The BarnsManor Lane | Stretton | Rutland | LE15 7RA

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The Barns“The Barns” is a stunning historic property with period features and original beams. It has a total of four bedrooms over two floors. “The property is fantastic as you get the sunshine in the garden all day long,” says the owner.

Since the current owners moved into the property everything has been thoughtfully refurbished to an immaculate standard creating a welcoming home. The lounge and office were originally on two levels, these have been dug out to make one level and a seagrass flooring was laid 5 years ago and the sunny lounge at the centre of the house has an impressive wood-burning stove. The spacious, flexible accommodation has a simple décor that allows the original features to stand out.”

“The Barns is a stylish and practical period property. The kitchen is definitely the heart of the home and it has an electric Aga which is the central feature. There are two sets of French doors allowing the whole space to open out to the garden. The house would therefore be brilliant for entertaining purposes and having friends and family over because of the layout of the house,” continues the owner.

The location was a key aspect that attracted the owners as it is an extremely sought after area. It is particularly ideal as it has amazing commuter links being close to the A1 and an easy drive from Peterborough and Grantham for the high speed East Coast rail link to London and the North. There are some fantastic schools in the area with brilliant reputations, including public schools at Oakham, Oundle, Uppingham and Stamford and many well-rated local state schools. Stamford high school for girls and Stamford high school for boys in particular are highly thought of. There are many excellent pubs locally,including the Olive Branch at Clipsham, which gained The Good food Pub winner 2014 and The Jacksons Stop within the small village of Stretton . The nearby village of Greetham has many facilities including a village store and post office two more pubs and a good golf course. More extensive shopping and leisure amenities are available in the attractive market towns of Oakham and Stamford, both of which offer a diverse range of shops, bars and restaurants.

“The Barns would be superb for anyone looking to relocate to a fantastic location and an extremely spacious house. It fits the criteria for a wide range of families, from being perfect for a couple with teenagers, a small young family, or indeed, a two generational family wanting to maintain independence, as there is enough room for everyone without it feeling overcrowded. The Barns really gives you the best of both worlds offering both a countryside property and one that you can easily commute from. “The next owners I am sure will fall in love with the property, as we did,” concludes the owner.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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SITUATIONThe property is centrally located in the pretty Rutland village of Stretton, just a few minutes walk from the pub and Church. The nearby village of Greetham has an excellent village stores and post office, whilst Clipsham village, 3 miles away is well known for the ‘Olive Branch’ restaurant. More extensive shopping and leisure amenities are available in the attractive market towns of Oakham (9 miles) and Stamford (10 miles) both of which offer a diverse range of shops, bars and restaurants. Burghley House in Stamford has lovely grounds, and it also offers golf and a year round calendar of events, whilst further sport and outdoor pursuits are on available at Rutland Water, nine miles to the west. The property is excellently located for commuting, being close to the A1 and an easy drive from Grantham (14 miles) for the high speed East Coast rail link to London and the North. The area offers a range of excellent schooling with public schools at Oakham, Oundle, Uppingham and Stamford and many well-rated local state schools.

DESCRIPTIONThe Barns is a charming, historic property built of local stone with a light-filled and spacious interior that has been thoughtfully refurbished to create a welcoming home that combines period charm and modern benefits. The original character of the

cottage has been carefully enhanced with features such as latch-handled doors, oak beams and exposed stone walls throughout; the splendid kitchen has a welcoming four-oven AGA and the sunny living room at the centre of the house has an impressive wood-burning stove. The spacious, flexible accommodation has a simple décor that allows the features to stand out, and more recent additions include modern bathrooms, whilst throughout the living spaces French doors allow the house to open out to the sheltered south-facing garden. With its historic charm and contemporary updates, The Barns is a stylish and practical period property in an excellent village location.

ApproachA brick wall borders the lane from where double five-bar gates open into an enclosed gravel parking area. A door from here opens into the kitchen and a gate leads through to the main front door and garden.

THE HOUSE – Ground Floor

Entrance HallA wide door opens from the garden into the spacious hall which has tiled floor and a large understairs cupboard. Staircase one leads to the first floor and master bedroom.

Kitchen and Breakfast RoomThis splendid room is ideal for daily life with a practical tiled floor, stable door to the front of the house and two sets of French doors allowing the whole space to open out to the garden. The central feature is the four oven electric AGA with warming plate and the kitchen is fitted with a range of solid oak base units as well as a wall-mounted dresser/plate rack and shelving. The cabinets have granite work-surfaces, there is a traditional Belfast sink and space and plumbing for a dishwasher.

Living RoomA welcoming room that links the two sides of the house; with south-facing windows and French doors to the garden, the room is filled with natural light and the feeling of space is enhanced by the high vaulted ceiling. Period character comes from the high beams, latch-handled doors and an area of exposed stone wall, whilst the central feature is the impressive wood-burning stove.

SnugLeading off the main living room, this is a cosy space with a high ceiling with a Velux window and a further window with a view of the garden.

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StudySituated in what is probably the older part of the property, the cosy study has solid wood flooring and stone walls, whilst staircase two leads from here to the rear bedrooms.

Utility RoomA large, practical space that makes an ideal link to the garden, this has tiled flooring and wide stable doors on two sides. There is a range of fitted base units, Belfast sink with mixer tap and space and plumbing for a washing machine. A large airing cupboard houses the oil-fired boiler and has shelving and space for household storage and there is a further cupboard for coats.

CloakroomWith a white WC and basin and tiled flooring.

FIRST FLOOR – LandingsThere are staircases on each side of the house, both leading to small landings and the bedrooms. Staircase one leads to the master bedroom and bedroom two.

Master Bedroom with En Suite BathroomAn attractive, spacious room with solid-wood flooring and light from a large Velux window. A door leads to the ‘Jack & Jill’ en

suite bathroom which is fitted with a white suite comprising a free-standing bath with mixer tap and hand-held attachment, twin basins, WC and tiled flooring. A second door leads to bedroom two.

Bedroom TwoThis pretty room has a Velux window and two doors leading to the Bathroom and the Landing.

Bedroom ThreeFilled with light, this has windows on two sides overlooking the garden and period character from exposed stone and original beams.

Bedroom FourA cosy bedroom, quietly located at the back of the house with a window overlooking the garden.

BathroomThe spacious bathroom has tiled flooring and a white suite comprising a free-standing bath with mixer tap and hand-held attachment, basin, WC and Monsoon shower.

OUTSIDE – GardenThe large, secluded garden is laid out on the south-side of the house with a central lawn sheltered on three sides by the barns. French doors from the main living spaces and the Stable door to the utility room allow an easy flow between the house and garden, and a wide gravel runs around the side of the house. Enclosed by tall hedging and stocked with several mature trees including a handsome copper beech, the garden is mostly laid to lawn with a small area for vegetables and a large wood-clad garden shed with a dog/animal run to the side.

Services: Mains water & drainage, electricityCentral Heating: Oil-FiredLocal Authority: Rutland County CouncilEPC Rating: D

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 10.08.2015

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