4 bedroom Detached house in Melton Mowbray

1 Chapel Lane & 23 Wartnaby Road, AB Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 3HS
  • Property Type: Detached house
  • Contract Type: Unconditional with Variable Fee

Guide Price* £135,000+ plus fees

Property Description

A pair of semi detached cottages requiring full upgrading. Standing on a large plot on the corner of Chapel Lane and Wartnaby Road in the highly desirable village of Ab Kettleby. Each house offers two bedrooms, one-two reception rooms, bathroom/W.C. and have their own utility supplies. There is one interconnecting door internally. The properties retains a wealth of original features but are now in need of full modernisation and upgrading. A large plot which may offer scope for development, subject to planning permission. Well placed for access to Melton Mowbray and having good transport links close by. Opportunity to make a wonderful family home, create character cottages or develop the gardens, subject to any required permissions.

Entrance Lobby

Door to inner hall.


Cloakroom

With low flush W.C.


Kitchen 4.86m x 3.80m

Sink, former Inglenook fireplace, windows to front and rear.


Inner Hallway

With stairs off and understairs cupboard.


Bathroom

Comprising of wash hand basin, panel bath and window to front.


Sitting Room 4.40m x 3.67m

Open grate fireplace and window to rear.


Kitchen

With sink and door to further porch.


Porch

With doors to rear garden and cloakroom.


Cloaks/W.C.

With low flush W.C.


Sitting Room 4.41m x 3.20m

Having fireplace and window to rear. Hallway with stairs off and door to large pantry.


Bedroom One 5.20m x 4.83m

Windows to front and rear.


Bedroom Two 4.00m x 4.12m

Windows to front and rear.


Bedroom Three 5.20m x 4.00m

Windows to front and rear.


Bedroom Four 5.20m x 4.00m

With window to side.


Outside

The properties stands at the end of a large plot of approximately 0.3 acres. Small yard area, large lawns, numerous fruit trees and a large frontage to Wartnaby Road. Potential to develop, subject to planning.


Draft Sales Details

These sales details are awaiting vendor approval.


Tenure

Freehold

Auction Details: The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction Event and is being sold as Unconditional with Variable Fee (England and Wales). Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale. All sales are subject to SDL Property Auctions’ Buyers Terms. Properties located in Scotland will be subject to applicable Scottish law. Auction Deposit and Fees: The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneer’s fees apply:
  • 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)
  • Buyer’s Fee of 4.8% of the purchase price for properties sold for up to £250,000, or 3.6% of the purchase price for properties sold for over £250,000 (in all cases, subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc. VAT). For worked examples please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide.
The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price, however it will be taken into account when calculating the Stamp Duty Land Tax for the property (known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax for properties located in Scotland), because it forms part of the chargeable consideration for the property. There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding. Additional Information: For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the SDL Property Auctions’ home page. This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack (and any applicable Home Report for residential Scottish properties). Guide Price & Reserve Price Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.

Auction Details

Date 17th December 2025

Venue National Property Auction
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Lot Information

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Map

1 Chapel Lane & 23 Wartnaby Road, AB Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 3HS