House For Sale £1,200,000
Dating back to the 1600s, this unique seven-bedroom family residence has been transformed by the addition of a villa-style barn conversion with underflooring heating attached to the main house, which wraps around a spectacular courtyard terrace and garden.
Set in a conservation area on the outskirts of Willoughby Waterleys, both the Grade II listed original home and the modern barn conversion feature excellent attention to detail throughout; a long central dining kitchen with three further reception rooms and a magnificent conservatory with self-cleaning roof; three bathrooms and a cloakroom; and a large driveway with an oak framed triple garage.
An Excellent First Impression
From the road, a five-bar gate leads to a generous gravelled driveway benefitting from a triple garage with stairs to a loft. The tree and shrub lined lawn bordering the drive meets a boundary of variegated brickwork and painted iron railings, offering a tantalising glimpse of the main house.
Gated brick-edged paved steps lead up to a semi-circular lawn and courtyard terrace, hugged by the barn conversion extending from the original property.
Cottage Meets Manor House
Admire the handsome white brick exterior with exposed timbers as you arrive at a charming gabled porch with supports for hanging baskets framing the front door. Step into a characterful reception hallway with stone floor tiles, exposed beams and an elegant sweeping Georgian staircase.
Lit by recessed downlights and chandelier light fittings and warmed by a wood-burning stove, this welcoming entrance hall also doubles as a cosy snug with access to a downstairs cloakroom.
Also awaiting you on this floor is a sumptuous master bedroom with polished wooden floorboards and panelled walls, a pair of casement windows with fitted blinds and matching window seats. A fireplace with tiled hearth and chandelier fittings to the ceiling cast a warm glow for those winter evenings in.
Upstairs, find a whimsical second bedroom with exposed timbers to the walls and sloped ceiling with chandelier fitting, plush fitted carpet, and a window to front with covered radiator beneath. The two further bedrooms both have exposed beams, with the largest providing storage and front-facing windows.
Serving the bedrooms is a bathroom boasting brick-effect and mosaic tiling to the walls and around the spa-bath with overhead shower, and exposed beams. There’s also a chrome heated towel rail, pedestal basin, close-coupled loo and integrated storage.
The Courtyard Barn
Return to the reception hall to find a door linking into the impressive courtyard barn conversation. On this side of the inverted ‘U’, the stunning conservatory flows into an open plan sitting room and dining room beyond, united by gorgeous stone floor tiles.
A plethora of multi-paned casement windows, French doors and a pitched glazed roof – echoed in the rear dining room – floods the conservatory with natural light. Velux windows and a pair of double doors perfectly illuminate the sitting room, which features beams and trusses, elegant accent wallpaper, and a floating entertainment unit beneath a space for a cinema-size wall-mounted TV.
Due to its fantastic size, you could host dinner parties and unforgettable family celebrations in the dining room alone, while having plenty of space left over for display cabinets, dressers, and casual seating.
Wine & Dine
Continue into an incredible, ultra-stylish bespoke Rotpunkt kitchen that sits between both wings and opens directly into the fabulous courtyard garden via three doors, set beneath Velux windows
More beams to the vaulted ceiling and a row of recessed downlights increase the sense of space and light, drawing you in to enjoy the fantastic range of sleek handle-free units housing integrated ovens and warming drawers, and a steam and microwave oven with separate full height fridge and freezer.
Further cabinets with quartz worktops ending in a breakfast bar, and a central quartz island, create a versatile place to cook and entertain. Other appliances include a double sink with draining grooves, Quooker mixer tap, and a Siemens induction hob with pop up extractor.
Behind the breakfast is a casual seating and dining area with a contemporary wood burner and a wide door with fitted blinds to the rear garden. The complementary, high-quality tiled flooring extends through French doors into a cosy family/media room with four integrated storage cupboards – one housing the media centre for CCTV and network– and access to both sides of the property.
Carry on down a corridor leading to the courtyard and a family bathroom with spa-style tiling. Here you’ll find a luxurious wet room rainfall shower, a corner bath, chrome heated towel rail, double bowel basins, and a close-coupled loo.
Next, you’ll come to a second reception hall with stone flooring, under-stairs storage and doors to the terrace crowned by a beautiful arched window. Beyond is a handy utility room, but for now, take the split-level staircase to the immaculate first-floor landing, where you’ll catch a glimpse of that brick-edged window.
Wood flooring links the landing to two further double bedrooms with beamed pitched ceilings and Velux windows. There’s also a shower room and home office/additional bedroom on this floor.
Step Outside
Bordered by trees and hedgerow, the courtyard garden can be accessed from multiple points within the property, creating a highly adaptable outdoor entertaining hub. The paved terrace has room for a complete al fresco dining set, jacuzzi, barbeque and more besides, while the lawn is a lovely spot for picnicking or playing with the kids.
Behind the kitchen is a second enclosed garden with lawn and gated vehicle access – ideal when returning home with the shopping.
On Your Doorstep
Willoughby Waterleys is a small village ringed by countryside. It lies 8.5 miles south of Leicester city, 6 miles northeast of Lutterworth and about 2.5 miles south of Countesthorpe.
The village hosts a 13th Century church, a Grade II listed village hall and an amateur cricket club. The nearest train station is South Wigston, a 5-mile drive from the village centre, linking to London St Pancreas within 90 minutes. Alternatively, easy access to the M1 and the surrounding motorway network provides a fast link to all the major towns and cities in the area and a direct route to London.
Schooling can be found in the nearby village of Countesthorpe, around 3 miles away, such as the Good-rated Greenfield Primary and Countesthorpe Academy. There’s also a range of school, parks and sports clubs, and a health centre, church and village hall. For your day-to-day needs, you’ll find a Tesco, Co-op and several pubs and restaurants.
