Location

Bitchfield is an attractive rural village approximately three miles from Corby Glen with ample amenities including a primary school, a choice of public houses, a convenience store, art gallery and library, doctor's surgery and a greengrocer, café, and a coffee shop.

The market towns of Grantham (8 miles), with mainline rail services to London Kings Cross from 62 minutes), Bourne (11 miles), Stamford (19.5 miles) and Oakham (19 miles) are readily accessible, and all have renown schooling, eclectic shops, and restaurants.

The surrounding area provides a wide range of leisure and recreational opportunities, including the nearby bowls club and golf courses, whilst at Rutland Water there is sailing, sports and leisure clubs.

Description

Set against the backdrop of the protected Boothby Wildland project, The Copper Barn is a stunningly converted Grade II listed home that seamlessly combines historic charm with modern flexibility. This unique property offers exceptional options for multi-generational living and potential income generation.

Originally constructed in the 17th century with local stone, The Copper Barn boasts an array of original features, including beautiful stone and brick walls, exposed beams, and charming window seats.

Entering through the double front doors, an inviting entrance hall that leads to a flexible reception room, currently used as a study it has previously been a bedroom and is across from the family bathroom featuring a luxurious jacuzzi bath. A large storage room provides ample space for coats and boats.

The locally handcrafted kitchen boasts a butler sink, range oven, integrated dishwasher and topped with granite worktops. There is ample space for a breakfast dining table with some seating provided by the window seat. A spacious pantry cupboard ensures plenty of room for storage, while the adjacent conservatory provides a formal dining area, complete with French doors that open to the enchanting garden.

The impressive sitting room is a highlight of the home, featuring a vaulted ceiling and a striking stone inglenook fireplace with log burner that serves as the focal point. A mezzanine floor provides a wonderful additional space that has been used an office space, den, or music room. This room, along with the rest of the property, is filled with character and warmth, making it a perfect space for family gatherings and entertaining.

Upstairs, the galleried landing features a stunning arched window and exposed brick and beam walls, providing access to three spacious double bedrooms, each with charming window seats that offer breath-taking countryside views. These rooms are serviced by a shower room.

From the entrance hall, a separate door leads to the annexe, which can be sealed off for privacy. While currently adapted for the owners' needs, this flexible space retains the potential to revert to its original layout of two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom, sitting room, and conservatory. The current configuration features a generous principal bedroom suite with a dressing room, inbuilt wardrobes, and a luxurious shower wet room. Double doors lead from the suite into a conservatory, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces. The two former bedrooms are currently utilized as a laundry room and office.

Another separate annexe can be found close to the main house. This spacious room, complete with a vaulted ceiling and en suite shower room, is perfect for guest accommodation, an office, or a party barn, presenting excellent income potential.

The property boasts a fantastic garden, with a smaller enclosed private garden close to the house with patio areas, and beautifully landscaped beds with a larger lawned area surrounded by mature hedging and orchard of fruit trees. A small tennis/basketball court can be found to the bottom of the garden and gated access to the nearby footpaths that lead through the rolling countryside beyond. The gated driveway provides ample parking and grants access to a three-bay garage with electric roller doors.

Surrounding views can be enjoyed from the property overlooking the Boothby Wildland. The former 617 hectare farm is under going a rewilding scheme establishing natural vegetation and re-establish herbivores driving ecosystem recovery. Information can be found at www.nattergal.com/boothby-wildland.