Rose Cottage Farm, Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest West, Leicester, Leicestershire
- Land size
- 1.25 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Stunning Plot over 1 and a quarter acres
- 5/6 bedroom cottage plus a separate one bedroom annexe
- Master bedroom with en-suite and balcony
- Large paddock and barn - ideal for equestrian
- Double garage and huge driveway
- Beautiful gardens with field views
- Several outbuildings including a large games room
- Tennis court - requiring maintenance
- Fantastic Leicester Forest West Location
- Freehold/Council Tax Band F
Description
SOMETHING THAT EXTRA BIT SPECIAL - Seen as a rare addition to the market, Rose Cottage Farm is an impressive, characterful, spacious property set over approximately 1 and a quarter acres. It benefits from a rural yet convenient, Leicester Forest West setting and offers beautiful gardens with field views, a paddock, it's own private tennis court, a separate annexe as well as a double garage and an array of outbuildings and workshops.
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a plot with outstanding potential, in a location where properties don't come up often. The property benefits from a large paddock, a barn and numerous outbuildings which make it ideal for equestrian use but the property could also appeal to those with large or extended families looking for something to make a forever home!
The entrance to Rose Cottage Farm can be found directly off the A47 and features a lovely private drive with mature trees leading to parking space for multiple vehicles. The outside space on offer is vast, featuring a paddock, it's own private tennis court which does require some maintenance, and lots of garden space for all the family to enjoy.
The plot offers an impressive range of outbuildings including a barn, workshop, a large games room/bar, a double garage with store room and, if all this isn't enough, the site also holds a separate one bedroom annexe with an open plan kitchen and living area downstairs, and bedroom and bathroom upstairs.
The main cottage itself benefits from five double bedrooms including a master bedrooms with an en-suite and private balcony. There's also a further store room which could be utilised as a sixth bedroom if required. In addition to the en-suite the first floor hosts two further three-piece shower rooms - ideal for a family negotiating those busy weekday mornings!
Downstairs accommodation offers a large through lounge-dining area and a country farmhouse kitchen with more dining space if required. There's an extensive hall space off of which you'll find a second lounge with French doors opening out to field views and a home office/study. This extensive cottage also offers plenty of utility space and a WC rounds off the ground floor accommodation.
Rose Cottage Farm occupies a superb position just off the A47 in the popular area of Leicester Forest West. The property enjoys a peaceful setting with field views, and the location benefits from easy access into Leicester City Centre, Hinckley in the opposite direction, Fosse Park close by for all your shopping and restaurant essentials, and is also in close proximity to the M1 and M69, providing easy transport links.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-26
Market Value Analysis
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Utilities & Restrictions
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 43% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Thurlaston Church of England Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 78
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- New Lubbesthorpe Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 422
- Type
- Free schools
- Desford Community Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 385
- Type
- Academy converter
- Stafford Leys Community Primary School1.9 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 607
- Type
- Academy converter
- Kirby Muxloe Primary School2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 402
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Bosworth Academy1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,565
- Type
- Academy converter
- Brockington College2.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,165
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- The Winstanley School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 643
- Type
- Academy converter
- Brookvale Groby Learning Campus3.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,476
- Type
- Academy converter
- Heath Lane Academy3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 644
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
Supermarket
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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