Lindridge Wood Farm

A traditional three bedroom detached property with an extensive range of outbuildings, offering considerable potential (STP), set within 10.56 acres in an idyllic rural location.

*Best Offers Invited by 12:00 noon Thursday 5th January 2023*

Situation
Lindridge Wood Farm sits in an elevated position, with views over the surrounding rolling hills on the outskirts of the sought-after Leicestershire village of Desford. The village has an array of shops, pubs and eateries, a doctors surgery, dentist, library, a good choice of primary and secondary schooling including Bosworth Academy, an Ofsted 'outstanding' secondary school, with the Dixie Grammar and Twycross House lying further afield. Lindridge Wood Farm has excellent commuter links; the M1 is within easy reach as well as Leicester Train Station with it’s direct line to London St Pancras.

There is good access to the National Forest and Thornton Reservoir for walking, cycling and horse-riding, motor racing at Mallory Park and golfing can be found at the nearby Forest Hill Golf and Conference centre. The popular market town of Market Bosworth with it’s independent shops, pubs, restaurants and weekly market is a short drive away.

Description
Lindridge Wood Farm provides a rare opportunity to purchase a former farm of about 10.56 acres in all, which appeals to a broad range of purchasers, from agricultural buyers to those looking for a property with considerable potential within a rural setting and with easy access to main communication links and urban centres. The farmhouse benefits from excellent views and a range of outbuildings also offer great potential for a variety of uses including equestrian, office space, residential uses, or commercial uses, subject to the necessary consents. The property is available as a whole.

Accommodation
The accommodation briefly comprising; to the ground floor, entrance hall, sitting/dining room, kitchen, and WC accessed from the rear porch. There are three good sized bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor. The property has been well maintained over the years, having recently been re-roofed. The gross internal floor area extends to approximately 1,179 sq ft and offers flexible proportions. The extensive range of garaging and outbuildings extend to a total of approximately 5,593 sq ft (GIA).

Outbuildings and facilities
There are a range of outbuildings which could be put to a variety of uses which may include conversion to additional accommodation, office and commercial space, workshop, and equestrian purposes, subject to any necessary planning consents. The buildings currently incorporate; a tandem garage measuring 29’2 x 14’9, a tin stanchion shed of 32’10 x 13’1, a pigsty, and a large Dutch barn linking to stabling, a workshop, various stores and live stock housing.

Gardens and Grounds
Lindridge Wood Farm sits back from the road and is well screened with established trees and shrubs. A concrete track leads up to the house and provides parking for several cars, and then continues down to the yard area where the outbuildings are situated.

The grounds surrounding the house are mainly laid to lawn, bordered with hedging and fencing.

The fields are currently sectioned into three areas, two of which are grazing paddocks – extending to circa 7.68 acres. With the third area approx.1.71 acres currently being used to grow Christmas trees.

Note
Photographs were taken prior to the Christmas trees being felled in Nov/Dec 2022.

Overage Clause
Should planning for residential/commercial development be granted, which exceeds one residential dwelling with auxiliary accommodation, then a 25% overage is payable on each successful application for up to 50 years post completion on the area hatched in blue only, on the attached sales plan. Private equestrian uses are excluded. Further details available upon request.

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in the brochure.

There is a public footpath over the property, interested parties are advised to make their own investigations.


Marketed by: Fisher German, Ashby de la Zouch