3 bedroom cottage

What the owner told us…

“There’s something magical about this view – it changes with the seasons but never loses its charm. Sitting out on the terrace in the evening sun, it feels like we’re on holiday every day.”

Our Thoughts…

There’s a gentle stillness to this home — the kind that settles over you the moment you walk in. Tucked away in the heart of Preston, a small Rutland village that feels like a well-kept secret, this stone-built cottage strikes the perfect balance between character and comfort. It’s the kind of place where mornings begin with birdsong and end with a golden sunset stretching across open fields.

Step inside, and the first thing you’ll notice is the light. It pours in through generous windows and moves softly across oak floors, whitewashed walls, and the kinds of thoughtful details that only come with time and care. Believed to have once been a pair of humble farmworkers’ cottages, the property has been lovingly transformed into a warm, welcoming home that retains its rustic charm while gently embracing modern life.

The living room is spacious yet cosy, with oak flooring underfoot and a wood-burning stove that becomes the heart of the house through winter. It’s the kind of room you can sink into — whether that’s curled up with a book or gathered with friends as the fire crackles away. Just off here is the reading room: a peaceful little retreat the current owners use through the summer months. With its doors opening out to the garden, it’s a bright, restful space that really comes into its own when the sun’s shining.

To the rear of the home, the kitchen leads naturally into the dining room — a space that feels like it belongs in a country lifestyle magazine. Painted cabinetry, a range cooker beneath a timber beam, and practical tiled floors create a kitchen that’s both classic and completely usable. The dining room is where this home really opens up. French doors frame the stunning view and invite you out to the terrace, where the garden melts into the fields beyond. It’s easy to imagine long summer evenings out here, watching the sun sink below the horizon.

“It’s a house that works all year round. We’ve got our favourite spaces depending on the season — the reading room with the doors open in the summer, the wood burner in the winter. It just adapts with you.”

Also off the dining room is the study — once a garage, now a quiet, light-filled workspace that feels miles away from the usual distractions. It’s perfect for working from home, with a sense of privacy and garden views that change with the seasons.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms — each one simple, calming, and full of character. The principal bedroom is especially peaceful, with dual windows and built-in wardrobes. Even the smaller bedrooms enjoy leafy views and a sense of quiet. The bathroom is finished in soft whites with a shower-over-bath and a lovely big window — even your morning routine gets to enjoy the view here.

“We’ve always loved how manageable everything is. The house looks after you, not the other way around — it’s a very easy home to live in.”

The garden has been carefully tended to create little moments of joy — places to sit, plant, watch the birds or simply do nothing at all. It’s not grand or high-maintenance, but it feels right. There’s a low stone wall at the boundary, and beyond that, just open space and sky.

“The sunsets really are something else. We never get tired of watching the colours roll over the hills — it's just such a peaceful way to end the day.”

And then there’s Preston itself. A quiet Rutland village with a strong sense of community and easy access to some of the region’s most loved market towns. Uppingham is just down the road for coffee shops, galleries and everyday essentials, while Oakham, Stamford and Rutland Water are all within easy reach for weekend adventures.

This home doesn’t shout for attention. Instead, it gently draws you in — with light, with warmth, with a sense of belonging. If you’re looking for a space that simply feels good to be in, somewhere that gives more than it takes, this may well be it.

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