Leopards Lodge, East Langton, Market Harborough

Leopards Lodge is a stunning village home occupying a prominent position in the heart of this highly regarded south-east Leicestershire village. This impressive five-bedroom detached village home combines period character with thoughtfully designed modern living. Significantly and meticulously improved over the years, the property offers spacious, versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, where exposed beams, beautiful fireplaces and bespoke joinery sit comfortably alongside bright, contemporary living spaces. At the heart of the home is a superb open-plan living dining kitchen, complemented by generous reception rooms and beautifully landscaped gardens, creating a truly wonderful home.

Accommodation - A welcoming entrance hall provides an impressive introduction to the home, complete with oak flooring, a turning staircase rising through all three floors, useful understairs storage and a cloakroom.

The true heart of the property is undoubtedly the magnificent open-plan living dining kitchen a wonderfully sociable space designed with both modern life and entertaining in mind. Flagstone flooring, exposed ceiling beams and an impressive inglenook fireplace create an abundance of warmth and character, whilst windows to both the front and rear ensure the room is bathed in natural light throughout the day. The bespoke Neptune kitchen is beautifully appointed with handcrafted cabinetry, granite work surfaces, a central island and a range of premium appliances including a range cooker, Fisher & Paykel American-style fridge freezer and integrated Bosch dishwasher. A walk-in pantry and adjoining utility room provide excellent practical space, with French doors opening directly onto the gardens. A snug is situated off the kitchen and boasts a contemporary fireplace with feature recessed shelving and an impressive oak Bessemer beam above.

Complementing the kitchen is an elegant sitting room with office area off, enjoying a triple aspect with views over the gardens and centred around a striking fireplace housing a log-burning stove beneath an exposed timber mantel. Rich in original character, with oak flooring and exposed ceiling timbers adding further charm, this is a wonderfully inviting space to relax and unwind, whether enjoying cosy winter evenings or opening the French doors during the warmer months to seamlessly connect with the outside.

The bedroom accommodation is thoughtfully arranged over the upper two floors, offering exceptional flexibility for modern life. The principal bedroom enjoys dual-aspect views and benefits from a private ensuite shower room, whilst two further generous double bedrooms, and the bathroom complete the first floor. The second floor continues the home's character with two beautifully proportioned double bedrooms featuring exposed beams, one served by an ensuite WC and the other by an ensuite shower room, making them ideal for older children, guests or independent multi-generational living.

Outside - Approached via a gravelled forecourt, the property enjoys an attractive frontage with twin timber doors where the remainder of the original garage has been thoughtfully converted into the utility room. Gated side access leads through to the principal southwest facing gardens, which wrap elegantly around the side and rear of the property and enjoy an excellent degree of privacy thanks to mature planting, brick walling and timber fencing.

Designed to be enjoyed in every season, the gardens offer a wonderful balance of lawn, established borders and generous paved terraces, creating the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining. Raised lawned areas are complemented by mature trees, colourful planting and attractive herringbone block paving, whilst a timber garden shed provides useful external storage. Altogether, the gardens offer a peaceful and private extension of this outstanding village home.

Location - East Langton forms part of a collection of villages known as ‘The Langton’s’ popular for the high-quality housing stock and those looking for a village community. The village is surrounded by some of Leicestershire’s most attractive rolling countryside. East Langton has a popular local pub, The Bell, a well-supported cricket club and is in the catchment for the local Church Langton primary school found only a short distance away. Private schooling may be found nearby at Great Glen with Leicester Grammar School and Stoneygate School being situated there.

Property Informaiton - Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Harborough District Council Tax Band: G
Listed Status: Not Listed. Built 1724 Conservation Area: No
Services: The property is offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired central heating
Meters: Gas and Electric smart meters, plus a water meter
Broadband delivered to the property: FTTP
Non-standard construction: Believed to be of standard construction
Wayleaves, Rights of Way & Covenants: Yes
Flooding issues in the last 5 years: No
Accessibility: Three storey dwelling. No modifications for accessibility
Planning issues: None declared by our clients

Satnav Information - The property’s postcode is LE16 7TW

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