Location

The property is situated within the charming village of North Luffenham amidst rolling countryside and midway between the market towns of Stamford (6.7 miles) and Oakham (7.6 miles).

The village has an active community with a church, excellent primary school and superb public house, as well as the highly regarded Luffenham Heath Golf Club approximately two miles away.

Rutland Water is close to the village, where one can enjoy sailing, bird watching, fishing, windsurfing or fine walks. It is a perfect location for schooling, with state academies at Casterton College (7.6 miles) Uppingham Community College (6.6 miles) and within Stamford (7 miles), as well renowned private schooling also in the nearby market towns of Stamford, Uppingham and Oakham.

Description

Dove Cottage is a quintessential, Grade II listed, period cottage, with origins dating back prior to 1776 nestled within the heart of the sought after village of North Luffenham, the property provides country living with amenities just a short distance away.

With an abundance of character and period features including exposed beams and stonework, high ceilings and original shutters, the cottage comprises of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two large reception rooms, a farmhouse kitchen with mezzanine above, rear garden, double modern stone garage, and large gated driveway with ample parking for three vehicles. Outside is a sensational cottage garden with an abundance of mature fruit trees, herbaceous borders and wonderful wisteria.

The front door opens into a welcoming entrance porch, complete with built in storage. An inner glazed split door leads into the light farmhouse style kitchen with a high vaulted ceiling leading up to the mezzanine above. It showcases the exposed beams and dual aspect windows complete with the original wooden shutters and a window seat.

The kitchen has been locally handcrafted, with an array of wall and base units providing plenty of storage, and is fitted with a range of appliances including a Rangemaster cooker, washing machine, tumble drier, dishwasher, under-unit fridge and below stairs cupboard space for the further fridge and freezer. It has ample space for an informal dining table and chairs for everyday and family living.

Two steps lead down into the dining room, where the exposed timbers continue. This spacious reception room provides space for formal dining and entertaining, complete with a wall of wooden shelves and a window giving fantastic views over the garden to the back.   

From here, the large and light sitting room provides a fabulous reception room. The ceilings are high, with exposed timbers continued. The original Inglenook fireplace provides a centrepiece, complete with exposed stone and a gas fire with realistic flames to create a cosy feel to the room. A window seat enjoys views over the rear garden, the perfect spot for enjoying a book.

The ground floor is complete with a rear hall, through a glazed split door to a downstairs W.C with marble washstand and built in storage. A back door provides a second access onto the private terrace and gardens.

Ascending to the first floor to the left, can be found the mezzanine, which provides a fabulous space currently used as a study by the current owners, which enjoys high ceilings and exposed beams, timber flooring and dual aspect, elevated views with the large picture window framing Church Street.

The principal bedroom is a large double, flooded with natural light from dual aspect windows, with a long mirrored built in wardrobe and is complete with an ensuite shower room.

Bedroom two is a double room, enjoying views over the gardens and neighbouring historic buildings, complete with a built-in wardrobe and is served by the adjacent family bathroom with walk in shower.

Outside
A wooden arch trailed in mature wisteria covers part of the rear terrace, with steps leading up to a raised area of garden complete with a beautiful array of herbaceous plants. A gravelled pathway winds through the garden with an abundance of mature fruit trees and shrubs including crab apples, many climbing clematis, rose bushes, holly bushes, rhubarb, red and black currants.

A small wildlife pond and patio, offers different view point to sit and enjoy the garden. In the southern corner, covered wooden benches provides a spot to entertain whilst the western corner can be found wooden summer house, fitted with electricity providing an option as an additional work from home space or adapted to meet a buyer’s specific requirements.

The gated, gravelled driveway provides ample parking for three vehicles, bin stores and access into the garage which is fitted with electricity, sturdy timber workshop benches and large, easily accessible storage above.