House For Sale £1,750,000
Impressively discreet and secluded.
This gated, impressive 7 bedroom detached home is situated on a very tranquil lane surrounded by greenery and only a few houses. The location is incredibly desirable and popular with it being a short journey to the city & surrounding villages.
Hidden from view behind a screen of mature trees and shrubs, this truly unique property is surrounded by grounds measuring at just under three acres and is approached by a winding and widening gravel drive that leads to the front of the building.
As you drive in to the lane, you are greeted and surrounded by acres of greenery. An electric gate is in front of you when you approach the property and the long driveway leads to generous car parking spaces surrounded by the breathtaking views.
Moor Hill is a bespoke dormer bungalow. This property has been developed and personalised by the present owners over the last ten years to maximize the large space that the property offers.
Such a providential characteristic with the architecture of such bungalows of this period and quality. It has been extended and refurbished to add contemporary features of quality, fitted to meet exacting specifications.
By reconfiguring and adding to the existing structure, the bungalow has had added reception rooms, bedrooms and bathroom facilities. Space and versatility have been created in abundance in a home that now provides seven bedrooms, three en suites, two family bathrooms and living rooms on both floors.
There are two staircases. This means that although everything is easily accessible from anywhere in the property, the layout of the bedrooms upstairs has created separate, private suites of rooms, with their own communal spaces and bathing facilities.
However, there is so much to discover with Moor Hill so let us begin by entry from the ground floor foyer.
A light and welcoming entrance:
The foyer is generously proportioned and provides an inviting space that characterises the property as a whole. Here, exposed brick work and tiled floor are part of the natural palette of colours and materials that feature in several of the reception rooms. Looking from the foyer, across the hall and into the billiard room, an immediately striking feature is the traditional parquet wooden flooring. The solid wood blocks are in geometrical patterns throughout the hall and lounge, providing subtle variations of colour. The hall and billiard room are separated only by an arch and provide the dividing rooms separating the four downstairs bedrooms from the main part of the bungalow. The billiard room also has access through a glass panelled door to the patio and gardens beyond at the back of the house. From the garden there are wide open views over the natural landscape of farmland and trees.
Relaxing and dining:
As we are admiring the views outside, we can now appreciate them further by turning into the living room, where an expanse of large windows provide a wide angled frame of garden and sky. This is a delightful space. Light, airy and spacious this has the feel of a garden room but as the open hearth fireplace provides such a strong focal point, it is easy to imagine days when a crackling log fire will provide a cosier atmosphere. The dining room is immediately next door.
The dining room provides ample space to accommodate several guests around a large table for formal occasions. There are patio doors opening into the garden and the spacious kitchen is only a few steps away, which allows larger groups of people to be easily catered for. The generous proportion of all the living rooms at Moor Hill is essentially designed for versatility: Larger scale home entertaining becomes possible but without losing the individualism of separate spaces.
The hub of the home:
The kitchen is so often the place where people gather together and this kitchen is sure to become a favourite for owner and guest alike. The first thing to note is its size. It could easily contain a table for informal dining or a bespoke central island for a breakfast bar with stools. Fitted with Shaker style cabinetry with brushed chrome fixtures, an expanse of granite worktop and large floor tiles, this space is a bespoke mixture of contemporary, practical and traditional merging together to become easy on the eye.
The natural material and colours highlighted in the reception rooms continue here and multiple wall, floor and shelved display units provide ample, streamlined storage solutions. The subtle lighting at wall and ceiling level make this kitchen totally functional yet immediately striking. Various integrated appliances include a gas hob, double oven, fridge freezer and dish washer. The utility room is immediately under the stairs. This provides additional storage, corresponding worktops and plumbing for laundry appliances.
The kitchen has two separate doors leading outside to the patio so that the entire ensemble of living rooms is configured for the ebb and flow of people. Whether you are hosting a major event or enjoying a quieter occasion, the versatility of this house affords you the luxury of all options with ease.
A short separate hall leads to the integral double garage. This is always such a convenient bonus! The unloading of persons or belongings is so much easier to accomplish when the weather is not a factor. Presently, the garage is used for storage but provides a drive through option and with approximately 288 square feet of space, could easily become a work shop. The private drive has ample space for several vehicles.
Staircase from the kitchen:
If we now return to the kitchen another feature has yet to be mentioned; the first staircase. The staircase leads to suites of rooms on the first floor that are adjacent to one another. The two staircases including this one are at opposite ends of the property so for reasons of practicality, we will call this the north stairs.
