Stapleford Road, Leesthorpe, Melton Mowbray

The Shed is an outstanding contemporary barn conversion enjoying panoramic views across its own paddock and the surrounding countryside. Set within approximately five acres, with an option to acquire additional land by separate negotiation, the property was converted in 2022 to an exacting specification with sustainability and energy efficiency at its core. From the moment you step inside, the scale, light and quality of design are immediately apparent. Extensive architect-designed glazing frames the far-reaching views, while dramatic double-height ceilings and a stunning central glazed atrium create a remarkable focal point and an exceptional sense of space. Designed for modern, environmentally conscious living, the property benefits from an air source heat pump with underfloor heating throughout, solar panels connected to battery storage, rainwater harvesting, an electric vehicle charging point and triple glazing, resulting in impressive energy efficiency and low running costs. The beautifully presented accommodation comprises an entrance hall, cloak/boot room, utility room, WC and a magnificent open-plan living dining kitchen. At the heart of the home sits the striking glazed atrium, complete with an ornamental tree. There are three impressive en-suite bedrooms while an additional versatile reception room offers potential as a second sitting room or fourth bedroom. To the first floor, a delightful snug or home office opens onto a substantial balcony terrace overlooking the grounds, providing the perfect setting to enjoy peaceful evenings outdoors. Adjoining the main accommodation is a substantial store and plant room. This area offers exciting potential for conversion into further living accommodation or as a workshop. Externally, the grounds are simply breathtaking. A large paved terrace and lawned gardens take full advantage of the magnificent outlook, while a gated gravel driveway provides extensive parking. Further benefits include a useful four-bay open-sided Dutch barn. The adjoining paddock extends to approximately 4.5 acres with a possible second gated roadside access (subject to planning permission). Offering an exceptional combination of architectural flair, environmental efficiency and a stunning rural setting.

Location

Leesthorpe is a small rural hamlet in north-east Leicestershire, located within the civil parish of Somerby in the Melton district, close to the border with Rutland and just south of the A606 between Melton Mowbray and Oakham. Surrounded by rolling countryside, it is a quiet agricultural settlement that reflects the character of the East Midlands countryside. The hamlet has a long history, having been recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Luvestorp. Until 1936, Leesthorpe formed part of the civil parish of Pickwell with Leesthorpe before becoming part of Somerby parish. Today, it remains a peaceful and sparsely populated community, valued for its scenic setting and strong connection to the historic rural landscape of Leicestershire.

Entrance Hall

With access via an external covered canopy via a substantial door with glass surround into a welcoming entrance with vaulted ceiling, electric Velux roof lights flood natural light into the entrance. A staircase rises to the first floor and doors to:

Cloaks/Boot Room

A highly useful room fitted with coat hanging and boot storage with a seated bench, tiled flooring, spotlights and pull-down loft ladder with access to a substantial fully boarded store room.

Utility Room

Fitted with a range of base units with plumbing for a washing machine, undermount Franke sink with mixer tap, quality worktop with matching upstand and space for further white goods.

Living/Dining Kitchen

A substantial heart of the home designed for entertaining and family living. Benefitting from a multitude of glazing with picture glazed windows overlooking the garden and countryside beyond. The room has an interesting split level roof line with part of the ceiling being vaulted. There are two large electric Velux windows and substantial glazed wide sliding doors connecting the living space to the outside. The kitchen itself comprises a range of high quality fitted units with an undermount Franke sink. Integrated within the kitchen is a Neff 'Slide & Hide' oven and combination microwave oven, induction hob with extractor fan and dishwasher as well as cleverly designed storage such as a pull-out pantry unit and corner carousel. There is large space for dining table and chairs and glazing from the kitchen overlooking the side and rear gardens. The main living space is breathtaking with a tall vaulted ceiling and full glazing overlooking a central atrium. Due to the (truncated)

Central Atrium

A magnificent design with fully glazed roof and central opening Velux. Situated within the atrium is an ornamental tree with irrigation system and power. Through the atrium there is access to two of the en-suite bedrooms.

Cloaks/WC

Fitted with a two piece suite comprising a floating vanity wash hand basin and toilet with wall mounted flush, stylish tiling to the walls and tiled flooring.

Sitting Room/Bedroom Four

A highly versatile room currently used as a separate sitting room but would equally make a fourth double room with two tall windows with concealed electric blinds overlooking the garden and electric blinds on the glass wall that connects through to the atrium.

