Located on a quiet lane and standing in 1.63 acres Limby Hall Barn represents an exciting, development opportunity, ideal for those looking to take on the final stages of this exciting, Grand Designs project. Unfinished but with works well underway this rare ‘one off’ with full planning consent for a substantial family home of around 4500 sq ft of accommodation and large, Southwest facing wrap around gardens. Architecturally striking, the accommodation, as planned is centred around an impressive, double height living kitchen, in addition are four reception rooms, two ground floor bedrooms and bathroom. On the first floor are three further bedrooms and two bathroom/shower rooms. Set well back from this sleepy lane the property enjoys uninterrupted, countryside views and direct access to the surrounding countryside. As such opportunities are rarely available, early viewing is strongly recommended.

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Location
Limby Hall Barn enjoys a rural setting in a quiet village within Northwest Leicestershire. Located in the heart of the National Forest just 18 minutes’ walk (0.8 miles) from the village centre which has two pubs, restaurant, primary school (Ofsted Rating good) Hough Windmill and village hall. The village is well placed for access onto the A511, A42/M42 and M1 and the commercial centres of Nottingham, Leicester and Derby are within easy reach. East Midlands Airport and Birmingham International Airport are within easy reach and there are excellent rail links to London St Pancras available at both Loughborough and Leicester. Local private schools include Loughborough’s Fairfield, Amhurst and Grammar School, Twycross House, Dixie Grammar, Repton and Foremark.

Distances
Leicester 14.3 miles / Nottingham 20.5 miles / Derby 15.2 miles / Loughborough 9.5 miles / Coalville 2.5 miles / Ashby-de-la-Zouch 4.6 miles / Market Bosworth 10.8 miles / Twycross 11.6 miles / Burton on Trent 13.5 miles / M1(J23) 5.8 miles / M69/M1(J21) 14.3 miles / Bradgate Park 9.3 miles / East Midlands Airport 7.4 miles / Birmingham International Airport 29.8 miles.

Planning Consent
Consent was granted for the conversion of the existing barn on 25th October 2023 by Northwest Leicestershire District Counci ref: 23/00890/FUL

Works Completed So Far
The steel frame of the original barn which we understand dates from the 1980’s has been sand blasted and repainted. All walls built of block stand on new concrete foundations. The concrete floor slab on the ground floor is new. A new driveway with hardcore has been created.

Ground Floor
As prosed, the property is entered through a large, double height reception hall with open first floor gallery. Leading off are four reception rooms and overlooking the rear garden is an impressive, double height living kitchen. Two ground floor bedrooms, both ensuite are ideal as guest accommodation or those seeking multi-generational living.

First Floor
Three large bedrooms on the first floor are served by two bathroom/shower rooms.

Outside
The property stands well back from the lane in a mature setting of 1.63 acres in total. Surrounded by open countryside the setting of Limby Hall Barn is considered a particular feature and enjoying a private, semi-rural setting wrap around gardens enjoys a South Westerly aspect.

Services
The property has 3-phase electric, mains water and drainage connected. Mains gas in not currently available in the village.

Tenure
Freehold.

Local Authority
Northwest Leicestershire District Council.

Directions
From the village centre proceed in a northerly direction along Main Street towards Peggs Green for approximately 0.8 miles. Turn left onto Limby Hall Lane where the property is situated on the left-hand side.

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