The north stairs lead to a large family room which has a window looking out to the side of the house. The shape of the dormer bungalow can be seen explicitly on this floor as vaulted ceilings have been built under the eaves, providing extra space. This family room is a versatile space and easily accommodates lounge, study or office furniture; the possibilities are many.
The master suite bedroom has a dormer window and is beautifully designed to incorporate privacy and luxury. This large room overlooks the garden and like all the bedrooms in this impressive property, has integral wardrobes. It consists of a separate bedroom and modern ensuite with shower. All fixtures and fittings in all the bathing areas of the bungalow have been tastefully selected for their contemporary design and fitted to high specifications. They all impress with the continuing theme of natural materials, a neutral palette and stunning attention to detail. The remaining bedroom accessible from the north staircase is equally prestigious. It is a double room and has an en suite too.
On the south side:
The south staircase is approached by walking through the billiard room and into the hall. Along the way, doors opening to the family bathroom and three other double bedrooms are passed, one with an ensuite.
The south staircase is positioned in one of these large rooms and leads into an airy hall and landing from which doors open into another spacious dormer bedroom, second family bathroom and sitting room.
As the property sits amidst its own grounds and they are considerable, the views from most windows is of part of the surrounding garden. This is essentially a patio, a large expanse of lawn and mature trees and shrubs. The size of the plot is impressive and private, but as neighbouring farmland, countryside and the River Sence serves as the closest neighbour, Moor Hill is in a doubly privileged and advantageous location.
And in conclusion:
This property has been creatively and stylishly extended to create an impressive home in a beautiful location which is surrounded by greenery but with the development of a new golf course close by, the potential for a commercial enterprise should not be overlooked or undervalued. Moor Hill undeniably fulfils the definition of unique - unequalled, remarkable, and unusual - but equally presents an opportunity for future owners to develop its unique attributes to best suit their ambitions and dreams.
Locality:
Houghton on the Hill, LE7
Houghton on the Hill is a village in central England, a region referred to as the East Midlands. It is situated approximately 6 miles east of Leicester’s city centre and 24 miles south of Nottingham. It is in the LE7 postcode district and falls within the borough of Harborough.
The A47 is predominantly the village’s link road via Uppingham Road. It is within a short distance to the A6. The M1 (junction 21, west towards Leicester Forest East) M6 and M69 maximise the potential for speedier travel by road from this central Midland location.
Short drive to Leicester Airport & very close by to the surrounding villages and short journey to the city.
There are railway stations in South Wigston and Leicester, where the Midland Main Railway Line runs trains to London – Leicester to St Pancras - regularly. There are normally 70 trains running daily, to London, the fastest taking only 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Houghton on the Hill maintains all the charm and features associated with a rural location. There are two public houses, Old Black Horse and The Rose and Crown. Similarly there are two churches, the Anglican St Catharine's church and a Methodist church, both situated on Main Street in the village centre.
Houghton has a village hall with bowling green attached. The hall is used for community events and the community is active in organising such occasions as the Houghton Scarecrow Festival. The village has a monthly newsletter, the Houghton News, which features articles from various village groups, events listings, and reports from Parish Council meetings.
Houghton has a scout troop ranging from Beavers to Explorers. There is also a Tennis Club situated on the Weir Lane playing fields. Houghton has a football team (Houghton Rangers Football Club) who have a junior team set up as well as an adult team. They also play on Weir Lane playing fields as well as a cricket team (Houghton Cricket Club) who play on Dixon's field in the southern end of the village next to the School.
Houghton on the Hill is within a short car journey of the towns of Oadby, Market Harborough, Syston, Lutterworth, Uppingham, Oakham and Hinkley. All these towns offer a variety of amenities such as edge of town super stores or uniquely bespoke shops, restaurants, sports venues, public houses, cafes and parks.
Houghton on the Hill C of E Primary School was built in 1856 and extensions have been added to accommodate the growing number of pupils. It is a co-educational Church of England (controlled) Primary School and educates children from 4 to 11 years of age. Within the locality, there are many other schools offering educational provision across the whole age range; nursery, primary, secondary, including private establishments offering bordering facilities. The Office for Standards in Education - ofsted – is best researched to provide a comprehensive review of currently rated standards of practice
Disclaimer
Important Information:
Property Particulars: Although we endeavor to ensure the accuracy of property details we have not tested any services, equipment or fixtures and fittings. We give no guarantees that they are connected, in working order or fit for purpose.
