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Wednesday 30th April 2008 5:00 PM

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Leicester City Football Club
The Walkers Stadium
Filbert Way
Leicester LE2 7FL

Lot 1: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £75,000 - £80,000

74 Overpark Avenue, Leicester LE3 1NJ

Property offered on behalf of Leicester City Council

SOLD £86,000

Property located off Gooding Avenue.

A 3 bedroom semi detached property with full gas central heating and double glazing.

Ground Floor: Entrance hall with pantry off, 2 reception rooms, kitchen.
First Floor: 3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate w.c.
Outside: Front and rear gardens.

1. Property in need of modernisation/repair.
2. This property is subject to a condition to refurbish within 2 years see Leicester Council Private Sector Empty Homes Standard
3. No offers will be accepted on this lot prior to the Auction.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 2: LAND

Price Guide: £15,000 - £20,000

Land adjacent to 13 Cornwall Road, Leicester LE4 0BB

Available £15,000

Site located off Blackbird Road, close to the junction of Parker Drive.

A single garage on a total site area of 816 sqft (90.6 sqyds) approx.

Planning permission has been granted for a single storey unit of 675 sqft approx. Planning Application No. 20050761 dated 16.06.05 and the plans are available for inspection.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 3: COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

Price Guide: £70,000 - £75,000

15 Appleton Avenue, Leicester LE4 2GB

Property offered on behalf of Leicester City Council

Sold £127,000

Property located off Marwood Road.

A shop premises with accommodation above.

Ground Floor: Shop Area of 627 sqft (58.31 sqm) approx., plus store area.
First Floor: Lounge, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, separate w.c.
Outside: Large side area with store, rear garden.

1. Property let on a 3 year lease from 13.09.02 at a rental of £4,700 per annum exc. on an internal repairing and insuring lease. The existing lease is to be renewed for a further 3 years at a rent of £5,700 per annum exc. Tenant currently holding over.
2. VAT is payable on 75% the purchase price.
3. Uplift clause of 50% any additional dwelling.
4. No offers will be accepted on this lot prior to the Auction.

Freehold, subject to existing tenancy.

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Lot 4: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £100,000

18 Birkdale Close, Holbrooks, Coventry CV6 4PJ

Sold £102,000

Property located in a cul-de-sac in Holbrooks, off Ladyfields Way which is off Meadow Road close to Ricoh Arena.

An attractive 2 bedroom end terrace property with full gas central heating and double glazing.

Ground Floor: Entrance hall, lounge, fitted kitchen, cloakroom.
First Floor: 2 bedrooms, bathroom.
Outside: Front forecourt providing 2 car standing spaces, rear landscaped garden.

Freehold with vacant possession.
Previously marketed for £127,500
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Lot 5: COMMERCIAL

Price Guide: £60,000

Block D, Phoenix Yard, 5-9 Upper Brown Street, Leicester LE1 5TE

Sold Prior

Unit located off Newark Street behind Watson’s restaurant.

A ground floor single storey industrial unit of 606 sqft approx., with northern roof lights within a mixed development of offices, restaurants etc.

Ground Floor: 606 sqft (56.3 sqm) approx., 2 w.c’s.

B1 light industrial use.
Potential for other uses subject to planning permission.

New 99 year lease from the date of completion.

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Lot 6: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

Price Guide: £440,000 - £460,000 + VAT

Land at Stadon Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AY

Sold

Site located on Stadon Road, adjacent to the Anstey Conservative Working Men’s Club.

A level site of 932 sqm (1,114 sqyds) approx., accessed through Stadon Road.

Full planning permission has been granted for a 3 storey building providing 14 self contained one bedroom apartments with car parking. Planning Application No. P/07/3345/2 and the plans are available for inspection.

A Section 106 payment of £44,079 is payable by the buyer.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 7: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £75,000

Apartment 34, Fourth Floor, Time House, 3 Duke Street, Leicester LE1 6WB

Available £75,000

Apartment located on Duke Street off Marlborough Street, near to New Walk.

