REF - DA1155

Porch

Front Porch - with a front door and rear window, leading through to the main door into the reception area. A practical yet inviting space, perfect for greeting guests or storing coats and shoes before entering the main home.

Reception Area - 6.81m x 2.54m (22'4" x 8'4")

Main Entrance / Reception Area – a spacious and versatile area that immediately showcases the scale of this property. Side double glazed window, stairs rise to the first floor, while a step down leads into the main living area. Doors off provide access to bedroom 3 and the kitchen. Multiple radiators and storage cupboards are already in place, offering practical functionality, while the generous proportions allow for creative reconfiguration as part of the exciting planning vision for the home.

Lounge - 6.96m x 3.68m (22'10"Max x 12'1"Max)

Living room – featuring a radiator and wall lights, this spacious room boasts a large rear double glazed window with landscaped views, a charming brick fireplace with hearth, and a step-down leading seamlessly into the garden room, creating a bright and flowing living space.

Garden Room - 4.98m x 2.46m (16'4"Min x 8'1"Min)

Garden Room – a light-filled space with internal windows overlooking the porch and main reception hall, plus side and rear double glazed windows. A side double glazed patio door provides direct access to the garden. Finished with a radiator, this room flows perfectly from the living area and offers flexibility for relaxing or entertaining.

Kitchen - 4.34m x 3.33m (14'3" x 10'11")

Kitchen – a practical and versatile space with wall and base units providing ample storage. Features include an electric hob, oven, and grill with cookerhood, plus space for a dishwasher and microwave. Spotlights illuminate the room, while a breakfast bar offers a casual dining option. Built-in storage cupboards add extra convenience, making this kitchen ready for daily use while offering scope for personal updates.

Hallway

Inner Hallway (between house and garage) – practical and well-connected, this space features front and rear doors for easy access, along with a handy storage cupboard. Perfect for transitional use, mudroom functionality, or keeping clutter out of the main living areas.

Bedroom Three - 3.35m x 2.72m (11'0" x 8'11")

Bedroom 3 (Ground Floor) – a versatile room with double sliding built-in wardrobes and overhead storage, radiator, wall lights, and a front double glazed window. Perfect as a bedroom, home office, or hobby space, this room offers flexibility to suit a variety of needs.

Ensuite

Hallway to Bedroom 3 & En-Suite – accessed from the main reception hall, this hallway provides useful storage including an airing cupboard and leads to a private en-suite. The en-suite is fitted with a shower, toilet, and wash hand basin with vanity unit, offering convenience and privacy for the ground floor room.

Bedroom One - 4.37m x 3.96m (14'4"Max x 13'0"Max)

A spacious principal bedroom with a front double glazed window flooding the room with natural light and framing the charming village views. Radiator. Ample storage with built-in double sliding wardrobes, and additional access to extensive eaves storage – perfect for keeping the room clutter-free and organised. Wall lights add a touch of elegance and atmosphere, making this room both practical and inviting.

Bedroom Two - 3.78m x 3.96m (12'5" x 13'0")

A generously proportioned bedroom enjoying a peaceful rear aspect with a double glazed window overlooking the adjoining paddock, giving a real sense of space and countryside connection. The room benefits from two large eaves storage areas, ideal for maximising storage while retaining the room’s footprint. Finished with a radiator and wall lighting, this room offers excellent potential to become a spacious double bedroom or guest room within the existing layout, and would form part of an impressive first-floor arrangement under the approved planning scheme.

Bathroom

Positioned to the side of the property and fitted with a side double glazed window allowing for natural light and ventilation. The bathroom comprises a bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, wash hand basin and toilet, with tiling to splash areas. Additional features include a radiator and loft access, further enhancing the storage and future potential of the home.

Outside

Garden – a generous and versatile outdoor space, perfect for enjoying the countryside views and creating your own outdoor haven. To the side is a large patio area leading to a storage shed and rear access to the side passage between the house and garage. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, enclosed by fencing, and features mature trees, shrubs, and planting beds. Raised borders add interest and structure, while a side gated access connects seamlessly to the front garden, which mirrors the rear with lawn, mature plants, and trees, offering a cohesive and private setting.

Double Garage and Cloakroom

Double Garage – a versatile and highly functional space with two up-and-over doors (one manual, one electric) providing easy access. Inside, there’s a boiler cupboard, built-in storage units, and a sink. A side door and double glazed window bring in light, while the space also cleverly accommodates a cloakroom with a toilet, making it perfect for utility, workshop, or practical family use.

Potential

A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a detached home set within a generous 0.35-acre plot, offering full planning consent for a substantial extension and remodel to create a striking six-bedroom detached residence of approximately 300 sq m (3,229 sq ft). Designed by an architect, the proposed home maximises natural light and southerly views over the adjoining paddock and surrounding countryside, creating a stunning family home in the highly sought-after village of Burton Overy.

The plans include a large open-plan living kitchen with bi-fold doors onto the gardens, a lounge, study, guest bedroom with en-suite, utility room, pantry, and a welcoming entrance hall with boot room and cloakroom. Upstairs, a principal bedroom with dressing room and en-suite is complemented by four further double bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. A generous integral garage completes this exceptional home.

The property occupies a prominent corner plot in a picturesque village setting, with open countryside on your doorstep and easy access to Leicester, Market Harborough, and the M1. Local amenities, schools, and charming village life combine perfectly with this home’s potential to create a truly spectacular family residence.

Full planning permission (Application 23/01011/FUL, 14 Sept 2023) allows for extensive extensions and modernisation. Interested parties are advised to consult Harborough District Council for planning queries.

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