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Yew Tree House, Saddington, Leicestershire

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

2,719 sq ft

253 sq m

TENURE
Describes 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

  • Grade II Listed Victorian home with striking former chapel conversion
  • Four double bedrooms, including a private barn-annexe bedroom
  • Bespoke hand-built kitchen with granite worktops, Falcon range cooker, and Fisher & Paykel dual-drawer dishwasher
  • Dramatic chapel living room with vaulted ceiling, arched windows, rare Norwegian tiled log burner, and antique chandelier
  • Multiple reception rooms including a study, dining room, conservatory, and library/reading room
  • Period features throughout: original pine doors, sash windows, stained glass, timber staircase, exposed beams
  • Three bathrooms: two with roll-top baths, plus ensuite shower room
  • Cellar and utility room
  • Gated block-paved driveway with off-road parking
  • Private courtyard-style garden with two paved terraces and mature planting

Description

Nestled in the highly sought-after and picturesque village of Saddington, amidst the gently rolling Leicestershire countryside, this remarkable Grade II Listed home combines timeless period charm with spacious family living. Showcasing a striking Victorian red-brick façade and a captivating former chapel addition, the property retains a wealth of character through its original internal doors, stained-glass windows, and fine architectural detailing, all complemented by four generous double bedrooms and the versatility of potential annexe accommodation.

Accommodation - In the postcard-perfect village of Saddington, embraced by the rolling hills of the Leicestershire countryside, stands this remarkable Grade II Listed home—an exquisite blend of Victorian refinement and the dramatic architecture of a former chapel. Rich in history and brimming with character, it offers four generous double bedrooms, a host of original features, and the versatility of potential annexe accommodation, all within walking distance of the village pub, church, and countryside walks.

A handsome six-panel Victorian front door opens to a welcoming hallway where a timber-panelled staircase, four-panel pine doors, dado rail, and stained-glass window create an immediate sense of heritage. To the left, the study offers a peaceful work or reading space with an original sash window, green log burner set within a pine surround, and twin built-in cupboards. To the right, the elegant dining room features deep skirting boards and an open fireplace, with double doors leading to both the conservatory and the breathtaking chapel living room.

This former chapel is the heart of the home, a soaring vaulted ceiling, arched windows spilling natural light across the room, a rare Norwegian tiled log burner at its centre, and an antique brass chandelier glinting overhead create a space that is as inviting as it is dramatic.

The bespoke hand-built kitchen is a marriage of style and practicality, with solid timber cabinetry, granite worktops, a stainless steel one-and-a-half bowl sink, a Falcon range-style cooker with five-ring gas hob, and a Fisher & Paykel dual-drawer integrated dishwasher. Traditional tiled flooring, lantern windows, and a door leading to the cellar—housing the Worcester Bosch combi boiler—add to its character. The adjoining conservatory, with two sets of French doors to the garden, is bathed in light and warmed by a corner log burner.

Flowing from the kitchen is the converted barn, now a warm and inviting library with solid oak flooring, exposed timber beams, bespoke shelving, a log burner, and French doors opening to the garden. A private staircase leads to a charming double bedroom with two skylight windows, exposed A-frame beam, eaves storage, and a side-facing window.

The ground floor also offers a beautifully styled bathroom with painted timber floorboards, exposed beam, roll-top bath with central tap and handheld shower, high-level WC, pedestal wash basin, and heated towel rail, as well as a separate utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Upstairs in the main house, the principal bedroom enjoys a sash window to the front elevation and an ensuite shower room with ceramic tiled flooring and walls, heated towel rail, low-level WC, vanity basin, and enclosed shower. Two further double bedrooms—one currently used as a dressing room with a wall of fitted wardrobes—are served by a period-inspired bathroom with chequerboard tiled floor, traditional-style toilet, iron washstand with basin, claw-foot roll-top bath, and separate shower enclosure.

Outside - The property’s red-brick frontage blends seamlessly into the chapel’s arched windows, framed by mature shrubs and planting. A block-paved driveway, tucked behind timber gates, offers off-road parking. The courtyard-style garden is a tranquil retreat, with a lower paved terrace for outside dining, steps leading to a raised patio, brick walls for privacy, and an abundance of greenery, perfect for summer evenings and entertaining family and friends.

Location - Saddington is a picture-postcard village in the heart of rural Leicestershire, known for its rolling countryside, charming period homes, and strong sense of community. At its heart is a welcoming pub, the Queen’s Head, and a beautiful village church, both just a short stroll from the property. The surrounding lanes and footpaths offer some of the area’s most scenic walks, including routes to the nearby Saddington Reservoir.

While delightfully tranquil, the village is well connected Fleckney and Kibworth provide everyday amenities to include shops, dentists, doctors’ surgeries, delicatessen, butcher, post offices, hairdressers, restaurants and sporting and social clubs. Market Harborough and Leicester are both within easy reach for niche shopping, dining, and fast rail links to London St. Pancras and beyond. Saddington blends the serenity of countryside living with the convenience of excellent local connections.

Property Information - Tenure: Freehold
Title Number: LT181589
Local Authority: Harborough District Council
Listed Status: Yes. Further information is available at
1.Yew Tree House is Grade II Listed (Ref: 1061485)
2.Baptist Chapel is also Grade II Listed (Ref: 1294908)
Conservation Area: Yes - Saddington Conservation Area
Tree in a Conservation Area: Any trees at the property would be subject to a TCA (Tree in a Conservation Area)
Tax Band: E
Services: The property is offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired central heating.
Broadband delivered to the property: FTTC
Non-standard construction: Believed to be of standard construction
Wayleaves, Rights of Way & Covenants: Yes
1.No building can be erected on the part of the land marked blue on the plan
2.The buildings on the yellow-tinted land cannot be used:
• for selling alcohol
• for bingo
• for any other form of gambling
Flooding issues in the last 5 years: None
Accessibility: Two storey dwelling. No accessible modifications to the property
Planning issues: None which our clients are aware of

Satnav Information - The property’s postcode is LE8 0QT and house name Yew Tree House.

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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: E
LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
Listed
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Off street
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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