Cottage in Newcastle under Lyme
Ivy Cottage, High Street, Alsagers Bank, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire ST7 8BQ
- Property Type: Cottage
- Contract Type: Unconditional with Variable Fee
Guide Price* £50,000+ plus fees
Property Description
A derelict period cottage with with far-reaching views across the Staffordshire countryside benefiting from outline planning consent for the creation of a new dwelling. Location The site is located in the village of Alsagers Bank. The village is well known for its wide-stretching views across Staffordshire. The village comprises St Johns Church (Church of England), a primary school, and a football club. There is a regular bus service through the village between Newcastle under-Lyme and Audley. The site is located less than 4 miles from the A500 which provides wider connectivity to the M6 Motorway. Planning The site benefits from outline planning consent for a replacement detached 2 storey dwelling with all matters reserved dated 3 July 2023 (Ref; 23/00103/OUT). Interested parties should direct all enquiries to Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council planning department. We have been informed that the vendor has seen some Japanese Knotweed on the land. The vendor advises 'the very small amount was found between the school railings at the rear of the property, spilling onto my land. I informed the school, and they seem to have it under control. I have kept a close eye and visited the site several times of late, and not seen any re-growth for some time.' According to the vendor; the school have indicated they may look to sell the land. At the time of writing these particulars we have not had site of any documentation regarding the Japanese Knotweed.
Note
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Tenure
Freehold
- 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)
- Buyer’s Fee of 4.8% of the purchase price for properties sold for up to £250,000, or 3.6% of the purchase price for properties sold for over £250,000 (in all cases, subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc. VAT). For worked examples please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide.
Auction Details
Date 28th August 2025
Venue National Property Auction
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