- Charming Character Cottage +
- Five Bedrooms +
- Three Bathrooms/Shower Rooms +
- Three Reception Areas +
- Many Character Features +
- High Quality and Bespoke Interior +
- Delightful Rear Garden +
- Energy Rating Exempt +
- Council Tax Band G +
- Tenure Freehold +
Step into the timeless elegance of Herons Rest, a beautiful Grade II listed chocolate-box cottage nestled in the picturesque heart of Swithland village. This extraordinary stone and thatched home seamlessly blends rich historic charm with luxurious modern living, creating a home of unrivalled character and sophistication.
Dating back to 1844, Herons Rest has been meticulously extended and renovated to the highest standard, showcasing a stunning open-plan living/dining kitchen with bespoke handcrafted cabinetry, an iconic Aga, and a striking contemporary glazed extension that fills the space with natural light and opens out to the landscaped gardens.
The accommodation is as generous as it is stylish, featuring a sizeable main lounge with bi-folding doors to the garden, a versatile study, a well-appointed utility room, cloakroom/WC, and a cosy fifth double bedroom/snug. A luxurious ground floor bathroom and an additional shower room add further flexibility for modern family living.
Upstairs, four beautifully appointed bedrooms await, including a show-stopping principal suite complete with a walk-through dressing room, modern en-suite shower room, and a charming Juliette balcony overlooking the gardens. An additional toilet completes the first floor accommodation.
The Gardens & Grounds
Set behind electric gates, a sweeping gravel driveway leads to a collection of stone outbuildings currently styled as a home gym, bar, and garden store, adding both practicality and lifestyle appeal.
The gardens are truly spectacular, featuring meticulously curated cottage-style planting, a spacious patio terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining, a quaint summerhouse, manicured lawns, and a serene stream with beautiful stone steps leading down to the water’s edge.
This captivating home is a rare opportunity and early viewing is essential to appreciate the remarkable quality, character, and lifestyle Herons Rest has to offer.
Location
Swithland is a highly desirable village in the heart of Charnwood Forest with an active community revolving around the primary school, a smart gastro pub/restaurant (The Griffin) and church. The village is famously associated with Swithland slate, which for centuries has been used for construction and particularly roofing slate which is characterised by its attractive graduated construction which can be seen on numerous properties across Leicestershire. Swithland reservoir a nature reserve and area of outstanding natural beauty is situated just outside the village. The Great Central Steam Railway runs past the village on the line from Loughborough to Birstall and crosses the reservoir itself via a magnificent arched bridge. There are extensive shops/facilities at the nearby villages of Rothley, Quorn and Woodhouse Eaves. Charnwood Forest is well known for its outstanding property picturesque villages, natural tourist attractions including Old John in Bradgate Park (the former home of Lady Jane Grey), The Outwoods and The Beacon. Golf is at nearby Rothley Park Golf Club and local shopping facilities are available at nearby Woodhouse Eaves and Rothley. Private schooling is available at the excellent Endowed Schools in Loughborough and the area is particularly well placed for commuting to Leicester and London via the direct train service from Leicester and the M1 at Markfield.