No.172 Station Road, Cropston, Leicestershire

Set behind private gates on one of Cropston’s most established roads, No.172 is a handsome four-bedroom detached 1930s home occupying approximately a quarter of an acre, with generous family accommodation, beautiful gardens and an outlook towards the Charnwood countryside.

There is an immediate sense of arrival. Two sets of electrically operated gates open onto an extensive gravel driveway, setting the house comfortably back from Station Road and providing generous parking alongside the detached garage.

Inside, the house combines the character and proportions of its period with a layout particularly well suited to modern family life.

At its heart is an impressive open-plan kitchen and living space extending to approximately 28 feet. A substantial central island creates a natural place to gather, complemented by shaker-style cabinetry, light stone work surfaces and integrated appliances. At the opposite end, a relaxed living area gathers around a wood-burning stove, while wide glazed doors open directly onto the terrace and gardens beyond.

Importantly, the open-plan space is balanced by a collection of separate reception rooms. The sitting room provides a more traditional retreat with a further wood-burning stove and direct access to the garden, while the dining room and snug give the ground floor considerable flexibility for family life, entertaining and quieter moments.

Upstairs are four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is generously proportioned, with fitted wardrobes and its own contemporary en-suite, while the three remaining double bedrooms are served by the family bathroom.

One of the quieter highlights of No.172 is its connection with the surrounding landscape. From the first floor, the outlook extends beyond the garden across fields and woodland towards the Charnwood countryside — a particularly attractive reminder of the home’s setting.

Outside

The gardens are a significant part of the appeal.

Immediately beyond the kitchen and principal living spaces, a broad timber terrace provides plenty of room for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond is an established lawn surrounded by mature planting, together with a separate flagstone seating area.

With a west / north-west orientation, the rear garden is particularly appealing later in the day, while its mature boundaries provide a welcome sense of privacy.

The detached garage has power, lighting and an electric roller shutter door and is currently arranged in part as a home gym, while retaining useful garaging and storage. It could equally lend itself to workshop, hobby or other ancillary uses.

The location

Cropston sits at the heart of Charnwood, surrounded by some of Leicestershire’s most attractive countryside.

Bradgate Park and Cropston Reservoir are both close by, while nearby Rothley, Anstey and Loughborough provide a wider selection of shops, places to eat and everyday amenities.

The area is particularly well placed for schooling, with independent options including Loughborough Endowed Schools and Ratcliffe College. Leicester and Loughborough are both readily accessible, together with the A46 and M1, while Leicester railway station provides direct services to London St Pancras.