Home Farm Cottage, Husbands Bosworth, Lutterworth

A beautifully appointed and refurbished former farmhouse, in the heart of the old village, sympathetically refurbished with contemporary flair whilst retaining character details throughout. Every detail, from handcrafted woodwork to high-spec fittings, has been thoughtfully considered to create a warm, functional and timeless family home, complete with dedicated home office space, on an uncommonly large plot for its location, to include a beautiful south-west facing garden that benefits from all day sun. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Accommodation - Home Farm Cottage is a superbly presented family home offering a blend of period charm and modern convenience, boasting an exceptional standard of craftsmanship across every room. Situated in the heart of the old village this former farmhouse benefits from an uncommonly generous plot and is finished to an impeccable standard, featuring thoughtfully designed living spaces, high-quality fittings, and extensive outdoor areas (with easy scope for further garden room/office STP) all ideal for work, family life, entertaining, and relaxation.

The entrance hallway sets the tone with panelling, gallery rails, wallpaper by Laura Ashley, and oak-effect Amtico flooring. The staircase is fitted with baby/animal gates, leading up over Brintons wool carpet and under gallery lighting.

The sitting room is a multifunctional space with a charming Inglenook seating area, bifold aluminium doors to the terrace, exposed oak beams and plush wool carpet. An oak stable door gives access to the family room, which is a welcoming space with a Morso 'Badger' stove on a marble hearth, bespoke cabinetry and panelling, Brintons carpet, picture rails, and Laura Ashley wallpaper. Double doors open into the conservatory/playroom which has an abundance of natural light from multiple windows and door to the terrace, this room includes exposed brickwork, feature oak lintels, fitted shelving, and wool carpet.

The thoughtfully designed open plan dining kitchen is family-sized and both functional and beautiful, with solid wood surfaces, MDF cabinetry, and a large central island incorporating waste bins, storage and breakfast bar seating. Integrated appliances include a Smeg oven, Neff hob, AEG dishwasher, and built-in fridge. Features such as under-cupboard lighting, LVT flooring, tiled splashbacks, and ambient LED lighting ensure a welcoming, stylish space. A stable glazed oak door opens onto the garden, while a second leads to the utility.

To the rear of the property, overlooking the garden, is the well-proportioned study which features a bespoke pine desk, ample adjustable shelving and cabinets, Amtico parquet flooring, and views to both side and rear gardens. Situated slightly apart from the hustle and bustle of the main house, the study is perfect for working from home.

The utility room is where practicality meets style, with blue and cream units, a ceramic sink, solid wood worktop, and ample storage including bespoke shoe and coat cupboards. There’s space for laundry appliances, a vaulted ceiling with room for a drying rail, and a further glazed stable door with cat flap to the terrace. Also accessed from the utility room and adjacent to the study is a charming and sophisticated cloakroom displaying Mulberry wallpaper and premium Imperial and Heritage sanitaryware with commensurate fittings. Panelled walls and automatic LED lighting complete the elegant look.

A beautiful oak balustrade rises the staircase, framed by accent beams and traditional lime plastered walls. A Brintons wool carpet covers each step, while deep wooden skirting, a Stas gallery-style picture rail, and fitted café shutters add refined period touches. A generous storage cupboard offers practical organisation.

The principal bedroom includes built-in wardrobe with lighting, TV point, newly fitted wool carpet, and elegant brass fittings. The en-suite is finished in real cream marble tiles, and offers a Grohe Smartcontrol concealed thermostatic mixer with Hansgrohe rain shower and handshower, a Crosswater frameless enclosure, and Heritage WC with oak soft-close seat. The Hudson Reed vanity unit, accent-lit alcoves, and dimmable radio LED lighting all contribute to this indulgent space.

Bedroom two features a built-in wardrobe (containing intruder alarm panel), Brintons wool carpet, wallpaper by Sophie Conran, gallery-style picture rail, and stylish brass fittings throughout.

Bedroom three offers a versatile layout with fitted shelving and desk, radiator, and complementary accent wallpaper. Bedroom four to the rear overlooks the garden and also boasts a built-in wardrobe, Brintons wool carpet, and charming accent wallpaper.

The family bathroom has been elegantly designed with panelling and shelf detailing. This luxurious bathroom features a copper-leafed cast iron roll-top bath with Hudson Reed fittings, a frameless glass shower enclosure with thermostatic shower mixer, and a Heritage WC with oak seat. Finishes include mother-of-pearl mosaic tiling, painted bare wood flooring, and dimmable LED radio downlighting. A solid oak door with brass furniture adds character.

The expansive loft spans the full footprint of the house, is partially boarded, and benefits from lighting, power, and housing for the cold-water storage and expansion tanks as well as Stuart Turner shower pumps, ensuring efficient water pressure throughout.

Outside - From the kitchen door, a Bradstone brindle block-paved driveway provides access to a beautifully crafted hardwood sliding gate, with separate pedestrian gate, both electronically operated and secured with a fob and keypad entry. This private approach offers access to the kitchen and secure parking for approximately two vehicles and is fully serviced with external power points, lighting, and both hot and cold-water supply.

To the rear, a thoughtfully landscaped lower terrace features sandstone paving, brick and oak-sleeper gabions, integrated bench seating, an urn water feature, and a pleached hornbeam screen, all designed with both style and pet safety in mind, with secure, closeable gates. The upper garden extends into a generous lawn, ideal for family recreation or entertaining, framed by sandstone terracing, mature borders, Buxus hedging, and enclosed by brick walls and painted fencing for privacy. Beyond a post-and-rail fence an enclosed kitchen garden offers a well-tended vegetable, fruit, and flower patch, complete with a cold water tap and a painted timber shed with a charming cedar shingle roof. There is easy scope here for a further garden room or office space (subject to planning).

Location - Husbands Bosworth is a thriving, attractive and well-connected village. The village offers a modern medical centre, independent supermarket , day nursery, well-regarded primary school, hairdresser, dentist, post office, active sports and social clubs, dog park and doggy day care, parish Church and public house. Only 6 miles from Market Harborough (a thriving market town consistently rated one of the ‘best places to live’) and 10 miles from Rugby it provides excellent communication links. Junction 20 of the M1 at Lutterworth is within a ten-minute car journey and London can be reached via rail from both Market Harborough (St Pancras) in approximately one hour and Rugby (Euston). Leicester is a mere 12 miles away or 10 minutes by train from Market Harborough and Birmingham can also be reached from Rugby in around 30 minutes by train. Equally, the village offers direct access to country walks and tranquillity.

Secondary schools are found in Market Harborough, Lutterworth and nearby Kibworth and school buses pass through the village. The area is also well served by independent prep schools with the likes of Spratton Hall and Pitsford School to the south, and independent secondary schools including Leicester Grammar School, Rugby School, Oakham, Uppingham, Princethorpe and others closeby or within commutable distance, a number (including LGS) with buses also passing through the village or from Market Harborough.