A 4th floor, one bedroom, self contained apartment of 330 sqft (30.7 sqm) approx. The apartment is accessed via communal entrance hallway with stairs and lift. The apartment has double glazing, electric heating and video intercom system.

Fourth Floor: Communal hallway, entrance hall, open plan lounge/kitchen, double bedroom, shower room with w.c.
Outside: Communal yard area.

Previously marketed for £95,000.
Apartment was recently let at £475 pcm exc.

Long leasehold for a term of 125 years from 13.01.05.
Service Charge: £700 pa.
Ground Rent: £50 pa.

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Lot 8: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £65,000 - £70,000

89 Winstanley Drive, Leicester LE3 1PF

Property offered on behalf of Leicester City Council

Sold £78,000

Property located off A47 Hinckley Road.

A 3 bedroom semi detached property in need of modernisation.

Ground Floor: Entrance lobby with pantry off, lounge/diner, kitchen.
First Floor: 3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate w.c.
Outside: Front and rear garden with outhouse.

1. Property in need of modernisation/repair.
2. This property is subject to a condition to refurbish within 2 years see Leicester Council Private Sector Empty Homes Standard
3. No offers will be accepted on this lot prior to the Auction.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 9: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £140,000

28 Ferness Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 0TB

Withdrawn Prior

Property conveniently located within 1 mile of the centre of Hinckley, near to Wykin Road and off Palmer Road.

A well presented detached 2 bedroom dormer bungalow.

Ground Floor: Entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, utility room, shower room, bedroom.
First Floor: Large bedroom with lounge area, bathroom.
Outside: Large front forecourt, side carport, landscaped rear garden.

Potential to convert the first floor bedroom to 2 bedrooms.
Previously marketed for £189,950.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 10: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £250,000

462 Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QD

Available £265,000

Property located opposite Glenfield Hospital and close to County Hall.

A 3 bedroom detached bungalow with a 2 bedroom detached annex both with full gas central heating and double glazing.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor: Entrance porch, entrance hall, 2 reception rooms, conservatory, fitted kitchen with lean to utility room with w.c., 3 bedrooms, bathroom.
Outside: Front, side and rear gardens, detached tandem garage housing up to 3 cars.

Ground Floor: Open plan lounge with kitchen, bedroom, w.c.
First Floor: Bedroom, bathroom.

Potential to let the properties at an estimated rental value of £550 pcm for the bungalow and £450 pcm for the annex.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 11: COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £185,000

192 & 192A Melbourne Road, Leicester LE2 0DT

Sold

Property located in Highfields off A47 Humberstone Road.

A launderette with a one bedroom self contained flat above. The flat has partial double glazing.

Ground Floor: Laundrette of 700 sqft (65.10 sqm) approx., having 7 washers, 2 driers and a store area to the rear.
First Floor: Lounge, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom.
Outside: Rear yard.

Previously marketed for £249,500.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 12: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £115,000

48 St Andrews Road, Leicester LE2 8RD

Available £115,000

Property located off Saffron Lane, close to the Iceland store.

A 3 bedroom semi detached property with full gas central heating and double glazing.

Ground Floor: Entrance hall, lounge, breakfast kitchen, shower room with w.c, utility room, conservatory.
First Floor: 3 bedrooms.
Outside: Front garden with off road parking, rear garden.

Previously marketed for £134,950.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 13: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £95,000 - £105,000

115 Grasmere Street, Leicester LE2 7FU

Property offered on behalf of Leicester City Council

Sold £97,000

Property located off Jarrom Street close to the Leicester Royal Infirmary and De Montfort University.

A 2 bedroom terrace property with gas central heating.

Ground Floor: 2 reception rooms, kitchen.
First Floor: 2 bedrooms, bathroom.
Outside: Rear garden.

1. Property in need of modernisation/repair.
2. This property is subject to a condition to refurbish within 2 years see Leicester Council Private Sector Empty Homes Standard
3. No offers will be accepted on this lot prior to the Auction.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 14: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £135,000 - £140,000

163 Harborough Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4LH

Available £135,000

The property is located on A6 Harborough Road.

