8 bed detached house for sale

The Old Rectory, Great Easton, Leicestershire LE16

A magnificent Grade II listed period property with wonderful period features. There is the benefit of secondary accommodation, ideal for an extended family or as holiday accommodation.

The Old Rectory is a handsome property with extensive accommodation. The highly appealing property with high ceilings, splendid fireplaces and attractive floors offers further scope for development subject to relevant consents. There are two small cottages attached to the main house, offering ideal guest accommodation or potential to incorporate into the main property (subject to consents). There is also a separate detached dwelling with open plan accommodation and three bedrooms with its own independent access.

Ground floor
• Impressive central hall
• Three formal reception rooms, full of character, with high ceilings and lovely views over the garden to the front
• Kitchen and dining room to the rear with access through to the large utility room and store
• There is scope here for further development to create a large living kitchen, subject to relevant planning consents
• Attractive conservatory with charming garden views

First floor
• Large bedroom to the front with en suite bathroom
• Second double bedroom to the front
• Jack and jill bathroom
• Third bedroom to the rear
• Fourth first floor bedroom accessed via a separate staircase with bathroom

Second floor
• Three double rooms with a bathroom
• Additional large attic room ideal as a games room or additional bedroom

Annexes
• Attached to the house on the front elevation is a delightful two-bedroom annexe currently being used as a holiday cottage.
• To the rear is an additional one- bedroom cottage with a separate courtyard.
• Subject to relevant consents these could be incorporated into the main dwelling

Detached cottage
• To the rear of the main house with a separate drive way entrance is the detached cottage
• Open plan living space with woodburning stove
• Leading off the main living space is the large kitchen with timber floor and modern units
• Separate utility and WC
• Impressive principle bedroom with large wardrobe and en suite bathroom
• Two further bedrooms and a family bathroom

Gardens and grounds
• Behind wrought iron gates
• Gravel drive to turning circle and plenty of parking
• Glorious and well established borders as well as a superb selection of specimen trees and shrubs
• Lawned gardens
• Green house and kitchen garden
• Charming seating areas to make the most of the sun as it moves around the property
• Private courtyard to the rear
• Separate vehicular access to the rear for the detached cottage
• Double car port, garage and additional stores

Situation
Great Easton is a picturesque village in the heart of the Welland Valley surrounded by Leicestershire's rolling countryside.

This pretty village has a wonderful eclectic mix of attractive houses and benefits from a local store with Post Office, a highly regarded public house called The Sun Inn with outdoor pizza oven and bus services.

There are many lovely footpaths and bridal ways. Situated in the south-east of the county, it is very close to the borders of Northamptonshire and Rutland.

The nearby towns of Market Harborough, Uppingham, Oakham, Stamford and Kettering offer a great range of shopping and recreational facilities.

Within walking distance of the property is the reputable Primary school, Bringhurst, whilst Uppingham has secondary schooling. Oakham, Uppingham and Oundle offer public schooling.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Main gas, electricity, drainage and water.

None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 Mbps (data taken from on 19/06/2025). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage outdoors (data taken from on 19/06/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
The property is for sale by Private Treaty.

Local Authority
Harborough District Council.

Council Tax Band G.

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – LE16 8st

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