Insurance House & The Old Police House, Minsterley Road, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0RS

*** ONLINE TIMED AUCTION GUIDE PRICE £300,000 - £350,000 ***

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a substantial period property, with immense potential for conversion and development (STPP) in this highly popular rural village.

Directions - From Shrewsbury proceed through Radbrook to the roundabout with the A5 by-pass continuing straight over on the A488 sign posted Hanwood and Pontesbury. Proceed through Pontesford and into the village of Pontesbury heading along the one way system past the butchers/bakers and church. Proceed past the Congregational church on the right and side and The Old Police station will be found shortly after on the right.

Situation - Insurance House & The Old Police House is attractively situated in the popular rural village of Pontesbury and is within walking distance of a number of amenities including local shops, churches, medical and dental surgeries, butcher, bakers, library and primary and secondary schools. There is the delightful Pontesford Hill and its wonderful walks and attractive views. Further facilities are available in the county town of Shrewbury and there is easy access to the A5 which links through to Oswestry to the north and Telford to the East and the M54 motorway. There is also a rail service in Shrewsbury Town Centre.

Description - Insurance House & The Old Police House is a striking and substantial period property, originally constructed in the late 1800s, occupying a prominent position within the highly desirable rural village of Pontesbury.

Steeped in history and character, the property served as the village police station for many years and retains a fascinating range of original features and accommodation associated with its former use. The building incorporates the former Police Sergeant’s residence, a number of holding cells and an impressive first-floor courtroom, creating a truly distinctive property with considerable character and scope.

To the rear is a further range of rooms, stores and garaging, together with a covered former exercise yard and a large parking area. The property has, in more recent years, been utilised for a combination of commercial and residential purposes.

Insurance House & The Old Police House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial historic building with significant potential for renovation, redevelopment and alternative uses. Subject to the necessary planning permissions and building regulation approval, there may be potential to create a number of residential units, including apartments or individual houses.

Offering an exceptional combination of scale, history, character and development potential, the property is ideally suited to buyers seeking a substantial and rewarding renovation project. With its wealth of original features and multitude of potential uses, Insurance House & The Old Police House is sure to attract considerable interest from developers, investors and private purchasers looking to create something truly unique

General Remarks -

Online Timed Auction - Insurance House & The Old Police House will be offered for sale by Unconditional Online Timed Auction, bidding opens at 12 midday on Monday 26th October and closes at 12 midday on Friday 30th October. The Auctioneers, as agents for the vendors, reserve the right to alter, divide, amalgamate or withdraw any of the property for sale at any time. The Auctioneers, further, reserve the right to sell the property privately, prior to Auction without prior notice or explanation and no liability will be accepted to any intending purchaser in consequence of such a decision.

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Contract And Special Condition Of Sale - The property will be sold subject to the Special Conditions of Sale, which can be requested from Halls, the Auctioneers or the Solicitors at Gilbert Davies Solicitors, Welshpool prior to the date of the auction. The purchasers shall be deemed to purchase with full knowledge thereof, whether he/she has read the Special Conditions of Sale or not.

Guide Price And Reserve - Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. The property will be offered subject to a RESERVE (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.

Buyers Premium - In addition to the Contract Deposit, purchasers should note that a Buyer's Premium is payable on the fall of the hammer, as specified within the individual lot details. The Buyer's Premium is payable in addition to the purchase price. For properties selling at £25,000 or above: 3.5% of the purchase price plus VAT, subject to a minimum fee of £4,000 plus VAT. For properties selling at £24,999 or below: A fixed fee of £2,000 plus VAT.

Solicitors - Gilbert Davies Solicitors, 18 Severn Street, Welshpool, SY21 7AD - Ms Nerys Jones - Telephone: - Email: nerys.

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.

Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.

Council Tax - The property shows as Council Tax band 'D' on the Shropshire Council Register - The Old Police House, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0QH
There will be Council tax liable for Insurance House - Prospective purchasers shall need to make their own enquiries.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are understood to be connected. None of these services have been tested.

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QJ.