Detached house
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Detached house
Key information
Features and description
- Sale of Grade II Listed house and outbuildings split in to 10 flats
- Situated adjoining the University of Nottingham's main University Park campus
- Attractive building with extensive gardens
- In need of improvement and modernisation
- Significant potential to reorganise and redevelop the property to create additional units
- Opportunity for alternative uses subject to planning consent
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.
Location
Lenton 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.
Description
The 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 Plans
A set of floor plans is available showing the layouts of the flats.
Flat 1
Ground 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 2
Ground floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. A one bedroom flat with bedroom, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and conservatory. Currently vacant.
Flat 2a
A first floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.
Flat 3
Ground floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. A two bedroom flat with lounge, kitchen, bathroom and cellar. Currently vacant.
Flat 4
A first floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. One bedroom. Currently vacant.
Flat 5
A first floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.
Flat 6
Part ground part first floor property situated within the Courtyard buildings. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.
Flat 7
A ground floor property situated within the Courtyard buildings. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.
Flat 8
A ground floor property situated within the Courtyard buildings. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.
Flat 9
A part ground floor and part first floor property situated within the Courtyard buildings. Two to three bedrooms. Currently vacant.
Asset Management
There 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 Sale
To be sold by auction on 17th October 2024 in conjunction with Auction Estates.
Access to the University
The 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 Pack
The following information is available on request:
Floor Plans
Internal Photographs
Title Plan
EPCs
EICRs
Gas Safety Certificates
Auction
The 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 on[use Contact Agent Button]
Planning
The 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.
Viewing
Viewings are strictly by appointment and on specified open days.
EPC Rating
The 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: 20
Further Information
Please contact Dan Walker on[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button] or Julie Sumner on[use Contact Agent Button] or by email [use Contact Agent Button]
Or our Joint Agent, Auction Estates on[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]
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.
Location
Lenton 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.
Description
The 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 Plans
A set of floor plans is available showing the layouts of the flats.
Flat 1
Ground 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 2
Ground floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. A one bedroom flat with bedroom, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and conservatory. Currently vacant.
Flat 2a
A first floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.
Flat 3
Ground floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. A two bedroom flat with lounge, kitchen, bathroom and cellar. Currently vacant.
Flat 4
A first floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. One bedroom. Currently vacant.
Flat 5
A first floor flat situated within the main Lenton Abbey building. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.
Flat 6
Part ground part first floor property situated within the Courtyard buildings. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.
Flat 7
A ground floor property situated within the Courtyard buildings. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.
Flat 8
A ground floor property situated within the Courtyard buildings. Two bedrooms. Currently vacant.
Flat 9
A part ground floor and part first floor property situated within the Courtyard buildings. Two to three bedrooms. Currently vacant.
Asset Management
There 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 Sale
To be sold by auction on 17th October 2024 in conjunction with Auction Estates.
Access to the University
The 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 Pack
The following information is available on request:
Floor Plans
Internal Photographs
Title Plan
EPCs
EICRs
Gas Safety Certificates
Auction
The 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 on[use Contact Agent Button]
Planning
The 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.
Viewing
Viewings are strictly by appointment and on specified open days.
EPC Rating
The 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: 20
Further Information
Please contact Dan Walker on[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button] or Julie Sumner on[use Contact Agent Button] or by email [use Contact Agent Button]
Or our Joint Agent, Auction Estates on[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]
About this agent

The Company was founded back in 1896 by Charles Potter Walker, principally to manage properties that had recently been constructed by members of his family. The Company diversified into insurance soon afterwards, originally collecting premiums from shopkeepers along Beeston High Road and from the traders at Nottingham's Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market. Over the years, CP Walker & Son has continued to evolve and expand into new markets. This has resulted in the firm's particularly diverse client base. We pride ourselves in offering the same high quality service and advice to all our clients irrespective of whether they be a large international company, a national or local business, or an individual. This is coupled by a willingness to adopt a flexible approach to respond to the real needs of our clients, ensuring that we maintain an individual service to build an ongoing relationship.




























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