A charming country 5 bed residence with swimming pool and gardens extending to approximately 0.62 acres.

Drove House is an attractive and individual period home set within the small and picturesque hamlet of Bilstone, surrounded by open countryside in West Leicestershire. Enjoying a private setting with views across neighbouring fields, the property offers generous and versatile accommodation together with beautifully established gardens extending to approximately 0.62 acres.

The house retains a wealth of character, with exposed beams, brick fireplaces and traditional detailing throughout, while sympathetic improvements over time have created a comfortable and practical home suited to modern living.

The ground floor offers particularly spacious and flexible living accommodation, centred around a large open-plan kitchen and dining area which forms the heart of the home. This welcoming space is ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining, featuring traditional styling including an Aga and a wood-burning stove that add warmth and character. The space connects naturally with other living areas including a conservatory overlooking the gardens and a snug.

The property also benefits from a range of additional reception areas, including a spacious living room featuring an open fireplace, a formal dining room ideal for entertaining, a comfortable sitting room, and a dedicated study area well suited to home working. Together these spaces create a flexible and well-balanced ground floor layout suited to both relaxed family living and more formal occasions.

Additional practical accommodation includes a boiler room housing the Eurostar oil-fired boiler which serves both the house and the outdoor swimming pool, together with the pool filtration equipment. There are two cloakrooms, one positioned near the boiler room to serve the garden and pool area, and another located within the main living areas of the house.

Upstairs, the property provides five well-proportioned bedrooms two of which have en-suite/dedicated bathrooms, offering comfortable and flexible accommodation for family living and guests. The principal bedroom benefits from its own dressing area and bathroom, while a guest bedroom also enjoys the advantage of an en-suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

Outside, Drove House enjoys a particularly private setting, with open views across the surrounding countryside. The property is approached via timber electric entrance gates which open onto an area providing vast parking, enhancing the sense of arrival and privacy. The property also benefits from a triple garage with staircase rising to a first floor, providing useful storage space and offering potential for conversion to a home office, studio or annexe accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions.

To the rear of the house, a courtyard seating area provides an attractive space for outdoor dining and relaxation, with a range of outbuilding storage.

The gardens extend to around 0.62 acres and include sweeping lawns, mature borders and several terraces designed to enjoy the surrounding countryside. A heated outdoor swimming pool measuring approximately 28ft x 16ft forms a focal point of the garden and is complemented by a summer house overlooking the pool area.

Location

Bilstone is a small and highly picturesque rural hamlet, surrounded by open countryside and well known for its peaceful setting and attractive views across farmland and rolling Leicestershire countryside. The nearby village of Congerstone, approximately one mile away, offers a traditional village pub and a well-regarded primary school, while the historic market town of Market Bosworth, around four miles distant, provides a wider range of amenities including independent shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and the well-known Dixie Grammar School. The highly regarded Twycross School is also within easy reach.

The area benefits from convenient road connections via the M42 and M1, providing access to regional centres, while both Birmingham Airport and East Midlands Airport are within comfortable driving distance.

Combining character, space and a wonderfully private countryside setting, Drove House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly distinctive home. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the setting, space and charm on offer.

Local Authority: Hinckley and Bosworth

Council Tax Band: F

EPC Rating: F

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Detached House in Bilstone