A 3 bedroom mid town house with full gas central heating and double glazing.

Ground Floor: Entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/diner.
First Floor: 3 bedrooms, bathroom.
Outside: Front and rear gardens with garage in a block at the rear.

Potential for 4th bedroom in the loft space for which planning permission is not required and building regulation drawings have been approved.

Freehold with vacant possession.

Lot 15: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

Price Guide: £960,000 + VAT

Land at Junction of Disraeli Street and Hall Lane, Leicester LE2 8LX

Withdrawn Prior

Land located off A426 Aylestone Road.

A level site of 0.48 acres approx.

Full planning permission has been granted for a 3 storey building comprising of 24 apartments (9 x 1 bedroom and 15 x 2 bedrooms) with car parking. Planning Application No. 20060507 dated 17.04.07 and the plans are available for inspection.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 16: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £115,000 - £125,000

326 Abbey Lane, Leicester LE4 2AB

Property offered on behalf of Leicester City Council

Sold £123,000

Property located on Abbey Lane near to Red Hill Circle.

A 3 bedroom semi detached property with full gas central heating.

Ground Floor: Entrance porch, entrance hall, 2 reception rooms, kitchen.
First Floor: 3 bedrooms, bathroom.
Outside: Front and rear garden with 2 outhouses.

Large rear garden with private, shared, vehicular access adjacent to 328 to off road parking provision, together with possible garage space, at the bottom of garden.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 17: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £150,000 - £155,000

14 Westleigh Road, Leicester LE3 0HH

Available £155,000

The property located off A5460 Narborough Road.

A 3 bedroom semi-detached property with full gas central heating.

Ground Floor: Entrance hall, lounge/dining area, kitchen.
First Floor: 3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate w.c.
Outside: Front and large rear garden, garage and off road parking

In need of modernisation.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 18: COMMERCIAL

Price Guide: £125,000 - £130,000

3 Woodgate, Leicester LE3 5GH

Sold Prior

Property located on Woodgate close to Blackbird Road.

A ground floor café premises with residential accommodation above.

Ground Floor: Café area of 186 sqft (17.2 sqm) approx., fully equipped kitchen, partially completed extension.
First Floor: 1 bedroom self contained flat with independent access.
Outside: Communal rear yard.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 19: RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT

Price Guide: £175,000 - £180,000

11 Sweetbriar Road, Leicester LE3 1AP

Available £180,000

The property is located off Winchester Avenue close to A5460 Narborough Road.

3 storey terrace property converted to 3 one bedroom self contained flats in good condition with full gas central heating and partial double glazing.

Flat	Floor	Accommodation	Tenancy	Rent pcm exc.	Rent pa exc.
1	Large ground floor flat	entrance hall, lounge, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom	Let on a 6 months Assured Shorthold Tenancy from 07.10.05 – 06.04.06	£300.00	£3,600.00
2	Large first floor flat	Entrance hall, lounge, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom	Let on a 6 months Assured Shorthold Tenancy from 06.05.04 – 05.11.04	£330.00	£3,960.00
3	Second Floor	Lounge/kitchen, bedroom, bathroom	Let on a 6 months Assured Shorthold Tenancy from 20.02.04 – 19.08.04.	£290.00	£3,480.00
Outside:	-	small front garden, with rear yard	-	-	-
Current Rental Value:	-	-	-	-	£11,040.00
Estimated Rental Value:	-	-	-	-	£13,500.00

Freehold subject to existing tenancies.

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Lot 20: RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL

Price Guide: £375,000 - £395,000

16 & 16A Lytton Road, Leicester LE2 1WH & 17 Hartopp Road, Leice

Sold Prior

Properties located off Victoria Park Road.

A pair of 3 bedroom terrace properties with full gas central heating, double glazing and an industrial unit of 1,750 sqft approx.

