5 bedroom detached house for sale

An exceptional character home dating back to 16th centaury , beautifully modernised yet retaining a wealth of period features throughout. Not listed, the property has been sympathetically updated by the current owners, who have enjoyed living here since 2001, while ensuring its historic charm remains very much at the forefront.The ground floor accommodation is full of character and detail, with exposed beams, exposed brickwork and a striking brick archway connecting the dining room and lounge. The living rooms are a particularly atmospheric space, both featuring a brick fireplaces with inset log burners and exposed brick detail. The kitchen continues the theme, combining rustic charm with modern practicality, and is complemented by a useful utility room with WC leading off to a conservatory/office. Upstairs, the property offers 5 well-proportioned bedrooms, each brimming with character, and a stylish family bathroom.Outside, the garden is beautifully designed and thoughtfully landscaped, arranged over two levels. Steps leading up to a further tier offering seating and entertaining areas. The garden also features a brick-built outdoor oven, creating a superb space for outdoor dining and entertaining.Further benefits include the thatch, which has been maintained to a high standard with all new ridges added just 18 months ago.This is a rare opportunity to acquire a home of such character and history, blending period detail with modern convenience. The property enjoys a peaceful setting on a quiet no-through road within a friendly village community. Nearby train stations at Melton Mowbray and Syston provide convenient connections, while Market Harborough offers a direct mainline service to London. Families benefit from a well-regarded junior school in Gaddesby, served by a local school bus, and there are popular pubs in the neighbouring villages of Ashby Folville, Twyford, and Gaddesby.