4 bedroom house

On the hunt for a manageable period manor house bursting with charm, character, and even a helipad?

Once a 19th Century cottage with attached barns and a smithy, this incredible four-bedroom detached home boasts gorgeous beams, a dramatic reception hallway matched by a stunning galleried landing, spacious receptions with beautiful fireplaces, a conservatory and garden room, and a delightful country kitchen with utility.

Upstairs, you’ll find bright contemporary bedrooms, including a balcony master suite with two separate bathrooms and a large Jack-and-Jill family bathroom. Outside, 2.85 acres of land offer sweeping lawns, a lake and a gorgeous covered canopy housing a clock tower.
High flyers will also love the convenience of their own helipad, while four screened commercial buildings with onsite parking is an asset for those looking to run a business from home.

Arrive in Style
Nestled at the end of a quiet country lane, The Manor House begins with a gated entrance that opens onto a large gravel driveway with space for multiple cars, bikes, and caravans. Park under an open porch with a tiled roof, arriving at a striking front entrance of exposed brickwork, a glossy black double front door with traditional accents, and an arching transom window.

Inside, the inviting vestibule feels light and airy thanks to a big side window and tiled flooring, while dado and picture rails complement the rich tones to the pitched roof beams and French doors opening to the hallway.

Dominated by a wide mahogany butterfly staircase rising to a galleried landing with a vaulted ceiling that echoes the beams repeating throughout the ground floor, this library-style reception is simply jaw-dropping.

Behind the stairs, two awning windows illuminate a cosy snug warmed by a fantastic open fireplace finished by an ornate mantelpiece proportionate to the grandeur of its environs. You’ll also find some integrated storage for coats and shoes and a cloakroom located just to the right of the vestibule.

A Home for Families
French doors to your left reveal a delightful triple-aspect living room combining ample square footage with a cosy cottage feel. With an array of deep-sill oriel and casements windows and another open fireplace set in a statement brick surround, the whole family will love gathering together here at any time of year. Open the glazed panelled door to the terrace to socialise outside in the warmer months.

A third fireplace with brick chimney breast and hearth acts as a charming focal point in the dining room on the opposite side of the hall. Again, this oversized reception feels very bright and airy thanks to two front windows, part-glazed doorways, soft-glow wall lamps and central recessed spotlights. More beams and a dado rail create a formal atmosphere for wining and dining, with space for a banquet-sized table, display cabinets or dressers and even a piano.

Just beyond lies a high-quality conservatory with easy to maintain tiled flooring and glazed double doors to the terrace and a generous covered deck.

Return to the dining room and continue into a dual-aspect spot-lit breakfast kitchen fitted with a diverse range of bespoke natural oak cabinets with tiled worktop and splashback. Meanwhile, sturdy beams to the ceiling and above a bright red AGA set within a commanding brick surround invite you to hang jugs or decorative items.

There’s also a wine storage area, integrated sink and dishwasher, and space for an undercounter fridge and freezer. Find additional room for appliances in an adjoining utility with access to the side of the property.

Extending behind the kitchen, you’ll discover another large reception, dubbed the ‘garden room’ due to its serene vistas across the lawn from several vantage points. Neutrally painted walls trimmed with elegant coving reflect the abundant natural light and the recessed downlights above, ensuring a pleasant environment to relax or work from home.

And with French doors to the deck, you can nip away from your desk for an al fresco lunch while remaining in earshot of the phone!

Bedroom four – the only downstairs bedroom – lies just behind and features windows to three aspects.

And So to Bed…
Pause on the spectacular galleried landing, which grants you a view over both the hallway and the vestibule. The vaulted beamed ceiling, exposed brickwork, stained-glass windows and a central chandelier fitting fuse manor house opulence with farmhouse cottage comfort, drawing the home together.

All the first-floor bedrooms have been decorated in a fresh and modern style, with soft cream carpets and decorative coving. Occupying its own wing, the master is a fabulous super-king-sized suite that overlooks the gardens from four windows and a private balcony.
It also features recessed downlighting, integrated wardrobes, a dressing table, and a TV mount. Two large part-tiled en suite bathrooms – with matching traditional-style white suites finished by gold-plated fixtures and fittings – ensure privacy and convenience for couples.

The opposite wing houses another superbly sized double with integrated wardrobes and lovely views and a third double with storage. You can reach the family bathroom from the landing or bedroom two. It features a corner bath and a separate shower with storage on either side, a heated towel rail, pedestal basin, bidet and close-coupled loo.

Step Outside
2.85 acres of land, mostly comprised of lawns lined with mature trees and shrubs, wrap around the house to the front, side and rear, and includes a helipad. The property’s four commercial units and the associated parking area extend just to the left as you pull into the gated entrance. For minimal disruption, the units are screened from the road and the rear garden by mature trees and tall hedgerows.

Why not spend most of your free time in the summer lounging on a substantial paved terrace framed with pretty flower and shrubs borders, mature trees and an ivy-clad exterior? The terrace shares a beautiful view of the lake and an immaculate secluded lawn with the adjoining cabin-style summerhouse and a large canopied decked area. Roll on the parties, barbeques and tea-time picnics!

On Your Doorstep
The rural village of Desford lies 7 miles west of Leicester’s thriving centre and around the same distance from the market town of Hinckley. Well stocked with pubs and a café, an Italian restaurant and various takeaways, co-operative stores and a village shop/post office, the essential day-to-day amenities are only a short hop from your door.

You’ll also find a public library, medical centre, church, playparks and a recreational centre, plus an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ primary and an ‘Outstanding’ secondary school, all just a few minutes away.

Fancy a round of golf? Head over to nearby Kirby Muxloe to practice your swing on a mature parkland course that welcomes all abilities. With the surrounding countryside crisscrossed with footpaths, why not explore your local area on foot?

Quick access to the M69 and M1 and the adjoining A-roads ensure a swift route to the North and the region’s surrounding market towns and iconic cities. Narborough train station is just 10 minutes down the road and runs services to London St Pancras International within 90 minutes.

Please note: offices and workshops are available by separate treaty subject to separate negotiations. The property is centrally heated by an oil fired boiler and there are immersion heaters fitted to all bathrooms and there is a CCTV system.

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