A beautifully presented period home of exceptional charm and scale, set within mature cottage gardens and offering flexible accommodation including an optional self-contained wing.

Description

A beautifully presented period home of exceptional charm and scale, set within mature cottage gardens and offering flexible accommodation including an optional self-contained wing.

Stone Cottage represents a rare chance to acquire an elegant and historically significant home in one of Rutland’s most desirable villages. With its generous proportions, charming gardens, and flexible layout, it is a property of enduring appeal, perfectly suited to both family life and refined country living.

Offering excellent versatility, the accommodation extends to five bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms, together with a superb breakfast kitchen. A second kitchen presents the option of a self-contained wing ideal for guests, dependent relatives, or multi-generational living. Situated close to Rutland Water, the home enjoys a tranquil village setting in one of the county’s most sought-after locations.

Stone Cottage is an impressive Grade II listed residence of considerable character, constructed in local stone beneath a Collyweston slate roof. Historically connected with the village’s heritage and displaying a wealth of architectural details including quoins, stone mullioned windows, exposed beams, and original leaded panes including an etched signature of a past glazier, the home is full of character.

Thoughtfully maintained and sympathetically modernised, the property balances the elegance of its period origins with the practicality of comfortable contemporary living.

The front door opens into a light-filled, double-aspect dining hall, an impressive and welcoming space featuring exposed brick flooring, high ceilings and a striking stone fireplace with log burner. Ideal for entertaining, the room flows through a graceful stone archway into the breakfast kitchen. A large under-stair cupboard provides excellent storage, while a further door offers direct access to the gardens.

Truly the heart of the home, the kitchen enjoys delightful views across the rear gardens. Fitted with extensive cabinetry, granite work surfaces, and a central island, it combines rustic character with modern practicality. An Aga is perfectly set within an inglenook fireplace. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, with space for a fridge-freezer and a concealed utility cupboard. Steps lead down to a useful cellar, ideal for wine or general storage. A separate WC serves the ground floor.

Adjacent, is the beautifully proportioned and elegant sitting room with double-aspect windows ensuring excellent natural light. Features include a handsome stone-surround fireplace, exposed beams and a charming window seat overlooking the garden.

To the right of the dining hall, a cosy and versatile snug with feature fireplace with stone surround and window seat links through to the property’s second kitchen with secondary staircase that rises to a private bedroom and shower room. Benefitting from its own external entrance, with utility area, this flexible suite can be fully integrated with the main home or used as a self-contained area ideal for guests, relatives, or a dedicated work-from-home arrangement.

The principal staircase leads to a generous landing serving the main bedroom suite, modernised four-piece family bathroom, including a luxurious double shower, and additional bedrooms. The main bedroom suite is a spacious and light-filled double bedroom with its own ensuite bathroom. All of the bedrooms are large doubles, each with their own unique features including exposed beams and a feature fireplace. Bedroom Five offers versatility as a connecting room, dressing room, nursery or as currently arranged, as a study.

Set within mature gardens, Stone Cottage benefits from a peaceful and secluded setting close to Rutland Water’s renowned countryside and leisure amenities. The cottage gardens are beautifully established with mature trees and shrubs with sumptuous borders providing colour and interest. Topiarised Yew trees great guests as they enter the South facing front garden with the path leading to the front door surrounded by a beautiful wisteria and climbing rose. To the rear, borders surround the central lawn with two patios areas providing space for outdoor entertaining along with the additional summerhouse.

The large stone-built outbuilding provides a carport and garage for parking.

Location

The property is situated within the charming village of North Luffenham amidst rolling countryside and midway between the market towns of Stamford (6.7 miles) and Oakham (7.6 miles).

The village has an active community with a church, excellent primary school and superb public house, as well as the highly regarded Luffenham Heath Golf Club approximately two miles away.

Rutland Water is close to the village, where one can enjoy sailing, bird watching, fishing, windsurfing or fine walks. It is a perfect location for schooling, with state academies at Casterton College (7.6 miles) Uppingham Community College (6.6 miles) and within Stamford (7 miles), as well renowned private schooling also in the nearby market towns of Stamford, Uppingham and Oakham.

Square Footage: 2,910 sq ft



Additional Info

Services – Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating.

Fixture & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

All journey times and distances are approximate.