6 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- A beautiful Grade II listed Georgian house, situated in a sought after east Leicestershire village
- Farmhouse style kitchen complete with AGA
- Lounge, sitting room and dining room
- Four first floor double bedrooms, and two bathrooms
- Two further double second floor bedrooms, and an attic room
- Occupying a mature plot of approximately .29 ac.
- Attached outbuildings to include a garage, store, and log store
- Located 8 miles north of Market Harborough with access to London St Pancras in under 55 mins
- A delightful, mature gardens of approximately .29 ac.
Upon entering, the inviting hallway leads to the ground floor accommodation and a cellar accessible from beneath the stairs. At the rear, a charming farmhouse-style kitchen, complete with a Rayburn and walk-in pantry, enhances the home's traditional feel, with a practical utility room nearby. The formal dining room, with its cast iron fireplace and tiled detailing, is perfect for entertaining, while the dual-aspect sitting room, featuring a beamed ceiling and French doors, offers a peaceful retreat with views of the garden. A guest cloakroom completes the ground floor.
A dog-leg staircase leads to the first floor, where four spacious double bedrooms await, including a master bedroom with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom featuring a freestanding claw foot bath. A second bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. The second floor offers two additional double bedrooms and an attic room, which holds exciting potential for conversion into an extra bedroom, bathroom, or luxurious master suite.
The mature walled garden, set within a 0.29-acre plot, provides a private outdoor sanctuary, complemented by outbuildings and a large driveway offering ample off-road parking. This stunning Georgian home offers a rare blend of historic charm and modern possibilities in a highly desirable village setting.
Location
Illston on the Hill is a desirable east Leicestershire village, known for its welcoming community and home to the popular Fox and Goose pub. Set amidst the beautiful rolling countryside, it offers excellent opportunities for scenic walks across the many local bridleways and footpaths. Just 8 miles south lies the vibrant market town of Market Harborough, celebrated for its array of independent boutiques and shops. The town also offers well regarded schools, dining options, a theatre and leisure centre.
Market Harborough train station offers mainline rail services, granting swift access to London and Eurostar connections in under an hour.
The area boasts numerous prestigious private schools, including Uppingham, Oundle, Oakham, Stamford and Leicester Grammar, catering to families seeking exceptional educational opportunities.
Additional information.
Mains services - electric, water, mains drainage, and superfast broadband.
Current EPC rating - Not required
Local Authority - Harborough District Council
Council tax band - G
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