A Derelict Manor House with Potential for Redevelopment

History Taxal Lodge, situated in the beautiful Goyt Valley, was built of local stone in 1904 as the home of Lt. Col. Henry Ramsden Jodrell. The Jodrell family had resided in the Whalley Bridge area since 1351, and by the 18th Century were the main landowners in Taxal. Henry Ramsden Jodrell passed away in 1950 and Taxal Lodge then became the possession of the Local Education Authority. Taxal Lodge closed its doors in 2005. A fire in 2010 damaged a large portion of the outbuildings. Opportunity The site has fantastic potential and has attracted interest from a number of developers. The existing hand crafted stone could be repurposed to create a one of a kind housing development against a beautiful mature woodland backdrop. The site covers an excess of 13 acres and comprises the former dwelling house/school, a tennis court, various outbuildings, gated driveway, extensive landscaped gardens and grounds including a protected wood. The site has a footprint of approximately 1400 m2 / 15,070 sq ft. A pre-application was submitted for the development of the site In 2018 to provide 17 dwellings - ref: PAD/2018/0049. Location The property is located just above the town and approximately 10 miles south east of Manchester, 7 miles north of Buxton and 9 miles north west of Macclesfield. 30 minutes from Manchester airport. The village centre is just a short walk away with shops, cafes, Peak Forest Canal and frequent rail links into Manchester and beyond. Please note that following a site visit it is noted that Japanese Knotweed is present at the site. Interested parties are advised to obtain a full knotweed survey prior to bidding. Any serious offers will be considered prior to the auction (Under Auction Conditions) . Finance is available on this lot. For a decision-in-principle visit togethermoney.com/amydip/

Tenure

Leasehold.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Buying at auction is a contractual commitment, you are legally obliged to buy the lot on the terms of the sale memorandum at the price you bid. If you are the successful bidder, you are required to pay the deposit and auction fees immediately. As agent for the seller, we treat any failure to satisfy your obligations as your repudiation of the contract and the seller may then have a claim against you for breach of contract. You must not bid unless you wish to be bound by the common conditions of auction.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful purchaser. Every effort has been made to confirm the accuracy of the lot details including any defect in the title both with the vendor and their solicitor. Auction House will not be held responsible for any failure to disclose any such defects. Any purchasers choosing to buy without viewing in person are doing so at their own risk and acknowledge that the auctioneer will not be held responsible for any issues that may arise due to them being unintentionally missed from the video or sales particulars. Please refer to legal pack for additional fees and the Auction Information document for guidance prior to bidding.

Energy Efficiency Rating (EPC)

Current Rating N/A

Local Authority

High Peak Borough Council

Solicitors

Birchall Blackburn Law, 38-46 Avenham Street, Ref: Stephanie Costich, Tel: 01772 552206

Additional Fees

Administration Charge - 1.98% inc VAT of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £1980 inc VAT, payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.