A semi-detached three bedroomed cottage with 1.9 acres of established woodland, is offered for sale in a dilapidated state, requiring total renovation. The property is approached by a right of way along a private unmade driveway. The property is traditionally built with brick elevations and a slated roof. Whilst significant renovation and modernisation is required, this delightful cottage and idyllic setting provides an exciting challenge and a wonderful opportunity.

The accommodation provides on the ground floor, entrance hall, front room, dining room, kitchen. First floor landing, three bedrooms and a bathroom.

Stapleford Woods is undoubtedly a beautiful landscape of mature woodland managed by Forestry England. The boundary of the ancient woods follows the Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire county boundary.

The Birches is situated on the northern edge of the woodland, with access from Stapleford Lane. There is a very good Primary School at Coddington Village and a Public House. Newark on Trent is approximately 3 miles. There are access points to the A1 and A46 trunk roads which bypass Newark on Trent. The town is on the main East Coast Railway line with regular services from Newark Northgate to London King's Cross in journey times just over 75 minutes.

The property provides the following accommodation:

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - With radiator and stiarcase.

Front Room - 4.80m x 3.66m (15'9 x 12') - Fireplace with stove and back boiler for the central heating system, radiator.

Dining Room - 4.72m x 3.76m (15'6 x 12'4) - Cupboard under the stairs, radiator.

Kitchen - 3.20m x 2.90m (10'6 x 9'6) - Stainless steel double drainer sink unit.

First Floor -

Landing - With built-in cupboard containing the hot water cyclinder, radiator.

Bedroom One - 4.88m x 2.44m (16' x 8') - With radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.73m x 3.12m (12'3 x 10'3) - With radiator.

Bedroom Three - 2.74m x 1.83m (9' x 6') - With radiator.

Bathroom - 2.74m x 1.83m (9' x 6') - With pampas coloured suite comprising bath, basin and low suite WC.

Outside - There is the potential for a garden area within the grounds of the house. The established woodland contains a variety of mature trees. The woodland is primary commercially grown Conifers, Silver Birch and mixed deciduous including Oak trees.

Access - Access is by right of way over the driveway coloured yellow on the attached plan.

There is a right of way to the adjoining property known as Seven Trees. There is also a right of way to the woodland and buildings north of the property retained by a member of the original family ownership.

Services - The property has mains water and electricity connected. Drainage is to a private septic tank or cesspool.

Tenure - The property is freehold.

Possession - Vacant possession will be given on completion.

Mortgage - Mortgage advice is available through our Mortgage Adviser. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.

Viewing - Access to the property is over private land and viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the selling agents.

Council Tax - This property comes under Newark & Sherwood District Council Tax Band B.

Roads - Stapleford Lane is a made-up and adopted road and therefore the responsibility of the Local Highways Authority.

Location And Amenities - The property is situated within Stapleford Woods, an area of ancient woodland, largely replanted after World War II and administered by the Forestry Commission. The property is approached from Stapleford Lane along an unmade "ride" some 100m into the woodland where the property is located. Stapleford Woods comprises approximately 1,000 acres of woodland and the property is situated in the south west corner, a short distance from open countryside. The village of Coddington is approximately 1 mile and Newark on Trent 3 miles. Just opposite on the Stapleford Lane frontage are former Forestry Commission houses comprising five pairs of semi-detached timber clad two storey dwellings, now privately owned and situated on a woodland track.

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