Summary - THE OLD BARNS MAIN STREET ILLSTON LEICESTER LE7 9EG
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious three-bedroom home on a generous plot with countryside views.
Chain free with private long driveway and detached single garage|Large c.0.33 acre plot with patio and open countryside views|Three bedrooms, two bathrooms plus fully boarded loft space|Two reception rooms; sitting room features log-burning stove|Solid brick pre-1900 construction; likely no wall insulation|Oil-fired boiler and radiators — higher running costs possible|Broadband and mobile signal average for rural location|Council tax above average; may need energy-efficiency upgrades
Set on roughly a third of an acre in an attractive Leicestershire village, this detached three-bedroom home offers traditional character, generous gardens and open countryside views. The layout suits family life with two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, utility and cloakroom on the ground floor, plus three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. A large boarded loft and detached single garage add useful storage and scope for adaptation.
The plot and position are key assets: a private long drive, paved entertaining patio and mature lawns provide outdoor space for children, pets and gardening. Practical benefits include double glazing, a log-burning stove in the sitting room and a garage with electric door, power and lighting. The property is offered chain free, ready for immediate occupation or gradual updating to modern standards.
Buyers should note a few material points. The house is a pre‑1900 solid-brick construction with assumed no cavity insulation, and heating is oil-fired via boiler and radiators. Broadband and mobile signals are average for a rural location, council tax is above average, and parts of the home would benefit from cosmetic or energy-efficiency improvements.
For families and buyers seeking a rural lifestyle with good access to Market Harborough and regional road links, this home combines village tranquillity with practical accommodation and plenty of scope to add value through targeted renovation or insulation upgrades.
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