shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever thereafter.
BIDDER REGISTRATION
All potential online, telephone & proxy bidders are required to register their details with Greenslade Taylor Hunt prior to the commencement of the auction by completing the Online Bidder Registration.
Those attending the auction room to bid in person will complete bidder registration on arrival to the auction room. All in room bidders must provide 2 forms of Identification in order to register.
The property is situated in the desirable village of Hatch Beauchamp. Hatch Beauchamp lies some six miles to the southeast of the County Town of Taunton and is a popular village featuring a primary school, popular village pub and garage. The village benefits from not having any through traffic but is readily accessible to the nearby A358 which provides good access to both Taunton to the north and the A303 is accessible at Ilminster to the south. The village is surrounded by attractive countryside and there are several local footpaths that provide easy access. Taunton is well connected with a mainline rail link to London Paddington.
