Leicester Road, Tilton on the Hill, LE7

Introducing Mayfield, a reimagined four double bedroom detached home built in 2024 and exceeding 4,500 sq.ft of living accommodation with uninterrupted field views of Leicestershire countryside. From the approach, the house reveals little of its scale; it is only once inside that its proportions, and its relationship to the landscape, begin to unfold. Sightlines have been carefully composed so that the eye is drawn immediately through the house and out towards the long western views beyond. It is an unusually assured piece of contemporary country architecture: expansive yet composed, substantial without feeling overworked.

Built in 2024 and extending to more than 4,500 sq ft, the house has been designed with an uncommon degree of restraint. Materials have been selected for permanence rather than effect: handmade painted joinery, quartz surfaces, large-format ceramic flooring and softly muted finishes that allow texture and light to take precedence. There is a calmness to the interior, a sense that every decision has been considered not simply for appearance, but for how the house might settle into daily life over time.

At its centre is an extraordinary open-plan living space stretching more than thirteen metres across the rear elevation. A series of glazed openings frame the surrounding landscape, while two sets of bi-fold doors and a substantial roof lantern pull natural light deep into the room throughout the day. The kitchen itself is bespoke and hand-painted, arranged around a generous central island with integrated appliances and a walk-in butler’s pantry discreetly set behind. Though exceptionally well-equipped, the room avoids the overtly performative quality so often associated with contemporary kitchens; instead, it feels grounded, atmospheric and instinctively social. Elsewhere, the arrangement of rooms has been handled with equal sensitivity. A quieter sitting room sits to the front of the house, centred around a multi-fuel stove, while a second reception room rises into a vaulted ceiling and opens directly onto the garden through walls of glazing, capturing the changing light and uninterrupted rural aspect beyond. A further study or playroom introduces flexibility without compromising cohesion, finished with herringbone flooring and built-in joinery. Even the utility and boot room have been executed to the same exacting standard as the principal spaces, with bespoke cabinetry, quartz worktops and carefully integrated storage throughout.

The first floor is arranged around a broad galleried landing, from which four generously proportioned bedrooms unfold. The principal suite occupies the finest position in the house, oriented entirely towards the gardens and distant countryside, with French doors opening onto a delicate glass Juliet balcony. A substantial dressing room and an elegantly restrained en suite bathroom complete the suite, the latter centred around a freestanding bath and walk-in shower. A second bedroom also benefits from its own dressing room and en suite, while two further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom finished in the same quiet, contemporary language of natural tones, textured tiling and refined fittings.

The grounds feel unusually mature for a newly completed house, landscaped with a clear architectural sensibility. To the front, a broad block-paved driveway and additional gravelled parking sit alongside planted sleeper beds and low-level lighting, creating a composed approach to the house. To the rear, a wide natural stone terrace extends directly from the principal living spaces before giving way to lawn and open sky. Boundary treatments have been intentionally kept low, allowing the landscape itself to remain uninterrupted and ever-present. As daylight fades, the garden takes on a different character entirely: expansive, still and deeply private. Beneath the calm material palette and generous volumes lies a highly efficient contemporary home. Mayfield is powered by an air-source heat pump, with underfloor heating running throughout the ground floor, and is offered with the benefit of a ten-year structural warranty.

To the front of the property and set back from Leicester Road, a spacious driveway provides off-road parking for several vehicles alongside a double-garage, alongside the added benefit of an electric car-charging supply.

Offered with no upwards chain and all enquiries addressed to our Partner, Gianfranco Paparozzi.

Location:

Leicester Road lies on the edge of Tilton on the Hill, one of east Leicestershire’s most quietly desirable villages, positioned high within rolling countryside close to the Rutland border. Defined by its elevated setting and expansive rural views, the village has long attracted those seeking a slower pace of life without complete isolation, combining a distinctly agricultural landscape with strong connectivity to the surrounding market towns and cities. The village itself retains a traditional character, centred around St Peter’s Church, the Rose & Crown public house and a well-supported village shop and post office. There is a well-regarded primary school within the village, while nearby Ratcliffe College — widely considered one of the region’s leading independent schools — sits just a short drive away. The surrounding countryside offers extensive walking, cycling and riding routes, with the landscapes of Rutland Water, Launde Abbey and the Welland Valley all within easy reach. Despite its rural atmosphere, Tilton is particularly well placed for access across the Midlands. The A47 lies moments to the west, providing direct connections towards Leicester and Peterborough, while Market Harborough, Leicester, Oakham and Melton Mowbray are all easily accessible by road. Rail services from Market Harborough connect to London St Pancras in around an hour, making the area increasingly appealing to those balancing country living with regular access to the capital. What distinguishes Tilton is its sense of openness and elevation. Views stretch for miles across unspoilt countryside, and there is a tangible sense of space that is increasingly difficult to find within commutable distance of the city. It remains a village with a genuine sense of community, yet one that feels deeply connected to the surrounding landscape — calm, rural and quietly self-assured.

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