School Lane, Peatling Magna, LE8

Occupying a peaceful position along a quiet lane in the highly sought-after village of Peatling Magna, Ashgates is an outstanding detached family home, combining generous and well presented living accommodation with a superb self-contained two-bedroom annexe, perfectly suited to multigenerational living, guest accommodation or an additional income opportunity. Surrounded by beautiful open countryside, the village enjoys an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways, and is home to the renowned The Cock Inn public house, offering the best of both worlds - a peaceful rural setting with the convenience and charm of village life.

Set well back from the road behind electric gates, the property is approached via a generous driveway providing ample off-road parking. Double gates open to a further secure parking area, leading to a detached garage complete with workshop and WC, making it ideal for hobbyists, vehicle storage or those working from home.

The principal residence opens into a welcoming central hallway with a guest cloakroom, leading to the well presented ground floor accommodation. The impressive triple-aspect lounge is flooded with natural light and features bespoke fitted cabinetry together with French doors opening onto the rear garden. A formal dining room provides an elegant entertaining space, complemented by a cosy snug area and further French doors leading to the rear terrace.

The contemporary kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of modern cabinetry, integrated appliances and a bespoke booth-style seating area, creating a sociable space for cooking, dining and entertaining. A shared inner hallway provides access to a utility room and the rear garden.

To the first floor, the accommodation continues to impress with four well-proportioned bedrooms. The generous principal suite benefits from fitted wardrobes and a luxurious ensuite bathroom, while the guest bedroom enjoys its own ensuite shower room. Two further bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom.

Outside, a generous paved terrace provides the perfect space for outdoor entertaining before extending onto a well-maintained lawn, with the garden enjoying a delightful backdrop of open fields.

Adjoining the main residence is a fantastic self-contained two-bedroom annexe, presenting an exceptional opportunity for multigenerational living, assisted family accommodation or as a potential income generating holiday let or rental property.

The annexe is accessed via its own entrance hall and offers spacious, versatile accommodation including a fitted breakfast kitchen, an impressive lounge/dining room with French doors opening onto the private rear garden, a second reception room, formal dining room or third bedroom, utility room and ground floor WC. To the first floor are two generous double bedrooms, each benefiting from their own ensuite bathroom.

The annexe enjoys its own private, low-maintenance rear garden which borders open countryside, offering picturesque rural views and an excellent degree of privacy.

Combining generous family accommodation, exceptional versatility and a desirable village setting surrounded by rolling countryside, Ashgates represents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly outstanding home with the flexibility to suit a wide variety of lifestyles.

Location
The property is situated on the outskirts of the rural village of Peatling Magna, in south Leicestershire, a friendly community with a renowned village pub – The Cock Inn. The nearby market towns of Lutterworth and Market Harborough offers a variety of mainstream, and smaller independent shops, whilst Fosse Park shopping centre is easily accessible. There are convenient train connections from Market Harborough to London St Pancras and from Rugby to London Euston in under an hour, with easy access to the M1 motorway available to the west at junctions 20 and 21, providing good links to the M6 and A14. The area boasts excellent schooling options, including local primary schools in the nearby villages of Gilmorton and Arnesby, while secondary schools can be found in Lutterworth and Countesthorpe. Preparatory education is available at Great Glen, Leicester, Rugby, Spratton and Maidwell, with secondary education offered at Rigby, Leicester, Oakham, Uppingham and Oundle. Surrounded by some of Leicestershire’s finest countryside there are glorious walks to be enjoyed across a great network of footpaths and from horseback along the many bridleways. There are several local golf courses at North Kilworth, Lutterworth and Leicestershire. Rutland Waters offers opportunities for sailing and various other water sports and line fishing. Several popular restaurants and eateries are nearby, including the well-regarded Grey Goose, Morton’s Bistro, and The Joiners Arms.

Services, Utilities & Property Information
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - D
EPC Rating - C
Services - The property is believed to be connected to mains gas, electricity, water and drainage, and has a combination of gas central heating and air conditioning, and has fully double glazed windows and doors.
Mobile Phone coverage - 4G and 5G mobile signal is available in the area we - advise you to check with your provider.
Broadband Availability - ADSL 12 Mbps - Standard Broadband Speed, and FTTC 57 Mbps - Superfast broadband speed is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider.
Local Authority - Harborough District Council.
Listed Building Status - None.
Construction - Standard Brick.