Stretton Road, Great Glen, LE8

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

Set within a generous 0.6- acre plot Stackley Lodge is located on the edge of the sought-after village of Great Glen. The property enjoys a peaceful rural setting with uninterrupted view across open countryside while remaining within walking distance of the popular Pennbury Farm café and shops. Great Glen has an active community and an excellent range of local amenities including a Co-op, Post Office, 3 pubs, GP surgery and library. The area is served by several highly regarded schools including Beauchamp Oadby and Leicester Grammar School. There is a bus service to Market Harborough and Leicester. Market Harborough station is 20 minutes away and offers a direct rail service to London St Pancras in as little as 55 minutes.

The house provides approximately 240 sq.m. (2500 sq ft) of accommodation arranged over 2 floors.

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 complimented by a utility room and pantry. The dining area area flows seamlessly into a bright and spacious family room. There is also a generous sitting room, a downstairs study and a cloakroom. Solid oak flooring runs through the hallway and 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 with fitted storage and countryside views. The principal bedroom enjoys a private balcony and en suite bathroom. A second bedroom also benefits from an en suite. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. An additional office/study completes the first floor. The landing provides access to the loft with provision for further storage.

A detached triple garage with remote controlled doors provides extensive parking/storage with a workshop space at the rear. Above the garage is an insulated games room measuring approximately 21’ by 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 garden 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. Three principal south facing rooms open directly onto the terrace with sliding/folding doors.

The wrap around gardens are well maintained and include lawns, ornamental planting, fruit trees, mature woodland and a pond with associated decking. The property is enclosed for privacy and security with an electrically operated gated entrance. A Cotswold stone driveway provides an attractive approach and parking for at least 6 vehicles.

Stackley Lodge is a genuine eco home delivering impressive energy efficiency and remarkably low running costs. The 4 kW solar PV array generates the equivalent of one third of the house’s electricity requirements and benefits from a generous feed in tarriff for the next ten years. This tarriff payment effectively pays the annual electricity bill.

The house has high levels of insulation and air tightness. Heating and hot water are both generated by an air source heat pump. The MVHR ventilation system provides a continuous supply of fresh air to all living rooms and extracts the stale air to the exterior. Rainwater harvesting provides water for the toilets, washing machine and garden. This has the additional benefit of reducing water bills (it approximately halves a house’s water usage).

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

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