Property description

The Manor is an out-standing period residence with a stunning façade, impressive reception rooms, and fine historic detail throughout the interior. The property dates from 1695 and its beautiful limestone frontage reflects the geometrical style typical of the period with symmetrical ranges of stone-mullioned windows set around a central porch, and a steeply pitched Collyweston slate roof. The Grade II listed house has had an eventful history having been originally sited on the High Street, until 1912 when the then owner, in search of space and to make the most of the splendid uninterrupted views, rebuilt The Manor on the edge of the Welland Valley. The house retains its original charm and elegance and throughout the interior are beautifully proportioned rooms and historic details such as impressive oak beams and stone fireplaces. At the heart of the house is a welcoming Kitchen & Breakfast Room, adjoining the light-filled Sitting Room where floor-to-ceiling windows make the most of the superb views and lead out to the sunny terrace. The secluded west-facing gardens border open countryside and there are panoramic views across the valley from the terrace, Hot Tub and the pretty Summer House. The property further benefits from a spacious separate Annexe, ideal for entertaining or as a guest suite. Offering a wonderful combination of elegant formal reception space, welcoming family rooms and substantial accommodation set over three floors, the house is a stunning, historic family home in a superb location.

Situation
The property sits in an enviable position on the edge of the Welland Valley overlooking the picturesque countryside of Rutland, with Collyweston just a few minutes walk away. The village is synonymous with the stone slate which has been quarried here since the Middle Ages and many of the old quarries have now become local nature reserves. A pub, Church and community-run shop are closeby, with further local amenities located in nearby Duddington, Ketton and Easton-on-the-Hill. The popular Georgian market town of Stamford, just 3 miles away, has excellent shops, bars and restaurants, and Burghley House hosts a variety of events throughout the year. There are excellent road links with easy access to the A1, and the A43. Peterborough station, approximately 15 miles away provides the direct high speed rail link to London Kings Cross. The area is very well served for education with Uppingham, Oakham, Oundle and Stamford all within an easy drive, plus an excellent range of state schools. Nearby Rutland Water and Rockingham Forest provide varied outdoor leisure pursuits.

Approach
The property is bounded on the road-side by stone walls and mature trees. Opening through electric gates, the wide gravel drive sweeps down to the imposing façade and Front Door, then continues to parking and the Garage where a Garden Gate leads to the Back Door and terrace.

Entrance Porch/Reception Hall
A solid oak door leads to the elegant Hall has impressive solid oak beams in the high ceiling and a fine stone fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove. Two stone mullioned windows with window seats provide natural light either side of the front door. The main staircase leads to the First Floor, the principal reception rooms are set on each side and a door leads to the Inner Hall from where the second stairs also lead to the upper floors.

Drawing Room - 18' 6'' x 17' 3 (5.63m x 5.25m)
This imposing room has south-facing stone mullioned windows to the front with window seats and a wonderful square bay window which looks out over the valley and floods the room with natural light. The many historic features include high oak beams and an impressive fireplace with granite hearth and open grate.

Dining Room - 17' 11'' x 16' 3 (5.46m x 4.95m)
A handsome room, ideal for formal entertaining, having stone mullioned windows with window seats to the front and side, wide oak floorboards and an impressive stone fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove.

Snug/Study - 14' 6'' x 12' 5 (4.42m x 3.78m)
A charming room, with built-in cupboards and shelving and a pretty cast-iron fireplace with open fire.

Office - 8' 2'' x 7' 5 (2.49m x 2.26m)
With a view over the garden, this has a built-in desk and cupboards with shelving above.

Cloakroom
With basin, WC and tiled floor.

Boiler Room
Housing two Worcester Greenstar boilers and zone controls for each floor. Hanging rail for drying.

Kitchen Breakfast Room - 23' 3'' x 16' 10 (7.08m x 5.13m)
With high ceilings and many windows, this wonderful welcoming room is filled with natural light and is the centre for every-day life. The Kitchen itself is fitted with a range of Poggenpohl painted wall and base units with silestone work-surfaces, set around a four oven gas AGA and a central island with further storage. The 2-bowl inset granite sink has mixer, filter and boiling water taps, and integrated appliances include a Neff 2-ring hob, Bosch electric microwave/fan oven and Miele dishwasher. A wide peninsula separates the Kitchen from a sunny, spacious dining area, perfect for family meals and informal entertaining. Doors lead to the Pantry and Utility Room.

