A charming detached cottage with fantastic development opportunity.

Situation
Hillside is a particularly attractive traditional country cottage located in the picturesque Dee Valley, on the outskirts of the popular village of Erbistock. The property enjoys unspoilt panoramic views across rural farmland. Hillside is a short distance from the popular village of Overton which offers an ample array of amenities, including eateries, public houses and a village post office. With the nearby locations of Wrexham and Chester providing a more comprehensive offering.
The Property
Hillside is an attractive traditional cottage, with living accommodation set across two floors. The property offers considerable development opportunity and possibly replacement subject to the relevant planning consent.
The Accommodation
The property is currently accessed through a rear storm porch which leads into the reception hall which is lined with quarry tiles and carpet. The reception hall gives access to all the downstairs rooms and staircase. To the end of the hall is a sizeable lounge which overlooks the front garden, where the original front door can be found, as well as a large brick-built feature fireplace. Also off the hall is an L-shape galley kitchen which overlooks the cottage garden, leading into the main dining room. The family bathroom concludes the ground floor. To the first floor are two bedrooms, both of which overlook the front garden. The principal bedroom has built in storage which currently houses the water tank.
Outside
Externally, the property is approached up a gravelled driveway which leads to the main parking area, sandstone outbuildings and two external storage rooms one of which contains the boiler.
To the right of the property is a generous cottage garden and adjoining orchard which is divided by low level hedging and is neatly lawned with an array of shrubberies and mature trees. There are also separate lean-to’s which link onto the sandstone outbuildings.
Behind the property are the three main paddocks, which make up the majority of the plot. The first paddock is approximately 1 acre and is directly behind the parking area, with access granted principally through a gate adjoining the drive and has a separate gated access from the lane. The second paddock is approximately 0.7 acres and is behind the cottage garden, access is through the first paddock or via a gate behind the orchard. The third paddock is approximately 0.6 acres and is accessed through the first paddock past a large fenced off pond.
Tenure
The property is freehold with vacant possession upon
completion.
Services
The property has an oil central heating system and is connected
to mains water and electricity, the drainage is connected to a
private drainage system.
The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for
the property postcode area is around 9 Mbps (data taken from
checker.ofcom.org.uk on 20/01/22). Actual service availability at
the property or speeds received may be different.
None of the services, appliances, heating installations,
broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by
the selling agents.
Fixtures and Fittings
The property and grounds will be considered “sold as seen”.
Buyers will need to conduct their own due diligence.
Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to all existing easements,
wayleaves and rights of way whether specified or not within
these sales particulars.
Important Notices
This property is available for sale by Online Auction. Interested
parties will need to register in advance and complete an ID
verification before being able to place a bid. Buyers should allow
sufficient time to complete this process before the time expires.
Full details can be found on Fisher German's Online Auction
page: https://www.fishergerman.co.uk/current-auctions.
Legal Pack
A legal pack will be available on Fisher German's Online Auction
page and interested parties will need to register before
accessing the legal documents.
Conditions of Sale
The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject
to common auction conditions and special conditions of sale,
which may be found in the legal document section on 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 will have inspected the said
conditions or not.
Buyer's Premium
The purchase of this property is subject to a Buyer's Premium of
£2,000 (plus VAT), together with any other fees mentioned in the
legal pack and on the Fisher German's Online Auction page.
Local Authority
Wrexham County Council Tax Band E.
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.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through the selling agent, Fisher
German LLP.
Telephone: 01244 409 660
Email: [email protected]
Directions
From Ellesmere, take the A528 for Overton-on-Dee. Upon
reaching the village, turn left heading towards Wrexham and
Ruabon. Continue for approximately 1 mile, passing the Overton
Bridge. Once over the bridge take the 1st left immediately after
the Cross Foxes public house and continue for approximately
0.4 miles and turn right. Continue for approximately 0.2 miles
and the property can be found on the right-hand side identified
by the Fisher German For Sale board.