Bedroom One

With a walk-through dressing area with built-in wardrobe and scope and space for dressing table. Opening through to the main bedroom. This fabulous bedroom has the most incredible far reaching views with tall sliding glazed doors connecting to the external patio terrace with concealed electric blinds. There are further windows to the side, this room has a high vaulted ceiling and a continuation of the tiled floor.

En-suite Bathroom

Fitted with a freestanding slipper style bath with mixer tap over, floating vanity unit with wash hand basin and WC with wall mounted flush, tiling to the walls and floor with towel heater and spotlights to the ceiling.

Bedroom Two

With an expansive vaulted ceiling, electric Velux roof light with blinds. This large room has a fully tiled floor and glass wall overlooking the atrium with concealed electric blinds.

En-suite Shower Room

Fitted with a three piece suite with large walk-in shower with twin showerhead, floating vanity unit with basin and WC with wall mounted flush, towel heater, spotlights and tiled flooring.

Bedroom Three

Accessed through to the Atrium, this double bedroom has windows with fitted electric blinds overlooking the side, spotlights to the ceiling, integrated wardrobes and tiled flooring. Door through to:

En-suite Bathroom

With a beautifully designed bath with shower over, floating vanity with basin and toilet with wall mounted flush, tiling to the walls and floor with spotlights, towel heater and tiled flooring.

First Floor Snug/Home Office

Accessed from an oak tread staircase from the entrance hall up to a first floor seating area with glazed balconies overlooking the entrance hall and main living space. This hugely versatile space is ideal for a home office or sitting area. A glazed door leads out to an external balcony.

External Balcony

A fabulous space to enjoy views across the surrounding countryside. There is a fully tiled floor and glazed balcony to ensure uninterrupted views as well as external lighting.

Outside

Carport

A substantial drive-in open fronted and open sided carport with feature cladding. Up and downlighters and an electric charger point. To the rear of the carport is an access door through to the storage room.

Storage Room

A substantial room which spans the full width of the building and makes up approximately a quarter of the overall footprint of the building. Currently used as very useful storage space, however, has substantial scope for incorporation into the main dwelling with scope to create additional en-suite bedrooms or separate living spaces, or ideal as its present use as storage or, workshop or work from home space. Benefitting from a high ceiling which has been fully plastered and painted with strip LED lighting. The room is accessible from the carport and also has double doors to the front and side elevations. Within the room a wide fixed ladder leads to an additional first floor store which has been plaster boarded and has lighting.

Plant Room

Situated within the corner of the store room is a plant room which houses all of the plant equipment for the solar, the hot water tank and the pressurised system. It also houses the system for the rainwater harvesting and the battery which is linked to the solar panels.

Outside to the Front

The property is approached via a gated gravelled driveway which runs to the front of the property providing substantial parking and also leads to the four bay barn and the carport. Beyond the gravelled driveway is a large tiled pathway which leads to the front canopied porch and wraps around to the rear of the property where it forms a large patio terrace with number external lights to create ambience. Situated within the patio area are railway sleeper edged beds stocked with lavender. Along the entrance driveway is a four bay Dutch barn with corrugated sheet roofing and side panels and lean-to which runs the full width, ideal for storage of agricultural vehicles, for additional parking or could be used for a variety of equestrian purposes or home working. Beyond the barn is a lawned area which would make an ideal siting for a stable block for any equestrian purchaser.

Rear Garden

The rear garden is a blank canvas with a substantial patio terrace and a flat lawned garden with estate wrought iron fencing to the boundaries. Within the fencing is a pedestrian and vehicular access gate which connects through to the paddock with the entire plot totalling approximately 5 acres. Situated within the paddock is the water treatment plant and there is option to acquire additional land by further negotiation.

Services & Miscellaneous

It is our understanding that the property is connected to mains 3-phase electricity and water. Drainage is provided by a water treatment system which was installed as part of the conversion. The property was designed to be highly energy efficient with solar panels and a battery. The property is run on an Air Source Heat Pump which provides hot water and the property has underfloor heating throughout. There is also rainwater harvesting and the property has triple aluminium glazing. Broadband to the property is currently supplied by Starlink. The barn was converted under Class Q permission in 2022 and provides architecturally designed accommodation which is ready to move into but also with the added benefit of substantial storage space which could be further be incorporated into the property subject to permission. To check Internet and Mobile Availability please use the following link: checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage To check Flood Risk please use the (truncated)