5 Bed Detached House For Sale

Orchard House is a substantial five-bedroom family home in the peaceful, Northwest Leicestershire village. Beautifully presented throughout, this home offers perfect space for the growing family in a semi-rural setting. The heart of the home is the stunning open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, complemented by three further reception rooms including a formal sitting room, dining room and dedicated home office. Five well-proportioned bedrooms and luxurious bath/shower rooms are arranged across the first floor. Outside, the property enjoys extensive gardens with mature planting, a large Indian stone driveway offering ample parking, and a double garage together with an additional parcel of land enhancing privacy and outlook early viewing is strongly recommended.

Location

Osgathorpe is a small village in Northwest Leicestershire situated between Loughborough and Ashby de la Zouch. Surrounded by rolling, open countryside the property itself stands close to a brook that runs through the village, and two charming bridges frame a central meadow area. The village has a Church, and pub called The New Storey. The surrounding countryside and villages offer a host of pubs, restaurants and local historic landmarks include Grace Dieu Priory and Woods (0.8 mile) and Mount St. Bernard’s Abbey (3.9 miles).

Distances

Leicester 19.5 miles / Nottingham 11.3 miles / Derby 13.4 miles / Loughborough 8.3 miles / Melbourne 9.1 miles / Ashby- de-la- Zouch 13.8 miles / East Midlands Airport 4.4 miles / East Midlands Parkway 2.8 miles / M1 (J24) 1.8 miles

Ground Floor

The property is entered via a spacious and welcoming entrance hall with tiled flooring, and a striking feature staircase rises to the first floor. From here, doors lead to several of the main living areas, creating a natural flow throughout the home.

The ground floor offers a superb balance of formal and informal living space. The principal reception room is bright and generously proportioned, enjoying dual-aspect windows that flood the room with natural light, along with a feature fireplace and French doors opening onto the rear garden, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining.

The heart of the home is the beautifully presented open-plan kitchen, living and dining area. Designed with modern family living in mind, this space offers a blend of practicality and style, with tiled flooring throughout and dual-aspect windows enhancing the sense of light and space. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units complemented by quality worktops and integrated NEFF appliances, including two eye-level ovens, a microwave/combination oven, warming drawer, and a central island with induction hob, extractor, and breakfast bar seating. There is also an inset sink with mixer tap, integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher, and a generous walk-in pantry. A separate utility room provides additional storage and appliance space.

A dining room and study are located to the front of the house and completing the ground floor is a modern cloakroom.

First Floor

The first floor is accessed via a spacious landing which offers an attractive open area, large enough to accommodate a study or reading space, and is filled with natural light from a front-aspect window. From here, doors lead to five well-proportioned bedrooms and the beautifully appointed family bathroom.

The principal bedroom is a generous double room with fitted wardrobes, and a luxurious en-suite shower room featuring a four-piece suite with a walk-in shower, twin wash basins set into a stylish vanity unit, a bidet, and a low-level WC.

Completing the first floor is the impressive family bathroom, fitted with a contemporary four-piece suite including a freestanding roll-top bath and separate walk-in shower. The room is fully tiled and finished to a high standard with a heated towel rail.

Outside

Externally, the property occupies a generous plot with beautifully maintained grounds. A large Indian stone driveway provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a double garage/basement. The front of the property is framed by mature hedging and well-defined boundaries, with areas of lawn and established planting adding colour and privacy.

To the rear, the enclosed garden is predominantly laid to lawn, complemented by a variety of mature shrubs, trees, and well-stocked borders. A paved patio area, accessed directly from the kitchen, provides the perfect space for outdoor dining and relaxation. In addition, the property benefits from a further parcel of land to the front, featuring an attractive mix of mature trees, plants, and shrubs, enhancing both the setting and sense of seclusion.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. The property has LPG central heating.

Local Authority

Northwest Leicestershire District Council.

Tenure

Freehold.

Directions

From the M1(J23) near Shepshed continue along the A512 towards Ashby-de-la- Zouch turning right onto Grace Dieu Lane and immediately left onto Snarrows Road. On entering the village turn left onto Main Street where the property can be found situated on the right-hand side.