Glenfield Road, Leicester

For Sale by Public Auction.

Amenity Land and Former Tennis Courts – Approx. 1.842 Acres (0.745 Hectares)

The property comprises approximately 1.842 acres (0.745 hectares) of amenity land and former tennis courts, registered under Title Numbers LT414184 and LT42107, situated on Glenfield Road, Leicester.

LT414184: The Title includes two sets of former tennis courts, the remains of which are still in situ, although now significantly overgrown. The remainder of the land comprises amenity areas including wooded sections and grassy scrubland, offering a varied natural landscape. Also located on the site is a former wooden clubhouse, historically used for storage purposes. No services are connected to the clubhouse.

LT42107: The Title comprises amenity areas included wooded sections and grassy scrubland.

While the majority of the land is offered for sale on a Freehold basis, a small portion of the land (approximately 1.5 square meters) is sold as a long leasehold interest due to the presence of ashes and a memorial tree. The location of this is noted on the site plan. It is our understanding that the lease will be a long lease agreement of 999 years, with no financial contributions ordered. Please refer to the legal pack for the location of this and for further details.

Access to the land is via a narrow strip of land between two residential properties, providing vehicular access suitable for a single-car width only. The land is offered for sale as a whole on the basis referred to above and may be of interest to purchasers seeking amenity land, recreational use, or longer-term potential, subject to all necessary consents.

Auction Details:
Sheldon Bosley Knight Land and Property Auction
Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 6:00pm
Live Auction Event

Auctioneers Note - While the majority of the land is offered for sale on a Freehold basis, a small portion of the land (approximately 1.5 square meters) is sold as a long leasehold interest due to the presence of ashes and a memorial tree. The location of this is noted on the site plan. It is our understanding that the lease will be a long lease agreement of 999 years, with no financial contributions ordered. Please refer to the legal pack for the location of this and for further details.

Auction Terms - The property will unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to the Special and General Conditions of Sale, which have been settled by the Vendor’s Solicitor and are contained within the Auction Legal Pack. This pack is available to download to registered bidders. The conditions may also be inspected in the Sale Room at the time of the sale but they will not then be read. The purchaser shall be deemed to bid on those terms whether he shall have inspected the Conditions or not.

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of a live, in-room auction and is being sold as Unconditional with a Fixed Fee. Some sellers may consider a pre-auction offer, and the Lot may be sold or withdrawn before the auction.

Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.

Auction Deposit And Fees - The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer’s fee apply. These will need to be paid to the auctioneer on exchange of contracts:

•10% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)
•Buyer’s Premium of £1,500 inc. VAT

There may be additional costs listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. These additional costs will be payable to the seller’s solicitor on Completion. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

Guide Price & Reserve Price - The guide price offers an indication of the price below which the vendor is not willing to sell. It is not necessarily the exact final sale price and is subject to change prior to and up until the day of the auction. Any change in the guide price will reflect a change in the reserve (a figure below which the auctioneer will not be able to sell). The reserve can be expected to be set within the guide range or not more than 10% above a single-figure guide. (RICS Common Auction Conditions 4th Edition).

Plans - Plans shown are for identification purposes only.

Services - The auctioneer understands that mains water connected to the property, though these services have not been tested. Buyers are advised to make their own enquiries to confirm the connected services.

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Tenure And Possession - The land is freehold, subject to a 1.5 square metres area with a long lease agreement of 999 years. This area is clearly marked on the plans attached to this marketing and is outlined further in the legal pack. Vacant possession will be given upon completion which is normally 20 working days after the auction. Please refer to the Legal Pack for further details.

Bidder Registration And Auction Legal Pack - If you would like to register to bid, please head to the following link: passport.eigroup.co.uk/bidder-registration/sheldon-bosley-knight/

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Legal Documents & Additional Costs - It is essential bidders check the legal documents prior to bidding and take professional advice. Special Conditions of Sale can contain additional costs (that is costs over and above the price the lot is ‘knocked down’ at) and bidders are deemed to be aware of any additional costs prior to bidding.

Viewings - All viewings are by appointment only through the Auction Department.