Property	Use	Floor	Accommodation	Rent (£)	Rent (£) pa exc.
16 Lytton Road	Residential	Ground Floor	Entrance hall, lounge, reception room, shower room, w.c.	vacant	-
-	-	First Floor	3 bedrooms, separate shower room with w.c..	-	-
16A Lytton Road	Industrial Unit	Ground Floor	1,200 sqft	vacant	-
-	Residential	First Floor	540 sqft Lounge, kitchen, bedroom, w.c.	Let on 12 months Assured Shorthold Tenancy at £436 every 4 weeks	5,668.00
17 Hartopp Road	Residential	Ground Floor	Entrance hall, lounge, reception room, kitchen, shower room, external w.c.	vacant	-
-	-	First Floor	3 bedrooms	-	-
-	-	Outside:	Yard for car parking	-	-
Current Rental Value:	-	-	-	-	5,668.00
Estimated Rental Value	-	-	-	-	20,068.00

The property is sold vacant with the exception of the first floor of the industrial unit which has been currently used as residential.
Image of 16 Lytton Road, Leicester LE2 1WH

Freehold part vacant possession and part investment.
Previously marketed for £525,000
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Lot 21: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

Price Guide: £425,000 - £450,000

23 Orson Street, Leicester LE5 5EL

Available £425,000

The property is located in North Evington off St Saviours Road.

A two storey industrial unit of 11,554 sqft. (1,074.5 sqm) approx.

Ground Floor: 8,712 sqft (810.2 sqm)
First Floor: 2,842 sqft (264.3 sqm)
Outside: Driveway and rear yard.

Full planning permission has been granted for a 3 storey building providing 13 self contained apartments (11 x 1 bedroom, 2 x 2 bedrooms) with car parking. Planning Application No. 20062045 dated 18.01.07 and the plans are available for inspection.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 22: RESIDENTIAL / RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

Price Guide: £375,000 - £395,000

7 The Meadway, Syston, Leicester LE7 2BD

Sold £350,000

Property located off Melton Road in Syston close to Barkby Lane.

A large 4 bedroom detached house with full gas central heating, double glazing, garage and potential building plot subject to planning permission.

Ground Floor: Entrance area, lounge, dining room, kitchen, pantry/utility room, conservatory.
First Floor: 4 bedroom, bathroom.
Outside: Front, side and rear gardens, garage.

Potential for extension or another dwelling subject to planning permission and all necessary consents.

Subject to 6 weeks extended completion.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 23: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

Price Guide: £450,000 - £475,000

45 The Broadway, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2HF

Available £425,000

Property located off Stoughton Drive South.

A 3 bedroom detached house on an 0.25 acre approx plot.

Ground Floor: Entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/diner, cloakroom.
First Floor: 3 bedrooms, bathroom.
Outside: Front and large rear garden.

Full planning permission has been granted for a 2 storey rear and single storey side extensions with conservatory to the rear, providing a dwelling of 2,500 sqft approx. Planning Application No. 07/00623/FUL dated 13.02.08 and the plans are available for inspection.

In need of modernisation.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 24: RESIDENTIAL / LAND

Scraptoft Lodge Farm, Keyham Lane East, Scraptoft, Leic LE7 9TA

Sold Prior

Farm and land located on Keyham Lane East near to its junction with Beeby Road adjacent to the golf course.

A rare opportunity to acquire a traditional 5 bedroom farm house in need of modernisation with considerable potential for extension and improvement. The farm house has a range of out buildings all of which are set within approximately 79 acres of pasture land.

A 5 bedroom detached farmhouse with a range of adjoining outbuildings. The farmhouse is set within approximately 79 acres of pasture land.

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor: Passage hall, rear hall, store, vestibule, dining room, sitting room, kitchen, dairy.
First Floor: 5 bedrooms 2 with dressing rooms, bathroom.
Outside: Gardens on 3 sides of the house, garage, a large number of outbuildings, separate w.c., wash house, coal house.

The land is adjacent to the homestead and is divided into a number of good sized easily worked enclosures of pasture and is of a good quality clay loam being within a ring fence and having excellent road frontages.

50 per cent Uplift Clause for a period of 15 years of which 12 years remain, for more than a single dwelling.

