Forest Road, Woodhouse, LE12

The Old Stables is a Quintessential Grade-II Listed cottage in the heart of Old Woodhouse that effortlessly blends historical charm with comfort.

Situated in the prestigious village of Old Woodhouse, this beautifully preserved home boasts a Swithland slate roof, a wealth of original features, and an inviting atmosphere that feels like home the moment you step through the door.

Forget any notions of cramped cottage living—The Old Stables offers generous, airy spaces with rustic elegance.

As you enter through a charming dry stone wall and into the quaint front yard, the front door opens into a stunning lounge where a 3.4m vaulted ceiling and a large bow window flood the room with natural light. The focal point is a magnificent fireplace with a wood-burning stove, flanked by a large hearth complete with club fender and padded leather seating. Beamed ceilings, stripped wood flooring, and an oak balustrade staircase add layers of warmth and character.

To the rear, a family room room offers versatile space perfect for a cosy snug or a stylish home office. Here, you’ll find more period features including picture rails, a feature fireplace, built-in storage cupboards, and up-lighting to enhance its intimate charm. A large sash window to the rear lets in lots of light.

The country-style kitchen is in-keeping with this home, featuring a central island, and ample room for all your appliances. A side door opens onto a private courtyard, perfect for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.

Located off the lounge is a practical lobby area with quarry-tiled flooring, ideal for storing coats and boots after a ramble in the nearby countryside. This leads conveniently to a ground floor WC.

Ascend the staircase, where a skylight bathes the large landing area in natural light. The upstairs is home to three generously sized bedrooms.

The rear bedroom boasts stunning apex beams, custom-fitted wardrobes, and serene views of the neighbouring landscaped gardens.

The front double bedroom is a through room that offers a charming step down into the third bedroom—perfect as an office, nursery, or combined to create a luxurious principal suite with a dressing room. This area is nicknamed by the current owners as their daughters apartment.

A spacious family bathroom completes the upstairs, featuring a freestanding claw-foot bath, separate shower cubicle, heritage sink, and deep eaves storage cupboards.

Beyond the cottage, The Old Stables offers even more: a detached double garage and two off-road parking spaces are located across the road. Adjacent to the garage is a private garden area, laid to lawn with a delightful summerhouse and a raised decked seating area.

The Old Stables is a rare opportunity to own a slice of English heritage in a highly sought-after village location. This is not just a house—it’s a home with heart, history, and heaps of character, ready for you to make your own.

Services: Mains water, gas, electric, drainage and broadband are connected to this property.

Available mobile phone coverage: EE (Okay) O2 (Okay) Three (Okay) Vodaphone (Okay) (Information supplied by Ofcom via Spectre)

Available broadband: Standard / Superfast (Information supplied by Ofcom via Spectre)

Potential purchasers are advised to seek their own advice as to the suitability of the services and mobile phone coverage, the above is for guidance only.

Flood Risk: Very low risk of surface water flooding / Very low risk river and sea flooding (Information supplied by gov.uk and purchasers are advised to seek their own legal advice)

Tenure: Freehold

Flying Freehold: Bedroom three of this property sits above 227 Forest Road.

Local Council / Tax Band: Charnwood Borough Council / E (Improvement Indicator: No)

Floor plan: Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, all measurements are approximate and not to scale. The floor plan is for illustrative purposes only.

Lounge

6.7m x 4.9m

Family Room / Dining Room

4.8m x 4.5m

Breakfast Kitchen

4.9m x 4.1m

Bedroom

4.8m x 4.5m

4.8m max x 4.5m

Bedroom

4.9m x 4.4m

Bedroom

3.9m x 3.7m

Bathroom

3.5m x 2.9m

3.5m plus robes x 2.9m

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway