Former Village Hall, 12 Main Street, Holwell, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14
Key Features
- Auction: 30.09.2026 10:00
- Former Village Hall
- In a State of Disrepair
- Nice Size Mature Plot
- Scope for Numerous Uses Subject to Planning
- Beautiful Village Location
- Vacant Possession
- EPC Rating: Exempt
Description
For sale by Auction on 30 September 2026.
Offered in partnership with Shouler & Son
Former Village Hall in disrepair standing on a good size plot in a beautiful, sought after village location.
The potential building plot, subject to planning permission, with the derelict village hall on it presents a mix of charm and opportunity, set within the quaint surroundings of a tranquil village of Holwell.
The plot is reasonably spacious, bordered by overgrown hedges and trees that provide a natural sense of privacy and seclusion.
The centrepiece of the plot, the old village hall, stands as a testament to the history and character of the location. Although in a state of disrepair, the structure could perhaps be restored to its former glory or sympathetically integrated into a new design, offering a unique focal point for any redevelopment subject to planning.
Utilities such as electricity and sewage might already be partially in place but have not been tested, thanks to the village hall's previous operational state, although modern upgrades would be necessary.
Overall, this plot with its derelict village hall holds immense potential. It is an ideal site for a visionary project—be it a restored community hub, a unique residential conversion, or a blend of new constructions that pay homage to the historical essence of the site, all subject to obtaining any necessary planning permissions.
Draft Sales Particulars These sales details are awaiting vendor approval
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: Exempt
Terms:
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-20
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
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- 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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Ab Kettleby Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 67
- Type
- Academy converter
- Scalford Church of England Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 69
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 179
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Long Clawson Church of England Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 57
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- The Grove Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 187
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- John Ferneley College2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,170
- Type
- Academy converter
- Long Field Spencer Academy3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 930
- Type
- Academy converter
- The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form8.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,033
- Type
- Academy converter
- Wreake Valley Academy9.6 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,148
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Priory Belvoir Academy10 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 672
- 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
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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