This fantastic four-bedroom house is positioned on the edge of the village of Nanpantan, near Loughborough. The house was designed and built by the current owners in 2016; clad in silvering Siberian larch it sits sympathetically in its context and has wonderful rolling views of the surrounding countryside.

The house draws on a Scandinavian aesthetic, employing open-plan configurations and expansive sections of glazing to break down the boundaries between inside and out. Sweeping views of the neighbouring farm land and countryside are complemented by a wonderful garden in the foreground which elegantly wraps the house.

Set back from Snell’s Nook Lane, a driveway leads past a detached garage and gravel frontage, to the house itself. The facade is formed of elegant white-brick at ground level, which gives way to untreated Siberian as the elevation rises to form its pitch. There is a two-storey section of glazing over the solid-oak front door, which opens onto a double-height entrance hall. There are engineered oak floorboards underfoot in this section of the house.

An open-plan kitchen and dining room is positioned to one side of the entrance hall, two steps down from the rest of the plan, allowing for increased ceiling height; these spaces are characterised by a long section of glazed bi-fold doors leadingg out, past a raised deck, to the garden and the countryside beyond. A mature oak sits on the garden boundary and is home to a tawny owl, as well as a family of blue tits. Natural light is reflected through the spaces via polished concrete floors with underfloor heating. The kitchen units have bespoke front and are formed around a large central island. There are integrated appliances, including a dishwasher and extractor, as well as range cooker. The deck is formed of hard wood and is a perfect space for outdoor dining in the warmer months. There is a small living area to one side of the dining area.

To the other side of the entrance hall on this floor there is a large living room with glazed doors onto a separate enclosed garden at the side of the house. This area has been beautifully landscaped and furnished with plants and shrubs. The remainder of the ground-floor plan is occupied by an en-suite double bedroom, ideal for guests, a study currently used as a home studio and a utility/boot room with a large sink and plentiful space for hanging coats and storing muddy boots.

The first floor comprises three double bedrooms and a family bathroom, all leading off a galleried landing bathed in natural light. The master bedroom has a Juliet balcony with far-reaching views over the fields in the distance, past the garden in the foreground with its splendid mature oak tree. There is also a walk-in dressing room, an en-suite bathroom with a double shower and a comfortable lounge area. The family bathroom has a deep freestanding bath and a separate walk-in shower. One of the bedrooms includes access to a significant amount of storage space in the eaves.

The house has a large driveway at the front with parking space for four cars. There is a further driveway to one side of the house with space for a further vehicle. The detached garage is in need of some restoration and could be easily converted into a studio or workshop without too much effort.

Snells Nook Lane runs through Nanpantan, a small village roughly halfway between Leicester and Nottingham. The village is surrounded by rolling countryside and has a number of conveniences, including the local pub and kitchen, The Priory, a few minutes’ walk from the house. The surrounding villages, including Woodhouse Eaves, have a range of independent shops and pubs with an excellent butcher. Milk and eggs can be bought locally from a farm shop with its own milk vending machine.

The house is wonderfully positioned for the Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire countryside. Within five minutes of the house there is a network of country parks. Particular favourites include Jubilee Woods, the Outwoods, the Beacon Hill Country Park (Leicestershire’s tallest hill) Swithland Woods and the jewel in Leicestershire’s crown, Bradgate Park. In addition to these delightful rural escapes, the world renowned Peak District with its breath-taking scenery and walks in within an hour’s drive.

Loughborough, with its regular market days and wide range of shops, is the closest town. It can be reached in five minutes by car and has a mainline station running services to London St Pancras in one hour, fifteen minutes.

Many of the Midlands’ major cities are easily accessible by car, via the M1. Manchester, Leeds and London are all less than two hours’ drive, while Birmingham can be reached in 45 minutes.

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.