Just beyond, Leicester’s well-stocked city centre offers mainline services to London St Pancreas, private schooling and a host of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities to choose from
Set in a conservation area on the outskirts of Willoughby Waterleys, both the Grade II listed original home and the modern barn conversion feature excellent attention to detail throughout; a long central dining kitchen with three further reception rooms and a magnificent conservatory with self-cleaning roof; three bathrooms and a cloakroom; and a large driveway with an oak framed triple garage.
An Excellent First Impression
From the road, a five-bar gate leads to a generous gravelled driveway benefitting from a triple garage with stairs to a loft. The tree and shrub lined lawn bordering the drive meets a boundary of variegated brickwork and painted iron railings, offering a tantalising glimpse of the main house.
Gated brick-edged paved steps lead up to a semi-circular lawn and courtyard terrace, hugged by the barn conversion extending from the original property.
Cottage Meets Manor House
Admire the handsome white brick exterior with exposed timbers as you arrive at a charming gabled porch with supports for hanging baskets framing the front door. Step into a characterful reception hallway with stone floor tiles, exposed beams and an elegant sweeping Georgian staircase.
Lit by recessed downlights and chandelier light fittings and warmed by a wood-burning stove, this welcoming entrance hall also doubles as a cosy snug with access to a downstairs cloakroom.
Also awaiting you on this floor is a sumptuous master bedroom with polished wooden floorboards and panelled walls, a pair of casement windows with fitted blinds and matching window seats. A fireplace with tiled hearth and chandelier fittings to the ceiling cast a warm glow for those winter evenings in.
Upstairs, find a whimsical second bedroom with exposed timbers to the walls and sloped ceiling with chandelier fitting, plush fitted carpet, and a window to front with covered radiator beneath. The two further bedrooms both have exposed beams, with the largest providing storage and front-facing windows.
Serving the bedrooms is a bathroom boasting brick-effect and mosaic tiling to the walls and around the spa-bath with overhead shower, and exposed beams. There’s also a chrome heated towel rail, pedestal basin, close-coupled loo and integrated storage.
The Courtyard Barn
Return to the reception hall to find a door linking into the impressive courtyard barn conversation. On this side of the inverted ‘U’, the stunning conservatory flows into an open plan sitting room and dining room beyond, united by gorgeous stone floor tiles.
A plethora of multi-paned casement windows, French doors and a pitched glazed roof – echoed in the rear dining room – floods the conservatory with natural light. Velux windows and a pair of double doors perfectly illuminate the sitting room, which features beams and trusses, elegant accent wallpaper, and a floating entertainment unit beneath a space for a cinema-size wall-mounted TV.
Due to its fantastic size, you could host dinner parties and unforgettable family celebrations in the dining room alone, while having plenty of space left over for display cabinets, dressers, and casual seating.
Wine & Dine
Continue into an incredible, ultra-stylish bespoke Rotpunkt kitchen that sits between both wings and opens directly into the fabulous courtyard garden via three doors, set beneath Velux windows
More beams to the vaulted ceiling and a row of recessed downlights increase the sense of space and light, drawing you in to enjoy the fantastic range of sleek handle-free units housing integrated ovens and warming drawers, and a steam and microwave oven with separate full height fridge and freezer.
Further cabinets with quartz worktops ending in a breakfast bar, and a central quartz island, create a versatile place to cook and entertain. Other appliances include a double sink with draining grooves, Quooker mixer tap, and a Siemens induction hob with pop up extractor.
Behind the breakfast is a casual seating and dining area with a contemporary wood burner and a wide door with fitted blinds to the rear garden. The complementary, high-quality tiled flooring extends through French doors into a cosy family/media room with four integrated storage cupboards – one housing the media centre for CCTV and network– and access to both sides of the property.
Carry on down a corridor leading to the courtyard and a family bathroom with spa-style tiling. Here you’ll find a luxurious wet room rainfall shower, a corner bath, chrome heated towel rail, double bowel basins, and a close-coupled loo.
Next, you’ll come to a second reception hall with stone flooring, under-stairs storage and doors to the terrace crowned by a beautiful arched window. Beyond is a handy utility room, but for now, take the split-level staircase to the immaculate first-floor landing, where you’ll catch a glimpse of that brick-edged window.
Wood flooring links the landing to two further double bedrooms with beamed pitched ceilings and Velux windows. There’s also a shower room and home office/additional bedroom on this floor.
Step Outside
Bordered by trees and hedgerow, the courtyard garden can be accessed from multiple points within the property, creating a highly adaptable outdoor entertaining hub. The paved terrace has room for a complete al fresco dining set, jacuzzi, barbeque and more besides, while the lawn is a lovely spot for picnicking or playing with the kids.
Behind the kitchen is a second enclosed garden with lawn and gated vehicle access – ideal when returning home with the shopping.
On Your Doorstep
Willoughby Waterleys is a small village ringed by countryside. It lies 8.5 miles south of Leicester city, 6 miles northeast of Lutterworth and about 2.5 miles south of Countesthorpe.
The village hosts a 13th Century church, a Grade II listed village hall and an amateur cricket club. The nearest train station is South Wigston, a 5-mile drive from the village centre, linking to London St Pancreas within 90 minutes. Alternatively, easy access to the M1 and the surrounding motorway network provides a fast link to all the major towns and cities in the area and a direct route to London.
Schooling can be found in the nearby village of Countesthorpe, around 3 miles away, such as the Good-rated Greenfield Primary and Countesthorpe Academy. There’s also a range of school, parks and sports clubs, and a health centre, church and village hall. For your day-to-day needs, you’ll find a Tesco, Co-op and several pubs and restaurants.
Just beyond, Leicester’s well-stocked city centre offers mainline services to London St Pancreas, private schooling and a host of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities to choose from