Pantry - 11' 5'' x 7' 10 (3.48m x 2.39m)
A large walk-in Pantry with space for a wine-chiller and plumbing for free-standing American-style fridge/freezer, as well as shelving for food storage.

Utility Room - 16' 9'' x 6' 8 (5.10m x 2.03m)
The Back Door opens from the Terrace into the Utility Room which is fitted with base units, a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, silestone work surfaces and has plumbing for a washing machine and tumble-dryer. There are fitted cupboards, and a window overlooking the garden.

Family Room - 19' 7'' x 17' 8 (5.96m x 5.38m)
Wide steps lead from the Kitchen down to this stunning room which is flooded with natural light from floor-to-ceiling west-facing windows and two sets of French Doors which open onto the terrace. This is the perfect year round spot from which to enjoy the captivating views, and also has a stone fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove and a wall of fitted cupboards and bookshelves.

First Floor Landing
The main staircase leads to a galleried Landing with oak timber details, which joins the first floor bedrooms and leads to the second stairs at the back of the house.

Master Bedroom Suite - 18' 2'' x 17' 0 (5.53m x 5.18m)
This splendid room has south-facing stone mullioned windows with charming window seats, high ceilings and oak beams. A door leads to the ENSUITE BATHROOM which is fitted with a white suite of bath with mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment, a basin with mixer tap, WC, separate shower and two heated towel rails. A door leads through to the DRESSING ROOM which has light from a south-facing window and is well fitted with hanging space and shelves.

Bedroom Two - 16' 1'' x 10' 8 (4.90m x 3.25m)
With light from windows on two sides and pretty window seats, there is also a fitted wardrobe.

Bathroom
The central Bathroom has a suite comprising a bath, basin with mixer tap, bidet, a large shower, fitted cupboards and Amteco flooring.

Bedroom Three - 12' 6'' x 10' 8 (3.81m x 3.25m)
This pretty room has windows to the side and a fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom Four with Ensuite Shower Room - 12' 11'' x 11' 3 (3.93m x 3.43m)
With light from two windows and fitted wardrobes, this charming guest room has an ENSUITE SHOWER-ROOM with basin, WC, shower and heated towel rail.

Second Floor

Four Further Bedrooms, Games Room and Bathroom
The second stairs lead to the spacious attic floor where the wide Landing has dormer windows and lovely views. Cream carpet runs throughout this floor which has Four Bedrooms, all stylishly presented with pretty original windows, many with lovely far-reaching views. There is also a Bathroom, with a white suite comprising a bath with mixer tap, basin, WC, separate shower and heated towel rail. At the far end of the Landing is a spacious Games/Hobby Room; splendidly equipped as a craft area or ideal as a play-room this has a wide fitted work desk and storage cupboards. There is the further advantage of inspiring views of the Welland Valley.

Double Garage & Annexe
The detached Garage is built of stone and timber and has electrically controlled up and over doors leading to parking for two cars plus ample storage space. Part of the Garage forms a spacious Annexe with doors on the Garden side opening onto the terrace. The Annexe comprises a sunny living area with storage room and an adjoining Shower-room with shower, basin and WC, and is ideal for use as a Guest Suite.

Gardens, Summer House & Tennis Court
Delightful grounds of approximately 1 ½ acres surround the house with lawns to the front and west running down to a dry-stone wall over which lies open rolling countryside. High mature trees line the driveway and at the front of the house an attractive lime tree provides shade and is the ideal spot for a garden swing. Beyond this, the hard-surface Tennis Court is fully fenced with flood-lights and an equipment store. A hedge divides the south and west lawns, and screens a maintenance area which houses a range of garden sheds and a log store. A wide York stone-flagged patio runs around the west side of the house, laid out in wide terraces to create a wonderful elevated area overlooking the expanse of lawn and the views beyond. At the far side is a Hot Tub and an original well bordered by limestone walling. At the edge of the lawn is a pretty timber Summer House with a decked terrace and a charming beach-hut interior, also ideal for entertaining or as a quiet spot from which to soak up the views.

Property Features :

• AN OUT-STANDING COUNTRY RESIDENCE WITH EXCEPTIONAL PERIOD FEATURES, LOVELY GROUNDS AND SUPERB VIEWS
• ENTRANCE HALL
• DRAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM, SNUG, STUDY
• KITCHEN & BREAKFAST ROOM, PANTRY, UTILITY ROOM
• GARDEN ROOM