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4 bedroom detached house for sale

Highfield Street, Fleckney, LE8
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Detached house
4 bed
2 bath
1,410 sq ft / 131 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band D
Broadband: Super-fast 61Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Mains supply
Heating: Gas, Gas central, Wood burner
Electricity: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold

Are you looking for a detached period property on a generous plot with four bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bath/shower rooms, and off-road parking in a sought-after South Leicestershire village? This could be the property for you.

Hortons are pleased to offer for sale Illston Cottage, a characterful detached period family home, dating back to 1904. The property has been lovingly maintained and decorated by the present owners and offers substantial extended accommodation, making it an ideal family home.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, which provides access to a snug/lounge, dining room, and stairs rising to the first floor. From the dining room, there is access to the kitchen, pantry, and one of the bath/shower rooms. The kitchen flows into a living/dining room at the back of the property, with French doors opening onto the private rear patio area. There is also side access to the property. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms and a shower room. The master bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe.

The property occupies a generous plot, with off-road parking to the side. The rear garden extends approximately 100 feet in length. It has been mainly hard landscaped with block-paved and slated patios and paths, along with a number of brick-constructed raised beds. The garden is divided into different ‘rooms’/spaces, providing a blend of functional and relaxing entertaining areas. There is a large timber garden store, covered storage area, and a delightful covered seating and barbecue area. A mature apple tree, mulberry bush, and box hedging add to the charm, while at the rear of the garden, a sectioned-off enclosure for chickens can be found. There are also two interconnected greenhouses.

Accommodation summary and room dimensions:

  • Entrance Hall

  • Dining Room - 3.66m x 3.66m (12'0" x 12'0")

  • Snug / Second Reception Room - 3.66m x 3.68m (12'0" x 12'1")

  • Kitchen - 3.68m x 3.05m (12'1" x 10'0")

  • Family Room / Lounge - 6.02m x 3.66m (19'9" x 12'0")

  • Pantry

  • Bathroom

  • Bedroom One - 4.34m x 3.66m (14'3" x 12'0")

  • Dressing Room

  • Dressing Room - 2.62m x 1.78m (8'7" x 5'10")

  • Bedroom Two - 3.66m x 3.66m (12'0" x 12'0")

  • Bedroom Three - 3.68m x 3.68m (12'1" x 12'1")

  • Bedroom Four - 3.30m x 2.64m plus recess

  • Shower Room


  • Fleckney is set within picturesque rolling countryside, it offers a wonderful blend of rural tranquility and convenient amenities, making it an ideal location for families.

There is excellent access to local shops, schools, and recreational facilities. The village is known for its friendly community spirit and has various community events throughout the year. Additionally, the village is well-connected to larger towns and cities, including Market Harborough and Leicester, ensuring accessibility to a wider range of services and entertainment options. The area is popular with commuters due to easy access to London St Pancras from Market Harborough, taking just under 1 hour.


EPC Rating: D

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    Adam Horton started his career in property as an apprentice aged just 17, and progressed quickly at a traditional high street estate agency. A few years later in 2013, Adam set up his first estate agency business. The goal was to provide a local and more modern way to sell your home. Today, in its simplest form, Hortons is a property agency that specialises in marketing, selling and letting homes. We’ve torn up the rule book and have built an agency fit for the modern world with professional, experienced agents at its core.Clients work with their own personal agent, known as a Partner, to ensure they get a high level of service and the very best advice. Partners are backed by Hortons’ industry leading support and marketing teams, meaning clients’ homes reach the widest audience possible.

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