FOR AUCTION: An attractive three bedroom detached cottage centrally located in the popular village of Wheathampstead is up for grabs – and may even offer the new owner the chance to beat the Stamp Duty deadline – and be a cosy period home.

10 The Hill, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, is being sold by Network Auctions with a guide price of £395,000+. The cottage is situated in the centre of this popular village with a wide range of local amenities and St Helens school nearby. Character features include exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and attractive fireplaces. The kitchen opens into an attractive and secluded courtyard with extensive wrap-around gardens beyond. There is plenty of outside space and off-street parking, the site may be suitable for further development subject to planning.

Toby Limbrick, auctioneer, says, ‘This cottage is ideal for an end user. It is detached and ready for occupation but has plenty of potential for adding value. It has an abundance of character features including exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and attractive fireplaces. It is priced well below market value with three bed terrace houses in the village on the market for over £500,000.’

‘This property offers so much opportunity because there is plenty of outside space and off-street parking along with a secluded courtyard and extensive wrap-around gardens beyond. It’s in move-in condition, but the site may be suitable for further development, subject to planning.’

‘This property is what we call in the business ‘a gem’.’

10 The Hill, Wheathampstead, St. Albans will be sold on 18th March in Network Auctions online collective sale.