Plot 35, Whissendine Grove

Settled among the gently rolling hills and valleys of Rutland, England’s smallest rural county, the village of Whissendine offers the best of country living coupled with easy access to excellent amenities and transport links. It lies within easy reach of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford, three picturesque and upmarket small towns.

Whissendine Grove from Mulberry Homes sits to the west of the village, amongst grazing pasture and arable fields. The considered architecture features a variety of materials ensuring that every home on the development feels unique while complementing its immediate neighbours as well as the village’s more established properties. 

Each home style is designed for modern living, offering generously proportioned interiors that can adapt to your lifestyle. Rooms are flooded with natural light from the plentiful windows. Open plan layouts create a sense of spaciousness while even the more traditional layouts feel light, bright and airy.

Great care has been given to protecting and retaining the eight-acre site’s existing green spaces with considered planting of a variety of native species of trees, hedgerows and grasses. As well as providing a leafy outlook for residents, it ensures local flora and fauna have the habitat they need to thrive alongside their new neighbours. Located to the north of the site, you’ll find an attenuation pond designed to capture surface water that also provides an important resource for birds and wildlife whilst a dedicated play area for children is in the centre of the development. 

Whissendine is a vibrant village with a lively social scene, which observes some unique, ancient customs. One of them is Feast Week, which takes place each year in early July. With its origins in the Middle Ages, it brings the village together through a host of activities for all ages, from summer fetes and treasure hunts to wine tasting, barbecues and live music. Other events include The Whissendine 6ix, an annual six-mile road race and walk, the
Whissendine Craft and Produce Show, and a flower festival held every two years. The village sports club has football pitch, cricket field, tennis court and bowls green; there is even an active pétanque league.

Further amenities and community facilities include a well-stocked village shop and post office selling local produce, including flour from Whissendine Windmill; a cosy local pub; allotments; village hall; and a small library housed in the church.

Excellent schooling is available in the village and surrounding area:

• 4 to 11 years: Whissendine CE Primary School. Ofsted rating: Outstanding
• 11 to 16 years: Catmose College, Oakham. Ofsted rating: Outstanding
• 16 to 18 years: Harington School, Oakham. Ofsted rating: Outstanding

Rutland County Council operates school bus services from Whissendine to Catmose College and Harington School.

Rutland is also home to some exceptional independent schools, including:

• 2 to 18 years: Stamford School, a co-educational day school with boarding
• 10 to 18 years: Oakham School, a co-educational boarding and day school
• 13 to 18 years: Uppingham School, a co-educational boarding school

Just 15 minutes away by car is Rutland Water, one of the largest manmade lakes in Europe. Enjoy a walk along the water’s edge, hire a bike, go fishing or try your hand at the many water sports. For those feeling less energetic, there is a waterside café where you can have a coffee or 
a spot of lunch and simply take in the view.

Whissendine is superbly located for access to the thriving market towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford. Each offers a range of independent speciality shops and traditional retailers, art galleries and antiques shops. They are also a paradise for foodies with an excellent array of restaurants, pubs and cafes. High quality local produce is sold in shops and at the local markets. Oakham Town Market operates every Wednesday and Saturday while the Farmers’ Market is on the third Saturday of every month. Uppingham and Stamford hold markets every Friday