detached house for sale in Nottingham

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION ON 17th OCTOBER 2024: in conjunction with Auction Estates Ltd.

Lenton Abbey is a Grade II Listed house situated off Derby Road adjoining the University of Nottingham’s University Park campus. Originally built in 1798 as a house for Lenton Abbey Farm (now the Lenton Abbey housing estate), the property comprises a Manor style house with outbuildings arranged around a courtyard.

The buildings are currently divided in to 10 flats, all of which are vacant. A number of the outbuildings are in garage or storage use. There is considerable scope to re-organise the layout to create additional units subject to planning permission and Listed Building consent. Total site are is 1.7 acres.
OverviewTO BE SOLD BY AUCTION ON 17th OCTOBER 2024: in conjunction with Auction Estates Ltd.

Lenton Abbey is a Grade II Listed house situated off Derby Road adjoining the University of Nottingham’s University Park campus. Originally built in 1798 as a house for Lenton Abbey Farm (now the Lenton Abbey housing estate), the property comprises a Manor style house with outbuildings arranged around a courtyard.

The buildings are currently divided in to 10 flats, all of which are vacant. A number of the outbuildings are in garage or storage use. There is considerable scope to re-organise the layout to create additional units subject to planning permission and Listed Building consent. Total site are is 1.7 acres.LocationLenton Abbey house and outbuildings are located off Derby Road, close to its junction with Charles Avenue and opposite the Wollaton Park Estate. The location adjoins the University of Nottingham’s University Park campus, close to the Sports Centre, Beeston Hall, Nightingale Hall and the East Midlands Conference Centre.

Derby Road is the A52 and main arterial route connecting Nottingham city centre with the M1 motorway and Derby. In addition to the University, the location is within easy reach of the Queens Medical Centre.DescriptionThe main Lenton Abbey house is two storey with rendered elevations under a pitched slate roof. The building has been divided in to six flats. There are gardens to the front and rear of the property.

The stables / outbuildings adjoining are part single and part two storey and sit around an attractive cobbled courtyard. The buildings are brick under a pitched slate roof and have been split in to 4 further flats. Some of the outbuildings are in storage use and have the potential for conversion in to further accommodation.Floor PlansA set of floor plans is available showing the layouts of the flats.Flat 1Ground floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. A one bedroom flat with kitchen, open plan living and dining area, bedroom and bathroom. Currently vacant.Flat 2Ground floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. A one bedroom flat with bedroom, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and conservatory. Currently vacant.Flat 2AA first floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.Flat 3Ground floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. A two bedroom flat with lounge, kitchen, bathroom and cellar. Currently vacant.Flat 4A first floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. One bedroom. Currently vacant.Flat 5A first floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.Flat 6Part ground part first floor property situated within the Courtyard buildings. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.Flat 7A ground floor property situated within the Courtyard buildings. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.Flat 8A ground floor property situated within the Courtyard buildings. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.Flat 9A part ground floor and part first floor property situated within the Courtyard buildings. Two to three bedrooms. Currently vacant.Asset ManagementThere is an opportunity to re-organise the layout of the flats to create additional units and convert storage in to further accommodation. There is also potential to develop within the garden areas subject to planning and Listed Building consent.Method Of SaleTo be sold by auction on 17th October 2024 in conjunction with Auction Estates.Access To The UniversityThe property is currently owned by the University of Nottingham. There are three accesses from the site in to the University Park campus adjoining. It is proposed that these accesses are closed up as part of the sale. Any purchaser requiring access rights following should discuss this with the selling agent.Information PackThe following information is available on request:

Floor Plans
Internal Photographs
Title Plan
EPCs
EICRs
Gas Safety CertificatesAuctionThe property is being sold by Auction in conjunction with Auction Estates – Lot 7 of the 17 October 2024 auction at Trent Bridge cricket ground starting at 2.30PM. More information from either Agent, CP Walker & Son and Auction Estates – and process on the Auction Estate website – www. auctionestates. co. uk

Auction Estates can be contacted onPlanningThe property is situated within the Nottingham City Council area. The properties are all understood to be within C3 use. Prospective purchasers are advised that the property falls within an area where the Local Planning Authority has made an Article 4 Direction. Accordingly, any proposed change of use from C3 to C4 use would require planning consent.

The buildings have potential for alternative use as well – e.g. hotel or restaurant. Interested parties are invited to discuss their proposals with the local planning authority.

The property is Grade II Listed but not within a Conservation Area.ViewingViewings are strictly by appointment and on specified open days.EPC RatingThe EPC Ratings are: Flat 1 D: 55, Flat 2 D: 59, Flat 2a F: 22, Flat 3 E: 53, Flat 4 E: 49, Flat 5 E: 47, Flat 6 E: 43, Flat 7 E: 40, Flat 8 E: 43, Flat 9 G: 20Further InformationPlease contact Dan Walker on or or Julie Sumner on or by email at .

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