St. Peters Road, Arnesby, LE8

Set beside the village green in Arnesby, this detached Grade II listed cottage combines a traditional thatched exterior with a wealth of period features. Three bedrooms and a choice of inviting reception rooms provide versatile accommodation, while grounds of approximately one-third of an acre include mature gardens and an outbuilding formerly used as a coach house and stables.

The accommodation

An oak-panelled entrance door opens from the courtyard into a hallway laid with original red quarry tiles. A ground-floor shower room provides a double shower enclosure with a Triton electric shower and WC.

The main sitting room enjoys light from several aspects, with two pairs of French doors opening directly onto the rear garden. Exposed ceiling beams and a decorative Minster stone fireplace lend character to this spacious room.

An ornate timber door connects the hallway to the dining room, where an original inglenook fireplace, traditional fitted cupboards and a quarry-tiled hearth form an attractive centrepiece. Beamed ceilings continue the period feel, while a large side window looks towards the village green. An original oak staircase rises from here, with useful storage beneath.

Adjoining the dining room is a comfortable snug, accessed through a traditional ledged-and-braced door. Its exposed brick fireplace, oak mantel and ceiling beams create a cosy setting, with a front-facing window overlooking the courtyard.

The kitchen features cream cabinetry, timber worktops, a ceramic sink and tiled flooring. An Aga takes centre stage, with additional space for an American-style fridge/freezer and plumbing for a washing machine. Windows to the front and side bring in natural light.

Beyond the kitchen, a glazed garden room offers views across the grounds. Timber flooring complements the setting, and an external door provides direct garden access.

The bedrooms

Upstairs, a partly galleried landing reveals the cottage’s distinctive cruck-frame timbers and original oak floorboards. Two double bedrooms retain exposed beams and oak flooring, with windows on two sides of each room.

A further landing within the extension has two substantial storage cupboards and leads to the principal bedroom. This room benefits from fitted wardrobes and views over the garden. The newly refitted bathroom boasts contemporary fixtures and fittings, with a separate WC.

The grounds

A decorative timber gate at the side of the cottage opens into a paved courtyard. The gardens stretch around the side and rear and will be turfed for the new buyer, a pond and a thatched well. Mature hedges and trees provide screening and a strong sense of privacy. The former coach house and stable building adds further interest to the grounds.

Village life and connections

Arnesby lies in Leicestershire’s Harborough district, surrounded by open countryside. Its recognisable windmill is a local landmark, and village amenities include a primary school, historic church, village hall and Indian restaurant.

A wider range of shops and supermarkets can be found in Market Harborough, Wigston, Oadby, Blaby, Lutterworth and Leicester, as well as Fosse Park. Road connections include access to the M1 at junctions 20 and 21 and the A14 to the south. Mainline stations at Market Harborough and Leicester provide rail services to London.

Please note that with all properties, we do not guarantee the existence of building regulation certification or planning permission with regard to any extensions or alterations carried out, particularly where such extensions and alterations are historic. Potential purchasers should seek legal advice from their chosen conveyancer in this respect.