Country House
A Grade II listed Georgian home in need of modernisation and standing in a 1 acre plot on the edge of Shellbrook, Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
Superb open countryside to all sides and within the heart of The National Forest. A quiet location but minutes from the bustling market town of Ashby and great commuter links via the M42 and M1 motorways.
The property offers four bedrooms and three reception rooms with substantial outbuildings including two storey hay barn and stores offering further development potential.
With timber mullioned windows to front elevation, timber window to rear overlooking garden. Built in cupboards and work surface, sink, built in recesses, oven recess and panelled door accessing cellar.
Offering useful storage space.
Three timber framed mullioned windows to the front elevation, open grate fire place and exposed beams.
Full-length glazed window to side elevation, mullioned feature windows to front with stone sill and open grate fireplace with stone hearth.
With quarry tiled flooring and exposed timbers.
Stripped wooden floorboards and timber framed mullioned windows to front elevation.
Hexagonal shape forming front elevation feature, timber framed mullioned windows to front elevation.
Mullioned window to front elevation.
Mullioned window to front elevation and stripped wooden floorboards.
Exposed beam, wall mounted wash hand basin, roll top free standing bath and separate WC.
A gated access drive wraps to the rear of the property past a substantial front garden, with high hedging.
The rear garden is naturally open and bordering open countryside and offers huge potential.
Former stables enclosing an internal courtyard, formally a fruit garden and displaying further alternative use opportunities. The combination of stone and brick built stores, potting shed and two storey hay barns adorn the rear of the property offering a variety of conversion opportunities.
The local conservation officer who has indicated the Grade Two restrictions apply to the whole of the property, both inside and out, and the accompanying outbuildings. We recommend any prospective purchaser make their own enquiries before proceeding.
Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.
Auction Details:
The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction Event and is being sold as Unconditional with Fixed Fee.
Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.
All sales are subject to SDL Property Auctions’ Buyers Terms. Properties located in Scotland will be subject to applicable Scottish law.
Auction Deposit and Fees:
The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneer’s fee apply:
• 10% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)
• Buyer’s Fee of £1,500 inc. VAT
The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price, however it will be taken into account when calculating the Stamp Duty Land Tax for the property (known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax for properties located in Scotland), because it forms part of the chargeable consideration for the property.
There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.
Additional Information:
For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the SDL Property Auctions’ home page.
This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack (and any applicable Home Report for residential Scottish properties).
Guide Price & Reserve
Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.
