Summary - OWL BARN, STAPLEFORD ROAD LE14 2XQ
6 bed 5 bath Barn Conversion
Spacious country conversion with annexe potential and large gardens.
- Six bedrooms and five bathrooms across approx. 3,015 sq ft
- Lovingly converted 1870s barn with exposed beams and brickwork
- Vaulted, open-plan kitchen/diner with island and French doors
- Potential for self-contained annexe linking sitting room and suite
- Private landscaped garden, terrace, pergola and outdoor kitchen area
- Off-street parking; freehold and chain free
- EPC rating F; likely higher running costs
- Very slow broadband and septic tank drainage to note
Owl Barn is a spacious six-bedroom barn conversion set in the peaceful hamlet of Lower Leesthorpe, arranged in an L-shaped layout across approximately 3,015 sq ft. The conversion retains original character—exposed brickwork, beams, hoist—and offers a showstopping vaulted open-plan kitchen/dining/living room with vaulted glazing and direct access to a paved terrace and landscaped garden. Flexible accommodation includes two en suites and clear scope to reconfigure part of the plan as a self-contained annexe for relatives or short-term rental use.
Practical matters are straightforward: the property is freehold and chain free, comes with off-street parking, and sits on roughly 0.2 acres with a sheltered barbecue area and outdoor kitchen. Heating is supplied by an air-source heat pump with underfloor heating, mains electricity and water are connected, and drainage is via a septic tank. The home was originally built in the 1870s, converted to residential use in 2010, with further alterations in 2024.
Note the main drawbacks: the Energy Performance Certificate is rated F and the property is in council tax band G, so running costs may be higher than modern builds. Broadband speeds are reported as very slow, which could affect those working from home. As with many older conversions, ongoing maintenance and sensitive upkeep of original features should be anticipated.
Set between Melton Mowbray and Oakham, the location offers rural tranquillity with footpaths and countryside views close by, while local schools and town amenities are within short driving distance. Owl Barn will suit a growing or multigenerational family seeking character, space and annexe versatility in a peaceful village setting.
7 bedroom detached house for sale in Main Street, Cold Overton, LE15 — £1,200,000 • 7 bed • 6 bath • 2972 ft²
4 bedroom barn conversion for sale in Lyndon Road, Manton, Rutland, LE15 — £1,400,000 • 4 bed • 4 bath • 2699 ft²
4 bedroom detached house for sale in Lyndon Road, Manton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 — £1,400,000 • 4 bed • 4 bath • 2699 ft²
5 bedroom detached house for sale in Little Barnsdale, Oakham, LE15 — £1,250,000 • 5 bed • 3 bath • 2821 ft²
4 bedroom barn conversion for sale in Orchard Barn, Billesdon, Leicestershire, LE7 — £850,000 • 4 bed • 3 bath • 2802 ft²
3 bedroom detached house for sale in Church Lane, Bisbrooke, Rutland, LE15 — £750,000 • 3 bed • 3 bath • 1949 ft²
