Saddington Road, Fleckney, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8

This two bedroom detached cottage occupies a plot in the heart of the village of Fleckney. The original part of the cottage is approximately 150 years old but has been extended over the years creating a wonderful home. The cottage is well hidden and private as it is accessed via a side access of a neighbouring home and is therefore not visible from the road. The accommodation itself is spacious, versatile and very well presented including a plethora of delightful period features.

The cottage can be entered either through a front door which opens directly into a wonderful reception room or alternatively via French patio doors that open into the kitchen.

The main lounge is a triple aspect room with windows to side and front elevations. At either end of the room are two feature fireplaces, one of them has inset a wood burning stove. A beautiful hard wood staircase leads up to the first floor and a door from the lounge opens to a dining room.

The dining room is a quirky space with ample room for a table and chairs as well as space for furniture for storage and display. There are three separate windows to the front elevation and a set of double doors that open to the kitchen.

Although the most recent addition to the home, in terms of extension, the kitchen maintains a charming rustic feel in keeping with the original cottage. There is a central island with an integral gas hob and an exposed brick unit which houses a built-in electric oven. There is a Belfast style sink and various storage units. The kitchen is also a dual aspect room with a window to the side elevation and two sets of timber framed French patio doors that open to the garden.

To the first floor a large landing area at the top of the stairs serves as a useful study area with ample room for a desk and chair.

The principal bedroom is lies off the landing and is a good size double with two windows to the front elevation and an original decorative fireplace.

On the other side of the landing a door leads through to a stunning family bathroom comprising a four piece suite, including a large walk-in shower, claw foot bath, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Two skylight windows provide lots of natural light.

A further door from the bathroom leads through to a smaller landing with built-in cupboard space and on into a second dual aspect bedroom.

The garden wraps around the front and side of the property and includes a brick built outbuilding. There is a paved patio seating area and mature, well stocked planted beds containing a variety of flora.

Internal viewing is essential to truly appreciate the location, space, quality and character this beautiful period cottage has to offer.


The village of Fleckney is ideally placed between the larger centres of Market Harborough and Leicester. The village centre has a number of local shops, a public house and convenience store and with those larger centres within easy commutable distance Fleckney offers a wide and extensive range of amenities and services. With reputable schooling and public transport also in close proximity the village has always been a sought after location.