Skip to content
Buy
Property for sale New homes for sale Property valuation Agent valuation Investors Mortgages
Rent
Property to rent Student property to rent
House Prices
Sold house prices Property valuation Agent valuation Instant online valuation
Mortgages
Get started Get a Mortgage in Principle Check your affordability Remortgage Calculator Mortgage guides
Find Agent
Find estate agent
Commercial
Commercial property to rent Commercial property for sale Advertise commercial property
Inspire
Moving stories Property news Energy efficiency Property guides Housing trends Mortgage guides Overseas blog Country guides
Overseas
All countries Spain France Portugal Italy Greece Currency Sell overseas property

Great Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

6

BATHROOMS

4

SIZE

6,053 sq ft

562 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Floorplan 1
1

Key features

  • Exceptional Grade II* Listed detached Home in the heart of Great Bowden
  • Approx 6,000 sq ft of Flexible Accommodation Across Three Floors
  • Six Bedrooms to Main House Including Principal Suite and Guest Bedroom Suite
  • Separate Two Bedroom Annexe Ideal for Guests, Au Pair or Independent Living
  • Spectacular Light Filled Kitchen with Bespoke David Salisbury Orangery
  • Elegant Reception Rooms with Remarkable Period Character and Striking Circular Oak Staircase
  • Private Walled Gardens, Gated Gravel Drive, and Former Coach House, used as Garaging
  • Prime Great Bowden Position within Walking Distance of Village Amenities, Market Harborough Town Centre and Rail Station
  • A Rare Heritage Home Combining Architectural Distinction, Modern Family Living and London Commuter Link
  • Offered For Sale with No Upward Chain

Description

Rectory House offers you a rare opportunity to become custodian of a truly unique home with a rich, heritage and provenance intrinsically woven into Great Bowden village's history for centuries.
It is widely believed that a house has occupied this site since medieval times. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1546, Henry VIII granted the Rectory Estate to the Dean and Chapter of Christ Church, Oxford, who remained owners until 1926.*

*The sale particulars from 1926 describe a:

"Genuine Old Stone Manor House or Hunting Box, known as Rectory House...a house of “great antiquarian and historical interest”."

With mention of surviving old oak beams, panelling and its exceptional oak spiral staircase, together with elements believed to derive from earlier monastic buildings.

Today, Rectory House is a family home of Elizabethan origins, with significant architectural additions from the William & Mary and Georgian periods, refurbished and designed for modern living, in the heart of this thriving village.

Accommodation
As you step inside, the reception hall sets the tone, where you will immediately be struck by this home's inherent elegance and meticulous preservation of its period character. Sympathetically renovated and improved by the current owners, this is a home designed for entertaining and day to day living, equal measure.

There are four generous reception rooms, each with an abundance of charm and its own outlook, including a fine drawing room and dining room with period fireplaces, offering flexibility for formal gatherings and quieter family evenings alike, as well as a study that could serve as a snug or playroom. A striking circular oak staircase provides a magnificent centrepiece, connecting each storey with architectural distinction.

At the heart of this home is the spectacular, light-filled kitchen, seamlessly integrated with a bespoke David Salisbury orangery. This contemporary space with bespoke cabinetry, three oven AGA, further integrated conventional oven, and a central island with Belfast sink and twin dishwashers, provides a wonderful hub for family life that's perfect for culinary pursuits and informal dining, whilst offering delightful views of the private walled gardens. Across the hall from the kitchen, is a spacious boot room and a practical utility room, both featuring bespoke cabinetry, while a guest cloakroom is tucked discreetly in the corner.

Upstairs six generously proportioned bedrooms are arranged across the upper floors, including a luxurious principal suite, a well-appointed guest suite, all of which are served by four bathrooms and useful ancillary space, ensuring privacy and convenience are well catered for. A separate dressing room that continues the theme of bespoke cabinetry ticks another, all important, wish list box.

Annexe
Glebe Cottage sits separately within the grounds, a self-contained space that offers two bedrooms, sitting room that opens onto a terrace, kitchen, bathroom and cloakroom. Sympathetically designed in 1994, to blend in with the grounds, it lends itself particularly well for multi-generational needs, au pair/guest or independent living.

Outside
The established, landscaped walled garden and lawns provide a private, tranquil oasis rarely found so close to a village centre, that your whole family can enjoy. The extensive patio provides space for al fresco dining and relaxing, while beyond the lawn and Cypress hedge is a delightful kitchen garden and orchard, that offers a touch of the good life and ample fayre for home-grown treats. Secure parking is offered in abundance here, with the gravel drive sweeping to the side of the house, beyond a former coach house, currently used for garaging and storage, to a further gravelled parking area.

Great Bowden is widely considered one of the finest villages in south Leicestershire. The popular Bowden Stores, Welton’s Deli (with Post Office), pubs, parish church and village hall are all set around the green, while the tennis and cricket clubs are within walking distance. Market Harborough's independent shops, restaurants and amenities are nearby. For commuters there’s mainline rail to London St Pancras/Eurostar in under 1 hour and, being in the heart of the UK's Golden Logistics Triangle, major road links, (M1, M6, M69, A1, A14) are easily reached. An ideal location for those seeking country living without compromising urban connections.

In Summary...
Rectory House is a truly rare heritage home, that blends architectural distinction with modern family living and excellent commuter links. Offered for sale with no upward chain, this is an unparalleled opportunity to own a significant piece of local history, meticulously maintained and ready for its next chapter.


U S E F U L I N F O R M A T I O N
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Harborough District Council
Council Tax: Band G (Rectory House). Band B (Glebe Cottage/Annexe)
Listing: Grade II* Listed (The Old Rectory, Great Bowden - 1061278 Historic England)
Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity (none of the services have been checked by the agent)
Heating: Gas (Rectory House) Gas (Glebe Cottage/Annexe)
Mobile: Good outdoor to variable inside, depending on provider. Based on the OFCOM Mobile Signal Checker
Broadband: Ultrafast broadband (1800Mbps download / 220Mbps upload) available, according to the OFCOM Broadband Checker
EPC: Rectory House D (62) Glebe Cottage/Annexe D (57)
Flood Risk: Very low according to the government flood risk check service

Brochures

Brochure 1
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: G
LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
Listed
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
Ask agent

Great Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Approximate location
Open mapStreet View

Add an important place to see how long it'd take to get there from our property listings.

__mins driving to your place

Affordability

Monthly repayments£10,859
Property: £ 2,250,000
Deposit: £ 225,000
Interest rate: 4.99%
Term: 30 years
Powered byNatwest
These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.
Extension potential
Recently sold & under offer
See similar nearby properties

About By Design, covering Nationwide

12 Old Bond Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4PW

By Design market unique and desirable homes with a personal and personalised service. We are a network of selected, leading, independent businesses, with the scale and reach of a national brand and the care and dedication of a local agent. Customer focused and needs driven, we pride ourselves on being with you from start to finish, ensuring your move is a success.

Check how much you can borrow

Whether you're buying by yourself or with someone else, you can:

  • Receive a result instantly
  • Get viewings faster with agents
  • Check with no impact on your credit score
Get Mortgage in Principle
Powered byNatwest
Two happy people looking at phone

Notes

These notes are private, only you can see them.

Staying secure when looking for property

Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.

Visit our security centre to find out more

Disclaimer - Property reference BYD_LCS_LFSYCL_933_1290533456. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by By Design, covering Nationwide. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited.
**This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.

Email agent

Call agent

Email agent