Ashby Hall, Ashby de la Launde, Lincolnshire

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ASHBY HALL
ASHBY DE LA LAUNDE
LINCOLN LN4 3JG
UNITED KINGDOM
GUIDE PRICE
£1,800,000
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Ashby Hall
Ashby de la Launde
Lincoln LN4 3JG
United Kingdom
OVERVIEW
• SUPERB GRADE II*LISTED
PROPERTY
• HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE
• EIGHT BEDROOMS
• STABLE BLOCK
• 420 COVER BALL ROOM
• MANICURED GARDENS
& LAKE
• HIGH SPEED BROADBAND
• STAFF ACCOMMODATION
• 17 ACRES OF LAND
This substantial manor house provides
luxury accommodation in a beautiful
rural setting. The superb Grade II* Listed
property is steeped in history dating
back to the Norman age. Ashby Hall has
grounds with lake totalling 17 acres, the
property measures in excess of 25,000
square feet and the location benefits
from excellent transport links via the road
and rail network and nearby airport. With
substantial scope to convert into a luxury
country retreat or into a variety of
different commercial uses (STP), Ashby
Hall offers purchasers a wonderful
opportunity to purchase a beautiful
manor house in idyllic location.
• NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL
TRANSPORT LINKS
• SUITABLE FOR A VARIETY
OF ALTERNATE USES (STP)
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Ashby Hall
Ashby de la Launde
Lincoln LN4 3JG
United Kingdom
STEEPED IN HISTORY
The origins of the estate date back to the
Norman Conquest after the Battle of
Hastings in 1066 when English Anglo
Saxon lands were handed to Norman
knights.
The village settlement of Ascherbei is
mentioned in the Doomsday Book and
by the 1200’s William de Ascherbei and
his family ruled the area when the first
baronial hall was created. William de
Ascherbei and many of his later
descendants were directly involved with
the Knights Templar. Ashby Hall was the
centre of William de Ascherbei’s Templar
activities and must have played a
significant part in raising money to fund
the Crusades.
That original Normal Manorial house still
exists within the structure of Ashby Hall.
From the 1400’s onwards, the Kinge
family purchased the estate and
successive generations undertook
continuous development right up until
the 1800’s.
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The Kinge family during the Georgian
period refurbished the earlier Tudor
house. Over the front door is a
magnificent carved portico dated 1595
which celebrated the final rebuild of the
main house. The Kinge family Coat of
Arms is finely carved in local Ancaster
limestone. This is when Ashby Hall was
awarded Grade 2* Listed as a house of
exceptional merit.
In the late 1700’s the King family began
breeding racehorses and established a
famous bloodline with a number of
notable winners. An extensive stone
stable yard was added to the North side
of Ashby Hall with loose-boxes
surrounding a paved courtyard.
The Ashby Hall Estates were auctioned
off in 1921. All the estate farm lands, three
farms, woodlands and the Hall itself with
surrounding park were sold separately.
Ashby Hall was purchased by Lord
Garvagh (George Caning) who came
from Northern Ireland to settle in
England and began extensive
renovations to modernise the Hall.
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In 1939, the Hall was seconded to the
Royal Air Force at the beginning of
World War 2 as an Officer’s Mess to the
local fighter training base RAF Digby and
from 1940 to 1945 a number of famous
Squadrons used the Hall as their home.
At the end of the War Ashby Hall stood
derelict until 1963 when it was sold to a
local businessman for conversion into a
Country Club and Casino called Lake
Rendezvous Club. A large dance hall was
built onto the East Wing overlooking the
lake with a capacity of over 450 guests.
The Hall was then purchased to become
the headquarters of a defence and
security manufacturing company and
restoration of the property began 2002.
