The Mop Tops The Green | 8 Leire Road | Leire | Lutterworth | Leicestershire | LE17 5HL THE MOP TOPS Situated on a quite no-through road in the delightful and sought after village of Leire is The Mop Tops, a large and beautifully presented family home that was built in 2000. Accommodation Summary Ground Floor Steps lead up to the double front doors which open into the reception hall, with a rear glazed elevation enjoying views over the expansive lawn gardens; a grand staircase rises to a spacious gallery landing. Concertina timber doors open into the bespoke kitchen breakfast room hand-made by Brookman of Sheffield, with an excellent range of units, stainless still sink, fitted dish-washer, butler’s sink, Aga 6/4 into inglenook, granite/ oak work surfaces, fitted unit housing American style fridge/freezer; an arch leads into a cosy sitting room with French doors to terrace. Off the kitchen is a useful walk-in pantry. The dining room has a stone floor and French doors to the terrace and a useful store room. From the dining room double doors lead into the drawing room, which is a fabulous space with arched windows and French doors to terrace and steps up to a mezzanine which would be ideal as a library, the inglenook fireplace has a log burner and bressumer beam. The utility room is fitted with floor/wall units, work surface, spaces for washing machine/tumble drier, butler’s sink. Off the utility is a cloaks room and a separate cloakroom. There is also a further cloakroom and a study to the ground floor. Seller Insight Situated on a quite no-through road in the delightful and sought after village of Leire is The Mop Tops, a large and beautifully presented family home that was built in 2000. “We were the first people to own the house and I’d say that it was its quirkiness that initially attracted us,” says Juliet. “It’s been built to look like a converted period farmhouse and the attention to detail is quite something else. There are really unusual features such as blocked-in doors and windows and lots of exposed timber that gives it real character. In fact it’s been designed so well that some people are shocked to discover how new it is.” “Something else that really drew us to the house was the sheer amount of space; when we first viewed the property we took one look at the lounge and both said, ‘this is a real party house’. The living room is huge, the kitchen stretches from the front all the way to the back of the house, and the garden room has lovely big patio doors so it can be extended right out into the garden. It’s also incredibly light and bright and has a homely feel throughout. We’ve loved living here.” “The garden is south facing and because it backs onto open farmland the views are quite stunning,” continues Juliet. “We have open lawns, two patio areas – one by the house and the other at the top of the garden, so we can follow the sun throughout the day – and an attractive avenue of fruit trees. It’s a very peaceful garden and because there’s a good amount of space between us and the neighbours it’s also very private.” “The lounge is my favourite part of the house purely because it’s so large and has a lot of character,” says Juliet. “The ceiling goes right up to the rafters, which enhances the feeling of space, but the huge wood-burning stove keeps it wonderfully cosy and warm in winter.” “The house sits in this lovely quiet village and backs onto nothing but open farmland, so it’s incredibly peaceful and very picturesque,” says Juliet, “and yet we benefit from really good travel links. The M1 and M6 are within easy reach and we’re almost equidistant between Rugby and Leicester. We enjoy this beautiful rural location and yet we’re not in the slightest bit isolated.” “At the top of the stairs we have a large galleried landing where we have three comfortable chairs,” says Juliet. “It’s a lovely spot and we often sit up there in the evening to read, chat or just to take in the amazing view.” “We have decided to downsize a little, so I’ll definitely miss the space when we leave,” says Juliet. “I’ll also miss the lifestyle that the house and location has afforded us, and the little things such as sitting out on the patio with a G&T; it’s a delightful place to live.” We have decided to downsize a little, so I’ll definitely miss the space when we leave,” says Juliet. “I’ll also miss the lifestyle that the house and location has afforded us, and the little things such as sitting out on the patio with a G&T; it’s a delightful place to live.” The lounge is my favourite part of the house purely because it’s so large and has a lot of character,” says Juliet. “The ceiling goes right up to the rafters, which enhances the feeling of space, but the huge wood- burning stove keeps it wonderfully cosy and warm in winter.” First Floor To the first floor is a spacious gallery landing with glazed elevations and ample seating area enjoying elevated views over The Green, to the rear gardens and surrounding countryside beyond. The en suite bathrooms and family bathroom are newly fitted and tiled. The principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom and eaves’ storage. Bedroom two has a dressing room and en suite bathroom also with eaves’ storage. There are a further three double bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor . Outside At the top of the stairs we have a large galleried landing where we have three comfortable chairs,” says Juliet. “It’s a lovely spot and we often sit up there in the evening to read, chat or just to take in the amazing view.” Front Parking The long private driveway passes well stocked borders framed by a high clipped conifer hedge and sweeps around to ample parking area and to the garaging with double electric up and over doors Side & Rear Garden A terrace abuts the elevations of The Mop Tops and the lawns gently slope up to the immaculately presented parkland style gardens, which have been designed and planted by the current owners, interspersed by a variety of specimen shrubs and trees to name a few, magnolia, blue cedar, deodara, Himalayan birch and an orchard of apple, cherry, pear and plum. To the western boundary is a large vegetable garden, greenhouse (manufacturer Kew), large store, terrace and a hen run. The gardens are framed by neat clipped hedges, mature trees, post/rail and natural hedgerow to the northern boundary and fabulous south facing views over adjoining pastureland. In all The Mop Tops sits in about 1.12 acres. LEICESTERSHIRE Leicestershire is a landlocked county in the heart of the midlands, bordering Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire and Derbyshire. Its largest population centre is the city of Leicester, followed by the town of Loughborough. Other large towns include Ashby- de-la-Zouch, Coalville, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Oadby, Wigston and Lutterworth. Engineering has long been an important part of the economy of Leicestershire. John Taylor Bellfounders continues a history of bellfounding in Loughborough since the 14th century. Engineering companies today manufacture everything from sports cars and locomotives to construction materials and quarrying equiptment. Leicestershire is renowned for its links to traditional British cuisine, the traditional produce including red Leicester and stilton cheeses and Melton Mowbray pork pies, remain favourites. Leicestershire is also home to the countries largest beer Brewery, Everards, which has been producing cask ales in the region since 1849.The annual East Midlands Food & Drink Festival held in Melton Mowbray had over 200 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors attending in 2007 making it the largest British regional food festival. Some of the key attractions Leicestershire has to offer include, the historic Bosworth Battlefield and Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort. Donnington Park Race Track, Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome and Great Central Heritage Railways provide for transport enthusiasts. While The National Space Center and Twycross Zoo are excellent entertainment for the whole family. Location Leire is a picturesque and sought after village in the heart of the South Leicestershire countryside. The village is situated conveniently close to the towns of Lutterworth, Broughton Astley and Market Harborough with the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Rugby within easy reach. Leire is well located for access to the motorway network via junction 20 on the M1 and junction 1 on the M69. There are mainline rail services to London from both Rugby and Market Harborough together with an international airport at Birmingham. Leire has two public houses (The Crab and Cow and The Queens Arms).It has a vibrant village community with community events such as an annual Fete and Christmas Tree Festival. It has a 14th Century church, a pre-school and village hall which host a variety of clubs and activities. The village is in the catchment area for Ullesthorpe Primary School (Ofsted: ‘Good’) and both Lutterworth College and Lutterworth High School (Ofsted: Good/Outstanding’). It is also on the bus routes to local private schools Leicester Grammar and Princethorpe. Services Mains water, mains electricity and broadband are connected, there is gas fired central heating. Local Authority Harborough District Council Council Tax Band G. Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on (01788) 820062.