Highfields, Smeeton Westerby

Market Harborough 8 miles (trains to London St Pancras International), Leicester 9.5 miles (trains to London St Pancras International)
Rugby 19 miles (trains to London Euston). (All distances approximate)


The Situation

Situated in the sought-after village of Smeeton Westerby, Highfields enjoys a semi-rural position with excellent access to nearby market towns, well-regarded schools and transport links, making it as practical as it is picturesque. This popular village is well known for its scenic quality, footpaths and bridleways, making it ideal for walking and horse riding. The village was once divided into the two separate hamlets of Smeeton and Westerby. The boundary is believed to be marked by two white stones next to Westerby House.

The village contains a public house, church and village hall whilst the neighbouring larger village of Kibworth Beauchamp, within easy walking distance, contains a good array of everyday shopping requirements, healthcare, public houses, restaurants and sports clubs. The City of Leicester to the north provides extensive shopping, leisure and business facilities.
Communications in the area are excellent with the nearby town of Market Harborough offering a fast rail link to London St Pancras International, also available from the City of Leicester to the north. By road the M1 connects to junctions 20 and 21. The M69 connects via junction 21 of the M1 to the major arterial networks of the Midlands and south.

Educational facilities are excellent with preparatory schools at Leicester and Great Glen, secondary education at Leicester, Great Glen, Uppingham, Oakham, Oundle and Rugby. The area is well known for its sporting and recreational activities. Golf is available throughout Leicestershire and Market Harborough with water sports including sailing and fishing on Rutland Water.

The Property
Highfields dates to the mid-19th century, with the earliest part of the house believed to have been constructed around 1840. The rear of the property was added in the 1870s, during a period when it briefly served as Highfield House Academy. This historic setting, combined with mature gardens and far-reaching countryside views, provides a unique sense of continuity and timeless rural elegance.
With its sweeping lawned frontage, this handsome red-brick residence offers classic Georgian proportions with later architectural flourishes that add depth, charm and individuality. The symmetry of the principal elevation gives way to a wonderfully characterful rear aspect, where generous windows, climbing greenery and a striking gazebo overlook the gardens and swimming pool beyond.
Inside, the house is arranged over several floors and offers exceptional flexibility for modern family living and entertaining. Reception rooms are elegant and welcoming, with tall sash windows, refined detailing and views across the grounds. The heart of the house opens seamlessly to terraces and gardens, creating a strong connection between inside and out — ideal for summer gatherings or quieter moments taking in the setting, particularly the views to the south across the grounds and adjoining paddock.
The accommodation is complemented by well-proportioned bedrooms, tranquil garden outlooks and a sense of privacy throughout. Every room feels grounded in its surroundings, with natural light and leafy views playing a constant role. The large entrance hall opens through to an inner hallway which features an impressive staircase and wood burning stove. From here the various rooms radiate to include a generously proportioned Drawing Room with views towards the landscaped gardens which opens through to a quiet Library. Also on the ground floor is a formal dining room and the large family kitchen with extensive storage and direct access to a larder and utility room. To the first and second floors are nine well proportioned bedrooms and a large playroom/nursery. The principal suite includes a large bathroom ensuite and a dressing area, and three further bath/shower rooms are set across the two floors. The versatile nature of the upper floors provides the opportunity for multigenerational living with a former kitchenette on the second floor which could be re-instated to provide accommodation for nanny or extended family.

Outside

The grounds are a particular highlight. Lawns roll gently away from the house, interspersed with mature trees, planted borders and established shrubs, whilst the heated outdoor swimming pool with an elegant pool house provides a focal point for relaxation and summer entertaining. There is an adjoining paddock of approximately 1.7 acres accessible from the garden with various outbuildings providing excellent storage options, log stores and garaging. A detached, two storey barn and former milking parlour currently used for storage purposes, has potential for other uses subject to the necessary consents. The setting feels private and peaceful, yet never isolated.

General Remarks

Viewing

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Council Tax Band
Council Tax Band - H

Services
Mains water and sewage. Mains gas, electricity and broadband. None of the services have been tested by the agents.

Local Authority
Harborough District Council

EPC Rating
C

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