4 bedroom house

FOR SALE BY ONLINE PUBLIC AUCTION ON 1 NOVEMBER 2023. A large four-bedroom house and outbuilding in need of renovation on a large plot with a paddock and an agricultural building. In all extending to 1.82 acres.

Distances
• Lutterworth – 7 miles
• Leicester – 9 miles
• Market Harborough – 14 miles
• Rugby – 14 miles
• M1, Junction 20 – 8 miles

Situation
The property is located off Main Street in the village of Willoughby Waterleys.

Willoughby Waterleys is a small, picturesque village in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, located approximately 7 miles north of the Lutterworth and 9 miles south of Leicester. The village benefits from good community spirit and hosts various social events, based around the local public house, village hall and St. Mary’s Church. Willoughby Waterleys is well positioned for a commuter with its excellent road and rail links to the north and south. It is also in the catchment area for a number of state and independent schools, including Leicester Grammar School, Leicester High School for girls and Beauchamp College.

Description
Orchard Lea is a four-bedroom detached house requiring total renovation. The property benefits from private parking, a separate large double garage with loft storage, stable and separate store, a garden to the rear, approximately 1.56 acres of grazing land and an open fronted General Purpose agricultural building.

The Dwelling
The dwelling is of traditional red brick construction under a slate tiled roof with wooden windows throughout. The accommodation is provided over two floors (measurements for the property are shown in the floor plan). The accommodation extends to 3,397 sq ft (316 sq m) and comprises:

Ground floor
• Reception
• Drawing room
• Sitting room
• Dining room
• Kitchen
• Utility
• Downstairs WC
• 2 x Store rooms
• Stable
• Double garage

Stairs to the first floor grant access to
• Bedroom 1 with views overlooking rear garden & land
• Bedroom 2
• Bedroom 3
• Bedroom 4
• Family bathroom
• WC

Outside
The property is approached by a gated driveway off Main Street and leads to the rear of the cottage which comprises an established garden with mature trees and shrubs.

Attached to the dwelling is an outbuilding of brick construction under a tiled roof, concrete floor and timber doors and is connected to mains electricity. The building is split into three and comprises a double garage, stable and store with loft access above and extending to 45.70 ft 2 (42.15 sq m).

The Land
A farm gate located to the rear of the garden allows access through to the pastureland and agricultural building. The land extends to approximately 1.56 acres of slightly undulating grazing land, is bordered by a mix of mature hedgerows and post and rail fencing and is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification. There is a pond situated in the centre of the field and the land is bordered to the north by open countryside, residential dwellings to the west and a farmyard to the east and south.

There is an open fronted agricultural building extending to 1,980 sq ft (184 sq m) to the south-east of the land, suitable for equestrian use, storage or livestock handling.

Tenure & Possession
The property is sold freehold with vacant possession given on completion.

Development Uplift
The paddock will be sold subject to a development uplift clause which will reserve 30% of any increase in value due to any non-agricultural or non-equestrian development that takes place within a period of 30 years from the date of sale (assuming rights for necessary services are in place).

This clause will be triggered either upon the implementation of a planning consent or the sale of the property following planning consent. For the avoidance of doubt any agricultural buildings, stables or equestrian facilities constructed would not trigger the clawback clause

Rights
Shared access rights are in place over the driveway. We advise your solicitors report on title.

We are not aware of any other rights of way, wayleaves or easements that affect or benefit the property.

Services
The property benefits from mains water, electricity, oil fired heating and is connected to mains drainage.

None of the above services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries to the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of the aforementioned services.

EPC Rating
The current EPC rating for the dwelling is F27 with the potential to be C78.

Council Tax
Orchard Lea is within Council Tax band G with the amount payable for 2023/2024 being £3,504.39.

Plan, Area & Description
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.

Auction Terms
The property is for sale by online auction. All details, terms, conditions and contract pack are available on our website.

Online Auction Access
Please visit the Howkins & Harrison website (howkinsandharrison.co.uk), click 'Auctions' in the main heading menu then 'Online Auctions'. To bid; click 'Register' and verify your email address. The purchaser of this property is subject to an admin fee and buyer’s premium of £3,600 (including VAT) and a holding deposit of £1,400 as stated on the auction listing. The buyer will also be required to reimburse the search fees of a maximum of £342.70.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations
Under the money laundering directive (S12017/692) we are required under due diligence as set up under HMRC to take full identification (e.g. photo ID and recent utility bill as proof of address). When a potential purchaser submits an offer for a property, please be aware of this and have the information available.

Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment only via the selling agent

Howkins & Harrison. Contact Tel: 01788 564680.

Local Authority
Harborough District Council - Tel. 01858 828282

Contract Pack
The contract pack will be available on our website.

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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 include