Hepscott, Hepscott, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61

FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION – Terms & Conditions Apply

Hepscott is an exclusive and highly sought-after village, situated approximately 2 miles from the historic market town of Morpeth. Predominantly stone-built homes are thoughtfully nestled within the surrounding countryside, creating a particularly attractive and peaceful setting, while benefiting from the excellent range of amenities available in nearby Morpeth.

Morpeth is renowned for its excellent choice of primary and secondary schools, making the area particularly popular with families. Of particular note is The King Edward VI School, a well-regarded secondary school which serves a wide catchment area and is an important draw for families looking to live in and around Morpeth. School catchment areas and admission arrangements should, of course, be confirmed with Northumberland County Council. The town provides an excellent range of everyday amenities, including Morrisons supermarket and Sanderson Arcade, which offers a selection of shops, cafés and restaurants within the heart of Morpeth. For commuters, Morpeth railway station provides an excellent mainline service, with regular direct trains to Newcastle Central. The journey can take as little as 13 minutes, with frequent services throughout the day.

Morpeth also benefits from excellent road connections, being located just off the A1, providing convenient access to Newcastle, Northumberland and beyond. Newcastle city centre is approximately 30 minutes' drive, while Newcastle International Airport is also within easy reach, making Hepscott particularly well placed for both commuting and travel.

With its attractive rural setting, predominantly stone-built properties and close proximity to the extensive amenities, schools and transport links of Morpeth, Hepscott is considered one of the area's most desirable village locations, offering an appealing combination of countryside living and everyday convenience.

LOCATION

Hepscott is a sought-after village to the south-east of Morpeth. The plot is accessed just off Parkside and combines a semi-rural setting with convenient access to Morpeth town centre, shops, schools and leisure amenities. Morpeth railway station is approximately 1.7 miles from the postcode on a straight-line basis, while the A192 and nearby A1 provide useful road links across Northumberland and towards Tyneside

Description

An attractive residential development plot occupying a private position to the south of Augusta House in Hepscott.
The site benefits from full planning permission for a detached three-bedroom bungalow with an integral garage,
driveway and private gardens. The proposed design is a substantial single-storey home with a traditional pitched
roof, bay-windowed front elevation and a generous open-plan kitchen/dining arrangement. Mature trees and
established boundary planting create a secluded setting, with the p

Site Area & Tenure

The supplied site plan identifies a red-line development area of approximately 965.44 sq m (0.24 acre). The
Pattinson appraisal describes the wider Augusta House holding as approximately 0.34 acre. The development plot is
understood to be offered freehold; purchasers should confirm the precise title extent and boundaries with their solicitors.
The supplied site plan schedules approximately 132.6 sq m of permeable driveway, 53.5 sq m of paving, 417.9 sq m of new turfed areas and a building footprint of 173.35 sq m.

Existing mature trees are shown around the
boundaries

PLANNING PERMISSION

Planning Information
Full planning permission has been granted under Northumberland
County Council reference 25/02726/FUL for land south of Augusta
House, Parkside, Hepscott, for the erection of a three-bedroom
bungalow. The supplied drawings show a traditional single-storey
dwelling with pitched roof, integral garage and landscaped private
garden areas

PROPOSED ACCOMMODATION

The market appraisal estimates the main dwelling at approximately
131.5 sq m / 1,415 sq ft, plus an integral garage of approximately
194 sq ft. The proposed floor plan provides:
Entrance hall with storage
Living room
Kitchen / dining room
Utility room
Ground-floor WC
Bedroom 1 with en-suite shower room
Two further bedrooms
Family bathroom
Integral garage

Services

No confirmed service-connection schedule was included in the supplied
appraisal and planning drawings. Interested parties should make their own
enquiries regarding mains water, drainage, electricity, gas/alternative
heating, telecoms, capacities and connection costs before committing to
purchase

Disclaimer

These particulars are intended as a general guide only and do not form part of any offer or contract. Areas, dimensions and
boundaries are approximate and should be independently verified. Planning, title, access, services and all technical matters should be
checked with the relevant authority and the purchaser's professional advisers. Drawings and computer-generated views are
illustrative and may be subject to planning

Auctioneers Additional Comments

Pattinson Auction are referred to as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold by either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by The Auctioneer. The method of auction sale and the applicable terms and conditions are found on the lot page of this property on The Auctioneers website. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid, all bidders must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and The Auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price or Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time, with The Auctioneer permitting the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation, enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.