The sign for Saddington Lodge Farm is similar to that of many large livestock and arable establishments common to this area of South Leicestershire. The first clue that magic lies within is a long pale drive winding through immaculately mown grassland. There’s a picturesque lily pond on the left, complete with ducks, a tiny island and a crooked wooden bridge creating a rustic silhouette against a backdrop of mature trees.
Ahead, the mellow red brick farmhouse sinks into a fold of gentle landscape characterised by low-lying vales and undulating fields. The farmyard, with its barns and utilitarian outbuildings, appears regular enough, but crossing a stone terrace at the back of the house reveals a showstopping view. Sloping striped lawns with curved borders wrap around a