Floor Plans: Please note a floor plan is intended to show the relationship between rooms and does not reflect exact dimensions. Floor plans are produced for guidance only and are not to scale
This gated, impressive 7 bedroom detached home is situated on a very tranquil lane surrounded by greenery and only a few houses. The location is incredibly desirable and popular with it being a short journey to the city & surrounding villages.
Hidden from view behind a screen of mature trees and shrubs, this truly unique property is surrounded by grounds measuring at just under three acres and is approached by a winding and widening gravel drive that leads to the front of the building.
As you drive in to the lane, you are greeted and surrounded by acres of greenery. An electric gate is in front of you when you approach the property and the long driveway leads to generous car parking spaces surrounded by the breathtaking views.
Moor Hill is a bespoke dormer bungalow. This property has been developed and personalised by the present owners over the last ten years to maximize the large space that the property offers.
Such a providential characteristic with the architecture of such bungalows of this period and quality. It has been extended and refurbished to add contemporary features of quality, fitted to meet exacting specifications.
By reconfiguring and adding to the existing structure, the bungalow has had added reception rooms, bedrooms and bathroom facilities. Space and versatility have been created in abundance in a home that now provides seven bedrooms, three en suites, two family bathrooms and living rooms on both floors.
There are two staircases. This means that although everything is easily accessible from anywhere in the property, the layout of the bedrooms upstairs has created separate, private suites of rooms, with their own communal spaces and bathing facilities.
However, there is so much to discover with Moor Hill so let us begin by entry from the ground floor foyer.
A light and welcoming entrance:
The foyer is generously proportioned and provides an inviting space that characterises the property as a whole. Here, exposed brick work and tiled floor are part of the natural palette of colours and materials that feature in several of the reception rooms. Looking from the foyer, across the hall and into the billiard room, an immediately striking feature is the traditional parquet wooden flooring. The solid wood blocks are in geometrical patterns throughout the hall and lounge, providing subtle variations of colour. The hall and billiard room are separated only by an arch and provide the dividing rooms separating the four downstairs bedrooms from the main part of the bungalow. The billiard room also has access through a glass panelled door to the patio and gardens beyond at the back of the house. From the garden there are wide open views over the natural landscape of farmland and trees.
Relaxing and dining:
As we are admiring the views outside, we can now appreciate them further by turning into the living room, where an expanse of large windows provide a wide angled frame of garden and sky. This is a delightful space. Light, airy and spacious this has the feel of a garden room but as the open hearth fireplace provides such a strong focal point, it is easy to imagine days when a crackling log fire will provide a cosier atmosphere. The dining room is immediately next door.
The dining room provides ample space to accommodate several guests around a large table for formal occasions. There are patio doors opening into the garden and the spacious kitchen is only a few steps away, which allows larger groups of people to be easily catered for. The generous proportion of all the living rooms at Moor Hill is essentially designed for versatility: Larger scale home entertaining becomes possible but without losing the individualism of separate spaces.
The hub of the home:
The kitchen is so often the place where people gather together and this kitchen is sure to become a favourite for owner and guest alike. The first thing to note is its size. It could easily contain a table for informal dining or a bespoke central island for a breakfast bar with stools. Fitted with Shaker style cabinetry with brushed chrome fixtures, an expanse of granite worktop and large floor tiles, this space is a bespoke mixture of contemporary, practical and traditional merging together to become easy on the eye.
The natural material and colours highlighted in the reception rooms continue here and multiple wall, floor and shelved display units provide ample, streamlined storage solutions. The subtle lighting at wall and ceiling level make this kitchen totally functional yet immediately striking. Various integrated appliances include a gas hob, double oven, fridge freezer and dish washer. The utility room is immediately under the stairs. This provides additional storage, corresponding worktops and plumbing for laundry appliances.
The kitchen has two separate doors leading outside to the patio so that the entire ensemble of living rooms is configured for the ebb and flow of people. Whether you are hosting a major event or enjoying a quieter occasion, the versatility of this house affords you the luxury of all options with ease.
A short separate hall leads to the integral double garage. This is always such a convenient bonus! The unloading of persons or belongings is so much easier to accomplish when the weather is not a factor. Presently, the garage is used for storage but provides a drive through option and with approximately 288 square feet of space, could easily become a work shop. The private drive has ample space for several vehicles.
Staircase from the kitchen:
If we now return to the kitchen another feature has yet to be mentioned; the first staircase. The staircase leads to suites of rooms on the first floor that are adjacent to one another. The two staircases including this one are at opposite ends of the property so for reasons of practicality, we will call this the north stairs.
