The Elms, 2 Main Street

Distances:


Uppingham 2.5 miles, Corby 6.5 miles (Direct to London St. Pancras), Oakham 8 miles Stamford 13 miles, Market Harborough 15 miles (Direct to London St. Pancras) Oundle 14.5 miles, Kettering 13 miles. Leicester 21.5 miles.
All distances are approximate.

Situation:


The village of Lyddington is highly attractive, set on the Rutland border and yet providing easy access to neighbouring conurbations, lying on the northern edge of the valley of the river Welland, where a stream, the Hlyde, from which the village is believed to take its name, forms a tributary valley. Lyddington is home to two public houses, The Marquess of Exeter and The White Hart, both of which provide food and accommodation. The 14th century Grade I Listed St. Andrew’s Church houses concerts during the summer from renowned artists. The village also hosts a quintessential summer fate on the village green each year. The Lyddington Manor History Society meets for monthly talks in the Village Hall where a film night is also held once a month. Also of historical note is the beautiful English Heritage, Grade I Listed Bede House, which was originally a medieval wing of a Bishop’s palace.

The surrounding area is rural with many scenic walks and bridleways. Eyebrook Reservoir, located approximately one mile from the village, has lovely walks by the water, bird watching, and seasonal fly fishing. Lyndon Nature Reserve lies on the south shore of Rutland Water and is home to the Rutland Osprey Project and is a fantastic place for bird watching and nature trails. Rutland Water provides sailing, fishing, scenic walks, windsurfing, and a cycle route. Golf is available at Luffenham Heath and Rutland Water golf clubs.

Communications in the area are excellent with A47 trunk road connecting the cities of Leicester and Peterborough, some three miles to the north, whilst one mile to the west lies the A6003 providing good road access to the town of Kettering, where mainline rail services connect with London St Pancras in under the hour. The nearby market town of Uppingham, with a weekly market, provides a good range of everyday shopping facilities whilst the market towns of Oakham, Market Harborough, Stamford, and Oundle, which provide excellent state and private schooling, are also within easy reach.

Description:


The Elms is situated in an elevated position at the southern edge of Lyddington village.

Stepping over the threshold from the limestone porch, through a uniquely carved door, the flagstone entrance hall draws you into the family home.
To the left of the stairs is the sitting room with working fireplace featuring a rare, marble fireplace surround. Beam work and feature shutters add to the charm of the room, also housing built-in storage. Passing the pantry-cum-boiler room and moving east there is a seamless transition from the 1700s main body of the home through to the contemporary, south-facing kitchen renovated in 2000.

Limestone flooring flows throughout with two double Crittall-style doors onto the dining terrace. The bespoke kitchen is a delightful juxtaposition to the exposed stone walls and beams whilst the Crittall-style windows allow the space to be flooded with natural light. The breakfast-dining-snug area boasts vaulted ceilings and woodburning stove.

A door leads to a useful utility-cum-boot room, with plumbing for a washing machine and access to the garden.

Returning to the heart of the 1700s element of the property, to the right of the stairs is the dual-aspect drawing room/dining room with two sets of French doors onto the garden and a Chesney log-burner with limestone surround, further beam work adds to the character of the family home and the flagstone floor blends into a lovingly restored wooden floor.

Off the drawing room is a large double bedroom enjoying views over the garden and an ensuite shower room, as well as separate access to the garden and side gate.

Rising to the first floor, is a generous landing. To the north is a family bathroom, with a separate bath and shower, and a double bedroom with a bank of built-in wardrobes.

Moving south along the corridor is a single bedroom, currently used as an office, with large walk-in cupboard space. Another double bedroom, enjoying views of the garden and countryside, is adjacent to the dual-aspect Principal bedroom with dressing room area, built-in wardrobes and ensuite bathroom also enjoying views over the Welland Valley.

Outside:


The fully enclosed garden has a wrap-around terrace accessed from the dining/drawing room and the kitchen-breakfast room. The terrace hosts a barbeque area and several dining areas. Largely laid to lawn, the garden was designed by Chris Young and displays all year-round interest whilst being easily maintained.

To the south is a pottager kitchen garden with raised beds, boasting an integrated watering system, and pleached trees as well as a shed with electrics.

From the pergola seating area is access to a large outbuilding with planning permission to house a resistance pool and washroom. Adjacent to this is a gate leading to a gravelled driveway, suitable for two vehicles, with an electric charging point.

General Remarks:


SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Gas central heating. None of the services have been tested by the agents.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fitting and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY
Rutland County Council:

COUNCIL TAX
Band G

AGENT NOTE:
Planning permission granted, December 2019, for a resistance pool and downstairs washroom and the splitting of upstairs bathroom into two separate bathrooms.
Rutland County Council Planning Portal: 2019/1289/FUL

VIEWING
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West

DIRECTIONS
From Stamford take the A6121 passing through Tinwell, Ketton, and South Luffenham. In Morcott at the T junction turn right onto the A47 signposted Uppingham. After passing through the village of Glaston turn left, signposted Bisbrooke and Lyddington. On entering Lyddington, continue through the village, The Elms is on the left hand side, before the left-hand turning to Thorpe Road and the southern end of the village.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
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1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract or part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility.
2. The photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.
3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct.
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