Development opportunity

*Best & Final Offers - 5pm Thursday 9th December 2021* Freehold site with permission for a detached house either through the conversion/extension of an existing building or the construction of a new dwellingExtending to about 0.20 acres.

Situation
The property is situated on Ashby Lane on the outskirts of the sought after village of Bitteswell, Leicestershire and is approximately 2 miles north of Lutterworth town centre which offers a range of facilities, amenities and everyday services.

Rugby is approximately 9 miles to the south and Leicester is approximately 14 miles to the north. Junction 20 of the M1 is 3 miles to the south with the A5 and the M1/A14 Catthorpe Interchange all within easy reach. Rugby to Birmingham by train takes approximately half an hour with London taking approximately one hour.

The property is shown in more detail on the location plan.

Description
The plot extends to 0.20 acres in all being the garage, drive and parking area of the existing Fir Tree Lodge. The plot is level and enclosed on three sides with gated access and frontage to Ashby Lane.

There is full planning permission to convert and extend the existing garage building to create a dwelling or an outline application for the erection of a dwelling.

The approval for conversion and extension is to create a four bedroom detached dwelling with a gross external area of 2,217 sq ft (206 sq m) with a gross internal area of 1,937 sq ft. The accommodation is over one floor and comprises the following.

Kitchen/Dining area
Living Area
Bed 1 with En Suite
Bed 2 with En Suite
Coat Hanging Cupboard
WC
Utility
Bed 3
Jack & Jill En Suite
Bed 4
Sitting Room

Planning
There are three relevant decision notices for the site as follows.

19/01600/FUL – conversion of building to a dwelling – granted 26/11/19

19/01910/FUL – conversion and extension of building to a create a dwelling – granted 28/1/20

20/01419/OUT – outline application for erection of a dwelling – granted 17/12/20

A unilateral undertaking (between the vendor and the Council) is also in place so as only one application can be implemented on the site.

A copy of the decisions and relevant application can be found on the Council’s website or can be emailed by the agent.

Tenure & Possession
The whole of the property is offered freehold with vacant possession being given upon completion.

Services
The purchaser will be responsible for disconnecting the existing supply and installing new connections to the site for water, electricity and broadband.

A septic tank for Fir Tree Lodge is positioned in the south west corner of the plot and a right for continued use will be reserved. If capacity and regulations allow then the purchaser can connect into the existing system, however, should a new system be required then the purchaser will be responsible for installation and connection of the vendors’ property at the appropriate time. The purchaser will pay for maintenance and cleaning in accordance with use.

Boundaries, Plan, Area & Description
The boundary between the plot and Fir Tree Lodge will be the existing wall. The purchaser shall erect and maintain a suitable 1.8m close boarded fence on the plot side of the wall within three months of completion. (The wall will remain the property of Fir Tree Lodge).

The plan, area and description are believed to be correct in every way but no claim will be entertained by the vendor or the agents in respect of any error, omissions or misdescriptions. The plan is for identification purposes only.

Method of Sale
The property will be offered for sale by private treaty and offers should be put forward to the agent for consideration by the vendor.

Rights of Way
Other than the septic tank, there are no other known rights of way, easements or wayleaves that benefit or affect the property of Fir Tree Lodge in any way.

Local Authorities
Harborough District CouncilTel.-01858-828282
Severn Trent Water Tel.-0800-7076600
Western Power Tel.-0800-0963080

Vendor Solicitor
Arnold Thomson, 205 Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6BX, reference Kate Austin Tel.-01327-350266