7 Bedroom Detached House For Sale In Queniborough, Leicester

Original built in 1870 as a hunting lodge this substantial seven-bedroom home has the feel of a country estate and retains an impressive range of original brick outbuildings. Not subject to a listed status this rare home in private, conservation setting offers the best of village life, complemented by interiors worthy of a five-star boutique hotel. Well hidden from the outside world at the end of a long, gated driveway this substantial home boasts three floors of accommodation extending to just over 5000 sq. ft and mature grounds of around 0.92 acres in total. Having recently been the subject of an ambitious back to brick transformation by Hesellic Design by Sally O’Connor; this rare one-off features Soho Home bathrooms, lighting, and furnishings, Porta London Sanitary Ware and bespoke Crystal Tech Showers. The property is lavishly appointed throughout and is entered into a grand reception hall with original staircase. Flooded with natural light and with unusually high ceilings throughout three, individually styled reception rooms all with period fireplaces are complimented by a newly extended, contemporary style island kitchen. Two staircases lead to seven bedrooms and four stunning bathroom/shower rooms. Enjoying a high degree of privacy The Oaks is the perfect forever home and as such opportunities are rarely available on the open market early viewing is essential.

Location

Queniborough is an unspoilt conservation village offering a strong community feel and an attractive mix of period homes. Local amenities include a primary school, butcher, general store, and two popular pubs, along with sports facilities, a King George playing field with children’s play area and tennis courts, and scenic countryside walks along Queniborough Brook to South Croxton. Further amenities are available in nearby Syston and Thurmaston Retail Park, while Melton Mowbray, Loughborough and Oakham are all within easy reach. The A46 provides excellent links to Nottingham and Leicester, and the area is well served by both state and independent schooling.

Distances

Leicester 8.2 miles / Nottingham 22.5 miles / Loughborough 10 miles / Melton Mowbray 9.4 / Oakham 16.5 miles / Market Harborough 21 miles / Ratcliffe College 3.3 miles / M69/M1(J21) 13.4 miles / East Midlands Airport 18.8 miles

Ground Floor

The property is entered via a grand reception hall with original staircase, flooded with natural light, unusually high ceilings are a feature throughout the property. The sitting room and drawing room both enjoy large bay windows and original period fireplaces, beautifully complemented by refined contemporary décor. Behind modern steel Crittal doors lies the heart of the home; this impressive open-plan Harrison Collier Kitchen, complete with a large central island and Neff appliances. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a family room with an additional period fireplace and patio doors opening onto the terrace and gardens. A separate boot room and cloakroom with WC complete the ground floor accommodation.

Cellar

A spacious cellar with three divides is a useful space for wine cellar or additional storage.

First Floor

On the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom with twin wash hand basins, freestanding bath and separate shower. The principal bedroom enjoys a private dressing room and a luxury en suite with freestanding bath, walk-in wet room style shower and with twin basin vanity unit.

Second Floor

On the second floor are three further bedrooms and two beautifully appointed shower rooms.

Outside

The property enjoys a mature setting, with grounds extending to around 0.92 acres. Approached though electric wooden double gates a long gravel driveway leads to a generous turning area and range of original brick outbuildings including garaging. The gardens which are a stand-out feature of The Oaks envelop the property. Mainly laid to lawn the gardens are well established boundaries, and a large number of mature trees create an extremely high degree of privacy. Meandering stone pathway woodland style walks, bluebells and old orchard are just some of the features carefully nurtured by current and previous owners of The Oaks.

Outbuildings & Garaging

Adjacent to The Oaks and with access via a cobbled courtyard are an impressive range of original, brick outbuildings including garaging. Offering further potential and detached from the main house, these single storey out buildings extend to approximately 92 sq. m/1000 sq. ft.

Services

All main services are available and connected. The property has new mains gas central heating with two boilers located in the cellar and under floor heating throughout the ground floor. The property has all new electrics and wooden double glazing. The Oaks has Direct Fibre Link Hardwired network to each room and a security alarm system.

Local Authority

Charnwood Borough Council.

Directions

Proceed into the village via Queniborough Road, passing the village primary school on the left-hand side. Queniborough Road then continues onto Main Street, the old part of the village where the driveway to The Oaks (No.6 Main Street) can be found on the left-hand side; tucked behind wooden electric gates, just before the bend and just prior to Peggs Lane.