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Main Street, Illston On The Hill, LE7

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

1,505 sq ft

140 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • Attractive unlisted period property with original features
  • Beautiful arched windows and vaulted entrance porch
  • Three double bedrooms with flexible living spaces
  • Requires updating but offers huge potential
  • Scope to reconfigure or extend (STPP)
  • Dual-aspect sitting room with open fireplace
  • Pretty, private rear garden with mature planting
  • Integral garage and additional detached store
  • Desirable village setting with easy access to Market Harborough, Uppingham & rail links
  • NO UPWARD CHAIN

Description

Offered to the market for the first time in 50 years, The Old School is a charming and characterful period home, set in the heart of this sought-after village with easy access to Market Harborough and Uppingham. Owned by the same family for half a century, the property now offers an exciting opportunity for a new owner to update and enhance the accommodation to create a truly fantastic village home.

Formerly the village school, the property retains much of its original character, including beautiful arched windows, a stunning vaulted porch with quarry-tiled floor, and well-proportioned accommodation throughout.

Whilst already offering a functional and versatile layout, there is excellent scope to reconfigure the internal space to create a more open-plan arrangement or extend the property further (subject to the necessary planning consents).

Accommodation
An inviting entrance porch with vaulted ceiling and quarry tiled flooring leads into the inner hall, providing access to the ground floor accommodation and stairs to the first floor.

The dual-aspect sitting room is filled with natural light and enjoys lovely views of the village, and features an open fireplace as its focal point.

A further reception room, currently used as a music room, connects through to the formal dining room, which overlooks the rear garden and enjoys direct access via sliding patio doors. The adjacent kitchen makes for an easy flow between spaces, offering potential to combine the rooms into a spacious living-dining-kitchen if desired. Internal access leads to a single integral garage.

Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms, all offering generous proportions. The family bathroom is large enough to reconfigure into a main bathroom and en-suite if required.

Outside
The property is set back from the lane with a pretty, private rear garden predominantly laid to lawn, complemented by mature shrub and flower borders. A paved patio provides space for outdoor dining, and there is also a detached store housing the oil tank.

Summary
A rare opportunity to acquire a handsome, unlisted period property in a thriving village location. The Old School offers enormous potential to create a wonderful, stylish home with further scope for modernisation and enhancement. Ideal for a couple or family looking for a characterful home in a peaceful yet well-connected rural setting.

Location
Illston on the Hill is a highly regarded village in east Leicestershire, renowned for its welcoming community and the popular Fox and Goose pub. Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, it provides excellent opportunities for walking and exploring the many local bridleways and footpaths.

The vibrant market town of Market Harborough is just 8 miles to the south, offering a wide range of independent shops, boutiques, restaurants, well-regarded schools, a theatre, and a leisure centre. Around 10 miles to the east is the historic market town of Uppingham, famed for its charming streets, galleries, cafés, and the renowned Uppingham School.

Market Harborough railway station provides direct mainline services to London St Pancras in under an hour, with onward Eurostar connections available.

The area is also well-served by several prestigious private schools, including Uppingham, Oundle, Oakham, Stamford, and Leicester Grammar—making it an excellent location for families seeking outstanding educational options.

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains water and electricity. oil-fired central heating. drainage.
Local Authority: Harborough District Council
Council Tax Band: E
EPC: E

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: E
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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