Manor Road, Stretton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15

An exceptional and versatile village home, with a beautifully refurbished cottage, ideal for multi-generational living or income potential, equidistant between Stamford and Oakham

Description

An exceptional four bedroom detached family home, complemented by a beautifully appointed two bedroom cottage, offering outstanding versatility and impeccably presented accommodation throughout.

This superb property presents a rare and compelling opportunity, whether for multi generational living, a proven Airbnb or rental income, or as an impressive six bedroom, five bathroom residence (across the two buildings) for a single household. The flexibility on offer is a defining feature, enhanced by the quality and coherence of both the main house and cottage.

The Main House
A welcoming entrance hall sets the tone, leading past a well-appointed cloakroom/WC and through to the principal reception spaces, including a drawing room, study and the striking family kitchen.

The triple-aspect kitchen/dining room is the heart of the home, an expansive, light-filled space with French doors opening onto the wraparound gardens. Thoughtfully designed, it features bespoke solid wall and base units with granite worktops, a central island, and integrated appliances including an induction range cooker, microwave, larder fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher and Qettle boiling water tap. Subtle accent lighting enhances the warm, contemporary ambience.

A generous utility/boot room sits adjacent, offering extensive storage, additional work surfaces and access to both the front and rear gardens, as well as the integral garage, which is fitted with electric roller doors to both the driveway and garden.

The elegant drawing/dining room provides a superb entertaining space, currently arranged to seat ten. Character features include light oak herringbone flooring, exposed stone walls and a partially beamed ceiling, with a wood-burning stove creating an attractive focal point. Patio doors lead to a conservatory enjoying lovely views across the south-westerly gardens.

The study, also with herringbone flooring and French doors to the garden, offers an ideal home working environment, with flexibility for use as a snug or playroom.

On the first floor, four well proportioned bedrooms all benefit from fitted wardrobes. Two include en suite facilities, with the principal bedroom enjoying extensive storage and a stylish shower room. The generous guest bedroom features a dressing lobby and en suite, while bedrooms three and four are served by a contemporary family bathroom.

The Cottage
The detached stone cottage, reroofed and refurbished in 2017, provides beautifully presented ancillary accommodation. Light and airy throughout, it offers a fitted kitchen/breakfast room, central sitting room and a ground floor en suite double bedroom. A further en suite double bedroom occupies the first floor, complete with a vaulted ceiling. The cottage is ideal for extended family, guest accommodation, or income generation.

Outside
Approached via a shared initial driveway with one neighbouring property, the entrance opens to a spacious gravelled turning sweep providing ample parking for both the main house and cottage, alongside an electric vehicle charging point.

The gardens wrap around the property and are a particular feature, with well-maintained lawns, mature trees, stocked borders and a wildlife pond. A charming stone and brick outbuilding offers additional garden storage. A striking 2.5-metre stone wall with buttresses provides an excellent sense of privacy and enclosure.

In all, the property extends to approximately 0.32 acres.

Location

The Conservation village of Stretton occupies a convenient position less than a mile from the A1,and almost 9 miles equi-distant between Stamford and Oakham, surrounded by attractive open countryside. The village itself benefits from a newly refurbished country inn, as well as a parish church/community hub. It is a lovely community and ideally placed for a wealth of walking opportunities, including to the renowned Yew Tree Avenue, at nearby Clipsham, an atmospheric and tranquil avenue of over 150 clipped yew trees, believed to be more than 200 years old.

The thriving market towns of Stamford and Oakham are both within 9 miles and offer an excellent range of amenities, including boutique shops, supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants, cinema and theatre facilities. The area is also particularly well served by highly regarded schooling, with the independent Stamford Endowed Schools and Oakham School, alongside a number of outstanding-rated state primary and secondary schools.

For commuters, there is excellent connectivity via the A1, with mainline rail services available from both Oakham and Stamford (via Peterborough), as well as mainline East Coast services from Grantham (14 miles), providing routes to London and beyond.

Square Footage: 3,141 sq ft


Acreage: 0.32 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. broadband.

EPC: Detached House D; Detached Cottage F

Fixtures & 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.

All journey times and distances are approximate.