Main Street, Hoby, LE14

Location

Hoby is a beautiful, unspoilt village situated in the Wreake Valley between Leicester and Melton Mowbray. The village offers local amenities to include a fine Parish Church, Methodist Chapel and just a stone’s throw from the property is a lovely, thatched pub and restaurant called The Blue Bell, renowned for their extensive home-cooked menu. A well-regarded primary school can be found in the neighbouring village of Thrussington and private schooling is available at nearby Ratcliffe College (4.3 miles) and the Loughborough Endowed Schools (11.8 miles). Local activities include horse riding, fishing and the extremely popular Ragdale Hall Health Hydro (1.7 miles) is situated close by in Ragdale village. A wider range of amenities can be found at the nearby Thurmaston Retail Park and the market towns of Melton Mowbray and Loughborough. The nearby A46 provides fast access to Leicester and Nottingham.

Distances

Leicester 11.9 miles / Nottingham 19.2 / Loughborough 10.9 miles / Melton Mowbray 5.9 miles / Oakham 16.3 miles / M69/M1(J21) 16.6 miles / East Midlands Airport 19.8 miles

Ground Floor

The ground floor has been thoughtfully designed to balance period character with refined contemporary living. A striking entrance hall sets the tone, leading through to a beautifully appointed kitchen with dining area, opening directly onto the south-west facing garden, perfect for relaxed al fresco dining and summer entertaining. To the front of the property are two elegant reception rooms: a formal drawing room and a generous sitting room, the latter enhanced by French doors opening onto the courtyard, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

First Floor

The first floor offers three well-proportioned double bedrooms, two of which benefit from stylish en suite facilities, complemented by a well-appointed family bathroom.

Second Floor

The second floor provides a versatile fourth bedroom, equally well-suited as a study, home office, or guest space.

Outside

Occupying a superb, elevated position, Archway Cottage enjoys breathtaking, far-reaching views across the Wreake Valley countryside. Fronting Main Street, vehicular and pedestrian access is through a covered Archway shared with the neighbours (The Coach House). The cottage has two designated parking spaces within the rear courtyard. To the rear, a private, low-maintenance garden enjoys a sunny aspect and provides an ideal space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation, featuring a patio and turfed lawn.

Agents Note

Access is shared with neighbouring, The Coach House which fronts the Main Street.

Services

Mains water; drainage and electricity are connected (mains gas is not available). The property has oil fired central heating with oil tank installed in 2022. New uPVC double glazing in the extension (kitchen area) and with mainly original windows in the old part.

Tenure

Freehold.

Local Authority

Melton Borough Council.

Directions

On entering the village from Thrussington or Brooksby proceed through the centre of the village along Main Street, passing All Saints Church on the left-hand side. Continue along Main Street passing the thatched Blue Bell pub/restaurant on the right-hand side. The entrance to Archway Cottage is on the right-hand side just after The Grange.