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Thrussington Road, Ratcliffe On The Wreake, Leicester, LE7 4SQ

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

6

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

5,000 sq ft

465 sq m

TENURE
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Key features

  • Grade II listed former mill dating back to 1815
  • Six bedrooms including two en suite
  • Four reception rooms full of character
  • Outbuildings with annexe potential (STPP)
  • Stabling, paddocks and 6.19 acres of grounds
  • Glorious riverside setting overlooking the River Wreake
  • Extending to over 4,400 sq. ft. of living space

Description

Rearsby Mill
A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of History on the River Wreake

Summary
Steeped in history and full of charm, Rearsby Mill is a Grade II listed former watermill dating back to 1815, occupying a breathtaking 6.19-acre riverside plot. Extending to over 4,400 sq. ft. across three storeys, the property offers six bedrooms including two with en suite facilities, four versatile reception rooms, and a host of characterful features that tell the story of its working past.

With outbuildings that could be converted into secondary accommodation (subject to planning), stabling, and sweeping grounds, this is more than just a house. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a family legacy. The current owners have hosted two weddings here, testament to its beauty as a setting for life’s most treasured moments.

 
Lifestyle & Potential
The Mill enjoys an idyllic setting, framed by the gentle flow of the River Wreake, open countryside, and the sound of water over the weir. This is a home that embraces both grandeur and intimacy, a place to host gatherings or enjoy peaceful solitude.

The land is currently under-utilised, but offers remarkable scope. It could be landscaped into formal gardens, transformed into paddocks for equestrian use, or even adapted with new facilities to suit modern family life. With its combination of history, scale and setting, the possibilities are limited only by imagination.

 
Ground Floor
A welcoming oak-framed storm porch leads into a magnificent reception hall with gallery landing, log burner, and oak flooring.

The formal sitting room exudes character with exposed mill workings, inglenook fireplace, and dual aspect views. A snug offers a cosy retreat, while the dining room with its stone fireplace is ideal for entertaining.

At the heart of the home, a traditional farmhouse-style kitchen blends heritage charm with modern convenience, featuring granite worktops, an Aga and central island. French doors lead into a breakfast room with views of the gardens. A large utility, boot room, cloakroom, and direct access to the double garage complete the ground floor.

 
First Floor
The principal bedroom is truly exceptional, with exposed mill workings, a millstone feature, and elevated sleeping area with views over the mill pond. A walk-in wardrobe and luxurious en suite complete the suite.

A further en suite double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and exposed truss provides a striking second option. Two more double bedrooms share a family bathroom, and a dedicated study adds flexibility.

 
Second Floor
The top floor offers two further double bedrooms with superb south-facing views, perfect for older children, guests, or as a self-contained ‘teenagers’ level’.

 
Outside
Approached by a sweeping driveway, the Mill is fronted by a picturesque pond and bridge, with parking, turning circle, and double garage.

The grounds stretch to 6.19 acres, including two paddocks, stables, vegetable gardens, riverside lawns, and tranquil seating areas. A glass summer house with power and timber flooring provides the perfect retreat or workspace. Outbuildings including a playroom, gardener’s store, and boathouse present excellent annexe potential (STPP).

This landscape is not just land; it is a canvas for a lifestyle. From family weddings to quiet evenings by the river, Rearsby Mill has already hosted cherished memories and is ready to embrace the next chapter.

 
Location
Ratcliffe on the Wreake is a charming and unspoilt village with excellent connections to Leicester, Loughborough, and Melton Mowbray. Thrussington, just moments away, offers a village green, church, shop, two public houses, and a well-regarded primary school.

Nearby Sileby and Cossington provide further amenities and rail links to London in as little as 1 hour 25 minutes. For families, Ratcliffe College, a highly regarded independent school, is just 2.1 miles away.

 
Key Features
Grade II listed former mill dating back to 1815
Six bedrooms including two en suite
Four reception rooms full of character
Outbuildings with annexe potential (STPP)
Stabling, paddocks and 6.19 acres of grounds
Glorious riverside setting overlooking the River Wreake
Extending to over 4,400 sq. ft. of living space
 
This is not just a home.
It is a legacy.

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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