Location

Wayside Cottage is located in the heart of the charming village of Belton in Rutland, a highly sought-after location known for its conservation area status and rich history.

The village offers a welcoming, tight-knit community and a range of local amenities, including a pub, a village hall hosting Pilates classes and a variety of events. The village has a thriving community garden with play facilities allotments and open spaces. The nearby market town of Uppingham hosts a Friday market, providing fresh local produce, while a fruit and vegetable delivery service comes to the village every Thursday.

The market town of Uppingham (4.5miles) with a good range of shops and restaurants as well as numerous services including doctors’ surgery, opticians, chemist, library, dentist. There is both the private and state sector with primary level schooling at both Uppingham C of E Primary and Leighfield Primary schools. Secondary education is on offer from Uppingham Community College and the renowned Uppingham Public School. Additional schooling can also be found in the nearby towns of Oakham, Stamford and Oundle.

Belton is well-positioned for travel links, with the A47 providing direct access to Leicester and Peterborough. Rail connections are available from Oakham and Market Harborough, Corby (71 mins) and Peterborough (50 mins) offering regular services to London St Pancras and beyond. For leisure, the area’s natural beauty is a key draw. Rutland Water, one of Europe’s largest man-made lakes, is just a short drive away and provides a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering walking, cycling and sailing.

Description

Wayside Cottage is delightful semi-detached period cottage, offering spacious accommodation with considerable charm across two floors, with a rear courtyard garden, situated in one of Rutland’s most sought after locations.


Steps lead up to a covered porch where the front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, complete with tiled flooring. To the right, the sitting room is a spacious, well-proportioned reception room flooded with natural light from dual aspect windows, complete with wooden shutters. The fireplace has a wood burning stove within it, whilst high, exposed ceiling beams add character, creating a cosy yet airy feel.


Steps lead down into the second reception room, the dining room. A spacious entertaining space, complete with another wood burning stove, exposed beams and original shutters. The dining room is alongside kitchen, fitted with a range of wall and base units providing ample storage space, and incorporating a range of integrated appliances, including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. The exposed brick wall and tiled flooring add character to this sensational space, from which a stable door provides access to the pretty rear courtyard.


The ground floor is completed by a spacious shower room, with a quintessential stained glass window.


The staircase ascends from the hallway to the first floor landing, which a bright and airy space where the exposed, original timbers can be seen.


The principal bedroom is generously proportioned with fitted wardrobes providing storage and a feature fireplace. The ensuite bathroom is immaculately presented with a rolltop bath and separate shower unit, complete with wooden panelling and exposed timber floorboards.


Bedroom two is a double bedroom, with built in storage, whilst bedroom three is a generous single which is currently used as hobby room but could be used as a bedroom or work from home space.

Outside:
To the rear of the property, accessed via the kitchen is an attractive courtyard garden, which is mainly laid with false grass and gravel with mature creepers and potted shrubs. The courtyard is an incredibly private space with ample room for a dining table or to introduce raised beds if desired. It provides a lovely spot for alfresco dining and entertaining. A workshop provides useful storage.