Land for sale

An individual "grass paddock" building plot positioned on the outskirts of West Ashby country village and extending to over half an acre in area (STS) with superb open views across fields towards the Wolds in the distance, mature trees at the front and full planning permission for the erection of one house with attached double garage and construction of a vehicular access.  

Directions Proceed away from Louth on the Horncastle Road and at the bypass junction take the staggered crossroads and continue along the A153 for several miles towards Horncastle. After passing through the village of Scamblesby, carry on over the hills until the village of West Ashby is found after the long straight. Upon entering the village, continue for a short distance until the plot is found on the right side. Applicants who view the property are requested to park on the verge in front of the plot and not in front of the neighbouring properties.  

Location The village of West Ashby is positioned approximately two miles from the centre of Horncastle market town and is surrounded by open countryside. The A153 road passes through the village and leads from Horncastle to the market town of Louth.

Horncastle provides a range of shopping, schooling and recreational facilities with a particular reputation for antique and bric-a-brac shops selling a wide variety of collectables. There is a conservation park with fishing lakes within easy reach of the building plot. The Anglican parish church nearby and visible in the second aerial photograph is dedicated to All Saints and built in stone.

Between West Ashby and Horncastle there is a recently opened wildlife park and the area has many attractions, including the Kinema in the Woods at Woodhall Spa, the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby, Tattershall Farm Park, Jubilee Park in Woodhall Spa and the Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth, together with the Kenwick Park Leisure Centre, golf course and equestrian centre on the outskirts of Louth.  

Planning Full planning permission was granted on the 3rd of June 2021 by the East Lindsey District Council for the erection of 1 No. house with attached double garage and construction of a vehicular access. All of the associated documentation and a decision notice can be found by visiting the East Lindsey District Council website and searching in the planning portal for application number S/201/00474/21 or alternatively, the agent will be happy to email pdf copies of the plans and main documents on request.

To summarise, the planning permission is subject to conditions relating to the time scale within which the development should be commenced, the plans to be adhered to, a requirement for approval of the intended external materials and approval of the intended foul and surface water strategy for the new dwelling. There are also conditions relating to the protection of the trees which are shown to be retained on the approved plans and the development is to be completed in strict accordance with a tree constraints and protection report. The local planning authority also retains control over future development of the site in the interest of its architectural and visual amenity. The treatment of boundaries and landscaping of the site are also conditional elements of the planning permission. The access and turning space are to be completed before the dwelling is occupied, and specified time periods for deliveries to site and for the construction works to take place.

Finally, there is a requirement to construct to Building Regulation Part G(2)(b) standards, limiting water construction to 110 litres per person per day.

The planning conditions should be considered in full by reference to the decision notice. 

Approved Design The proposed dwelling has been designed in the style of a handsome barn conversion with a two-storey main section, single-storey wings and large windows creating light, airy rooms within. The 3D images prepared by the architect indicate that the design would look particularly attractive and appropriate for this setting, with brick-faced principal walls beneath pitched and hipped slate roofs, the building to be approached through a gated entrance and across a long, sweeping drive which leads through the main garden areas.

There is an opportunity for the purchaser to create a unique and individual specification according to their personal choice, subject to any necessary approvals from the local planning authority and building regulation control.  

Accommodation (The approximate room dimensions of the approved design are shown on the floor plans which are indicative of the room layout and not to specific scale) 

Ground Floor  

Main Front Entrance With panelled door positioned centrally with tall, double-glazed side panes and complementary double-glazed windows extending to eaves height above, allowing light to flood into the: 

Entrance Hall A spacious reception area with a return staircase at the rear affording potential for a contemporary balustrade or screens with a matching screen/balustrade to a wide gallery overlooking the entrance area which is open to the first-floor ceiling (possibly vaulted) above. There is also space to construct a useful storage cupboard beneath the quarter landings. Doors with glazed side panels lead off on each side of the hall to the dining kitchen and reception rooms. Further door at the rear into the: 

Good size Cloakroom/WC With ample space for a modern, built-in unit enclosing the cistern of a low-level WC and an inset vanity wash basin. Light-operated extractor fan. 

