The Old Dairy, Blaston, Market Harborough

The Old Dairy comprises two former barns converted and cleverly conceived into a generously proportioned and spacious detached barn conversion orientated to take best advantage over stunning countryside views. Converted to exacting standards with a high specification throughout, it retains many period features which are blended seamlessly with contemporary styling and boasting unspoilt and undulating views over the Welland Valley.

Accommodation - The Old Dairy forms part of a set of former agricultural buildings of Pastures View, each sympathetically and tastefully converted into residential dwellings by their respective owners. This substantial and spacious family home is entered into the main entrance hall which links both the superb living kitchen and the sitting room. It has French doors to both the front and rear with glazing either side, which immediately offers a glimpse of the vast countryside views. It has porcelain grey marble effect tiled flooring with feature LED lighting has underfloor heating, original reclaimed brick walls, and a feature five light drop chandelier.

To the right is the simply stunning open plan living dining kitchen. Through double doors your eyes will immediately be drawn to the bifold doors with integrated blinds and open countryside beyond and the exposed king post roof trusses with mounted black spotlights. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of contemporary grey shaker style eye and base level units and drawers with sleek black handles, a pantry cupboard with sockets inside for a coffee machine / toaster and white Corian worksurfaces. Integrated appliances include two black Rangemaster ovens, black Rangemaster steam oven and a black combination microwave oven, a glass fronted wine cooler and an integrated Bosch dishwasher. A one and a quarter sink with drainer and black swan neck mixer tap with integrated boiling hot water option is positioned to take in the view. An Elica Tesla four-ring induction hob with integrated extraction system is set within a superb 4 metre island with a white Corian worktop and LED under worktop lighting, USB and USC points and space to seat 6 to one side. Porcelain grey marble effect tiled flooring with feature LED lighting has underfloor heating. Specification includes three designer Rocket St George Starburst Copper lights, a cat 5 data and HDMI points, Wi-Fi booster, fire detection system and a Samsung air conditioning unit. To one end of this beautiful room is a floor to ceiling reclaimed brick chimney breast, with an original beam forming a mantle with an Aspect 4, double sided and double depth wood burner beneath (which is also open to the family room), with suspended hanging chairs either side.

Double doors from the kitchen give access to a glazed walkway which in turn gives access to the family room. The glazed walkway is a striking feature to the front elevation and comprises full height, black aluminium framed glass panels with integrated blinds. The flooring comprises the porcelain grey marble effect floor tiles, which complements the exposed brick wall. Double doors lead through into the family room, which benefits from a Heatmeiser thermostat, underfloor heating, and the Aspect 4 double-sided wood burner to the kitchen. It features original beams with mounted black spotlights, shutters to the windows, LED lighting on a ceiling track, two TV sockets with Cat 5 data and HDMI points, and porcelain grey marble effect tiled flooring with underfloor heating.

From the main entrance hall to the left gives access to the generous sitting room. A media wall takes centre stage and has a contemporary full width Evolution multi flame effect electric fire with room above to wall mount a flat screen TV with CAT 5 data points, HDMI points and a TV point and a hard-wired surround system with wall mounted speakers. The media wall is flanked by two sets of bifold doors with integrated blinds taking full advantage of the open countryside views. There are two XXL Silver starburst feature chandeliers, Wi-Fi booster and smoke detection. Like the kitchen, this room features a striking exposed brick wall, an exposed king post truss with mounted black spotlights, complemented by feature solid oak chevron flooring with underfloor heating.

A door leads through to a small hall and a shower room, fitted with a RAK contemporary suite comprising a shower enclosure, WC, porcelain sink mounted on a blue soft close cupboard with backlit feature mirror above and RAK gold taps, and an electric gold towel rail. A smaller reception room is currently used as a games/entertainment room is situated at the end of the property and has a bespoke LED illuminated bar with a solid grey stone bar top, solid oak shelving and an integrated wine cooler. There is room for a wall mounted tv, with Cat 5 data and HDMI points, and USB and USC points. There are bifold doors to the rear and countryside views with integrated blinds and an electrically operated Velux blind. The games room and shower could easily be reconfigured into a guest suite if required.

From the glazed walkway is a further door leading to the bedroom accommodation and second wing with independently operated LED recessed lighting, underfloor heating, and a Heatmeiser thermostat in all the bedrooms with underfloor wet heating. The master bedroom has beautiful solid oak chevron flooring and a feature panelled walnut effect acoustic wall. It benefits from a range of white built-in wardrobes with LED lighting. There is room for a wall mounted TV with hard wired Cat 5 data point and a HDMI port. An Italian designer chandelier is hung from the vaulted ceiling, while a dual aspect boasts matching French doors open out to the patio and spa area beyond. The luxury ensuite is fully tiled with porcelain white marble effect tiles and has a black Rak shower and taps, a feature recessed shower shelf with LED lighting, toilet with black fitments, RAK bidet, black glass sink on a black wall mounted unit with soft closing drawers with an LED backlit mirror above, recessed LED lighting, shaver point and an electric matt black towel rail.

