6 bedroom detached house for sale

Reservoir House, Ratcliffe Road, Cossington, LE7 4SP

A Distinctive Family Residence Set in Over 5.5 Acres
Positioned in a semi-rural location just outside the highly sought-after Soar Valley village of Cossington, Reservoir House is an exceptional six-bedroom detached family home offering over 4,600 sq ft of versatile living space. Complemented by a modern two-storey outbuilding with additional accommodation, extensive formal gardens, and a stock-proof paddock of approximately 4.6 acres, the property totals just over 5.5 acres. Accessed via electric gates, this substantial residence enjoys a private and elevated setting.
Location & Amenities
Reservoir House enjoys a peaceful and elevated position approximately 1.3 miles from the centre of Cossington - one of North Leicestershire’s most desirable villages. Nestled in the Soar Valley and surrounded by countryside, Cossington offers a vibrant community with key amenities including two garden centres, the popular Royal Oak pub, a church, and a highly regarded primary school.
The property is also ideally positioned just 0.8 miles from the prestigious Ratcliffe College, and within easy reach of the market towns of Loughborough and Melton Mowbray. Excellent transport links are provided via the nearby A46, offering swift access to Leicester, Nottingham, and the M1/M69 motorway network.
Distances
:- Leicester: 7.8 miles
- Loughborough: 7 miles
- Melton Mowbray: 11.2 miles
- Nottingham: 20 miles
- Ratcliffe College: 0.8 mile
- M1 & M69 (J21): 12.5 miles
Ground Floor:The home is entered through an imposing double-height dining hall, crowned by a cathedral-style ceiling and featuring a central split staircase leading to the galleried first-floor landing. This impressive space boasts a log-burning stove, flagstone flooring, and French doors opening onto the rear terrace and garden.
Double doors lead into a beautifully proportioned drawing room with triple-aspect views, bi-fold doors, and a multi-fuel burning stove. A separate family room, also with a log burner, offers a cosy retreat, while the heart of the home is the spacious breakfast kitchen. Fitted with handcrafted John Smith’s Pine cabinetry and a large central island with granite surfaces and inset induction hob, the kitchen includes an extensive range of integrated appliances, Belfast sink, and stunning rear garden views.
To the rear, a fully equipped utility room provides matching cabinetry, pine worktops, and an external access door. An inner hallway with a bespoke cloaks cupboard leads to a cold store and a generously sized ground-floor shower room.
An impressive two-storey annexe, accessible via its own entrance as well as the main entrance hall of the home, offers exceptional multi-generational living potential. It includes two reception rooms on the ground floor, one with a log-burning stove and a large en suite bedroom upstairs which then connects to the first floor of the home. The potential here is limitless.
First Floor:The galleried landing continues the grandeur of the hallway below, with a vaulted ceiling and views over the rear gardens. Five additional double bedrooms are situated on this level, three of which benefit from stylish en suite bathrooms. A luxurious family bathroom serves the remaining rooms, finished in floor-to-ceiling marble, with a Jacuzzi bath and remote-controlled LED lighting.
Outside:Electric five-bar gates with a video entry system open onto a spacious gravel driveway offering ample parking. The property is screened by a mature privet hedge, with established planting and several mature trees offering privacy and a picturesque backdrop.
A paved terrace wraps around the rear and side elevations, perfect for outdoor entertaining and enjoying views over the formal lawned gardens and adjoining paddock. The grounds include a power-supplied mower shed, an aluminium gazebo, and vehicular access to the stock-proof paddock, extending to around 4.6 acres.
Modern Detached Outbuilding:A substantial detached two-storey outbuilding offers a range of possibilities. The ground floor houses a double garage with twin electric doors and air conditioning, alongside a separate workshop with power, light, and large double doors.
An external side entrance leads to a staircase and cloakroom, giving access to the first floor. Here, two generously sized rooms with Velux and standard windows, air conditioning, and a newly fitted shower room offer excellent additional living or working space.
Potential for Ideas to Come to Life:This property offers limitless possibilities for further development, including home offices, additional accommodation, or recreational spaces - perfect for those with vision and creativity.
Services:- Mains gas, water, and electricity connected
- Private drainage via septic tank
- Gas central heating via two boilers (one recently installed)
- Electric underfloor heating to kitchen and utility
- Detached outbuilding with electric heating and air conditioning units
- uPVC double-glazed windows throughout
- Solar panels providing 4KW of electricity- Reservoir House benefits from access to superfast broadband, making it ideal for remote working, home businesses, or families needing strong digital connectivity.
Local Authority:- Charnwood Borough Council
Property Features:- Six bedroom detached home
- Over 4,600 sq ft of main accommodation
- Total plot of just over 5.5 acres
- Four reception rooms + annexe
- Detached two-storey outbuilding with additional living space
- Endless potential, including additional living or working spaces- EV charging point