Lower Farm House, Netherseal Road, Chilcote, Swadlincote, Leicestershire DE12 8DQ

For sale by Auction on 28 May 2026.
Offered in partnership with Nicholas Humphreys - Burton on Trent

A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial development site situated in a highly regarded village location. The property stands on one of the best sites within the village.

To offer five large residential dwellings.

The site extends to approximately 1.3 acres and comprises of a substantial farm house and a range of outbuildings with full planning permission to convert to 4 x Barn Conversions and a stunning three storey former farm house along with garaging and home office space.

Planning was granted for the Barn Conversions in December 2025 Ref- 20/00787/FUL.
Planning for the Farm House was granted in 2019 Ref- 19/01157/FUL and we are told is valid due to some works already being started.

Full information can be found on North West Leicestershire Council website.

Farm House - Five Bed

Building A
Barn One - Three Bed

Building B
Barn Two- Three Bed
Barn Three - Three Bed
Barn Four - Four Bed

Building C
Home Office Space and Garages.

There are views over the surrounding countryside and the village Church.

The Farm House is arranged over three floors with additional cellar and the Barn Conversions will be over either one or two floors. In addition there will be a further barn conversion which will offer garaging and home office space for the dwellings.

Chilcote is a quiet and desirable village location and has very easy access to the M42 and in turn the M1 and M6 Motorways.

The total accommodation once developed will extend to approx. 13,500 sqft.

Note- the grounds and gardens will be started to be cleared through the month of May including removing Ivy from the Farm House.

Farm House - 455 Sqm Hall, Cloakroom, Four Reception Rooms, Dining Kitchen, Utility, Five Bedrooms, Three En-suites, Main Bathroom, Cellar. Second floor Guest Suite/Flat.
Barn One - 142 Sqm Hall, Cloakroom, Lounge/Diner, Kitchen, Three Bedrooms, Ensuite and Family Bathroom. Separate Home Office.
Barn Two - 184 Sqm Hall, Cloakroom, Lounge/Kitchen/Diner, Utility, Three Bedrooms all with En-suites and Master Dressing room. Separate Home Office.
Barn Three - 184 sqm Hall, Cloakroom, Lounge/Kitchen/Diner, Utility, Three Bedrooms all with Ensuites and Master Dressing room. Separate Home Office.
Barn Four - 244 Sqm Hall, Cloakroom, Lounge/Diner/Kitchen, Four Bedrooms all with En-suites and Master Dressing Room.
Draft Sales Particulars These sales details are awaiting vendor approval

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: Awaited

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