A boot room area also serves as an entrance from the parking area through a solid oak door with glazing either side and lighting above, while French doors opposite give access to the front courtyard. The boot room has three shaker style full height storage cupboards, and feature lighting comprising a five light drop chandelier, spotlights, and porcelain Moroccan style tiled flooring.

Four oak steps lead up to an inner hallway, and to the left is the utility room, with further cupboard and storage space, two hard-wired and wall mounted electric drying racks, space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, porcelain tiled flooring with underfloor heating. There is an integrated freezer, a feature black sink with black taps into a solid stone worksurface. A small room within the utility room is used to house a 500l Joule water tank, CCTV system and data hub.

Bedroom two at the furthest end of the inner hall, also has an ensuite with Rak designer fixtures. This bedroom has a floating ceiling with spotlights, and an LTech LED hardwired multi option coloured lighting system, built in wardrobes, remote controlled Velux windows and electrically operated blinds. There is space for a wall mounted TV with wall mounted tv with a hard-wired Cat 5 data point and HDMI port. There are also integrated USB and USC points. The ensuite has floor to ceiling white marble effect porcelain tiles, underfloor heating and Velux window and an obscured window. The suite comprises a black RAK shower and taps with recess shower shelf and LED lighting, RAK wall hung toilet with black fittings, Aquaroc designer floating sink with LED backlit mirror above, recessed wall LED lighting, spotlights, and a matt black electric towel rail.

The remaining two bedrooms flank the family bathroom, both boasting white built in wardrobes, and space for a wall mounted tv with hard-wired Cat 5 data point and a HDMI port. Sockets have integrated USB and USC points. One has a floating ceiling and LTECH LED hardwired lighting system. The family bathroom is completely tiled with porcelain white marble effect tiles with underfloor heating, and enjoys black Rak designer fixtures to include a shower and taps, wall hung toilet with black fittings, sink set on a black storage unit with soft closing drawer with a LED backlit mirror over, and a stunning double ended, black slipper bath with wall mounted black taps perfectly positioned to enjoy the Soulaca bathroom television with hardwired Cat 5 data point beneath a stunning four light IP45 rated bathroom chandelier.

Outside - An extensive gravelled driveway with substantial car standing space is accessed through wrought iron gates and curves round to the side of the property. There is an oak framed double garage that has power, fluorescent lighting and black electric shutter doors and an EV charging point. Above the garage is a room which is currently being used as a gym. This vast space has been equipped with rubber gym flooring, bespoke storage into the eaves with LED lighting, and three Velux windows to the fantastic views behind the property. It benefits from Wi-Fi enabled Samsung air conditioning, Wi-fi booster, a wall mounted TV point with Cat 5 data point, fire detection system and multiple electric sockets. Via a five-bar gate is a further gravelled courtyard to the other side of the property with further parking space, from which the main entrance hall can be accessed. There is a further building, individual to the main house, which has been transformed into an office. It has been fully equipped to provide a private and welcoming working environment, complete with LVT flooring, a Samsung Air con unit, spotlights, TV wall socket with CAT 5 data HDMI, UBS & USC points to sockets and a kitchenette with space for a fridge, making it an ideal workplace for several colleagues. There is boarded loft storage above, accessed via a pull-down ladder.

The rear garden is simply stunning with breathtaking views; being mainly laid to lawn with bedding areas, extensive lighting, multiple external sockets, three external taps and a brick outbuilding providing storage. The garden benefits from a paved patio that is over 100m2 and runs the full width of the property. There is a black aluminium pergola 3m x 3m to the rear of the kitchen providing a covered dining area. At the end of the patio there is a sunken hot tub set within grey composite decking; it has swim jets, a built-in sound system and multi change LED lighting. This area is the perfect spot from which to admire the amazing views.

Location - Blaston is a popular Southeast Leicestershire village in the Harborough District. Local amenities can be found at the nearby villages of Hallaton and Medbourne which include popular county pubs, post office and village store and for a larger range of amenities the market town of Market Harborough lies approximately nine miles to the west with extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as mainline connection to London St. Pancras in just under an hour. Uppingham, another very well-regarded market town is only four miles away and also provides niche shopping, boutiques, public houses and restaurants.

Schooling - Schooling within the area is well catered for both within the state and private sector. The Leicester Grammar School, Stoneygate School and Leicester High School for Girls are all located along the A6 towards Leicester and Uppingham and Oakham Schools are also within a twelve-mile car journey. Hallaton offers a well-regarded primary school just under two miles away.

Directional Note - Proceed easterly out of Market Harborough on the A4304 and at the roundabout take the third exit onto the Harborough Road then left onto the B664 heading towards Weston by Welland and Medbourne. Proceed through Medbourne for 2.4 miles and then on the left-hand side is Pastures View.

Satnav Information - The property’s postcode is LE16 8DF and house name The Old Dairy.