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"Uppingham 2.5 miles, Corby 7 miles HST London St Pancras International , Market Harborough 15 miles HST London St Pancras International
Kettering 13 miles HST London St Pancras International , Stamford 13 miles, Peterborough 23 HST London Kings Cross .
All distances approximate

Situation

The village of Lyddington is highly attractive being set on the Rutland border and yet providing easy access to neighbouring conurbations. It receives good mention in Sir Nikolaus Pevsner s Authoritative Guide to the Buildings of England who describes it as a secluded village, a harmony of ironstone houses and cottages . The surrounding area is rural with many scenic walks and bridleways. Lyddington has two public houses, which include The Marquess of Exeter and Old White Hart. Of historical note is the English Heritage Medieval Bede House, formerly a bishop s palace and originally moated.

Communications in the area are excellent with A47 trunk road connecting the cities of Leicester and Peterborough, some three miles to the north, whilst one mile to the west lies the A6003 providing good road access to the town of Kettering, where mainline rail services connect with London St Pancras International in under the hour.

There is a wide range of outstanding schooling within easy reach of the village including independent schools in Uppingham, Oakham, Oundle and Stamford. The nearby market town of Uppingham, with a weekly market, provides a good range of everyday shopping facilities. The market towns of Oakham and Stamford provide further extensive shopping facilities.

There are numerous leisure facilities in the area Rutland Water is set to the north, between Uppingham and Oakham. This provides sailing, fishing, scenic walks, windsurfing and the Rutland Water cycle route. Golf is available at Luffenham Heath and Greetham Valley golf clubs.

The Property

3 The Green is a wonderfully quaint home, Listed Grade II, situated on the village green, yet set to the edge of the village. Having undergone significant improvements by the current owners, it thoughtfully blends all of the original retained features such as beamed ceilings, deep windowsills, woodburning stoves, and exposed stone walls together with a classic and modern edge, whilst conserving its undoubtable charm.
The property is accessed through a timber front door into a welcoming entrance hallway snug, which could double as a formal dining room, enjoys a beamed ceiling, and a woodburning stove set withing an inglenook and provides access to all the rooms and bootroom utility.
The kitchen is fitted with Neptune cabinetry with locally sources limestone flooring, which flows through much of the ground floor. It is equipped with a 4 door AGA and a range of integral appliances. The open plan feel of the space offers multifunctional use and currently comprises a dining area and sitting area in front of the cosy woodburning stove with limestone surround.
Views of the garden and beyond can be admired from most corners of the kitchen with windows and doors to all aspects. A useful utility boot room with is beautiful, curved wall is located close by to the kitchen and includes space for appliances, fitted coats and boots storage and directly accesses the driveway.

The sitting room, a cosy retreat, with its beamed ceiling, creates an intimate living area with fitted bookcases, whilst a further woodburning stove set within the inglenook creates an attractive a focal point.

To the first floor, are four excellent sized double bedrooms, two with ensuite facilities, all with wonderful views. The principal bedroom has a triple aspect over the garden and a well appointed ensuite shower room. The main bathroom, which includes separate double shower enclosure and bath, is a beautifully restful space with tongue and groove panelling and has views towards the open fields beyond.
To the second floor is a converted attic space offering an ideal home office and to one end, easily accessible storage space.

Outside

The very private and expansive gardens, of approximately 0.79 of an acre, wrap around the rose adorned house, and are beautifully presented, with a large lawn, and mature plantings and trees to the mostly walled perimeter. The large stone terrace is easily accessible from the kitchen and provides the perfect spot to enjoy the southerly facing aspect.
The wonderful gardens have been maintained to a high standard by the current owners with a fabulous selection of mature roses, perennials and shrubs featured throughout. Beyond lies an orchard with a number of fruit trees such as plum, pear, apple and mulberry are nestled with the garden. A further sun terrace is set towards the head of the garden and provides an idyllic spot from which to enjoy afternoon and evening sun with exquisite views towards the rear elevation of the house. A useful timber barn, with power, lighting and a water supply and offers a useful store or opportunity for other uses, subject to consents.

The private driveway is accessible from the village green via a set of double timber gates onto a large, gravelled driveway with space for a number of vehicles. A short privet hedge frames a rose border running along the front of the property. There is access to a double garage equipped with electric doors and a personnel door to the garden.

Annexe

In addition to the main accommodation lies an annexe which blends sympathetically within the grounds. It is situated opposite the house and is ideal as guest accommodation or extended family and comprises an open plan living area with French doors to the gravelled driveway and garden beyond, a well equipped kitchenette, ground floor shower room, and two double bedrooms located to the first floor.

General Remarks

Viewing
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West.

Council Tax Band
Council Tax Band G

Services
None of the services have been tested by the agents.

Local Authority
Rutland

EPC Rating
Exempt

Important Notice
King West, their joint Agents if any and clients give notice that
1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract or part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility.
2. The photographs, videos and or virtual tours illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.
3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct.
4. All dimensions, descriptions, areas, reference to condition and permission for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but intending purchasers should not rely upon them as statements of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of each item.
5. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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7. These particulars should not be reproduced without prior consent of King West. June 2025.



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