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Preis 465000.00,
The Round Tower, Duncannon
For sale by Public Auction & Online (unless previously sold) on Thursday the 18th January 2023 at 12 noon in our Auction Room at 1 Westgate, Wexford, Y35 RR77
Rarely does a property of this nature come to the market and Sherry FitzGerald Radford are delighted to offer any discerning purchaser the outstanding chance to buy a piece of history.
According to the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage which was set up to identify, record and evaluate the post 1700 architectural heritage of Ireland, Martello Tower North, in Duncannon is a freestanding single-bay two-stage Martello tower, which is dated approx. 1815 and is set on a circular plan. "Dismantled" in 1837 to accommodate alternative use, this structure is one of a pair and it represents an important component of the early nineteenth-century and was build adhering to a standard prototype seen also at Bartra, Dalkey, Co Dublin and Bray Co Wicklow.
The Round Tower, although in need of complete refurbishment did see some upgrading over the past number of years by its previous owners to include part double glazed windows on the ground floor, oil fired central heating and some upgraded sanitary ware. The property itself is located on an elevated site with the most panoramic river views leading out to the Hook Lighthouse and is set in the picturesque village of Duncannon which provides one of the South Easts most acclaimed beaches.
The accommodation comprises Room 1 (entrance hall) which leads through to Room 2 (Dining Room, both these rooms have circular walls with panoramic views. The kitchen is located between the Dining room and Room 3 (Living Room) which has a door leading out to the rear garden, it boasts a raised fireplace with open fire and a cobble lock floor. There are two stairwells off the living room one leading to the basement (which is currently inaccessible) and a stairwell which leads up to the first floor. Here lies a large open plan circular room with three windows and a wooden floor and a further stairwell leads up to the roof level which did have a panoramic viewing room constructed however is now in disrepair. Back on the ground floor there are 2 double bedrooms both ensuite and two smaller bedrooms. There is also a guest shower room.
The property is accessed via a long country driveway, there is ample space for a forecourt which is currently laid out in grass. The property has stunning views from every angle and is bordered by mature hedging and trees. There is a storage shed and a boiler house.
With literally everything the village of Duncannon has to offer on your doorstep including restaurants, pubs, shop, cafes and the wonderful award winning beach this house is one to be seen.
Wichtige Informationen / Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen
TERMS & CONDITIONS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
• Viewing:
If you wish to view the property, you should contact Sherry FitzGerald Radford on 0539146046. We will arrange access for you and/or your surveyor.
• Description Of Property:
The particulars contained in our brochure / advertising / social media are issued by Sherry FitzGerald Radford on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through them. All descriptions, dimensions, etc., included in the particulars, and any statements made by Sherry FitzGerald Radford or our representatives, are made in good faith and are not intended to form a basis for any Contract. Any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of same before committing themselves to a Contract. Any maps, plans or photographs in the brochure shall be indicative only and shall not form part of the Contract.
• Guide Price:
The guide price should not be construed as being the selling price of the property and it is the purchaser’s responsibility to decide on how much to bid at the auction.
• Legal Documentation:
Prior to the auction, the solicitor for the vendor will make available the legal documentation in relation to the property, copies of which are available from vendor’s solicitor. It is important to consult your solicitor in relation to the Contracts / Conditions Of Sale of the property before bidding as you will become legally bound by the said Contract / Conditions Of Sale if you are the highest bidder and the property is knocked down to you.
• Identification:
In order to register, it will be necessary to upload a copy of your passport / driving licence and proof of address, i.e., bank statement, correspondence from a Government agency / source, dated within the last 3 months.
• Registration:
In order to bid at the auction, it will be necessary to register with our office, Sherry FitzGerald Radford, at least 2 business days prior to the auction. The auctioneer assumes the bidder is bidding for himself/herself. If the bidder intends to purchase a Lot in a name other than his or her personal name, arrangements must be made with the auctioneers in advance. By registering you are deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions of the auction and authorise us, as agents for the vendor, to sign the completed Contract for Sale on your behalf.
• Reserve Price:
The price agreed between the vendor and the auctioneer at which the property can be sold. In the event of the property not reaching the reserve, the auctioneer will deal exclusively with the highest bidder (for half an hour following the auction) in order to realise a satisfactory sale. If a deal is not concluded, then the auctioneer may deal with the under-bidders and any other interested parties following that period of negotiation.
• Deposit:
A deposit is required in order to bid and this is payable in advance of the auction by online bank transfer at least 2 working days before the auction date. Our bank details will be provided to you at registration. The successful bidder’s deposit will become non-refundable as soon as the property is sold and a binding Contract is entered into and the agents are hereby authorised to sign the Contract For Sale on your behalf. The deposit payable on the signing of the Contract is 10% of the purchase price. If there is a shortfall in the deposit furnished by the purchaser prior to the auction, then the purchaser shall be required to lodge the balance of the deposit with the auctioneers within 1 business day of the online auction. If you are not the successful purchaser, your deposit will be returned to you (in full).
• General Conditions:
The highest bidder to be the purchaser, subject to the right of the owner to withdraw the property should the reserve not be met.
The Particulars and Conditions Of Sale may change prior to the auction and it is the sole responsibility of the bidder to make sure they have the latest version.
The auctioneer reserves the right to sell the property prior to auction, withdraw the property from auction, change the order of the Lots, or consolidate the Lots without any notice to any prospective purchaser.
