5 bedroom detached house

Market Harborough 5 miles (HST London St Pancras International)
Uppingham 10 miles
Oakham 15 miles
(All distances approximate)

Situation
The Old Rectory stands in an idyllic location on the edge of the sought after village of Welham, in the heart of the Welland Valley. Market Harborough is approximately five miles distant and offers an excellent array of everyday local facilities. The city of Leicester is to the north west and provides an extensive range of commercial, shopping and leisure facilities. From both conurbations a main line rail service connects with London St Pancras International. The market towns of Uppingham and Oakham are also easily reached.

Golf is at Market Harborough, Leicester and Luffenham Heath. Water sports, including sailing and fishing, on Rutland Water and fishing on Eyebrook Reservoir near Uppingham. Educational establishments are excellent with preparatory available at Great Glen, Uppingham, Leicester and Spratton and highly regarded primary schools in the nearby villages of Hallaton and Church Langton. Secondary education is at Market Harborough, Oakham, Oundle, Uppingham, Rugby and Leicester.

International air travel is available at East Midlands, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton.
The surrounding area is renowned for its landscape quality and is particularly well served by bridleways and footpaths.

The Property
The Old Rectory is approached along a tree lined gravel driveway and stands in the lea of the village church. The situation is particularly attractive with southerly views over the garden and beyond to the paddock which in part borders the banks of the River Welland.

The house dates from the late 18th century and is Listed Grade II. It is constructed of mellow stone elevations under a blue slate roof, is arranged over two storeys and offers well-proportioned accommodation, displaying period features throughout. During the current owner’s tenure, the property has undergone extensive renovation throughout, including a large extension incorporating a fabulous kitchen, living and dining space. Entered via double timber doors, the welcoming entrance hall features an exquisite sweeping staircase, vaulted ceiling, exposed stone walls and a glazed doorway allowing much natural light and an open view into the garden. From here the kitchen is accessed and the reception rooms radiate from an inner corridor to the right. In keeping with its original parts, and thoughtfully designed, the kitchen is fitted with bespoke shaker style units with oak worktops, Aga, and large island creating a focal point to the space. Limestone flooring flows through the room with plenty of space allowing for flexible dining and living options with two sets of French doors opening onto the southern garden terrace. A useful and well-appointed pantry is adjacent to the boot/utility room which provides easy access to the driveway and stable area. The reception rooms are cosy yet functional, most with dual aspect and exposed timbers; the dining room, with its inglenook fireplace, creates an intimate space for entertaining. An inner rear hallway leads to the garden with the original set of stairs leading to the first floor and glazed door offering access to the garden. The focal point in the sitting room is the stone open fireplace, and this room in turn leads to the wonderful garden room which presents a perfect space for entertaining or a tranquil retreat from which to enjoy the uninterrupted views with multiple glazed French doors leading to the formal lawned garden and west terrace.

The bedrooms are set over two floors, with the well-proportioned principal bedrooms arranged to the first floor. The superb master suite forms part of the extension and enjoys far reaching views, and a well-appointed ensuite shower room. Adjacent to the master bedroom is a dressing room with a bank of fitted wardrobes. Furthermore, to the first floor are two double bedrooms, both with field views and the characterful family bathroom with exposed brick wall and timbers. To the second floor are two quaint bedrooms with elevated views, which are served by a well-appointed shower room.

Outside
The Old Rectory is approached from the village lane via a tree lined sweeping gravelled driveway, enclosed by traditional estate fencing and bordered by box hedging. The wonderful gardens and grounds are principally to the south of the house with a formal lawn flanked by paths and mature shrub borders. To the west, and with doors from the garden room opening on to it, is a stone terrace. Continuing further south, a dry-stone wall gives access to the paddock, which has a significant tree screen, enjoying road frontage and in part, descends to the banks of the River Welland. To the east of the house is a stable block comprising three loose boxes and a tack/ feed room, with a woodstore/ workshop adjacent. The gardens and grounds in all total approximately 2 acres.

General Remarks

Viewing
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West.

Council Tax Band
F

Services
Private Gas Supply – Propane Gas. Mains Water and Electricity. None of the services have been tested by the agents.

Local Authority
Harborough District Council

EPC Rating
E

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