Barkby Road, Queniborough, Leicester

Rich in history and packed with original character features, this spacious 17th century farmhouse offers versatile accommodation in a peaceful countryside setting. Period details such as exposed beams and feature fireplaces can be found throughout, adding charm and warmth to this distinctive home. The ground floor includes a bespoke porch leading into an inviting entrance hall. There is a generous living/dining room, a cosy sitting room and a traditional breakfast kitchen, complemented by a useful utility room and downstairs WC. An orangery offers a bright and tranquil living space, while an indoor heated swimming pool and games room provide excellent leisure facilities, complete with a downstairs shower room. Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. One of the bedrooms can be accessed via it’s own staircase, making it ideal for guest accommodation or multi-generational living. Outside, the property sits within approximately 2.5 acres of mature grounds, featuring well-established trees, shrubs, and hedges. A patio seating area overlooks a peaceful pond, while multiple outbuildings, a summer house, and a paddock offer endless potential for outdoor pursuits. An in-and-out driveway provides ample off-road parking. This unique period home that has not been offered to the market in over 50 years and must be viewed to appreciate the character, space, and lifestyle opportunity in a beautiful location.

Location

Queniborough is an unspoilt conservation village with a particularly unspoilt village centre, dominated by attractive period cottages and houses, some thatched. Local facilities include a primary school, popular butchers shop, general store and two popular pubs. The village also offers a thriving community and an ancient village church. The village is particularly well placed for commuting to Leicester, Melton Mowbray and Loughborough, the A46 now affording fast access via the North West Leicester bypass to the M1. More extensive local facilities and amenities are available at nearby Syston.

Bespoke Entrance Hall

With stone flooring, exposed brick, ceiling light pendant and doors giving access into:

Living/Dining Room

With double glazed windows to both elevations with beautiful views surrounding, bespoke made fireplace housing log burner with exposed over, wall light points and radiator.

Sitting Room

With a double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator, ceiling light pendant, original exposed beams and open fire.

Dining Kitchen

With a range of matching wall and base units, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, integrated fridge, space for oven with extractor fan over, vinyl flooring, exposed beams, radiator, ceiling light points and double glazed windows to the front and side elevations.

Utility Room

Having an inset Belfast sink with mixer tap over, double glazed window to the rear elevation, space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, space for fridge/freezer, tiled flooring, ceiling spotlights and access into:

Downstairs WC

With a low level WC and ceiling light pendant.

Conservatory

Having double glazed windows with views over the gardens, tiled flooring and open-plan into:

Swimming Pool

Impressive indoor heated swimming pool room featuring high ceilings and a fully tiled surround, perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. The space seamlessly connects to a spacious games room, creating the ideal setting for leisure and socialising.

Games Room

A highly versatile room currently used as a games room and houses a snooker table with vaulted ceiling and exposed wood panelling.

Downstairs Shower Room

Having a three piece white suite comprising a low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle, tiled flooring, partly tiled walls, double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator and ceiling spotlights.

First Floor Landing

With a radiator, double glazed window to the side elevation and access into:

Bedroom One

With a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, built-in wardrobes, radiator and ceiling light pendant.

Bedroom Two

With a double glazed window to the front elevation, built-in wardrobe, radiator and ceiling light pendant.

Family Bathroom

A three piece white suite comprising a low level WC, vanity wash hand basin wit mixer tap over and double tray walk-in shower with rainfall shower, laminate flooring, partly tiled walls, radiator, built-in storage cupboard and ceiling spotlights.

Bedroom Three

Having double glazed windows to the front and rear elevation, built-in wardrobes, radiator, ceiling light pendant and access into:

Bedroom Four

Also access via a staircase leading from the kitchen having a double glazed window to the front elevation, built-in wardrobes, radiator and ceiling light pendant.

Outside

Set within approximately 2.5 acres of established grounds, the property enjoys a beautifully private and mature setting with a mix of formal gardens, open spaces, and a paddock. The gardens are planted with a variety of mature trees, shrubs, and hedges, offering year-round interest and natural privacy. A peaceful pond and spacious patio seating area provide ideal spots for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. Multiple outbuildings offer excellent storage and potential for a variety of uses, and benefit from three-phase electricity, making them suitable for workshops, hobby spaces, or business use. A charming summer house adds further versatility to the grounds. To the front, an in-and-out driveway provides ease of access and ample parking for several vehicles.

Garage & Outbuildings

There is a garage and outbuildings which all benefit from three phase electric and provide ample storage space.

Services & Miscellaneous

The property’s drainage is on a septic tank, heating is oil and mains electrics are connected.

Extra Information

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