Woodland / Amenity Land at South Croxton, Leicestershire - about 2.15 acres
- Land size
- 2.15 acres
Key Features
- A predominately Ash dominated plantation with gated vehicular access off Kings Lane.
- Syston 5 miles, Melton Mowbray 8 miles, Leicester 9 miles
- About 2.15 acres
- For sale as a whole by Informal Tender
- Deadline 12 noon on Friday 24th July 2026
- Guide Price of £25,000
Description
A predominately Ash dominated plantation with gated vehicular access off Kings Lane.
Syston 5 miles, Melton Mowbray 8 miles, Leicester 9 miles
About 2.15 acres
For sale as a whole by Informal Tender
Deadline 12 noon on Friday 24th July 2026
Guide Price of £25,000
Situation - The land is located south east of the village of South Croxton with gated vehicular access directly off Kings Lane.
The Land - The land extends to approximately 2.15 acres and predominantly comprises of an Ash dominated plantation. To the southern extent, the land opens into a vegetated area of scrub, creating a varied habitat. The property also encompasses part of the Queniborough Brook, which adds to both its environmental interest and amenity value.
Part of the land is subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) protecting the Ash dominated woodland and consent from the local authority would be required for any works to the trees.
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Method Of Sale - The land is offered for sale by informal tender on the following terms:
1. All tenders must reach the office of Shouler & Son, County Chambers, Kings Road, Melton Mowbray LE13 1QF no later than 12 noon on Friday 24th July 2026. Late tenders will not be considered. Tenders may be submitted by email to: t. or a.
2. Tenders should be submitted on the Tender Form in writing and placed with a sealed envelope marked “Woodland at South Croxton FAO Tim Harris”. All tenders must be made by a named Buyer with their full home address, telephone number and email address provided as well as details of the solicitor acting. The Tender Form is available from Shouler & Son, the Seller’s agent.
3. Tenders must be for a precise sum of pounds sterling. It is advised that tenders should be for an odd figure to avoid the possibility of identical bids. No escalating tenders, linked tenders or tenders made with reference to others will be considered. No tenders will be considered that are subject to obtaining planning permission.
4. The seller does not undertake to accept the highest or indeed any tender made.
5. Tenders must be accompanied with evidence of finance or funds for the purchase.
6. Tenders are invited for the land using the Tender Form available on request from Shouler & Son, the Seller’s agent.
Services - There are no services connected to the land.
Easements, Covenants & Wayleaves - We are not aware of any easements, covenants, or wayleaves; however, the land is sold subject to any that may exist.
A public footpath runs through the land from Kings Lane.
Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights - All mineral, timber and sporting rights are included in the freehold sale in so far as they are owned, subject to the provisions of the Tree Preservation Order (TPO).
Local Authority - Charnwood Borough Council (District Council)
Leicestershire County Council (County Council)
Vat - Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the land, or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition.
Viewings - The land may be viewed at any reasonable time with a copy of these particulars to hand. Viewing is at your own risk and neither Shouler & Son nor the vendor take any responsibility for any losses or damages incurred during inspection.
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Property details
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-22
Market Value Analysis
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Utilities & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
80 Mbps
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Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Gaddesby Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 159
- Type
- Academy converter
- Queniborough Church of England Primary School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 200
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- The Pochin School3.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 160
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Michael & All Angels Church of England Primary School3.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 72
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Broomfield Community Primary School3.7 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 194
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Orchard Mead Academy3.7 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,007
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Wreake Valley Academy4 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,148
- Type
- Academy converter
- Avanti Fields School4.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,236
- Type
- Free schools
- Faith
- Hindu
- The Roundhill Academy4.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 686
- Type
- Academy converter
- The City of Leicester College5.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,499
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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Shouler & Son, Melton Mowbray
County Chambers, Kings Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1QF
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