Main Street, Leicestershire, LE8

Plum Tree House is an attractive, spacious and well-presented home situated in the desirable village of Willoughby Waterleys. Designed with both family living and equestrian interests in mind, it offers generous accommodation alongside a range of thoughtfully planned facilities, ideal for those seeking a countryside lifestyle with space for horses or hobby livestock. The property benefits from new sash windows throughout, solar panels with battery storage and a Feed-in Tariff (FIT) payment, as well as beautiful oak flooring in the hall, dining room and garden room.

Set back from the road, the house stands with real presence, featuring a detached double garage and gated access leading to the paddocks and equestrian facilities.

The property is entered via an enclosed porch, opening into a welcoming central hallway with a dog-leg staircase to the first floor and a convenient guest cloakroom.

The main sitting room is a bright, dual-aspect space centred around an exposed brick chimney breast with a multi-fuel stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Opposite, the dining room also enjoys dual-aspect windows and offers excellent proportions for formal entertaining.

At the heart of the home is a large breakfast kitchen, fitted with handmade, traditional-style units, granite worktops, a Falcon range cooker (available by separate negotiation), and an integrated dishwasher. There’s plenty of space for a farmhouse table, making it a sociable everyday space. Adjoining the kitchen is a spacious utility room with significant storage and direct access to the rear garden.

To the rear is a stunning garden room, bathed in natural light with French doors and large picture windows overlooking the formal gardens and countryside beyond. With a multi-fuel stove, it offers a relaxed, year-round living space that connects beautifully to the gardens and the countryside beyond.

Upstairs, the master bedroom enjoys a dual-aspect outlook across the rear garden and surrounding fields, along with a four-piece ensuite. There are five further double bedrooms, one currently used as a study, and two others opened up to create a teenager’s lounge and dressing area, which could easily be returned to separate rooms if preferred. A modern family shower room serves the remaining bedrooms.

The west-facing rear garden enjoys a slightly elevated position with formal lawns, mature, well-planted borders, and a kitchen garden with raised beds. Several carefully positioned seating areas make the most of the sun throughout the day. With its mix of open lawn, mature planting, and seating areas, the garden is a superb space for both family life and entertaining.

Beyond the garden, the equestrian facilities are thoughtfully laid out and include three stables, a secure tack room, a hay store, and a 18.5m x 41.5m floodlit ménage with a silica sand surface, providing all-weather, year-round riding. The land extends to around 5.07 acres, divided into three paddocks with a mix of post-and-rail fencing and native hedging. One paddock features a field shelter and tractor shed, and the layout would equally suit keeping livestock. There is also hardstanding for a horsebox or trailer, with direct gated access from the main driveway to the equestrian area.

Situation
Willoughby Waterleys is a charming village nestled in the south Leicestershire countryside, approximately 8 miles north of Leicester city centre and 7 miles from Lutterworth. Surrounded by some of the county’s most scenic landscapes, the village offers a peaceful rural setting with an active local community. At its heart is St Mary's Church, dating back to the 13th century, and the area is interwoven with footpaths and bridleways, perfect for exploring the surrounding countryside.

Schooling is available in the nearby villages of Countesthorpe, Gilmorton, and at Lutterworth College. For those seeking independent education, excellent options nearby include Leicester Grammar School and LGS Stoneygate in Great Glen, as well as the renowned Rugby School.

The village also benefits from excellent transport connections, with easy access to the M1, M6, and A14. Rail services from Leicester and Rugby provide regular direct routes to London St Pancras and Euston, with journey times of just over an hour.

Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold

Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.
Solar panels & battery & FIT payment

Heating: Gas central Heating

Local Authority: Harborough district council.

EPC Rating: C

Council Tax Band: G