Stapleford, Melton Mowbray, Leics.

A stunning Grade II listed thatched cottage situated adjacent to the internationally renowned Stapleford Park Country House Hotel and enjoying delightful views over picturesque parkland.

The property is believed to date from the early 1700s and originally formed a part of a row of eight cottages which were converted into four in 1992, number 1 being the larger of the four.

Completely renovated and refurbished throughout to an exacting standard, the property was rethatched in 2018, incorporating the latest fire protection measures, and offers beautifully and stylishly appointed character accommodation with high quality, contemporary fixtures. The accommodation features beamed ceilings, oak doors and refitted kitchen, WC, shower room and bathroom, all with under-floor heating.

Sitting on a large plot with open countryside to front and rear and flanked by mature woodland, the accommodation can be summarised as follows:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Lobby Area, Cloakroom/WC, open-plan Living Room and Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen; FIRST FLOOR: three double Bedrooms, one of them with en-suite Shower Room, Family Bathroom.

The Bede Houses are set in large extended grounds with plentiful parking for residents' use, in addition to having its own private garden to front and patio garden to rear.

Council Tax Band: D

The property is believed to date from the early 1700s and originally formed a part of a row of eight cottages which were converted into four in 1992, number 1 being the larger of the four. Completely renovated and refurbished throughout to an exacting standard, the property was rethatched in 2018, incorporating the latest fire protection measures and offers beautifully and stylishly appointed character accommodation with high quality, contemporary fixtures. The accommodation features beamed ceilings, oak doors and refitted kitchen, WC, shower room and bathroom, all with under-floor heating.

Sitting on a large plot with open countryside to front and rear and flanked by mature woodland, the accommodation can be summarised as follows:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Lobby Area, Cloakroom/WC, open-plan Living Room and Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen; FIRST FLOOR: three double Bedrooms, one of them with en-suite Shower Room, Family Bathroom.

The Bede Houses are set in large extended grounds with plentiful parking for residents' use, in addition to having its own private garden to front and patio garden to rear.

The Bede House - Prior to 1834, each parish was responsible for its own poor, which worked well when times were good but became very bad in worse times. In some cases, therefore, some parishes would commit to build a shared almshouse and the Lord of the local Manor would try to find work for the able-bodied poor.

A bede house was a type of almshouse run to a strict set of rules and normally by Church ("bede" is Old English or Saxon for "priest"). Each bedesman or woman was given a daily allowance for clothing and fuel and for this they lived by a timetable or prayer and manual work. Very few actual records exist from these times.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor - Original doorway leading to the open-plan ground-floor accommodation comprising:

Entrance Lobby Area - Tiled floor, beamed ceiling.

Cloakroom/Wc - Stylishly refurbished in a contemporary style to feature low-level WC, rectangular hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splashback, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlights, extractor fan and large under-stairs cupboard.

Living Room & Dining Room - comprising:

Living Room Area - 6.17m x 5.00m (20'3" x 16'5") - Fireplace with recess housing living-flame coal-effect stove, three column radiators, beamed ceiling (in contemporary colours), good quality oak flooring, wall-light points, two windows to front and one window to side.



Dining Area - 3.30m x 4.17m (10'10" x 13'8") - Full-height ceiling with large roof light, column radiator, good quality oak flooring, French doors opening to gardens and providing views over parkland to the rear.

Breakfast Kitchen - 6.15m + units x 2.84m (20'2" + units x 9'4") - Beautifully remodelled with excellent range of contemporary units incorporating extensive quartz work surfaces with matching upstand and New York-style tiled splashbacks, inset sink with adjoining integral drainer, ample high-gloss soft-close base cupboards and deep pan drawers with LED plinth lighting, matching wall cupboards and cabinets with ambient lighting beneath. Integrated appliances comprise CDA range-style electric cooker with granite splashback and designer extractor above, eye-level microwave oven with SIEMENS warming drawer beneath, dishwasher and washing machine. There is space for American-style fridge-freezer.

Column radiator, feature tiled floor with under-floor heating, recessed ceiling spotlights, dual-aspect windows to rear, French doors leading to paved terrace.



First Floor -

Landing - Recessed ceiling spotlights, glass balcony overlooking Dining Area.

Bedroom One - 4.45m x 3.40m + door recess (14'7" x 11'2" + door - Attractive bedroom with built-in alcove wardrobe, column radiator, partially vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlights, loft access hatch, window to side overlooking adjacent woodland.



Bedroom Two - 2.90m x 4.34m + door recess (9'6" x 14'3" + door r - Charming bedroom with column radiator, vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlights, roof light overlooking woodland, window to rear enjoying panoramic views over picturesque parkland.



En-Suite Shower Room - 2.49m x 1.45m (8'2" x 4'9") - Tastefully refitted in a contemporary style and featuring low-level WC, rectangular hand basin with cupboard beneath and walk-in shower enclosure. Mosaic-style tiled splashbacks, tled floor with under-floor heating, partially vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlights, roof light to side overlooking woodland.



Bedroom Three - 4.14m max x 2.72m max (13'7" max x 8'11" max) -

'L'-shaped bedroom featuring fitted double wardrobe with sliding mirror doors, column radiator, partially vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlights, loft hatch and window to front with views over large garden and unspoilt farmland beyond .

Family Bathroom - 2.29m x 1.68m (7'6" x 5'6") - Stylishly reappointed with contemporary white suite comprising low-level WC, oval hand basin set on a vanity top with wall-mounted mixer tap above and slipper bath with central mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment. Fully tiled walls, attractive tiled floor with under-floor heating, shaver point, recessed ceiling spotlights, extractor fan.

Outside -

Private Gardens - The property's private front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a mature hawthorn tree and is bounded by wall to one side and yew hedge to the other. There are also a number of shrubs and fruit trees, summerhouse and a private pedestrian access to the side of the property, which leads to rear garden.

To the rear of the property there is a courtyard-style rear garden with traditional borders set between a blue brick patio, a selection of small trees and shrubs. The garden enjoys stunning views over open countryside and grants immediate access to beautiful country walks.









Location - The surrounding area offers a wide range of facilities including Rutland Water, equestrian opportunities and a good selection of highly regarded independent and state schools. The area is also well serviced with local amenities found nearby in Oakham (10 minutes away), Stamford, Melton Mowbray (5 minutes away) and Grantham. Nottingham, Leicester and Peterborough are no more than 45 minutes of driving, 10 minutes to A1, 25 minutes to M1.

Stapleford Park is within a few minutes' walk and is a secluded luxury 5-star retreat boasting a spa and superb leisure facilities. That aside, Stapleford Park is set in magnificent parkland and also offers excellent country pursuits along with high quality restaurants and bars.



Directions - Leave Oakham on the A606 towards Melton Mowbray, enter Barleythorpe, turn left on to Melton Road A606 entering Langham. Turn right signposted Whissendine and Stapleford, turn left on to Whissendine Road, then take next turn right. Cross a hump back bridge while approaching Stapleford Park - the property can be seen almost immediately on the left-hand side. There is a large gated car park and gardens at the end of the cottages.

Tenure - Freehold

Services - None of the services, fittings, or appliances (if any) heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems, telephone or television points have been tested by the Selling Agents.

Council Tax Band - Previous Council Tax Band D.
Melton Mowbray District Council - telephone

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