Kings Orchard

For sale by online auction (subject to sale prior, reserve and conditions)

A significant and attractive Grade II listed timber framed property with a wealth of character features in need of renovation and improvement together with detached 2 bedroom annexe, garaging, stables, garden and paddock extending to 3.78 acres (1.52 hectares)

Ground floor

• Fabulous opportunity to renovate a character property with huge potential featuring a wealth of original period features to include exposed beams, timber doors, wooden floorboards, leaded light and oriel windows.

• Spacious entrance hall with tiled floor, stairs to first floor, cloakroom and separate utility room with ceramic sink, shelving and Grant oil fired central heating boiler  

• Superb dual aspect sitting room showcasing a beautiful beamed ceiling, leaded light windows, exposed wall beams, secondary staircase to the first floor and feature inglenook fireplace having a blue brick hearth and woodburning stove.  

• From the sitting room a door leads through to a glazed porch/garden room which has a tiled floor and door to garden as well as a door to the hallway 

• The dual aspect breakfast kitchen also has exposed timbers together with a corner brick fireplace and kitchen units with wooden worktops and Siemens hob and oven. 

First floor

• The first floor landing has wooden flooring and 2 velux windows making the area light and airy  

• There are two bedrooms with fitted cupboards  

• Further generous sized double bedroom with a leaded light window and exposed beams  

• The principal bedroom is open to the roof and has exposed roof trusses and wall beams, a fitted wardrobe and a useful mezzanine area  

• Family bathroom with wooden flooring, exposed wall beams and a white suite with a panelled bath. 

Gardens and grounds

• Situated at the end of a quiet lane with far reaching views across to the Cotswold escarpment

• Gated driveway providing parking and detached garage with light and power  

• The gardens surround the property and whilst the shrub borders are overgrown they are well stocked.  

• South facing formal lawned garden with a mature walnut tree and Japanese flowering cherry  

• Stabling comprising 2 loose boxes with lighting and nearby water supply 

• A large paddock with separate gated access from Hyde Lane 

• Gardens and Grounds extend in total to 3.78 acres (1.52 hectares)

Kings Cottage

• Detached annexe suitable for providing a separate income or offering additional main residence accommodation which would be ideal for multi-generational living.

• Dual aspect kitchen with fitted units and Worcester Danesmoor 12/14 oil fired boiler

• Sitting room with open fireplace

• 2 bedrooms and family bathroom with panelled bath and Mira Sprint shower over.

Situation

The highly sought after village of Whitminster is conveniently located off the A38 between Gloucester and Junction 13 of the M5 motorway. Facilities and amenities include a school, church, hall, shop with Post Office, hotel, pub, garden centre and there are local clubs such as cricket & football. 

Local shopping and both state and private schooling are available at Stonehouse, some 3 miles away, with more extensive recreational, education and shopping facilities being available in Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham, the Midlands, Bristol and the South West. 

WWT Slimbridge, the award winning Wetland visitor centre is less than 5 miles away with amazing close-up wildlife encounters, fun events and activities. Less than 8 miles away is Gloucester Ski And Snowboard Centre which is home to the longest outdoor artificial ski slope in England

Main line railway stations are to be found at Stonehouse, Stroud and Gloucester with services running to London (Paddington) and Bristol (Parkway). 

Fixtures and fittings

All fixtures, fittings and furniture are included in the sale.

Services

Mains water and electricity. Shared private drainage with Kings Cottage. None of the services, appliances, or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed

currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 09/06/2025). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 09/06/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages. 

Tenure

The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Local Authority

Stroud District Council 

Kings Orchard Council Tax Band F

Kings Cottage Council Tax Band A

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements

The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Method of sale

The property is to be sold by online auction.

Plans and boundaries

The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Agent’s Note

A report prepared by Stroud Valleys Timberworks in May 2025 is available for any interested parties/prospective purchaser to view which outlines the condition of the property and recommended works.

Finance your purchase

If you require advice on how to finance a purchase through auction, please go to www.cherrystreetfinance.com our trusted partners, or ask our team for further details.

Important notices

This property is available for sale by online auction. Interested buyers will need to register in advance and complete an ID verification before being able to place a bid.

There is no charge for registering. Buyers should allow sufficient time to complete this process before the time period expires. Full details can be found on Fisher German’s online auction page www.fishergerman.co.uk/current-auctions

Legal pack

A legal pack and any special conditions will be available on Fisher German’s online auction page and interested parties will need to register before accessing the legal documents. It is the responsibility of a prospective purchaser to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.

Conditions of sale

The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to common auction conditions and special conditions of each sale may be found in the legal documents section of the Fisher German online auction page. Each purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of each condition and all the terms thereof and to bid on those terms whether they shall have inspected the said conditions or not. 

Completion

Completion will take place 20 working days. after exchange of contracts, unless otherwise varied and specified in the legal pack.

Fees

The purchase of this property is subject to a combined buyer and admin fee of £7,560 including VAT as stated on the auction listing. The buyer will also be required to reimburse the search fees of £422.14 including VAT.  

Deposit

The balance of the 10% deposit shall be transferred by the buyer to their solicitor for onward transmission by 12 noon the following working day to the seller’s lawyer. It is therefore essential that you instruct your solicitor ahead of the auction.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions

Postcode – GL2 7LS

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The winning buyer must pay £8,600 automatically at the end of the auction of which:

£3,300 + Vat (£3,960 incl Vat) is the buyer fee

£3,000 + Vat (£3,600 incl Vat) is the admin fee

£1,040 is the deposit contribution