Manor Farm Lane, Drayton, Market Harborough

Occupying a truly idyllic position on the edge of the charming village of Drayton, this exceptional stone-built barn style home, built by Francis Jackson Homes in 2008, enjoys fine village and open countryside views, whilst offering beautifully balanced accommodation extending to over 2,200 sq. ft, including the integral garage.

Forming part of an exclusive courtyard-style development, the property combines generous proportions with an abundance of natural light, a stunning galleried landing and beautifully landscaped gardens backing directly onto open fields. Offering peace, privacy and an enviable rural lifestyle, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a home in one of the area's most picturesque settings.

Accommodation
A welcoming entrance hall, flooded with natural light from the impressive, glazed frontage, creates an immediate sense of space and leads to the principal reception rooms. The generous dual-aspect sitting room enjoys delightful garden views and French doors opening directly onto the terrace, creating a seamless connection between inside and out. A separate dining room provides an elegant setting for formal entertaining, whilst the spacious breakfast kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of contemporary units, integrated appliances and ample worksurface space. The adjoining utility room offers further storage, space for white appliances and internal access to the integral garage, while a guest cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Designed with modern family living in mind, the ground floor offers a superb balance of open and separate living spaces. The kitchen provides ample room for informal dining and everyday family life, whilst the dining room and sitting room offer flexibility for entertaining or quieter occasions. Large windows throughout maximise the wonderful outlook over the surrounding gardens and countryside, ensuring each room enjoys an abundance of natural light.

The first floor is centred around a striking galleried landing with a large feature window, creating an impressive focal point within the home. The principal bedroom is exceptionally spacious and benefits from a contemporary ensuite shower room. Four further double bedrooms are all generously proportioned and served by a stylish family bathroom, providing excellent accommodation for families, guests or those requiring dedicated home-working space. Throughout, the property has been immaculately maintained and offers well-balanced accommodation ideally suited to modern family life.

Outside
Approached via a substantial gravelled driveway within this attractive courtyard development, the property enjoys off-road parking alongside an integral garage. The attractive stone elevations, mature planting and open rural setting combine to create an impressive first impression, while the position within the development affords a wonderful sense of privacy.

The beautifully landscaped rear garden is undoubtedly one of the property's defining features. Predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees, well-stocked herbaceous borders and established planting, it provides a tranquil setting from which to enjoy uninterrupted views across the adjoining paddocks and rolling countryside beyond. A generous paved terrace offers the perfect space for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the exceptional rural outlook, creates an ever-changing backdrop that epitomises the charm of country living.

Location
The charming village of Drayton is surrounded by attractive open countryside in the highly desirable Welland Valley area. The village green has the smallest operational Church in Leicestershire, dating back to the 12th century. There is easy access to the market towns of Market Harborough and Uppingham with more local day to day amenities available in nearby Medbourne and Great Easton. There is a wide choice of both state and public schooling local to the area. Market Harborough offers excellent amenities, together with mainline rail to London St Pancras in under an hour.

Property Information
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Harborough District Council
Tax Band: F
Listed Status: Not Listed
Conservation Area: No
Services: The property is offered to the market with mains water and gas-fired central heating with HIVE thermostat
Meters: Water
Loft: Insulated
Broadband delivered to the property: FTTP
Non-standard construction: Believed to be of standard construction
Built: 2008 by Francis Jackson Homes
Wayleaves, Rights of Way & Covenants: Yes
Shared Gravelled Courtyard: Our clients report that every 4-5 years the gravel has been replenished and the cost split by mutual consent with the neighbouring properties.
Flooding issues in the last 5 years: No
Accessibility: Two storey dwelling. No modifications for accessibility
Planning issues: None declared by our clients

Satnav Information
The property's postcode is LE16 8SW, and house number 6