The LilacsLyddington | Nr Uppingham | Rutland | LE15 9LS

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The Lilacs This charming property, which is thought to date back to the mid to late 18th Century, lies in the heart of the picturesque village of Lyddington. It is a place that is enveloped by beautiful countryside, and yet one that enjoys easy access to the plethora of towns and villages that surround it.

“When we stumbled across Lyddington we had no idea how wonderful it was,” says Paul. “We happened to drive through one day, went for a meal in the pub and absolutely loved it, and from that visit we decided to move here.” “Before we bought The Lilacs we had a bungalow in the village,” says Sandra, “but my father then came to live with us and so we decided that we needed a house with an annexe. This house was in a sorry state, but it had the ideal space for us and we could see its wonderful potential.”

“There was nothing structural that needed doing,” says Paul, “but we did just about everything else. We put in a beautiful bespoke kitchen, new bathrooms, new flooring, refurbished the lovely sash windows and painted the entire house.” “We enlisted the help of an English Heritage recommended builder,” says Sandra, “who helped us source traditional materials and advised us how best to renovate the original features. It’s now a really nice mix of contemporary and period styles.”

“When the corridor that links the main house to the annexe space was added it created a lovely courtyard area,” continues Sandra, “which is a real suntrap. We like to sit out there and have BBQs in the summer, and because it’s completely surrounded it wonderfully sheltered.” “The rest of the garden is mainly laid to lawn,” says Paul, “and separated in the middle by shrubs and creepers. Our son uses the back area to play in and then we use rest for relaxing or entertaining.”

“I’d say that the village is a lovely place to live whether you’re young or old,” says Sandra. “The play park has just been renovated and we have access to tennis courts. There’s a film night on Fridays, coffee mornings, Pilates classes, and the village hall has just been refurbished and hosts a variety of functions. It’s the type of place where you can be involved as you want to be, and there’s a fantastic mix of people.” “We also have a lovely pub called The Marquess,” says Paul, “which has a great deli that sells homemade bread, fresh veg which is all sourced locally, and wonderful oils and chutneys.”

“Living here you feel like you are in the countryside but not in the slightest bit isolated,” says Paul. “It’s safe and everybody knows one another, but we don’t live in each others pockets.” “And there’s so much to do,” says Sandra. “We have Eyebrook Reservoir and Rutland Water close by, which are both lovely places for walking or cycling; sometimes we pop down to Eyebrook just to see the sunset. We also have a great selection of towns within easy reach.”

“This has been a lovely home in a wonderful location,” concludes Sandra, “and when we move we shan’t be venturing far.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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SITUATIONThe property is located in the centre of the pretty conservation village of Lyddington surrounded by the rolling countryside of the Welland Valley. The village itself has two well-regarded pubs and the benefit of super-fast broadband connections. Uppingham (1 mile) offers local amenities whilst more shops, bars and restaurants are on offer in the busy market town of Oakham, 8 miles to the north and the lovely Georgian town of Stamford, 14 miles to the east which is also home to the renowned George Hotel and the Burghley Estate. The property is excellently located for transport links: Peterborough station (23 miles) provides the highspeed link to London Kings Cross, Corby station (7 miles) has connections to London and Oakham station connections to the Midlands, plus there is easy access to the A47, A43 and both the M1 and A1. The area is home to many private schools including Oakham, Uppingham, Oundle and Stamford, plus a good range of local state schools. The property particularly benefits from its proximity to Rutland Water (6 miles), which offers a wide range of outdoor leisure pursuits, as does Rockingham Forest to the south. Stamford’s Burghley House has lovely gardens and parkland, golf and a varied calendar of events throughout the year.

DESCRIPTION This attractive period residence, believed to date from the early-mid C18 sits in the heart of the lovely conservation village of Lyddington, with its classic façade overlooking the lane. Built in distinctive local ironstone with a Collyweston slate roof, the house retains much of its historic charm and style with gracefully proportioned rooms, sash windows, original beams and

solid wood paneled doors. The Grade II Listed house is impeccably presented following recent refurbishment, which has carefully retained the period style whilst adding updates in keeping with an historic property. The house now combines elegant formal reception space with robust family areas and lovely light-filled bedrooms, and a later extension at the rear offers the further benefit of a one-bedroom ground floor Annexe. Further updates include contemporary bathrooms and under-floor heating in the rear hallway and Annexe. The large garden sweeps out behind the house with lawns and mature trees, whilst a sheltered courtyard is the ideal place for al fresco meals. With its stylish looks and lovely period features, The Lilacs is a unique, appealing and welcoming home in an excellent location.

