**Impressive house of character **Set in approx 0.56 acres **Consent for three houses **Principal House with 4 beds, 3 reception rooms **HOUSE NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY
General - No. 140 Ashby Road is very much a landmark house on Ashby Road and is set in beautiful mature gardens extending to approximately 0.55 Acres. Much of the 1920s period character has been preserved but there is now scope subject to the usual consents to further develop this outstanding property. The accommodation briefly includes on the ground floor, a reception hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room and large living kitchen with garden room. On the first floor there are four bedrooms and bathroom.
Method Of Sale - Planning consent has been granted for three detached houses in the grounds. There are therefore the following options for buying the property.
OPTION ONE
The house and all the land (including the building plots) £750,000
OPTION TWO
The building plots £450,000 (Separate details are available detailing how the property would be divided)
IMPORTANT NOTE
The house is not available without the plots. In the overall price of £750,000 the house is offered at a discount to reflect the added convenience of selling the property as a whole.
Location - Ashby Road is one of the most highly regarded residential areas in Hinckley and is located just to the North of the town centre, In Hinckley there are an extensive range of amenities including shops, a leisure centre and schools. The site is within easy reach of the Northern Perimeter road which gives fast access to the A5 and motorway network,
The House - The accommodation is arranged over two floors as follows. Front door into reception hall.
Reception Hall - With stairs rising to the first floor. The front door has an original stained glass window with stained glass windows to either side. Understairs storage cupboard. Doors to the principal rooms.
Cloakroom - 9'9" x 6'7" (2.97m x 2.01m) - This has been converted for the use of the present owner to accommodate ground floor living. It opens into a shower room with a bidet and cloakroom.
Drawing Room - 16'8" into bay x 13'8" (5.08m into bay x 4.17m) - An elegant room with bay window overlooking the front garden. There is a period fire surround which houses a gas fire. Central heating radiator.
Dining Room - 14' 4" into bay x 14' (4.27m 0.10m into bay x 4.27m) - A delightful room. There is an open fireplace with brick surround, picture rail, central heating radiator. Bay window overlooking the gardens,
Breakfast Room - 11'1" x 10'9" (3.38m x 3.28m) - There are some crockery display cabinets. Central heating radiator. Door to utility/pantry and to the living kitchen.
Utility Room - 6'1" x 4'4" (1.85m x 1.32m) - With plumbing for a washing machine, tiled floor and shelving.
Living Kitchen - 23'5" x 14'6" red to 9'7" (7.14m x 4.42m red to 2.92m) - A superb open plan living space. The kitchen area is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall units incorporating a single drainer sink unit, four ring gas hob with extractor over and double oven. There is also plumbing for a dishwasher. Opens directly into the garden room. (Overall measurements including garden room)
Garden Room - Two sets of sliding doors opening onto the garden.
On The First Floor - Stairs rise from the reception hall to the first floor landing. Opening off the landing area are the bedrooms.
Bedroom One - 16'8" into bay x 12'5" (5.08m into bay x 3.78m) - There is an extensive range of fitted furniture including a bank of wardrobes, bed space with bedside tables to either side and a knee-hole dressing table. Central heating radiator.
Bedroom Two - 10'5" x 9'5" (3.18m x 2.87m) - With bank of fitted wardrobes, knee-hole dressing table. Central heating radiator.
Bedroom Three - 14' x 12' (4.27m x 3.66m) - With picture rail, wash hand basin, central heating radiator.
Bedroom Four - 11' x 9'8" (3.35m x 2.95m) - Fitted wardrobe, knee-hole dressing table. Central heating radiator.
Bathroom - A superb original bathroom suite comprising a cast iron panelled bath, wash hand basin, radiator and separate WC with low flush lavatory.
The Gardens And Grounds - The house is set well back from the road with a drive leading to a DOUBLE GARAGE with carport to the side. The gardens are quite idyllic and have been established over many years. There are beautiful heavily stocked flower and herbaceous borders, sweeping lawns and some superb specimen trees.
The Planning - Outline planning consent 19/01153/OUT was granted on 6th December 2019 for the "residential development of 3 new dwellings (outline - access and layout)" There are a number of conditions in the planning consent which potential purchasers should read and understand. The application refers to drawing no. 19/7103c an extract of which is enclosed in the property details. A copy of the planning consent and supporting documentation can be viewed on the Hinckley and Bosworth planning website. We would be happy to send a link to the relevant planning application page.
It is anticipated that the houses will have floor areas excluding garages as follows:
Plot One : 145 sqm (1560 sq ft)
Plot Two: 149 sqm (1603 sq ft)
Plot Three: 140 sqm (1506 sq ft)
For further information about the planning consent please contact Zoe Massey at Hayward Architects tel 01455 635665.
Conditions - There will be a number of conditions included in the contract designed to protect the amenity of the neighbouring house which will be retained by the vendors during the development.
1. No development shall commence until a 6ft boarded is erected along the house boundary and 6ft hoardings are erected around the working areas.
2. The drive must be kept clear so that the house can be accessed at all times.
3. Development of the site is restricted to 3 two storey houses only.
4. The development must be completed within two years.
5. The purchaser is responsible for securing detailed planning consent and complying with all the conditions contained therein
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1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Sales and Lettings have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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