
High Street, Somerby

- PROPERTY TYPE
Character Property
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
2,475 sq ft
230 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Breakfast Kitchen
- Two Reception Rooms
- Utility Room/Boot Room, Downstairs Cloakroom
- Three Double Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom, One Ensuite
- Off-Road Parking, Single Garage
- Private Rear Garden
- Equestrian Facilities
- Countryside Views
- Village Location
Description
Ground Floor - Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a spacious and light-filled entrance hall featuring original flooring, stairs rising to the first floor, and doors leading to the ground floor accommodation. To the left of the hall is a versatile dining room or study, complete with a front-facing window. On the right, you'll find a beautifully appointed kitchen fitted with an extensive range of floor-standing and wall-mounted units set beneath solid oak worktops. The kitchen is equipped with an integrated eye-level double oven, electric hob with extractor above, integrated dishwasher, and a Belfast sink with mixer tap. A feature fireplace with a multifuel-burning stove and oak mantel adds warmth and charm, while doors lead through to both the utility/boot room and the sitting room.
A few steps lead from the kitchen up to a practical boot room/utility area, housing the oil-fired central heating boiler and offering additional storage, a secondary sink, space and plumbing for white goods, access to the downstairs WC, and a stable door opening to the rear garden.
The ground floor accommodation is completed by a beautifully finished sitting room, featuring another fireplace with multifuel stove and elegant bifold doors that open out onto the garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
First Floor - Upstairs, a galleried landing with exposed beams leads to the bedroom and bathroom accommodation. The master bedroom enjoys ample eaves storage, a dedicated dressing area, two Velux roof windows, and a stylish en-suite bathroom. Two further double bedrooms are also located on this floor, one of which enjoys picturesque rear views. They are served by a generously sized family bathroom, comprising a corner shower, panelled bath, wash hand basin, and low-flush WC.
Outside - Externally, the property sits on a generous plot of just under two acres. It is approached via wrought iron gates, opening into a courtyard that provides ample parking and access to a garage.
To the rear, a large patio sits directly off the house and can be accessed from both the utility/boot room and the lounge—an ideal space for outdoor entertaining. The garden is thoughtfully landscaped with a combination of hardscaping, a well-kept lawn, and mature shrub and floral borders. At the far end, double gates open into an area with stabling and an all-weather ménage, which leads to a paddock.
This delightful character home has been has been modernised throughout whilst preserving a wealth of original features and offers the rare advantage of land and equestrian facilities—all nestled in the heart of the village.
Location - Somerby is a quintessentially English village in East Leicestershire, nestled between the market towns of Melton Mowbray and Oakham. It boasts a thriving community and essential amenities, including a pub, primary school, village shop, Post Office, and village hall. Well-regarded in equestrian circles, the village offers a riding school and livery options. The area is also known for excellent schooling, notably in Oakham and Uppingham. The surrounding countryside provides scenic walks and extensive hacking routes, with Burrough Hill—a short walk away—offering stunning views and a popular winter sledging spot. Nearby, Oakham and Melton Mowbray provide a wider range of shopping and local commerce.
Services & Council Tax - The property is offered to the market with all mains services and oil-fired central heating.
Melton Borough Council – Tax Band D
Tenure - Freehold
Brochures
Bespoke BrochureBrochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: D
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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