Property description
8 Church Lane sits in the heart of this peaceful village with its charming stone facade looking out towards the village church. Built of local stone with a slate roof the house dates from the 1700's and retains much of its original character with features such as deep set walls, exposed stone and oak lintels whilst more recently the house has been extended and renovated creating a spacious, elegant home that combines historic charm with modern enhancements. The interior has been refurbished to the highest standards with details such as latch-handled doors, tongue-and-groove paneling, solid wood floors and stylish bathrooms and at the heart of the house is a sociable live-in Kitchen. There is an easy flow between the main living spaces, whilst bi-fold doors from the Family Room extend the house out to the garden and windows throughout the house make the most of the far-reaching country views. Outside the pretty garden has a sunny terrace and lawn bordered by established beds of mature trees and cottage planting, and there is the further benefit of a self-contained one Bedroom Annexe. With its immaculate décor, stunning reception rooms and sunny gardens, 8 Church Lane is a truly delightful village home, combining period charm and welcoming modern practicality in a lovely location.
Approach
A low-stone wall and iron-work fence border the house to the front with a flagged path leading to the pretty front door. Gates from the lane and the Garage parking lead to the garden and round to the Back doors.
Ground Floor - Hall
The Garden Door opens into a tiled hallway with fitted cupboards and a door leading to the Utility Room. Stairs lead up to the Kitchen.
Boot Room & Cloakroom - 10' 4'' x 8' 2'' (3.15m x 2.49m)
With tiled flooring and a wall of fitted cupboards, this practical room has plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble-dryer beneath a solid wood work-surface. A door leads to the Cloakroom which has a white WC, basin and heated towel rail and there is a stable-door to the garden.
Kitchen Breakfast Room - 22' 3'' x 12' 1'' (6.78m x 3.68m)
The stunning Kitchen has a double height roof at one end and light from Velux windows and a feature wall of exposed original stone whilst the Kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary wall and base units under solid oak work-surfaces. The central island has a Belfast sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher and space for seating, there is also a Falcon range with electric oven and 5-ring gas hob and space for a free-standing fridge/freezer. The tiled floor runs throughout the Kitchen and into the adjacent Dining Room.
Dining Room - 15' 6'' x 10' 8'' (4.72m x 3.25m)
This lovely room has captivating over the garden and village to open fields beyond. French doors open the room out to a small balcony over the garden and further windows to the side flood the space with natural light.
Family Room - 11' 7'' x 9' 1'' (3.53m x 2.77m)
A step leads down into the sunny Family Room which has three walls of windows overlooking the garden with bi-fold doors at one end opening the room to the terrace.
Snug - 12' 3'' x 8' 8'' (3.73m x 2.64m)
The cosy Snug has a deep-set window overlooking the Church at the front.
Drawing Room - 12' 6'' x 12' 1'' (3.81m x 3.68m)
This stylish room is located in the oldest part of the house and has a low window set into the thick walls with a view of the Church opposite. The fireplace is open for real fires with a cast-iron grate and solid wood surround. The front door opens into the room and a latch-handled door leads to the stairs.
First Floor - Landing
The stairs leads past an original wall with exposed timber to a carpeted landing connecting the bedrooms.
Master Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom - 12' 10'' x 10' 8'' (3.91m x 3.25m)
With splendid far-reaching views out over open Rutland countryside beyond the village, the elegant master bedroom has solid oak floors, a fitted wardrobe and further light from windows to the side. A door leads to the En Suite Bathroom with is fitted with a suite comprising bath with over-head shower, counter-top basin with mixer tap and WC. There is limestone tiling and a heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two - 9' 11'' x 8' 2'' (3.02m x 2.49m)
A pretty room with a window overlooking the garden and a fitted wardrobe.
Bedroom Three - 12' 8'' x 11' 6'' (3.86m x 3.50m)
Located in the oldest part of the house, this has a lovely view of the Church.
Bathroom
The main bathroom has solid oak flooring and a white suite comprising basin with mixer tap, WC and free-standing bath with mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment. There is a heated towel rail.
Outside
The sheltered south-west facing garden is laid out behind the house with a sunny patio to the side. Bi-fold doors from the Family Room allow an easy flow from the house to the patio and garden, and the elevated position allows lovely views towards the open countryside beyond the village. On the lower level the lawn is bordered by deep borders planted with mature trees and shrubs and there are flagged pathways connecting the side-gates to the back door entrances. At the far side of the garden is a pretty Summer-house which has wooden floor, lighting and electrical sockets.
The Garage
The single Garage has outside wood-cladding, double doors and parking to the front for up to three cars. There is lighting and electrical supply and a door leads to the Garden.
Annexe - 12' 3'' x 9' 10'' (3.73m x 2.99m)
Sitting just across the terrace from the main house the self-contained Annexe comprising of a bedroom and Shower Room with WC, basin and shower cubicle as well as plumbing for a washing machine. It would make an ideal guest suite or home office.Mains: Water, drainage, electricity & gasCentral Heating: GasCouncil: Rutland County CouncilTax Band: B
Property Features :
- A CHARMING PERIOD COTTAGE WITH A STYLISH INTERIOR & SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE, IN A PRETTY VILLAGE CLOS
- Drawing Room, Snug
- Kitchen
- Dining Room, Family Room
- Utility Room & Cloakroom