Prince Ruperts Cottage High Street, Clipston, Market Harborough

Unique properties such as this are rarely available to rent.  This fabulous thatched cottage (Grade II Listed) is in the picturesque village of Clipston, conveniently situated just a short drive from all the facilities of Market Harborough. The cottage has spacious and adaptable accommodation with 4 bedrooms and has been beautifully restored by the current owners, it retains character features and is full of period charm; perfect for those looking for a peaceful retreat in the heart of the countryside within easy reach of the facilities of the nearby market town.

The cottage is nestled in the heart of the village and is a lovely family home and whilst recent renovations have incorporated modern comforts it is still brimming full of period charm and features throughout with wonderful deep undulating walls, an Inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, stripped pine doors, deep window sills, cast iron style radiators and window shutters.

So lets take a closer look:-

The front door opens into the dining room which is open plan and adjacent to the kitchen, the dining room is perfect for family meals and entertaining guests and flows into the superbly appointed bespoke kitchen which is fitted with some luxury touches, there are copper and corian counter-tops and an instant hot water tap as well as a range modern Neff appliances including under counter fridge, dishwasher, induction hob, extractor, a combi microwave and double ovens.  There is also a useful breakfast bar and access to the boot room/panty which leads out to the rear garden.  The sitting room is spacious and features a large inglenook fireplace with "Clock" wood burning stove, just perfect for cosy winter evenings. Additional ground floor accommodation includes a versatile fourth bedroom which would equally work well as an additional reception room or home office with a very well appointed ground floor shower/wet room close by, there is also a utility room with the central heating boiler and plumbing for the essential white goods.

On the first floor we find a spacious landing leading to an impressive master bedroom complete with a dressing room, providing a luxurious private retreat. The master bedroom and the second large double bedroom share a beautifully designed Jack and Jill bathroom featuring a stylish roll top bath.  A third  double bedroom, presently used as a home office, completes the first floor accommodation, each room echoing the home's character features.

To the rear of the cottage is the south facing garden which is fully enclosed by part wall/part fence and is mainly laid to lawn and offers a private and peaceful retreat, there is a large patio, perfect for admiring the garden and for outdoor dining and entertaining. A double electric gate with pedestrian side gate opens from the adjacent lane to the driveway providing parking for several vehicles and leads to a double garage with EV charging point, providing ample storage. Also within the garden is a separate brick outbuilding.

Clipston is located 5 miles south of Market Harborough on the borders of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire and provides easy assess to all the shops, restaurants and other leisure facilities found in Market Harborough including the mainline train station with regular service to London St. Pancras and beyond. This attractive and community village has a pub, a church and a primary school. Clipston is in easy reach of a host of independent schools including Spratton Hall, Uppingham, Rugby and Oakham and is also in the catchment area for Guilsborough Academy. Nearby you will discover lovely rural walks in the surrounding rolling countryside. The A14 is close by, giving good access to the motorway network.