Lounge A well-proportioned reception room with a window to the front elevation and bi-folding double-glazed doors on the south elevation. Wide walk-through opening creating a semi-open plan feel with the adjoining: 

Living Room Also of generous size with a large window or possible bi-folding windows from floor level to the side elevation taking advantage of the fantastic open views towards the Wolds in the distance together with patio doors to the south elevation.  

Kitchen/Dining Room Particularly spacious and providing great potential to equip this room with an extensive range of base and wall units, work surfaces, an island unit, integrated or free-standing appliances and a contemporary sink unit.

There is sufficient space to form a sitting area and dining area with bi-folding double-glazed windows on the south elevation onto an outside area likely to be arranged as a patio or courtyard garden with a south aspect. Connecting door to: 

Rear Hallway/Boot Room A practical room with glazed panel to one side overlooking the south garden area and a door with glazed side panels to outside. Connecting doors to the ground floor bedroom/study, garage and: 

Utility Room Space for further base/wall units and sink unit, together with plumbing and recesses for appliances.  

Ground Floor Bedroom/Study A versatile room of excellent size affording the potential to sub-divide if required and create an ensuite bathroom or shower room and also having ample space for built-in bedroom or studio furniture. On the side elevation facing the south courtyard/garden there are double-glazed patio doors.  

First Floor The return staircase from the hallway leads up to a  

Landing with Gallery Potential to fit the gallery with a balustrade or glazed screen and this overlooks the reception area of the hall below. Doors lead off the landing to the bedrooms and family bathroom.  

Master Bedroom A spacious double bedroom with window to the front and side elevations and a walk-through opening to an Ensuite Dressing Room with ample space to fit clothes hanging areas/wardrobes and cabinets. Door from the bedroom into the: 

Ensuite Bathroom With ample space to fit a panelled bath, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC or with scope to build contemporary units enclosing the different elements of the suite. Window to the rear elevation.  

Bedroom 2 A spacious double bedroom approached through a dressing area with space for a built-in wardrobe and having a window to the front elevation.  

Bedroom 3 A further double bedroom also entered through a dressing area with space for a built-in wardrobe. Window to the south elevation. 

Family Bathroom Designed to accommodate a suite of panelled bath with shower over, wash basin and low-level WC.  

Integral Double Garage Within the single-storey side wing of the dwelling there is an integral double garage of generous depth with two vehicular doorways to the front elevation.  

Outside The plot already enjoys a mature rural environment and constructions works with care will allow a retention of the paddock as a spacious lawned garden with the potential to carry out landscaping and planting around the long driveway. The site has a number of mature trees close to the front boundary and old-fashioned cast iron post and rail fencing together with a matching field gate. As previously mentioned, on the south side of the proposed house there is the potential to create a courtyard/patio garden with a wide paved area for garden furniture and which will form a natural sun trap.  

Overage Clause The sale contract will include an overage clause whereby the sellers and their successors in title will reserve a 50% share of any uplift in value which is achieved by obtaining planning permission for any additional residential or commercial properties within the curtilage of the plot, for a period of 50 years from the completion date.

This clause will not apply to permissions obtained for extensions or outbuildings which are ancillary to the dwelling for which planning permission has been gained. 

Viewing Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agent. There are sheep in the field and on no account should the gates be opened. 

General Information The particulars of this property are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers. No responsibility is to be assumed for individual items. Red-lined images show the approximate position of the boundaries. 

NB The plot area and dimensions indicated are based upon scale measurements from the architect's drawings and plans and are therefore subject to verification by site survey and confirmation in conjunction with the sale contract plan. Applicants should satisfy themselves as to the precise position and accessibility of services taking account of any related conditions within the planning decision notice. The new dwelling will be rated for Council Tax banding upon completion by the local authority – The East Lindsey District Council.

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