Pilton Road, North Luffenham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15

An exceptional Arts & Crafts inspired modern (2004) family home with stunning valley views, mature gardens and outstanding indoor-outdoor living.

Description

Occupying an exceptional rural position with far reaching views across a gently rolling Rutland valley towards the village of North Luffenham and its historic parish church, Settings House is a beautifully designed five-bedroom family home that blends Arts & Crafts character with modern efficiency and outstanding lifestyle appeal.


Constructed in 2004 and thoughtfully extended in 2021, the house enjoys a remarkable connection with its surroundings. Carefully orientated to capture natural light and countryside vistas, the accommodation flows effortlessly between inside and out, creating a home equally suited to family life, home working and entertaining on any scale.


At the heart of the house lies a superb dining kitchen, a welcoming and sociable space in the core of the home. An extensive range of fitted cabinetry provides excellent storage and workspace, incorporating integrated hob, oven and dishwasher appliances, whilst the adjoining oak-framed garden room offers a stunning place to relax, entertain or simply enjoy the uninterrupted views through its full-height picture windows.


Three steps lead down into the elegant sitting room, a wonderfully atmospheric reception space featuring a stone-flagged floor, impressive stone fireplace and Clearview multi-fuel stove. French doors open directly onto the sun terrace, creating a seamless transition between house and garden and making the room ideal for year-round entertaining.


A substantial ground floor extension, completed in 2021, has created a versatile triple-aspect room with Karndean oak flooring, bay window, picture windows and direct garden access. Currently arranged as a luxurious guest bedroom with adjoining wet room, it would equally serve as an exceptional family room, snug or secondary reception room.


A library/home office overlooking a sheltered courtyard garden and a practical utility and boot room complete the ground floor.


The first floor accommodation is arranged around a handsome timber staircase and includes four further bedrooms. The principal suite is particularly impressive, with a vaulted ceiling, walk-in dressing room and a striking floor-to-ceiling oak-framed picture window framing glorious west-facing countryside views. A beautifully appointed en suite bathroom, with separate shower, complements the suite, whilst three further double bedrooms share a stylish full suite family bathroom, with both bath and separate shower.


Outside, the house sits centrally within mature gardens extending to approximately 0.22 acres. Formal lawns, established planting, orchard trees and generous terraces create a private and picturesque setting, whilst open views towards pasture, woodland and arable farmland provide an ever-changing backdrop throughout the seasons.


A gated entrance leads to an extensive gravel driveway providing ample parking and access to a detached double garage with electric door.


Sustainability and Efficiency: Settings House embraces modern environmental credentials. An air source heat pump provides efficient, partially under floor, heating, complemented by solar photovoltaic panels benefiting from an established feed-in tariff, generating an income of approximately £600 per annum. Together, these features offer excellent energy performance whilst enhancing the home's future sustainability.

Location

Settings House enjoys a wonderful rural setting across fields from North Luffenham village. Positioned within Rutland's "Golden Triangle", the property lies almost equidistant between the highly regarded market towns of Uppingham (approximately 5 miles), Stamford (approximately 6 miles) and Oakham (approximately 7 miles). These attractive market towns offer an excellent range of boutique shops, independent cafés and restaurants, together with a choice of highly regarded state, preparatory and independent schools.


North Luffenham itself is a desirable village, benefiting from a thriving community centred around a well regarded primary school, an active parish church and the popular Fox public house and restaurant. For golf enthusiasts, the highly regarded Luffenham Heath Golf Club lies approximately 2 miles away, whilst Rutland Water Golf Course is approximately 3.7 miles from the property. Rutland Water, one of the region's foremost leisure destinations, is situated approximately 3 miles away and offers an extensive range of outdoor pursuits, including sailing from Edith Weston Sailing Club (approximately 3.2 miles), nature reserves, cycling trails and scenic walking routes.


For commuters, the property is exceptionally well placed, with a choice of mainline rail services available within a 20 mile radius. East Midlands Rail services run from Corby (approximately 12 miles) and Kettering (approximately 18 miles), providing journeys to London St Pancras from around 71 minutes and 46 minutes respectively. Alternatively, East Coast Mainline services from Peterborough (approximately 18 miles) offer direct connections to London King's Cross from approximately 46 minutes.

Square Footage: 2,293 sq ft


Acreage: 0.22 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains water & electricity. Private Klargester drainage. Air source heat pump heating (partially under floor). 13x solar panels with feed-in tariff. Super-fast fibre broadband.


Local Authority: Rutland County Council. Council Tax Band 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.


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