Melbourne Road, Staunton Harold

A Characterful Country Cottage Within Staunton Harold Estate

Set within the historic Staunton Harold Estate, this charming three-bedroom cottage enjoys a wonderfully private position surrounded by open countryside, mature trees and the wider National Forest.

The setting is peaceful and rural, yet everyday amenities and excellent transport links are within easy reach. The Ferrers Centre, Stables Coffee Shop, Milking Parlour and the beautiful grounds surrounding Calke Abbey are all close by, making this a particularly appealing home for those who enjoy walking, cycling and spending time outdoors.

Inside, the property combines original character with the comfort and practicality of a well-maintained modern home. Period features give the cottage plenty of warmth and personality, while the accommodation has been thoughtfully arranged to suit modern family life.

Character and Versatile Accommodation

The ground floor offers a welcoming lounge, separate dining room and breakfast kitchen, together with a useful study/playroom. The latter could easily be adapted to suit individual needs, whether as a home office, children’s playroom or hobby space.

A utility room and downstairs WC add further practicality, while upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Throughout the property, there is a pleasing balance of character and functionality, with comfortable living spaces that are equally suited to everyday life or entertaining friends and family.

A Private Walled Garden

One of the property’s most appealing features is its generous wrap-around walled garden. The garden has been thoughtfully planted and is relatively easy to maintain, while still offering plenty of colour and interest throughout the year. It provides a lovely private setting for outdoor dining, relaxing or simply enjoying the surroundings.

The garden also attracts a variety of wildlife, with songbirds, woodpeckers and butterflies regularly visiting.
Beyond the garden, the surrounding estate provides an exceptional setting for outdoor pursuits. There are walks directly from the property, with woodland, open fields and National Forest trails all close at hand. Deer can regularly be seen grazing across the surrounding estate.

Life Within Staunton Harold Estate

The property benefits from being within easy walking distance of several of Staunton Harold’s best-known attractions.
The Ferrers Centre and Stables Coffee Shop provide an ideal spot for a coffee, breakfast or lunch, whether a special occasion or a simple change of scene, similarly the Milking Parlour, a beautiful pub/micro-brewery with its outdoor seating area, local ales and pizza oven offers a fun vibe for summer evenings or cosy winter nights.

Opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside are plentiful, a particular highlight being "The Tramway Trail" which is a perfect walking or cycling route through the area and through the historic Calke Abbey.

It is the sort of location where a country walks, coffee at the weekend or an afternoon exploring the estate can become part of everyday life.

Conveniently Connected

Despite its rural setting, the property is well placed for access to the region’s major road networks, including the M1, M42, A50 and A38.
Loughborough Railway Station is approximately 30 minutes away by car, with services providing connections towards London and Edinburgh, while East Midlands Airport can be reached in around 20 minutes.

The surrounding towns and cities are also readily accessible, offering the opportunity to enjoy a genuinely rural setting without feeling isolated from everyday amenities and transport links.

A Rare Opportunity

Properties within a setting such as this are rarely available, and this cottage offers a particularly appealing combination of character, privacy and location.

With three bedrooms, versatile ground-floor accommodation, a generous walled garden and five dedicated parking spaces, it is a practical home as well as a beautiful one.

Most importantly, the property offers the opportunity to live within the historic Staunton Harold Estate, with open countryside and some of Leicestershire and Derbyshire’s most attractive landscapes quite literally on the doorstep.

To view this property, please contact John German Ashby office.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
Property construction: Traditional
Parking: Five parking spaces to rear
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Septic tank
Heating: Oil
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Fibre – See Ofcom link for speed: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Local Authority/Tax Band: North West Leicestershire District Council / Tax Band C
Useful Websites: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency
Our Ref: JGA/10092025

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