James Sellicks
13 Church Street
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7AA
Occupying a prominent corner position in the very heart of the sought-after village of Lubenham, this handsome period residence is a home of exceptional scale, versatility and character. Beautifully blending original features with generous, family-focused accommodation extending to almost 5,000 sq.ft. including outbuildings, the property offers a wealth of reception space, five double bedrooms, extensive ancillary accommodation and a range of adaptable spaces ideal for modern family life, entertaining, working from home or multi-generational living, just moments from village amenities and only a short drive from the thriving market town of Market Harborough.
Accommodation
Stepping inside, the welcoming reception hall immediately sets the tone for the accommodation beyond. The principal reception rooms are beautifully proportioned and rich in character, with exposed ceiling beams, brick fireplaces and an abundance of natural light. The elegant drawing room provides a wonderful space in which to relax, whilst the formal dining room is perfectly suited to entertaining. A further sitting room offers a more intimate retreat and links seamlessly with the heart of the home; the superb vaulted breakfast kitchen. Featuring exposed timbers, French doors opening onto the terrace and an excellent range of cabinetry, this impressive space is perfectly designed for both everyday family living and informal entertaining. A useful utility room, cloakroom and rear lobby complete the ground floor accommodation.
One of the property's defining features is its remarkable secondary wing, offering an exceptional degree of flexibility. Currently arranged as a family room, cosy snug, gymnasium and an impressive first-floor games room, this versatile section of the house would lend itself equally well to a self-contained annexe (subject to any necessary consents), extensive home working, a wellness suite or hobbies space. It provides an increasingly rare opportunity for families seeking adaptable accommodation capable of evolving with changing lifestyles or the need for dependant relatives.
The bedroom accommodation is arranged over the first and second floors, centred around a spacious landing. The principal bedroom is a particularly generous retreat, whilst the remaining four double bedrooms are all well-proportioned and served by a combination of family bathrooms and ensuite facilities. The second-floor bedroom enjoys an elevated position offering excellent privacy, making it ideal as a guest suite or teenager's room. Throughout, the property successfully combines generous proportions with period charm, creating a home equally suited to family life as it is to entertaining, on both an intimate and larger scale.
Outside
Approached via a gravelled driveway providing extensive parking, the property enjoys an attractive frontage enclosed by mature planting, perfectly complementing its traditional, white-rendered elevations. To the rear, the gardens provide a delightful and private sanctuary, thoughtfully arranged with paved terraces ideal for al fresco dining, mature trees, established shrubs and generous lawned areas offering plenty of space for children to play. Sheltered seating areas create peaceful spots to enjoy the surroundings throughout the day.
Complementing the gardens is a substantial detached outbuilding currently utilised for storage, presenting excellent potential for workshop space, hobbies or further ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions. Occupying a central position within one of south Leicestershire's most desirable villages, the property is just a short stroll from the village pub, primary school and picturesque countryside walks, whilst Market Harborough lies only a few minutes away, offering an excellent range of independent shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and direct rail services to London St Pancras in around an hour.
Location
Lubenham is a highly sought-after Leicestershire village located just a couple of miles west of Market Harborough. Renowned for its strong sense of community and picturesque rural charm, the village offers a peaceful lifestyle while remaining perfectly connected. Lubenham benefits from a popular primary school, village hall, church and a traditional country pub, along with scenic countryside walks on the doorstep.
Market Harborough a short distance away, is a thriving market town receiving regular national accolade in the press in various quality of life surveys. The town offers a wide range of niche shopping, restaurants and a wide range of leisure and sporting amenities. In addition, its railways station has a fast connection to London St. Pancras in just under an hour. The town is situated in some of the county's most attractive countryside.
Schooling within the area is well catered for both within the state and private sector. Robert Smyth is within a few hundred yards, while the Leicester Grammar School, Stoneygate School and Leicester High School for Girls are all located along the A6 towards Leicester and Uppingham and Oakham Schools are also within a half an hour car journey.
Property Information
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Harborough District Council Tax Band: G
Listed Status: Not Listed. Built 1670
Conservation Area: Yes, Lubenham Conservation Area
Services: The property is offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired central heating
Meters: Electric smart meter
Loft: Insulated
Broadband: FTTP (1600 mbps download speed, 115 mbps upload speed)
Non-standard construction: Of standard construction
Wayleaves, Easements, Rights of Way/Access & Covenants: Yes
Flooding issues in the last 5 years: No
Accessibility: Three storey dwelling. No modifications made for accessibility
Planning issues: None declared by our clients
Satnav Information: The property's postcode is LE16 9TF
Note to prospective purchaser
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