Stretton Road, Great Glen, LE8

A rare opportunity to acquire a modern, architect-designed eco home with far-reaching countryside views, offered to the market for the first time since its construction in 2010 and available with the significant benefit of no upward chain.

Set within a generous 0.6-acre plot, Stackley Lodge successfully combines sustainability, comfort and architectural excellence. Situated on the edge of the sought-after village of Great Glen, the property enjoys a peaceful rural setting with uninterrupted views across open countryside, while remaining within walking distance of the popular Pennbury Farm Shop and Café. Great Glen offers an excellent range of everyday amenities, including a Co-op and Post Office open seven days a week, three pubs, a GP surgery, a library and a variety of independent businesses. The area is also served by several highly regarded schools, including Leicester Grammar School and Stoneygate School.

For those needing access to the capital, the location is exceptionally well placed. Market Harborough station, 20 minutes away, offers direct East Midlands Railway services to London St Pancras International in as little as 55 minutes. Leicester station provides an equally convenient alternative, with frequent direct services reaching St Pancras in just over an hour. Combined with easy access to the A6 linking Leicester, Market Harborough and beyond, Stackley Lodge delivers the perfect balance of rural living and excellent connectivity, making it ideal for professionals commuting to London.

The house provides approximately 240 square metres (2,583 sq ft) of high-specification accommodation arranged over two floors, with contemporary styling and quality finishes throughout.

An entrance lobby opens into a spacious reception hall providing access to the principal ground-floor rooms. At the heart of the home is an impressive kitchen and dining area, complemented by a utility room and pantry, flowing seamlessly into a bright and spacious family room. The ground floor also features a generous sitting room, a dedicated home office and a cloakroom. Solid oak flooring runs throughout the main living areas, adding warmth and character to the modern interior.

A striking oak staircase rises to the galleried first-floor landing, illuminated by solar tube lighting that enhances the sense of light and space. The landing provides access to five double bedrooms, all benefitting from fitted storage and beautiful countryside views. The principal bedroom enjoys a private balcony and en-suite bathroom, while a second bedroom also benefits from en-suite facilities. The remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom. An additional office/study completes the first floor and could easily serve as a sixth bedroom if required.

In addition to the main house, a detached triple garage with remote-controlled doors provides extensive parking and storage. Above the garage is an insulated games room measuring approximately 21' x 14'5", complete with eaves storage and provision for electric storage heating. This versatile space is equally suited to use as a home office, studio, gym or hobby room.

The gardens and grounds have been thoughtfully designed to complement both the architecture of the home and its rural setting. Sandstone pathways wrap around the property, while a full-width terrace spans the south-facing elevation, creating an exceptional space for entertaining and outdoor living. Three principal south-facing rooms open directly onto the terrace via full-height sliding and folding doors.

The wrap-around gardens are beautifully maintained and include lawns, ornamental planting, fruit trees, mature woodland trees and a pond with associated decking. The property is enclosed for privacy and security, with an electrically operated gated entrance and a Cotswold stone driveway providing an attractive approach and parking for at least five vehicles.

Eco credentials and exceptionally low running costs:

Stackley Lodge is a genuine eco home, delivering impressive energy efficiency and remarkably low running costs.

The 4kW solar PV array generates approximately one-third of the household's electricity requirements and benefits from a feed-in tariff fixed until 2036. In recent years, this tariff has generated an annual income of approximately £1,700–£2,000. In 2024/25, tariff payments of £1,774 virtually covered the entire annual electricity bill of £1,777.93, while in 2025/26 the tariff generated £1,981. Combined with the electricity produced and consumed directly by the property, this represents a substantial financial benefit and significantly reduces the running costs of this all-electric home.

The home's precision-engineered timber-frame construction, exceptional levels of insulation and air-tightness, 22kW air source heat pump (installed in 2023), MVHR ventilation system and rainwater harvesting system work together to provide year-round comfort with minimal energy consumption.

A brand-new drainage and septic system has recently been installed, future-proofing the property and eliminating one of the most common concerns associated with rural homes not connected to mains drainage, providing valuable peace of mind for future owners.

Stackley Lodge represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly sustainable, architect-designed home that combines outstanding energy efficiency, low running costs, architectural quality and excellent connectivity, all within a beautiful South Leicestershire countryside setting.

Technical Details

• Precision-engineered timber-frame construction with factory-fitted insulation and 17-layer Triso wrap

• Impressive U-values, as low as 0.11 W/m²K

• Double glazing throughout

• Exceptional air-tightness for heat retention, with Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR)

• 300mm loft insulation

• Large south-facing windows designed to maximise solar gain, with deep eaves providing summer shading and reducing overheating risk

• 22kW Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), installed in 2023

• Thermaskirt radiators

• Electric underfloor heating in the family bathroom and cloakroom

• Zoned heating system serving upstairs and downstairs independently

• Ecocent ASHP hot water cylinder for efficient domestic hot water production

• Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR), supplying filtered fresh air while recovering heat from extracted air

• 4kW solar PV array generating approximately one-third of household electricity consumption, with feed-in tariff fixed until 2036

• Rainwater harvesting system supplying toilets and washing machine, significantly reducing water consumption and bills

• Newly installed drainage and septic system

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.