Location

The pretty village of Stretton is set in a convenient position less than a mile from the A1 and within easy reach of the beautiful surrounding countryside. Stretton has a Country Inn and parish church/community hub; there are plenty of wonderful walks nearby, including the fascinating yet tranquil Yew Tree Avenue at Clipsham which is over 200 years old, consisting of over 150 clipped Yew Trees in all manner of unusual shapes and sizes.

While the bustling towns of Stamford and Oakham are close at hand. The towns both offer a variety of facilities, boutique shops, supermarkets, cafes, pubs and restaurants and cinema, and theatres as well as several excellent schools, including the independent Stamford Endowed Schools and Oakham School and outstanding-rated state schools at both primary and secondary level.

The area provides easy access to the A1, while mainline rail services to London can be found at Oakham and Stamford (via Peterborough) and Grantham.

Description

An exceptional four bedroom detached family home with an impressive two bedroom cottage, offering superb flexibility and beautifully presented accommodation throughout.


This wonderfully appointed home is complemented by an equally attractive detached stone cottage, creating a rare opportunity for multi generational living, a successful Air BnB or rental venture, or indeed a spacious six bedroom, five bathroom residence for one household. Its versatility is one of its greatest strengths.


The Main House
A welcoming hallway sets the tone, leading past a cloakroom/WC to the drawing/sitting room, study and family kitchen.


The triple aspect dining kitchen is a standout feature. An expansive, modern space with French doors opening into the wraparound gardens. Fitted with a wide range of bespoke solid wall and base units beneath granite worktops, the kitchen offers both quality and practicality. Accent lighting gives the room a warm and inviting feel, while the central island provides excellent preparation space. Integrated appliances include an induction range cooker, microwave, larder fridge, with freezer compartment, dishwasher and a Qettle boiling water tap.


From the kitchen, a spacious utility room provides extensive storage, work surfaces and a boot room area, with doors to both the front and rear gardens. It also connects directly to the integral garage, which features electric roller doors opening to the driveway and the rear garden.


The drawing/dining room is an elegant and generous reception space, currently arranged with a dining table to seat ten. Attractive light oak herringbone flooring, exposed stonework walls and a high partially beamed ceiling add character and a sense of scale, while a wood burning stove provides a focal point. Patio doors open into the adjoining conservatory, which enjoys lovely views across the south westerly gardens.


The herringbone flooring continues into the study, a superb work from home space with French doors to the garden. This room can easily be used as a playroom or snug, depending on requirements.


Stairs rise to the first floor landing, where the four bedrooms (two en suite) are located, each with fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom features extensive fitted wardrobes and a stylish en suite shower room. The generous guest bedroom also benefits from a dressing lobby leading to its en suite. Bedrooms three and four are ideally placed for the modern family bathroom.


The Cottage
The detached stone cottage was reroofed and refurbished in 2017 and offers flexible accommodation for extended family, a business or long term letting. Light and airy, it includes a fitted kitchen/breakfast room, central sitting room and a ground floor en suite double bedroom. A second en suite double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling occupies the first floor.


Outside
Approached via a shared initial driveway with one neighbouring property, the plot opens into a generous gravelled turning sweep with ample parking for both the main house and cottage, along with an electric vehicle charging point at the garage.


The gardens wrap around the home, with lawns, mature trees, well stocked borders, a wildlife pond and a charming stone and brick outhouse for garden storage. A striking 2.5 metre stone wall with buttresses provides excellent privacy and a wonderful sense of enclosure. In all, the property extends to approximately 0.32 acres.