Situated in the heart of the popular market town of Ashby de la Zouch, this substantial period property has spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three levels. 

Although vacant and in need of general modernisation we understand that the ground has most recently been used as a hairdressers and previous to that as consulting rooms.  The rear ground floor and upper floors have been used as seven bedroomed living accommodation.

The property is situated on a  site which extends to approximately 0.2 acres and also has the benefit of a detached two storey coach house and vehicular access from South Street to the rear.

The main building obviously a wide range of commercial/residential opportunities including the possibility of commercial use to the ground floor and residential apartments to the first and second floors.  There is significant space to the rear of the main building for extensions obviously subject to planning permission.  Part of the coach house is currently used as a cabinet makers workshop and clearly offers potential for residential conversion or commercial use. 

A sale of a large freehold property in this location is a rare opportunity in particular one retaining many original features including fireplaces to all the principal reception rooms and many of the bedrooms, original internal doors, cornice and picture rails.  We are also advised that the original front window which has been removed from the front elevation is also retained at the property and is included in the sale.

Ashby de la Zouch is a popular market town situated within  the heart of the East Midlands.  It is located within one mile of the A42 duel carriageway which links the M42 and M1 and therefore provides swift onward travel to the north and south including Derby approximately 15 miles, Leicester approximately 20 miles, Birmingham approximately 30 miles, East Midlands Airport approximately 10 miles.

In more detail the accommodation comprises -

Glazed Entrance Door provides access to -

Reception Hallway 4.94m x 1.47m

With coved cornice, picture rail, original panelled doors providing access to -

Front Reception Room 4.83m x 4.37m

Having superb original fireplace with wooden surround and cast iron inset, moulded cornice, picture rail and sash window to the front.

Front Reception Room Two (formerly a hairdressing salon) 7.96m x 2.85m

Further original door and window to the side both of which have been block up.

Inner Hall 5.01m x 2.23m

With impressive original staircase with oak handrail off to the first floor, access to cellar.

Rear Reception Room Three 5.57m x 4.33m

With impressive original fire surround, picture rail, window and door to rear.

Rear Reception Room Four 4.54m x 4.11m

With original built in range, built in storage units, original servants bells and window to the rear.

Kitchen 4.14m x 3.05m

With a range of built in storage cupboards, sink unit, windows to either side and door to the side.

First Floor Spacious Landing

With staircase off to the second floor.

Front Bedroom One 4.88m x 4.40m

With original cast iron fire surround and sash window to the front.

Rear Bedroom Two 4.54m x 4.44m

With original cast iron fire surround and sash window to the rear.

Front Bedroom Three 4.64m x 3.50m

With original cast iron surround, built in storage cupboard and sash window to the front.

Bedroom Four 4.23m x 3.19m

Please note this room is a slightly irregular shape and therefore these measurements are average measurements

With original cast iron fire surround and sash window to the rear.

Front Bedroom Five 3.53m x 2.30m

With sash window to the front.

Bathroom 2.67m x 1.79m

With sash window to the rear.

Separate wc

Second Floor Landing Area

With roof light to the rear, useful built in storage cupboards.

Bedroom Six 4.40m x 4.40m

With original cast iron fire surround and window to the front 

Bedroom Seven 6.35m x 4.43m

With original cast iron fire surround and windows to both the front and rear.

Box Room 4.05m x 1.32m

With trap door access to the roof space.  Please note this room does not have any external windows.

Outside

Attached to the property is a useful brick store and separate outside wc.  To the rear of the property is a large garden area bordered on either side by brick walls and allows plenty of room for extensions if required and subject to any necessary approvals.

Detached Coach House

Comprising Workshop Area 7.61m x 4.90m currently being used as a cabinet makers workshop. There is a ladder providing access to the first floor space which has the same measurements as the ground floor but is currently just used for first floor storage.

Double Garage (integral to the Coach House) 4.91m x 4.67m

Having a brick floor and door to the rear.  The ceiling height of the double garage is 3.72m taken to the purlins and therefore has some scope for potential first floor accommodation.

Further Workshop Area which was not inspected but measured externally 3.50m x 3.00m. These measurements clearly are approx.  This also has the same height has the double garage.

There is another Single Storey Area Workshop which again which has not been accessed but measures externally 4.45m x 2.05m

Directions

Approaching Ashby via the A42, leave the A42 and join the A511 as signposted for Ashby de la Zouch.  At the first roundabout turn left into Nottingham Road and follow the road straight into the centre of Ashby.  Nottingham Road in turn becomes Wood Street and again in turn becomes Market Street, whereupon the property is located on the left hand side as denoted by our for sale board.  The Coach House and vehicular access is off South Street which is a left turn off Market Street just before reaching number 98. 

Vendors Solicitors/Licensed Conveyancers

John M. Lewis & Co, 92 St. Peter's Street, derby DE1 1SR - telephone 01332-292204

Tenure

Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.

Conditions Of Sale

The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the offices of the auctioneers and vendors solicitors/licensed conveyancers seven days prior to sale and the purchaser shall be deemed to have knowledge of same whether inspected or not.  Any questions relating to them must be raised prior to 12.30 pm.  Prospective purchasers are advised to check with the auctioneers before the sale that the property is neither sold or withdrawn.

The purchaser will also be deemed to have read and understood the auction conduct notes printed within the sale catalogue.

Note

Prospective purchasers will need to register within the auction room before the sale commences.  Two items of identity will be required together with an indication of how a contractual deposit will be paid.  We do not take cash or credit card deposits.

The sale of each lot is subject to a contract documentation charge of £145 (inc VAT) payable on the fall of the hammer.

For Sale by Auction: Thursday 18th October 2007

At Pride Park Stadium, Derby

Commencing at 12.30pm

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