Willoughby House, Main Street, Willoughby Waterleys, Leicestershire

An exceptional contemporary country home with breath-taking countryside views.

Built in 2010 to the exacting specifications of the current owners, this striking six-bedroom, six-bathroom detached home combines modern luxury with sustainable design. Occupying a generous plot of approximately 0.61 acres and enjoying uninterrupted views across open countryside, the property offers an impressive 3,928 sq. ft. of beautifully appointed accommodation.

Designed with sustainability at its core, the home features a ground source heat pump, solar panels, and biomass secondary heating, ensuring both comfort and efficiency throughout the seasons.

Location - The property is located on the edge of the conservation area in the picturesque village of Willoughby Waterleys, approximately ten miles south of Leicester and is surrounded by attractive open countryside. The location provides convenient access to Market Harborough and Leicester city, both offering comprehensive shopping facilities and mainline rail services to London St Pancras as well as access to junction 20 of the M1 at Lutterworth. More local amenities are available within nearby Countesthorpe, Blaby and Wigston.

Accommodation - A welcoming porch and reception hall with a handcrafted oak staircase set the tone for the rest of the home. The ground floor has Limestone floors with underfloor heating throughout and offers a superb sense of space, including a study, a versatile sixth bedroom with en-suite, an elegant sitting room with a cast iron log burner set within a limestone fireplace, and a formal dining room perfect for entertaining. A guest cloakroom sits nearby.

At the heart of the home lies a magnificent living kitchen, fitted with an extensive range of oak units, granite work surfaces, and a central breakfast bar. High-end integrated appliances include twin ovens, a steamer oven, combination microwave, induction hob with contemporary extractor, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and hot tap. A utility room provides further fitted storage, granite worktops, integrated laundry appliances, and direct access to the double garage. Completing the ground floor is a charming garden room with a roof lantern and French doors opening onto the terrace.

The first floor also has underfloor heating and is accessed via a galleried landing, flooded with natural light from another roof lantern and leading to five beautifully proportioned bedrooms with newly fitted luxury carpets, four of which benefit from en-suite facilities with tiled bathrooms. The principal suite is a true sanctuary, featuring bespoke wardrobes, air conditioning, a Juliet balcony framing glorious countryside views, and a luxurious five-piece en-suite bathroom. The family bathroom serves the remaining bedroom and includes a four-piece suite with both bath and separate shower.

Outside - The property is approached via a sweeping block-paved driveway with planted borders and ample parking, leading to the double garage with electric door and car charging point. To the rear, the professionally landscaped gardens have been thoughtfully designed to offer a series of beautiful outdoor spaces, with varied planting, sun terraces, and tranquil seating areas. Steps rise to a paddock area, which adjoins open fields, creating an idyllic, countryside backdrop that perfectly complements this remarkable home.

Other Information - Tenure: Freehold. Local Authority: Harborough District Council, Tax Band: G
Listed Status: None. Conservation Area: Willoughby Waterleys
Construction: Believed to be standard.
Services: Offered to the market with all mains services, underfloor electric heating with ground source heat pump, solar panels, and biomass secondary heating. We are informed by the Vendor that due to the Solar Panels, the FIT energy bills are almost Zero.
Broadband delivered to the property: Fibre, 50mbps.
Wayleaves/Rights of Way /Covenants: Tree Preservation Orders on all mature trees on plot.
Flooding issues in the last 5 years: None our Clients are aware of.
Accessibility: Two-storey property. Slope to the front door.
Planning issues: None our Clients are aware of.

Satnav Information - The property’s postcode is LE8 6UF, and the house name is Willoughby House.