Paddocks

Located on the fringe of Ashby de la Zouch a popular market town and with easy access to the Ivanhoe Way and National Forest plantations.

This unique, character family home offers scope for extension and further development. Occupying a plot approaching 0.3 acre with two of the original three floors currently modernised,(1831 sqft) and a further 790 sq ft of outbuildings and potential third floor accommodation.

Location - Shellbrook is located close to the centre of the National Forest on the edge of Ashby de la Zouch. This historic market town of Ashby de la Zouch has links back to Roman times. Historically the town was dominated by the 12th century manor house, eventually becoming a 15th century castle belonging to the Hastings family. Today this is a thriving community on the north side of the A42 dual carriageway, with excellent road links south-west via the M42 to Birmingham and Birmingham International Airport, or north-east to the M1 motorway corridor with East Midland conurbations beyond and Nottingham East Midland Airport at Castle Donington.

The town boasts a wealth of main brand high street shops, banks and building societies, together with boutique shops offering a selection of shopping opportunities. Popular schooling includes four primary schools, middle school and Ashby School with associated sixth form and boarding facilities.

Accommodation Details - Ground Floor - From the garden is a Upvc double glazed entrance door with matching side screens leading to the dining hall. With open archway into a modernised kitchen/breakfast room having built-in appliances. Also overlooking the front elevation is a generous sitting room with a feature fireplace; rear snug and office together with associated utility room and ground floor WC.

First & Second Floors - To the first floor there are three double bedrooms including two overlooking the front gardens and grounds, one of which has the benefit of full range of built-in floor-to-ceiling wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. There is also a modernised family bathroom. From the first floor landing a further staircase rises to the second floor landing which leads to two generous loft rooms/potential further bedrooms, currently un modernised and requiring improvement but both benefiting from solid floors.

Outside - The property is approached through timber entrance gates into a gravel driveway which leads to a large parking apron with space for further outbuildings/garaging etc. There are established gardens primarily laid to lawn with mature shrub and specimen tree beds and borders. Attached to the property is a storeroom and workshop which in turn leads to the attached garage.

Local Authority - North West Leicestershire District Council - Tel:01530-454545

Council Tax - Band - F

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by prior appointment via the agents Howkins and Harrison Tel:01530-410930 Option 1

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

Services - None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.

Floorplan - Howkins & Harrison prepare these plans for reference only. They are not to scale.

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Important Information - Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.



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