4 Bedroom Detached House

The Croft is a beautiful character property that perfectly balances the charm and architectural features of a period home with the practicality and flexibility expected of modern family living.

Situated in the heart of the highly sought-after East Leicestershire village of Houghton-on-the-Hill, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers generous living accommodation, private gardens and off-road parking, making it an exceptional family home.

The property is entered via a welcoming entrance hall, which provides access to the sitting room, cloakroom and dining room. The sitting room is a warm and inviting space, centred around a feature fireplace, while the separate dining room provides an ideal setting for family meals and entertaining.

Beyond the dining room is the heart of the home: a superb open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. The traditional Shaker-style kitchen is finished with quartz worktops and a central island, offering an excellent balance of character and practicality. There is ample room for both dining and relaxed seating, while bi-fold doors open directly onto the rear garden, creating an ideal space for everyday family life and entertaining.

The ground floor also offers excellent practical space, including a utility area with fitted wooden units, a Belfast sink and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer. A separate cold store, walk-in storage cupboard and ground floor cloakroom provide further convenience.

One of The Croft’s most distinctive features is its two staircases, with one rising from the entrance hall and the other from the kitchen and living space. This unusual layout provides excellent flexibility and enhances the flow of the accommodation.

Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms arranged around the two staircases, together with a large storage cupboard. The master bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a spacious family bathroom.

Outside, an electric, remote-controlled five-bar gate opens onto a gravelled driveway, providing generous off-road parking and a good degree of privacy from the road.

Gated side access leads to the enclosed rear garden, which enjoys an excellent level of privacy. A paved patio provides the perfect space for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the raised lawn creates an attractive setting for families and children to enjoy.

Location Summary

Houghton-on-the-Hill is a thriving and highly sought-after village with a genuine sense of community. Everyday amenities include a well-regarded primary school, two convenience stores, a pharmacy and two public houses, together with active sports clubs and a variety of local community groups. Surrounded by some of Leicestershire’s finest countryside, the village offers an excellent balance of rural living and accessibility, with convenient road links to Leicester, Market Harborough and Uppingham.

Room Dimensions

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall
Reception Hall - 13’10 reducing to 12’05 x 12’11 reducing to 12’07
(4.22m reducing to 3.78m x 3.94m reducing to 3.84m)
Inner Reception Hall
Sitting Room - 14’03 into window recess x 13’07
(4.34m x 4.14m)
Dining Kitchen/Living Space - 29’09 x 13’07 including stairs (9.07m x 4.14m)
Utility Area/Store Room
Store Room
Cloakroom

First Floor

Landing
Master Bedroom - 13’07 x 11’08 (4.14m x 3.56m)
En-Suite Shower Room - 6’04 x 4’09 (1.93m x 1.45m)
Bedroom Two - 14’03 max, 10’11 min x 13’08 max, 10’04 min (4.34m max, 3.33m min x 4.17m max, 3.15m min)
Bedroom Three - 10’08 x 10’03 (3.25m x 3.12m)
Bedroom Four - 13’00 x 14’01 max, 10’05 min
(3.96m x 4.29m max, 3.18m min)
Bathroom 10’06 x 8’08 max (3.20m x 2.64m max)