5-bedroom detached house · LE8 9GE
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About
Set in one of Great Glen’s most sought-after postcodes, this beautifully presented five bedroom detached family home combines striking kerb appeal with exceptional living spaces, finished to an impeccable standard.
Thoughtfully renovated and reconfigured, the property offers stylish open-plan interiors that flow seamlessly onto landscaped gardens, as well as a flexible guest suite or optional home office/annexe.
On approach, the house has real presence. An entrance porch opens into an attractive hallway with fitted cloak cupboards and a guest cloakroom, setting the tone for the elegant accommodation beyond.
The ground floor includes two reception rooms divided by a contemporary double-sided gas fire, creating a wonderful sense of light and connection between the spaces.
To the rear, a fabulous open-plan living dining kitchen forms the heart of the home.
Fitted with handmade bespoke cabinetry, Quartz countertops, and a large central island, this space is perfect for entertaining.
The dining area is set before bifold doors that open onto a tiered paved terrace, flowing naturally into a large sitting area.
Velux windows in the sitting area flood the space with natural light, while further bifold doors overlook the garden, beautifully linking the indoors with the outdoors and creating a stylish environment for family life and entertaining.
From the kitchen, a fitted utility provides additional practicality, while an inner corridor leads to a ground-floor shower room/pool changing room and a useful boot room, with an integral door giving access to the garage.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a spacious and tranquil retreat, complete with a luxurious four-piece ensuite featuring a freestanding bath, walk-in shower, and traditional fittings.
A further guest bedroom benefits from its own ensuite shower room, offering privacy and comfort for visitors.
Two additional double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, are generously proportioned and served by a stylish family shower room, fitted with a walk-in shower and modern vanity unit.
A separate staircase leads to a highly flexible space, ideal as a self-contained annexe, guest suite, or independent home office.
This area offers scope for a lounge, bedroom, and bathroom, or two dedicated workspaces. The landscaped rear garden is a true highlight, designed with entertaining in mind.
It features an outdoor pizza oven, tiered terraces with complementary planting schemes, and a lawned area with garden shed.
Adding to the appeal is a stylish indoor heated swimming pool, offering year-round enjoyment.
This outstanding property combines contemporary design with everyday practicality, making it a superb family home in a highly desirable village setting.
Situation Great Glen is a sought-after south Leicestershire village, ideally positioned midway between Leicester and Market Harborough.
The village offers a superb range of everyday amenities including a Co-op, post office, dental practice, doctors’ surgery, coffee shop, library, and hairdressers.
There’s also a popular farm shop with a café on the outskirts of the village, along with easy access to open countryside and lovely local walks.
For families, Great Glen is home to St Cuthbert’s Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted, as well as the highly regarded independent schools Stoneygate School and Leicester Grammar School.
For commuters, the village enjoys excellent road links to the A6, A47, and Leicester’s ring road, with high-speed rail services to London St Pancras from Market Harborough in under an hour.
It’s also a thriving community with a recreation ground, local football and cricket teams, and a tennis club.
Additional Information Tenure: Freehold Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Heating: Gas central heating Local Authority: Harborough district council.
EPC Rating: C Council Tax Band: G 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
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