It isn't that often that a house will go to sealed bids.
But traditionally when there is particular interest in a property the agent may decide that it will go to sealed bids. This means that anyone interested in making an offer on the house should do so, in writing, by a particular time and then the seller will choose the best bid - it's a kind of auction.
This former farmhouse in Rempstone is a prime example.
The six/seven-bed detached dates to 1809 and has been improved by the current owners. It offers a mix of character features - including heavily beamed ceilings, original doors, fireplaces and vaulted cellars - as well as improvements such as re-roofing and replacement windows. It has also been re-pointed.
However, the agent does add that the Grade II listed farmhouse 'generally needs upgrading and modernisation and offers a superb project for those wishing to restore a large period farmhouse to their own taste and specification.'
Richard Harrison, director and residential valuer at Bentons Estate Agents says: "This is usually how we handle properties like this that we anticipate a large amount of interest in. We expect multiple viewings and multiple offers on properties like this, given the rarity of its type and situation."
The agent has put a guide price on the house of offers over £600,000 with all offers invited, in writing, by noon on Friday, June 7, 2019.
Accommodation includes a reception hall, a vaulted cellar, two reception rooms (a sitting room with wood burning stove and original marble surround and a living room with open fronted fireplace). There's a farmhouse kitchen with original inglenook fireplace housing an oil fired Aga, plus a scullery/utility room and WC.
An elegant Georgian staircase takes you up to the first and second floor bedrooms - there are potentially seven bedrooms plus a bathroom
Outside, while the substantial original barns to the farm were previously converted and sold some years ago, the farm retains a completely private garden and orchard extending to around 0.67 acres with stunning open views to the south, east and west.
There's also a driveway, garage/store, fuel store, and gardens plus a large area of land which was formerly temporary buildings which would now provide an ideal location for stabling, barn or other agricultural buildings if required.
Home buyers facts
- Where: Hill Farm, Wysall Lane, Rempstone, Nottinghamshire
- Price: Offers over £600,000 sealed bids
- The Tender Process: All offers are invited in writing, to be placed in a sealed envelope marked 'Tender - Hill Farm, Rempstone' and deposited at the offices of the agents no later than noon on Friday, June 7, 2019. Offers should be made on the prepared Tender Form from the agent and should detail whether purchasers will be required to indicate whether the purchase is dependent upon the sale of any other property or assets and also indicate what level of mortgage would be required (if any).
- For sale with: Bentons, 01664 563892
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