ApproachThe house is set back from the lane behind a low iron-stone wall edged with laurel hedging. To the side a five-bar gate leads to graveled parking for up to three cars to the side of the house. At the front a flagged path leads to the front door.

THE HOUSE ~ Entrance HallThe front door opens into the light-filled Hall with solid oak flooring, the staircase, and paneled doors on each side.

Dining RoomThis lovely room retains much of its period style with a deep sash window looking out to the front of the house, pretty cast-iron fireplace with alcove

cupboards and shelving on each side. There is oak flooring and several more built-in original cupboards. Two steps leads up to the drawing room.

Drawing RoomA stunning room with graceful proportions filled with natural light from two windows and with lovely views of the garden. The focal point is the splendid fireplace with elegant painted surround, stone hearth and wood-burning stove, and double doors open the room out to the rear hallway.

Kitchen & Breakfast RoomThis sunny room at the heart of the ground floor is flooded with light from windows on two sides and has been recently fitted with a stunning range of hand-made, solid wood painted wall and base units with solid wood work surfaces and a practical larder cupboard. The welcoming room has original stone-flagged floors, space for a central table and a traditional gas-fired Rayburn oven, whilst the 1½ bowl sink with mixer tap sits underneath the window overlooking the courtyard. Integrated appliances include a De Dietrich multi-zone two ring induction hob, Neff Hide and Slide single electric oven, a Fisher & Paykel split double drawer dishwasher, and an integrated AEG washing machine, whilst there is further space for a free-standing fridge and freezer. Two steps lead up to the rear hallway and glazed door leading out to the courtyard.

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Annexe

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Rear HallwayThis sunny space links the front of the house with the later extension and floods the internal spaces of the ground floor with natural light from a glazed door, low windows overlooking the courtyard and a glass door out to the patio and garden.

Ground Floor BathroomWith a white suite comprising WC, basin with mixer tap, bath with mixer tap and overhead shower, and a heated towel rail.

Ground Floor Annexe ~ Living RoomThis light living room has lovely views of the garden, two windows and is quietly located at the far end of the house.

Ground Floor BedroomCurrently used as bedroom five, this could equally be incorporated into the main accommodation and used as a study or snug.

First Floor ~ LandingThe original Georgian staircase leads up to a split-level landing with an airing cupboard and further fitted cupboards with hanging space.

Master Bedroom & En SuiteThis elegant, spacious room has a deep set sash window looking out to the front of the house, a further window to the back and seagrass carpet. A door leads to the en suite shower room which has a WC, basin with mixer tap, Monsoon shower and a tiled floor.

Bedroom TwoA pretty double room with a sash window looking out to the front.

Bedroom ThreeA sunny double bedroom with lovely views out over the garden and lots of natural light from two windows.

Bedroom Four/StudyWith a window to the side and fitted shelving, this is currently used as a study but could equally be used as a fourth bedroom.

BathroomA stylish bathroom fitted with wood-effect floors, bath with over-head shower, basin and WC and a full-length radiator.

OUTSIDE ~ Garden The house has extensive gardens, mostly laid out behind the property with a further small front garden of two small lawns set on each side of the lavender lined path. Behind the house the secluded main garden is surrounded by ironstone walls and mature hedging and is mostly laid to lawn with a number of beds with flowering shrubs.

There are numerous of mature trees, with several fruit trees including varieties of apple, pear, plum and damson, as well as raspberry and red currant bushes. A sunny patio with doors from the rear Hall has views up the garden, whilst at the far end is a garden shed and a private seating spot has far-reaching views looking back towards the house.

Courtyard Positioned in a secluded spot behind the kitchen and sheltered by the lovely ironstone walls of the house, the pretty courtyard has a raised bed and is the ideal place for outside seating with French doors opening from the rear Hallway.

Wooden OutbuildingSituated to the side of the house in the garden is a large wooden-clad outbuilding with two sets of double doors. By extending the driveway into the garden this has the potential to be used as a Garage.

Local Authority: Rutland County CouncilMains Services: Gas, Electricity, Water & Drainage Electricity, DrainageCentral Heating: GasEPC Rating: Exempt Grade II Listed

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 16.04.2015

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