Building Plot, The Gables, 88 Newbold Road, Desford, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9
Key Features
- A bespoke architect designed building plot
- Situated in the sought after Leicestershire village of Desford
- Eco - friendly design
- What3 words location:outgrain.suitcase.alarm
Description
A bespoke architect designed building plot
Situated in the sought after Leicestershire village of Desford
Eco - friendly design
What3 words location:outgrain.suitcase.alarm
A rare opportunity to acquire a bespoke architect designed building plot.
Detailed Description
This site is a rare opportunity to acquire a bespoke architect designed building plot situated in the sought after Leicestershire village of Desford.
This exceptional plot offers the chance to create a stunning, contemporary residence in accordance with the permitted plans.
Tenure & Possession
The property is being sold freehold and with vacant possession upon completion of the purchase.
Method of sale
The property is being offered for sale by Private Treaty.
Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The site is sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned or not.
Planning
The original planning permission was after 'Demolition of former riding school barn and erection of one new dwelling'. Planning reference 17/01137/FUL dated 8th January 2018
The planning conditions were discharged on the 16th of July 2018. The foundations for the residence have been implemented by the vendor, via the footings that have been installed for the carport.
All potential purchasers must satisfy themselves with the planning permission or make their own enquiries if they wish to amend the existing planning consent.
Authorities
Local - Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
County - Leicestershire County Council
Water - Severn Trent Water
Money Laundering Regulations
Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to provide identification documents. Your co-operation with this will be appreciated, as this is in order to comply with money Laundering Regulations and will assist with the smooth progression of the sale.
Plans & Particulars
These are believed to be correct, but their accuracy is not guaranteed, and no claim can be submitted for any errors or discrepancies.
Location
Desford is a sought-after village to the West of Leicester, which has good access to the main facilities of Leicester, while Desford itself has a range of local amenities.
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Map Location
Property details
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- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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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
10 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 94% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Desford Community Primary School655 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 385
- Type
- Academy converter
- Newbold Verdon Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 220
- Type
- Community school
- Ratby Primary School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 359
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thornton Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 129
- Type
- Academy converter
- Kirby Muxloe Primary School2.8 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 402
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Bosworth Academy927 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,565
- Type
- Academy converter
- Brookvale Groby Learning Campus3.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,476
- Type
- Academy converter
- South Charnwood High School3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 866
- Type
- Academy converter
- Heath Lane Academy3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 644
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Market Bosworth School4.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 842
- 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.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- 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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Listing agent
Brown & Co, Leicester
5 Geoff Monk Way Birstall Leicester LE4 3BU
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