Summary - The Reservoir, Ratcliffe Road, Cossington LE7 4SP
6 bed 7 bath Detached
Exceptional private estate with pool, grounds and versatile annex for multigenerational living.
Approximately 7,205 sq ft of contemporary living space
Six bedrooms, each with ensuite; sixth bedroom offers separate annex potential
Indoor climate-controlled pool with electric retractable cover
Ground source heat pump and heat recovery ventilation implemented
Extensive grounds: about 5.5 acres with paddock and private lake
EPC rating D — energy performance below modern new-build standards
Very slow broadband in this rural area; limited connectivity for remote working
Council Tax Band H — very expensive ongoing local tax liability
Set within about 5.5 acres, this extraordinary conversion of a former Victorian reservoir offers over 7,200 sq ft of striking contemporary living designed for large-family entertaining and multigenerational use. The split-level interior centres on a dramatic open-plan sitting/dining room, circular library and bespoke kitchen, while six ensuite bedrooms — plus a self-contained sixth-bed annex — provide flexible accommodation.
High-spec environmental systems include a ground source heat pump supplying domestic heating and the indoor pool, heat recovery ventilation, and an enterprise-grade IT network. Leisure facilities are standout: a climate-controlled indoor swimming pool with electric retractable cover, extensive patio and lawned gardens, paddock and private lake. Secure, remote-controlled entrance gates and a double garage complete the picture.
Buyers should note practical limitations: the EPC is a D, broadband speeds are very slow in this rural location, and the property falls in the highest council tax band (Band H). The building’s unusual construction and past civil engineering works create a unique character but may demand specialist maintenance and repairs over time.
This home suits a large family or buyers seeking a distinctive, high-amenity country residence with space for guests or staff, where privacy and entertaining take priority over urban connectivity.
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