Back Lane, East Farndon, LE16

Few properties command attention quite like The Limes - a substantial, characterful family home occupying an elevated and secluded position on the edge of the desirable village of East Farndon, coming to the open market for the first time in well over half a century. Set within grounds approaching three-quarters of an acre, the property enjoys uninterrupted views over countryside down to the rooftops and town of Market Harborough. Well built of brick beneath a slated roof, with accommodation of truly impressive scale, a wealth of period features, exceptional established gardens and considerable scope to adapt and personalise, this is a rare and genuinely exciting opportunity to acquire a piece of local history and make it entirely your own, offered with no onward chain.

From the moment you arrive, the property makes a lasting impression. A gravelled driveway leads to the generous entrance garden room, a welcoming and characterful introduction to the home, which draws you into the central hallway, where decorative tiled flooring sets the tone for the period character found throughout, and on to the expansive main hall beyond. The grand living room is, quite simply, spectacular: measuring over thirty-one feet in length, it is a room of genuine grandeur, centred on a feature fireplace and capable of accommodating the full life of a busy household as well as entertaining on any scale. A separate sitting room provides a more intimate retreat, its own feature fireplace adding warmth and character, while the dining room sits at the social centre of the ground floor, adjacent to the breakfast kitchen. The kitchen connects through to the rear of the house, where a well-appointed utility room and separate study extend the accommodation further still. A WC and a pantry complete a ground floor layout of exceptional versatility.

Beneath the property, a cellar, accessed via the hallway, offers useful storage.

Upstairs, a wide and impressively proportioned staircase rises to the spacious landing, which in turn serves four generous double bedrooms. Each of the bedrooms are particularly impressive in scale, and retain the charm of their own feature fireplaces, a quiet reminder of the home's long and distinguished history. Another benefit the rooms have, positioned on corners are the dual aspect windows, enjoying amazing views of the gardens from all angles. A family bathroom, a separate WC and a second bathroom ensure the first floor functions as well as it impresses.

Outside, The Limes sits within its exceptional grounds in a manner that feels increasingly rare. The gardens, the legacy of more than fifty years of careful and loving stewardship, have a quality and character impresses even more so when you are here. Lawns and flower borders frame the gravelled approach, while the boundary of the whole plot is aligned with mature trees, many staying evergreen throughout the seasons, offering total privacy.

A detached double garage provides excellent practical storage space for vehicles and more.

East Farndon is a charming and unspoilt rural village within easy reach of Market Harborough, which offers a very reachable and comprehensive range of shops, restaurants, schools and mainline rail services to London St Pancras. The surrounding Leicestershire and Northamptonshire countryside provides outstanding walking and equestrian opportunities, and the area enjoys strong road links too.

A home of this character, history and potential does not come to market often. Especially that this opportunity is offered with no onward chain.

ROOMS & MEASUREMENTS

Entrance Garden Room — 13'7 x 21'5 (4.14m x 6.53m)
Hallway — 9'5 x 3'2 (2.87m x 0.97m)
Main Hall — 19'6 x 7'1 (5.94m x 2.16m)
Grand Living Room — 31'0 x 14'2 (9.45m x 4.32m)
Sitting Room — 12'1 x 13'0 (3.68m x 3.96m)
Breakfast Kitchen — 9'0 x 20'9 (2.74m x 6.32m)
Dining Room — 13'2 x 10'8 (4.01m x 3.25m)
Pantry
Utility Room — 17'0 x 8'10 (5.18m x 2.69m)
Study — 12'10 x 8'10 (3.91m x 2.69m)
WC — 3'6 x 6'2 (1.07m x 1.88m)
Cellar
Main Landing — 23'4 x 7'3 (7.11m x 2.21m)
Bedroom One — 14'3 x 16'0 (4.34m x 4.88m)
Bedroom Two — 14'2 x 13'2 (4.32m x 4.01m)
Bedroom Three — 13'1 x 13'1 (3.99m x 3.99m)
Bedroom Four — 13'1 x 12'0 (3.99m x 3.66m)
Bathroom — 8'9 x 5'11 (2.67m x 1.80m)
Separate WC — 5'8 x 3'6 (1.73m x 1.07m)
Second Bathroom — 7'1 x 8'3 (2.16m x 2.51m)
Double Garage — 18'6 x 14'8 (5.64m x 4.47m)

Disclaimer

In accordance with current legal requirements, all prospective purchasers are required to undergo an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check. An administration fee of £40 per property will apply. This fee is payable after an offer has been accepted and must be settled before a memorandum of sale can be issued.