Freehold with vacant possession.

The site is to be offered in various lots as follows:

Lot 24: Farmhouse and 79 acres approx.

Price Guide: £1,250,000

Lot 24a: 22.76 acres approx. plus Farmhouse

Price Guide: £850,000

Lot 24b: 8.08 acres approx.

Price Guide: £80,000

Lot 24c: 7.21 acres approx.
Price Guide: £72,000

Lot 24d: 16.05 acres approx.
Price Guide: £130,000

Lot 24e: 24.87 acres approx.
Price Guide: £110,000

Lot 25: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £80,000 - £85,000

133 Hastings Road, Leicester LE5 0LJ

Property offered on behalf of Leicester City Council

Sold £102,000

Property located off Victoria Road East, near to the junction of Tailby Avenue and Hastings Road.

A 3 bedroom semi detached property with full gas central heating and double glazing.

Ground Floor: Entrance hall with pantry off, 2 reception rooms, kitchen.
First Floor: 3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate w.c.
Outside: Front and rear gardens.

1. Property in need of modernisation/repair.
2. This property is subject to a condition to refurbish within 2 years see Leicester Council Private Sector Empty Homes Standard
3. No offers will be accepted on this lot prior to the Auction.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 26: RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL

Price Guide: £100,000

132 Earl Howe Street, Leicester LE2 0DG

Sold £100,000

The property is located in Highfields off Melbourne Road close to St Peters Road.

A ground floor retail unit with living accommodation above.

Ground Floor: Retail area of 93 sqft (8.64 sqm) approx., W.C., shower room
First Floor: Lounge, bedroom, kitchen.
Outside: Side yard leading to a cold store.

The property was previously used as a delicatessen.

In need of modernisation.
Previously marketed for £175,000.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 27: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £110,000 - £120,000

45 Twycross Street, Leicester LE2 0DU

Property offered on behalf of Leicester City Council

Sold

Property located off Melbourne Road.

An extended 3/4 bedroom terrace property with full gas central heating.

Ground Floor: Entrance hall, 2 reception rooms, study room/4th bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, separate w.c.
First Floor: 3 bedrooms.
Outside: Rear garden.

1. Property in need of modernisation/repair.
2. This property is subject to a condition to refurbish within 2 years see Leicester Council Private Sector Empty Homes Standard
3. No offers will be accepted on this lot prior to the Auction.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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Lot 28: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £100,000 - £110,000

37 Wyvern Avenue, Rushey Mead, Leicester LE4 7HJ

Sold £141,000

The property located in Rushey Mead off Gleneagles Avenue.

A 3 bedroom semi-detached property.

Ground Floor: Entrance hall, through lounge, kitchen.
First Floor: 3 bedrooms, bathroom.
Outside: Front garden, rear garden with double garage/workshop.

In need of complete modernisation.

Freehold with vacant possession.

Price Guide: £100,000 - £110,000
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Lot 29: RESIDENTIAL

Price Guide: £160,000 - £170,000

77 Howard Road, Leicester LE2 1XN

Property offered on behalf of Leicester City Council

Sold £206,000

Property located on the corner of Howard Road and Cradock Road off Queens Road.

A former shop premises with partial double glazing. The property has planning permission for change of use to a 4 bedroom house with integral garage. Alternatively, the property has potential for conversion to flats/student accommodation, subject to planning consent.

Ground Floor: Former large retail shop area, dining ‘kitchen’ area with access off to integral garage and separate w.c.
First Floor: Large open plan landing area with passageway and 3 rooms off.
Outside: Shallow forecourt.

Planning Permission has been granted for change of use of ground floor from shop (Class A1) and first floor flat (C3) to one 4 bedroom dwelling (Class C3). Planning Application No. 20060311 dated 21.02.06 is available for inspection.

1. Property in need of modernisation/repair.
2. This property is subject to a condition to refurbish within 2 years see Leicester Council Private Sector Empty Homes Standard
3. No offers will be accepted on this lot prior to the Auction.

Freehold with vacant possession.

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