Location
Braunston-in-Rutland is an attractive Conservation Village within rolling countryside, between the market towns of Oakham (two and a half miles) and Uppingham (five miles), with The Blue Ball country pub & kitchen and 12th Century All Saints Church, with the remains of medieval wall paintings.
Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford (13 miles) all offer renowned schooling and excellent day to day facilities and shopping, whilst Oakham railway station also has services to Leicester, Stamford, Peterborough and Cambridge.
Rutland Water lies just to the east of Oakham, with sailing and fishing clubs, along with picturesque walks and cycle routes, whilst the area’s rural lanes and footpaths around the village offer fabulous cycling and walking opportunities and, for golfers, there are several courses within a 10 mile radius, including Luffenham Heath.
Description
Constructed in the 18th century from stone and slate, this unlisted property lies within the center of the popular village of Braunston in Rutland. This splendid home is filled with natural light, airy accommodation with two bedrooms and two reception rooms in addition to the dining kitchen, providing ample room for entertaining.
The ground floor has a welcoming entrance hall with plenty of storage for coats and shoes and leads through into a comfortable sitting room with feature stone fireplace with log burner.
The kitchen is light and bright with dual aspect windows and features shaker-style units with an Aga. The kitchen leads through to the large dining room, a later addition, with French doors leading onto a private courtyard on one side and the back door and downstairs WC.
Upstairs, the two large bedrooms provide ample space with inbuilt storage and are both served by a recently appointed shower wet room.
Outside
The garden lies northeast of the house offering a raised Mediterranean style gravel garden with an abundance of flowers including roses, poppies, delphiniums, and foxgloves typical of an English country garden, along with mature fruit trees and shrubs. To the rear can be found a separate working garden with vegetable beds, green house and shed.
The gated gravel driveway has parking for 2-3 cars and leads to the garage. From the dining room, French doors lead to a separate courtyard which provides plenty of room for outside dining.