Fantastic refurbishment/redevelopment opportunity, with extensive gardens and grounds totalling 10.87 acres

Bushwood Oak, Irelands Lane, Lapworth, Solihull, West Midlands, B94 5PH

    Lot No: 2

    Property Type: Country House

    Contract Type: Unconditional

Sold prior to auction, for an undisclosed amount

• Fantastic refurbishment/redevelopment opportunity

• Extensive gardens and grounds totalling 10.87 acres

• Vacant (no chain)

• Wide range of amenities and excellent schools nearby

• To be sold via Knight Frank Auctions on Thursday 20th March (unless sold prior)

Property Description

On the instructions of the Executors.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, a triple-aspect drawing room with a fireplace, a sitting room with a bow window and views over the rear gardens, dining room with a delightful outlook, a garden room, a kitchen and a separate utility.

The first floor has a principal bedroom suite, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The property is set well back from the road, with a driveway with a gateway that provides parking for several cars and gives access to the garage, outbuilding and stabling.

To the rear is a mature and well-stocked garden, which is mainly laid to lawn and has extensive views over rolling countryside. Further land wraps the property, totalling Bushwood Oak’s overall acreage to 10.87 acres - perfect for an equestrian purchaser.

The property does require modernisation and subject to obtaining the necessary consents may benefit from redevelopment to create a fantastic substantial family home.

Open House Viewings (please confirm attendance with [email protected]):
*Tuesday 25th February - 12pm midday - 1pm
*Wednesday 5th March - 12pm midday - 1pm
*Thursday 13th March - 12pm midday - 1pm

Location

Bushwood Oak is situated in a beautiful location within easy reach of both Lapworth and Henley-in-Arden. Both have many facilities, including doctors, parish churches, public houses and restaurants. There is a wider range of shopping and recreational facilities in Dorridge, Solihull, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick. There is an excellent range of state, grammar and private schools nearby, including the renowned Solihull boys and girls schools and King Edward the VIII school in Birmingham, Public Schools in Warwick, The Croft Prep School in Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford Grammar School, Arnold Lodge Prep School and Kingsley School for Girls in Leamington Spa. The property is within easy reach of the intersections with the M40 and M42, giving good access to the Midlands motorway network and the NEC, Birmingham International Airport and the M40 to Oxford and London beyond. Henley-in-Arden 0.5 miles, Warwick 10 miles (trains to London Marylebone from 69 minutes), Birmingham International Airport and Intercity railway train station 15 miles, Stratford-upon-Avon 10 miles, M40 (J16) 2 miles and (J15) 8 miles ( (distances and times approximate).

Occupancy

Vacant

Tenure

Freehold

EPC Rating

F

Auction Details: The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction and is being sold as on an Unconditional basis. Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale. All sales are subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Extra General Conditions. Auctioneer Fees and Deposit. The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer fees apply: • 10% deposit of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes to the purchase price. • Buyer’s Fee- is £1950 including VAT. This is only payable by the successful purchaser. There are no costs to bidding for the property. The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability. There may be additional fees contained within the Special Conditions of Sale, which can be viewed within the Legal Pack. You are strongly advised to read the Legal Pack carefully and take professional advice before bidding. Additional Information: For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the Knight Frank Auctions’ website. This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack. Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Auction Conduct Guide.

Auction Information

20 March 2025 11:30

The Knight Frank Auction will be broadcast live online with telephone and internet bidding

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