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Ashby Hall
Ashby de la Launde
Lincoln LN4 3JG
United Kingdom
ACCOMMODATION
MAIN HOUSE
Ground Floor
1,077 sq m
11,600 sq ft
First Floor
427 sq m
4,600 sq ft
Second Floor
157 sq m
1,700 sq ft
Total House
1662 sq m
17,900 sq ft
Main Manor House (Ground Floor)
Two main entrances - Original Medieval Entrance
c.1595 - Georgian Drawing Room - old library –
Oak Panelled corridor – oak room – Ball Room –
Kitchen – Bar Area – Billiard/Snooker Room –
Home Cinema - staff kitchen - two offices utility/file store - Server room - Wine cellar Reception rooms – Four Store Rooms – Two
workshops/stores
STABLE BLOCK
Ground Floor
418 sq m
4,500 sq ft
First Floor
418 sq m
4,500 sq ft
Total Stable Block 836 sq m
9,000 sq ft
Total Floor Area
26,900 sq ft
2,498 sq m
Ball Room
Licenced for 420 people standing or 160 seated access to lake-side - BBQ patio - changing room
- bar area - Catering Kitchen - 240v and 3 phase
power - male and female toilets
Main Manor House (First Floor)
self-contained apartment - restored lounge –
kitchen – Master Bedroom – En-Suite – Dressing
Room – Four Further Bedrooms – Three
Bathrooms – Two Kitchens – Utility Room –
Office – views over lakes and lawns – Self
Contained Staff Studio Flat with En-suite
Main Manor House (Second Floor)
Three Bedrooms – Bathroom – Sitting Room
Stable Block
Original Victorian hardwood Gates – Paved
Stable Courtyard - Quadrangle of Ancaster stone
stables and coach houses – potential to convert
to townhouses/apartments (STP)
The Lake
The lake is well stocked with fish including
massive carp, pike and other sports fish. Two
islands both have easy access and woodland
surrounds most of the lake ensuring total privacy.
The lake is deep enough for outboard equipped
small boats and RIBs’. Trees surround the Hall
breaking up any wind creating a very enjoyable
small estate; simple and easy to manage.
Land
Land included in sale amounts to 17 acres.
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Ashby Hall
Ashby de la Launde
Lincoln LN4 3JG
United Kingdom
PLANNING & CONSERVATION
Ashby Hall is Listed Grade II*.
Ashby Hall offers a buyer considerable
scope to modernise and convert. Full
plans dating back to the 1800’s as well as
totally up to date digital plans in metric
measurements to base the many
drawings and plans required for a new
Planning Application.
The property is suitable for a variety
of alternate uses (subject to planning),
including:
• LUXURY RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING
• WEDDING VENUE
• LEISURE FACILITY
• SERVICED OFFICES AND
CONFERENCE CENTRE
• HOTEL
• CATERING KITCHEN
TRAINING CENTRE
• EQUESTRIAN USE
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Ashby Hall
Ashby de la Launde
Lincoln LN4 3JG
United Kingdom
THE FINER POINTS
Situation
The property is located in Ashby de
la Launde, a small village in the North
Kestevem district of Lincolnshire. It is
situated approximately 12.5 miles
(20 kilometres) south of Lincoln, 7 miles
(11.2 kilometres) north of Sleaford and
20 miles (32 kilometres) to the north
east of Grantham.
The location benefits from excellent
transport links, with the A15 road
travelling north and south just 2 miles
to the west. Ashby Hall is well placed
to access other major UK motorways,
including the A1(M) just 20 minute
drive to the west. Grantham train station
provides rail transport to London in one
hour. Furthermore, there is a small private
airfield within 3 miles (4.8 kilometres)
and adequate landing space for
helicopters on Ashby Hall lawns and
top paddock.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Onsite LPG tank provides central heating for
ground and first floors. Fibre optic
broadband connectivity with back-toback symmetric 100MBs download speed.
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Local Authority
North Kesteven District Council
01529 414155
Business Rates/Council Tax
The property has a rateable value of
£11,250. Apartment A is rated council tax
Band B. Apartment B is rated council tax
Band A. Interested parties are advised to
make their own enquiries through the
Local Authority.
Tenure
Freehold
VAT
VAT is not applicable to the purchase price.
Guide Price
£1,800,000
Online Property Auction
Auction date to be confirmed.
All expression of interest and enquiries
to John Pye Luxury Property.
Viewing
By appointment only through agents,
John Pye Luxury Property
Richard Reed MRICS
+44 (0) 207 456 6750
richard.reed@johnpye.co.uk
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MAYFAIR
LONDON
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RICHARD REED MRICS MNAVA
+44 (0) 207 456 6750
RICHARD.REED@JOHNPYE.CO.UK
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