A rare opportunity to build a house approaching 4,000 sq ft in size and designed by one of the country’s foremost residential architects, Theis and Khan. Bordering open countryside, the rural plot of land is on the edge of the historic village of Stoughton and has been granted full planning permission. London can be reached by train in just 65 minutes.

The Theis and Khan design proposes a four bedroom house with light, open, voluminous spaces as follows:

The basement provides a garage with space for two cars and bike storage and there is also a boot room and plant room. Half a level up is a large double height living space leading to a separate music room/ snug/ study. The living space has double height glazing on the front and side elevations and sliding glazed doors that lead out onto a terrace.

The next floor up features a large kitchen and dining area that overlooks part of the main living space and has sliding doors opening onto a kitchen garden. The raised front elevation takes advantage of the views over the open countryside.

The master suite, which has views over the village and Church, features a bathroom and dressing room and up an addiitonal half storey is a large family bathroom and two further bedrooms, both with side balconies. The guest landing at the top has a bedroom with ensuite bathroom and has a beautiful large east facing window.

The house has gardens to the front and back (with a small garden area at one side) and the plot extends to approximately 700 square metres (7,500 sq ft). To view a fly through of the proposed house click here.

Patrick Theis and Soraya Khan are among the most highly regarded architects currently working in the UK. Their London home and studio, in Shoreditch, was nominated for the Stirling Prize (the most prestigious architecture award in the UK) and was awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year. For more on Theis and Khan click here.

There are many lovely walks from the house through open countryside and you can find a popular local pub, golf course, arboretum and also an airfield for light aircraft nearby. There are a range of small independent boutique shops on Allendale Road and Francis Street which are approximately a 5 minute drive away, and there is both a large Waitrose and a Sainsburys within 7 minutes drive. The area also benefits from a number of well-regarded schools, both private and state.

Stoughton is a beautiful Leicestershire village, renowned for its 15th century church, that is just three miles from Leicester. Leicester has a broad range of shopping, dining and cultural facilities (including the Curve Theatre, designed by Rafael Viñoly). More local facilities can be found at nearby Oadby, Great Glen and Houghton-on-the-Hill. Train services run from Leicester to London St. Pancras in approximately 65 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.