Set in a prominent elevated position in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Braunston in Rutland, this beautifully presented cottage effortlessly combines timeless character with stylish contemporary living. Rich in charm and original features, the property has been thoughtfully enhanced with high-quality modern finishes and an impressive light-filled garden room extension. The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall, utility room, cosy lounge featuring a multi-fuel burning stove, and a beautifully appointed fitted kitchen with bespoke handcrafted cabinetry, flowing seamlessly into the stunning contemporary garden room overlooking the garden. To the first floor, a central landing provides access to two generous double bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom. Externally, the property enjoys a delightful fully enclosed cottage-style garden with a new shed, offering a high degree of privacy and creating a tranquil outdoor retreat. The property has been continuingly maintained with replacement windows in 2023, a new flat roof in 2024 as well as having the muti-fuel stove professionally swept, cleaned and re-painted. Rarely do properties of this quality and character become available in such an enviable village setting, and early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the charm, finish, and exceptional position this wonderful home enjoys.
Entrance Hall
With access via a solid door from the front garden into entrance hall with high quality wood effect LVT flooring, panelled latch door to the living accommodation and further door to:
Utility Cupboard
With plumbing and appliance space for washing machine, shelving for extensive storage and uPVC window to the side with tiled flooring.
Lounge
A superb principal reception room with a wealth of charm and character having a combination of exposed stone wall and a brick chimney breast with cast iron multi fuel burner. There are also decorative beams to the ceiling, replacement window overlooking the front garden and original window to the rear. Panelled latch door with stairs rising to the first floor accommodation and further door to the kitchen.
Kitchen
A beautifully appointed kitchen comprising a range of hand crafted solid units and solid wood worktop with ceramic sink. Within the kitchen there is space for a freestanding cooker, fridge and freezer. A wide glazed window overlooks the front with quarry tiled floor, spotlights to the ceiling, wall mounted radiator and the kitchen also houses the modern gas boiler. Door to:
Garden Room
A fabulous addition to the property, added by the current owner in 2020. This is a beautifully light room which enjoys full views of the garden and surrounding village. It offers huge versatility within its use and ideal as a second sitting room and dining room with wide oak French doors leading directly to a walled courtyard and a wide glazed window overlooking the front. There is contemporary tiling to the floor and a large glass lantern floods an abundance of natural light into the room.
Landing
Bedroom One
A substantial main bedroom with space for both a bedroom and dressing area with triple glazed window overlooking the front with far reaching views and also benefitting from a built-in cupboard.
Bedroom Two
A second double bedroom with an attractive cast iron fireplace and triple glazed overlooking the front and access to the loft space.
Bathroom
Fitted with a three piece traditional suite comprising a roll top claw foot bath with central mixer tap and shower over, wash hand basin and WC with neutral tiling to the walls, towel heater and wood effect LVT flooring.
Outside to the Front
The property has a beautifully landscaped garden which sits elevated on Church Street and enjoys a high degree of privacy being partially walled. There is a central lawn with various paved seating areas around and beautifully stocked flowerbeds. A fairly recent shed providing external storage and outdoor tap.
Services and Miscellaneous
The property is connected with mains water, electricity and drainage. It has gas central heating provided by Calor gas bottles with a modern gas central heating boiler.
Parking is on street in front of the property.
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