Property description
Bescaby House, Saltby
Set within open countryside, Bescaby House is a substantial Georgian farmhouse offering space, character, and a wonderfully secluded setting. Approached via a working farm, the property enjoys far-reaching views across pastureland, a nearby lake, and wooded surroundings.
Built of local stone beneath a Swithland slate roof, the house retains many original features and generous proportions throughout. Inside, three well-balanced reception rooms provide flexible living and entertaining space, complemented by five bedrooms.
The home combines period charm with practical comfort, including oil-fired central heating and sash windows to the front elevation. Outside, lawned gardens wrap around the property, with a gravelled driveway, car port, and several useful outhouses.
Stabling and approximately two to three acres of grazing land may also be available nearby, subject to separate negotiation—making this an ideal rural home for those seeking space, privacy, and countryside living.
ENTRANCE HALL (7.1m x 2.9m)
A grand entrance hall entered via portico and hard wood door with quarry tiled flooring, under stairs cupboard, door to cellar and a
radiator.
LOUNGE (5.7m x 4.5m)
Feature marble fireplace and coving. shelving to alcove, window shutters and two radiators.
SITTING ROOM (5.7m x 4.8m)
Feature stone fireplace, window shutters and two radiators.
DINING ROOM (5.6m x 4.8m)
Feature marble fireplace, window shutters and two radiators.
FITTED KITCHEN (4.5m x 4.2m)
A range of modern base units, stainless steel sink unit set in a laminate worksurface, stainless steel extractor fan, fitted shelving, range oven, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge and a radiator.
CLOAKROOM (4.2m x 2.8m)
Quarry tiled flooring, pedestal wash basin, low flush w.c., built in storage and a radiator.
BOILER ROOM (6.9m x 4.5m)
Oil-fired central heating boiler, plumbing for a washing machine, w.c. off and a store room.
STAIRCASE AND LANDING
Two radiators, leading to:-
FRONT DOUBLE BEDROOM (5.7m x 4.5m) with a radiator.
FRONT DOUBLE BEDROOM (5.7m x 4.8m) with a radiator and door to:-
SIDE SINGLE BEDROOM (3.5m x 2.6m) with a radiator.
SIDE SINGLE BEDROOM (3.5m x 2.8m) with a radiator, feature fireplace and built-in cupboard.
SIDE DOUBLE BEDROOM (5.5m x 4.4m) with a radiator and a cupboard.
FAMILY BATHROOM (2m x 3.9m) with a refitted white suite comprising freestanding roll top bath, pedestal wash basin and low flush w.c., radiator and an airing cupboard.
SHOWER ROOM (1.5m x 1.2m) with Mixer shower in cubicle and a radiator.
Large lawned gardens to front, side and rear, vegetable garden, range of outbuildings and garden stores.
Car port, gravelled parking and turning area.
Additional land for grazing and stabling may be available by separate negotiation.
NOTE: Interior pictures to be added once internal decoration is complete.
The property is situated one mile from Waltham-on-the-Wolds which benefits from a wealth of village amenities including a public house, a post office, delicatessen, church, primary school. Bescaby is within easy travelling distance of Melton Mowbray, Oakham, and Grantham, the latter offers fast direct trains to London Kings Cross.
General Information
Services
The property benefits from oil fired central heating, mains electricity, mains water, mains sewage.
Council Tax: Band G
EPC rating: F (exemption in place)
Tenancy
To be let on an Assured Periodic Tenancy.
Rent
The asking rent to be £3,250 per calendar month, which excludes all outgoings.
Deposit
A deposit of 5 weeks rent to be held under a Tenancy Deposit Scheme until the end of the term, repayable subject to there being no dilapidations or outstanding rent, or unpaid outgoings.
Referencing
Referencing will be required
Pets
Pets are allowed for this property subject to Landlord approval - charges may apply
Viewing
Viewing is strictly by appointment only and arrangements may be made through the letting agents, King West, 10 Church Square, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7NB. Telephone:.
Tenant Protection:
King West is a member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a client money protection and redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agent’s website or by contacting the agent directly.
(1) MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
(2) These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
(3) The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
(4) Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
(5) We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances. (6) We have not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
More details
- Property type
- Houses - Detached
- Size
- Ask agent
- Monthly price
- £3250
- Weekly price
- £750
- Available from
- 5/15/2026
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at Bescaby House, Mary Lane, Melton Mowbray.