Property deal to bring 27 homes to Vale of Belvoir
A deal to sell a house and land in hamlet of Easthorpe, between Nottingham and Grantham, is the first step in a move to bring 27 homes to the area.
The land and building has been sold to Gusto Homes in a deal by commercial property agents Mather Jamie.
Easthorpe Lodge is an extensive, eight-bedroom detached house featuring three large reception rooms, several store rooms and a garden.
The land, which extends to 6.25 acres, has outline planning approval from the local authority for 27 new houses.
Steff Wright, chief executive of Gusto Group, said: “Gary Kirk and the team at Mather Jamie have been very helpful and professional throughout the land purchase process. I personally spent 10 years living in Allington, a few miles from Easthorpe, and am confident that by understanding the needs of the local housing market, we will produce a high quality development that will deliver housing which will integrate into the village and be enjoyed by future residents.”
Gary Kirk, associate director of Mather Jamie, said: “Easthorpe Lodge and its surrounding grounds offer a range of exciting development options. The Top Paddock has outline planning permission for 18 new homes, while land adjacent to the lodge – which includes a tennis court, swimming pool and former stables – has outline planning approval for a further nine.
“The house itself could make a splendid residence for a large family; or alternatively, with further planning permission from the local council, there is scope for the land to be used to build more homes, as part of a new development for the area. We are pleased that Gusto Homes have purchased the site as they have an excellent reputation for building high quality developments. It will be exciting to see what Gusto Homes make of the opportunity.”
