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FOR SALE BY AUCTION: Wednesday 10 May 2017 Commencing at 5:30pm




The Wheatsheaf Inn, 85 High Street, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6LP

Sold for £310,000


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Auction to be streamed live on our website www.shonkibros.com
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DESCRIPTION

Freehold. Substantial former public house situated within the heart of Whetstone set within an approximate 0.25 acre site. Ideal for development subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.

LOCATION

The property occupies a prominent position on the main High Street in Whetstone. The property offers easy access to the main M1 & M69 motorway networks as well as the A426 Blaby bypass.

ACCOMMODATION

The property was previously used as a public house and currently comprises of two bar areas, lounge/restaurant, kitchen, toilets, two store rooms, skittle alley and cellar. On the first floor there are five rooms, kitchen and two bathrooms.

Externally there is a large car park providing ample car parking area and outbuildings.

Total Site Area = 1,000 sq m (0.24 acres) approx.

PLANNING

Planning permission has previously been granted in 2011 for the demolition of the public house to provide four retail units, to include a large hot food take-away, 2 x 2 bedroom apartments and a four bedroom property (Application No. 10/0964/1/PX). Interested parties should make their own enquiries by contacting Blaby District Council (TEL: 0116 2750555).

The site is ideal for redevelopment into residential apartments or semi detached/town houses subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession.

NOTE

The completion date will be on or before eight weeks following exchange of contracts.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

EPC Rating to be confirmed.

SOLICITORS

Nelsons Solicitors
Provincial House, 37 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 6TU
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*GUIDE PRICE & RESERVES

Definition of Guide Prices:
The guide price is an indication of the seller’s current minimum price expectation at auction and the guide price, or range of guide prices, is given to assist prospective purchasers. The guide price can be adjusted by the seller at any time up to the day of the auction in light of the interest shown during the marketing period and bidders will be notified of this change on our website and by the auctioneer prior to the lot being offered.

Definition of Reserve Price:
The reserve price is the seller’s minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. It is usual, but not always the case that a provisional reserve is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer at the start of marketing and the Final Reserve Price will be agreed between the auctioneer and the seller prior to the auction sale. Whilst the reserve price is confidential it will usually be set within the quoted guide range and in any event will not exceed the highest quoted guide price.

Buyer’s Fee / Additional Costs
For each Lot, a Buyers' Fee of £1,800.00 inc VAT is payable on the fall of the hammer. Additional charges and fees might be charged by the seller and/or other third parties . You are strongly advised to read the Special Conditions of Sale for the Lot prior to bidding to check for any additional charges and fees and to check the addendum which might also (but does not always) contain details of such amounts.

Disclaimer
All measurements are approximate. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, these approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before. Shonki Bros have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances. Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.

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