The Stone House, Uppingham

Oakham 6 miles (Distances are approximate)
Corby 8 miles (London St Pancras International)
Market Harborough 13 miles (London St Pancras International)
Leicester 20 miles (London St Pancras International)
(All distances approximate)

Situation
Uppingham is a charming and historic market town and civil parish in the county of Rutland, off the A47 between Leicester and Peterborough, 6 miles south of Oakham.

The town is known for its eponymous public school. With its art galleries Uppingham has become a popular destination for art lovers. Uppingham was named best place to live in the Midlands in 2022 by The Times newspaper, who commented on the town by calling it “a discerning market town with art, heart and smarts - plus the magnificent Rutland Water”. Uppingham is also a great base to discover the scenic countryside of Rutland, England’s smallest county, and its attractions such as Rutland Water and Oakham Castle.

The Midlands road network is easily accessed with the M1, M6, M69, A47 and A14 all within easy reach. Similarly, East Midlands, Birmingham, Luton and Stansted airports all lie within sensible reach. Rail access into London. Corby is approximately 8 miles away and offers direct rail access into London, via St Pancras International.

The Property

The Stone House is an exquisite, detached home, situated within the centre of Uppingham, having been thoughtfully renovated and upgraded throughout by the current owners. An extraordinary level of attention to detail has been given and features a number of high specification fixtures and fittings throughout to provide a very comfortable and contemporary living space within its characterful façade.
The property comprises excellent sized reception rooms with the entrance hall, fitted with Karndean flooring, with doors radiating to rooms. The impressive open plan kitchen fitted with a range of high-quality cabinets, pantry cupboard, integrated appliances to include an induction hob, various ‘Miele’ appliances and space for an American style fridge/ freezer. Corrian worksurfaces provide a functional preparation space as well as a breakfast bar. The kitchen is also equipped with air conditioning, and flows to a living/ dining area where there is a bespoke media wall which includes two fitted wine coolers. A set of French doors open onto the garden terrace, and internal bi-folding doors with glass inset open through to the hallway. The sitting room is a cosy, yet generous space with a gas feature fireplace being the focal point, a media wall, and a further set of French doors opening to the garden. The dining room with its large oak framed windows is a fabulous entertaining space and incorporates bespoke cabinetry with a fitted desk ideal as a nook from which to work from. Furthermore, to the ground floor is a guest cloakroom and useful utility room.

A set of stairs rise to the first floor and incorporate a large, mirrored wall allowing plenty of light and complimenting panelled walls. There are three bedrooms set to the first floor. The guest bedroom is fitted with air conditioning, a bespoke set of wardrobes, drawers and a dressing table and benefits from a shower ensuite with underfloor heating. There are two further double bedrooms both accessing the ‘Jack & Jill’ bathroom, and both are fitted with bedside tables with marble tops. The principal suite spans the second floor and offers a sumptuous retreat which includes a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a central island, the air-conditioned bedroom enjoys roof – top views, and a well-appointed bathroom complete with freestanding bath and shower.

Outside

The Stone House is approached from London Road via a set of double oak electric gates. There is ample parking on the cobbled driveway in front of the double garage which benefits from two sets of double oak doors and is equipped with power, lighting and heating. Above the garage is a bedroom/ office with access to a shower ensuite. A car port provides additional covered parking. The immaculate rear gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped to create an excellent entertaining space with a natural stone terrace sweeping around the rear elevations to a covered and heated outdoor kitchen area which includes a pizza oven, gas BBQ and Big Green Egg set into stone worktops. The kitchen area connected with a very well-appointed garden room which is underfloor heated and fitted with a range of high-quality integral appliances and useful storage. Furthermore, the lawned garden flanked by deep borders with mature trees, box hedging leads around to a small, but well stocked orchard area. A quaint children’s play area has been imagined as a woodland and includes an underfloor heated tipi style playhouse.

Viewing
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West. Tel: .

Council Tax Band
Band - G

Services
None of the services have been tested by the agents.

Local Authority
Rutland County Council

EPC Rating
B

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October 2024.