The north stairs lead to a large family room which has a window looking out to the side of the house. The shape of the dormer bungalow can be seen explicitly on this floor as vaulted ceilings have been built under the eaves, providing extra space. This family room is a versatile space and easily accommodates lounge, study or office furniture; the possibilities are many.
The master suite bedroom has a dormer window and is beautifully designed to incorporate privacy and luxury. This large room overlooks the garden and like all the bedrooms in this impressive property, has integral wardrobes. It consists of a separate bedroom and modern ensuite with shower. All fixtures and fittings in all the bathing areas of the bungalow have been tastefully selected for their contemporary design and fitted to high specifications. They all impress with the continuing theme of natural materials, a neutral palette and stunning attention to detail. The remaining bedroom accessible from the north staircase is equally prestigious. It is a double room and has an en suite too.
On the south side:
The south staircase is approached by walking through the billiard room and into the hall. Along the way, doors opening to the family bathroom and three other double bedrooms are passed, one with an ensuite.
The south staircase is positioned in one of these large rooms and leads into an airy hall and landing from which doors open into another spacious dormer bedroom, second family bathroom and sitting room.
As the property sits amidst its own grounds and they are considerable, the views from most windows is of part of the surrounding garden. This is essentially a patio, a large expanse of lawn and mature trees and shrubs. The size of the plot is impressive and private, but as neighbouring farmland, countryside and the River Sence serves as the closest neighbour, Moor Hill is in a doubly privileged and advantageous location.
And in conclusion:
This property has been creatively and stylishly extended to create an impressive home in a beautiful location which is surrounded by greenery but with the development of a new golf course close by, the potential for a commercial enterprise should not be overlooked or undervalued. Moor Hill undeniably fulfils the definition of unique - unequalled, remarkable, and unusual - but equally presents an opportunity for future owners to develop its unique attributes to best suit their ambitions and dreams.
Locality:
Houghton on the Hill, LE7
Houghton on the Hill is a village in central England, a region referred to as the East Midlands. It is situated approximately 6 miles east of Leicester’s city centre and 24 miles south of Nottingham. It is in the LE7 postcode district and falls within the borough of Harborough.
The A47 is predominantly the village’s link road via Uppingham Road. It is within a short distance to the A6. The M1 (junction 21, west towards Leicester Forest East) M6 and M69 maximise the potential for speedier travel by road from this central Midland location.
Short drive to Leicester Airport & very close by to the surrounding villages and short journey to the city.
There are railway stations in South Wigston and Leicester, where the Midland Main Railway Line runs trains to London – Leicester to St Pancras - regularly. There are normally 70 trains running daily, to London, the fastest taking only 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Houghton on the Hill maintains all the charm and features associated with a rural location. There are two public houses, Old Black Horse and The Rose and Crown. Similarly there are two churches, the Anglican St Catharine's church and a Methodist church, both situated on Main Street in the village centre.
Houghton has a village hall with bowling green attached. The hall is used for community events and the community is active in organising such occasions as the Houghton Scarecrow Festival. The village has a monthly newsletter, the Houghton News, which features articles from various village groups, events listings, and reports from Parish Council meetings.
Houghton has a scout troop ranging from Beavers to Explorers. There is also a Tennis Club situated on the Weir Lane playing fields. Houghton has a football team (Houghton Rangers Football Club) who have a junior team set up as well as an adult team. They also play on Weir Lane playing fields as well as a cricket team (Houghton Cricket Club) who play on Dixon's field in the southern end of the village next to the School.
Houghton on the Hill is within a short car journey of the towns of Oadby, Market Harborough, Syston, Lutterworth, Uppingham, Oakham and Hinkley. All these towns offer a variety of amenities such as edge of town super stores or uniquely bespoke shops, restaurants, sports venues, public houses, cafes and parks.
Houghton on the Hill C of E Primary School was built in 1856 and extensions have been added to accommodate the growing number of pupils. It is a co-educational Church of England (controlled) Primary School and educates children from 4 to 11 years of age. Within the locality, there are many other schools offering educational provision across the whole age range; nursery, primary, secondary, including private establishments offering bordering facilities. The Office for Standards in Education - ofsted – is best researched to provide a comprehensive review of currently rated standards of practice
Disclaimer
Important Information:
Property Particulars: Although we endeavor to ensure the accuracy of property details we have not tested any services, equipment or fixtures and fittings. We give no guarantees that they are connected, in working order or fit for purpose.
Floor Plans: Please note a floor plan is intended to show the relationship between rooms and does not reflect exact dimensions. Floor plans are produced for guidance only and are not to scale
