4 bed detached house for sale

Arnesby, Leicester, Leicestershire LE8

A stunning and superbly presented house incorporating a landmark 19th century Grade II listed windmill. In addition, there is a separate cottage and an extensive range of outbuildings.

The setting is glorious with gardens and grounds extending to circa 4.44 acres.

This unique property has been meticulously restored, refurbished and developed. The contemporary renovations blend beautifully with the original character of the windmill. The property is finished with exceptional attention to detail throughout. Of particular note, within the double height entrance hall note there is a stunning first floor glass walkway connecting the main accommodation to the windmill and also a fantastic bespoke staircase. The windmill provides a media room opening into a contemporary orangery and on the first floor an amazing wine cellar. Within the main section of the house there is a grand drawing room with polished wood floors and a superb chimney piece created by local craftsmen. The stunning contemporary open plan family kitchen was hand crafted by Montagu’s of Leicester and finished with leathered granite work tops. Montagu’s were also retained to make the bespoke cabinetry in all the bedrooms.The independent cottage offers excellent auxiliary accommodation with two bedrooms. In addition the superb range of outbuildings includes an expansive motor house, together with store rooms, a workshop, a gymnasium and summer house. The outbuilding’s appear to have potential for further development (subject to relevant consents) if required. This special property stands in approximately 4.5 acres of splendid gardens and grounds to include a large wildlife pool and paddock

Ground floor
• Double height entrance hall with glass walkway
• Inner hallway with contemporary cantilevered staircase with oak steps and intricately designed wrought iron curved balustrade
• Contained within the Windmill, the media room is fitted with a 4k projector, drop down screen and cinema experience sound system
• Contemporary orangery opening out from the media room with stunning views over the grounds
• Drawing room with handsome stone chimney piece housing a wood burning stove and doors allowing seamless access to the grounds
• Attractive study with exposed brick wall and bespoke cabinetry
• Second study with views to the front
• Superb “L” shaped open plan kitchen with large central island and dining area, opening out into a seating area with feature mirrored wall
• Separate cloak and utility room
• Ground floor shower room

First floor
• Galleried landing
• Master bedroom suite with expansive countryside views and access to balcony
• Three further en suite bedrooms
• The bedrooms are all fitted with bespoke cabinetry by Montagu’s of Leicester
• En suite bathrooms are fitted with Lefroy Brooks fixtures
• Glass walkway to fist floor wine cellar

Gardens and grounds
• A tarmac driveway flanked by closely clipped hedging leads down through wrought iron gates and onto a generous parking and turning area adjacent to the house.
• The gardens and grounds provide a superb setting for his landmark property. Meticulously maintained lawns sweep around three side of the property. Extending from a carefully curated variety of mature trees and conifers on the southern boundary of the grounds, thin belts and individual specimen trees repeat across the lawns creating a very special setting. North of the house, a large wildlife pool with a majestic weeping willow creates an enticing vista and a valuable wildlife environment. Beyond the pool there is a paddock and further range of mature trees and shrubs.

Situation
Arnesby is an attractive village situated amidst some lovely countryside, about 7 miles from the vibrant city of Leicester. The village has an early 12th century Norman church and a Baptist church which dates from the early 18th century. There is a primary school, a village hall, a restaurant and a local cricket team. The Mill is arguably the most famous landmark in the village and can be seen from miles around.

There is quick access from Arnesby into Leicester and to the charming local town of Market Harborough where trains to London St Pancras take about an hour. The M1 is easily reached at Junction 20, about 9 miles distant. There is a good choice of state and independent schools within a 10 mile radius, with Leicester Grammar and Stoneygate School worthy of particular note.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Water, electricity, drainage (pumped system to main drains). None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 80 Mbps (data taken from on 30/04/2026). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from on 30/04/2026). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty method. However the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Local Authority
Harborough District Council
Council Tax Band H

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Planning
The selling agents will not provide advice/guidance on the planning history for the property/land. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations. It is assumed that enquiries have been satisfied, prior to an offer being made.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (aml)
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (aml), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, aml due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – LE8 5UT
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