Main Street, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5QX
Listed 19 Jun 2026 · Leicester
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Key features
- Superb Character Four Bedroom Detached Property
- Located In The Conservation Area In The Sought After Village Of Countesthorpe
- Internal Viewing Essential To Appreciate Size And Style Of Accommodation
- Ent Hall, Cloaks/Wc, 28ft Living Room, Dining Room
- Garden Room To Rear, Refitted Modern Breakfast Kitchen, Rear Porch
- Feature Landing, Four Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom
- En Suite To Principal And Second Bedrooms
- Driveway, Double Garage, EV Charger
- Attractive Good Size Private Rear Garden
- EPC Rating D & Council Tax Band E
About this home
Pear Tree Cottage is a superb four bedroom detached character property located within the highly sought after conservation area in the village of Countesthorpe, close to St Andrews church. Believed to date back approx 175 years it is understood it was originally three cottages renovated into one larger family home and offers size, style and flexibility to the living accommodation. Viewing is considered essential to appreciate the plot, style and layout of this unique home. In brief the property comprises of a welcoming entrance hall with cloaks/WC and the stairs leading to first floor landing. To the right of the property is the main 28ft living room, which could be utilised as a lounge/diner or lounge/study. It has double doors leading out to the rear garden as well as a feature fireplace with log burner. The separate dining room is located off the hallway and has double doors leading to the large rear garden room, currently set out as a study and a gym. The ground floor is completed by a refitted modern breakfast kitchen with a range of base and wall units and high end integrated appliances and quartz worktops. There is also a rear entrance porch leading out to the garden. To the first floor there is a feature landing area with front window leading to the four double bedrooms with the principal bedroom and the second bedroom both having en-suite facilities. The beautiful refitted family bathroom has a feature bath and separate shower cubicle. Externally to the side of the property there is a driveway which leads to a double garage with electric roller door. A side gate leads to the superb enclosed private rear garden, a fantastic feature of the home the garden is a great size and offers different areas for use. The patio to the rear of the property runs the full width of the house, followed by an additional patio hidden round the corner which currently has a seating area, hot tub. To the rear is a recently added summer house whilst the rest of the garden is laid to lawn with mature borders and walled/fence surround. To view this property please call Jowett & Stone to reserve your exclusive viewing appointment. EPC rating is D and Council tax is band E.
Entrance Hall
Cloaks/WC
Living Room 28' 10" max x 13' 4" red to 10'2" (8.79m x 4.06m)
Dining Room 13' 10" x 9' 1" (4.22m x 2.77m)
Garden Room 16' 9" max x 11' 0" red to 8'2" (5.11m x 3.35m)
Breakfast Kitchen 19' 5" x 11' 2" (5.92m x 3.40m)
Rear Entrance Porch
Landing 13' 10" x 9' 10" plus bedroom ent area (4.22m x 3.00m)
Principal Bedroom 13' 7" max x 12' 1" to back of robes (4.14m x 3.68m)
En Suite Shower Room/WC
Bedroom 1 11' 1" x 8' 11" (3.38m x 2.72m)
En Suite Shower Room
Bedroom 2 13' 6" x 9' 9" (4.11m x 2.97m)
Bedroom 3 11' 2" x 10' 1" max into rec (3.40m x 3.07m)
Family Bathroom
External
Garage 21' 0" x 15' 10" (6.40m x 4.83m)
Rear Garden
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- E
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Gas
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- South Wigston Station2.0 mi
- Narborough Station3.0 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in LE8 over the last 12 months: detached £400k · semi-detached £270k · terraced £230k · flat £160k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach House, Main Street Leicester LE8 0NQ | Detached Freehold | 15 Sept 2026 | £580,000 |
| 76 Main Street Leicester LE8 8AN | Terraced Freehold | 7 Aug 2026 | £300,000 |
| Four Acres, Main Street Leicester LE8 9DL | Detached Freehold | 4 Aug 2026 | £250,000 |
| Woodcote Mere, Main Street Leicester LE8 6UF | Detached Freehold | 31 Jul 2026 | £470,000 |
| 29 Main Street Leicester LE8 9GH | Terraced Freehold | 19 Jun 2026 | £205,000 |
| Ballardie, Main Street Leicester LE8 5UQ | Semi-detached Freehold | 17 Apr 2026 | £685,000 |
| 34 Main Street Leicester LE8 0NQ | Terraced Freehold | 14 Apr 2026 | £350,000 |
| 84 Main Street Leicester LE8 0NQ | Terraced Freehold | 16 Feb 2026 | £465,000 |
| Glennos Cottage, 21, Main Street Leicester LE8 9GH | Terraced Freehold | 23 Jan 2026 | £230,000 |
| Llangvilla, Main Street Leicester LE8 0PJ | Detached Freehold | 13 Jan 2026 | £830,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in LE8
Buying costs
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Listed by Jowett & Stone Estate Agents, Blaby on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 19 Jun 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 19/06/2026.
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