Summary - 9 MAIN ROAD WHITWELL OAKHAM LE15 8BW
3 bed 3 bath Detached
Characterful family home with large garden and water views.
Three double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom
Thatched period cottage with Rutland Water views
Large sitting room plus dining room with Inglenook and Esse burner
Garden room with bifold doors onto mature, large garden
Fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops
Carport for two cars and driveway for several vehicles
Pre-1900 stone walls; likely limited wall insulation
Thatched roof and period fabric require ongoing maintenance and higher insurance; council tax expensive
Set on the edge of Rutland Water, this thatched three-bedroom detached cottage combines countryside charm with practical living space. Ground-floor rooms are generous: a bright sitting room, a dining room with an Inglenook and Esse log burner, and a fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops. A garden room with bifold doors connects the house to a large, mature garden ideal for outdoor dining and relaxing.
Upstairs are three double bedrooms, one with an en-suite, plus a family bathroom. Off-street parking is plentiful with a two-car carport and a long driveway for several additional vehicles — useful for visitors or boats/caravans for Rutland Water. The property occupies a large plot in a peaceful hamlet location midway between Stamford and Oakham, with good nearby schools and low local crime.
The cottage is a period building (pre-1900) with stone walls and a traditional thatched roof, which gives strong character and attractive water views but carries higher maintenance and insurance considerations. Double glazing and mains gas central heating are present, though some traditional wall construction suggests limited insulation. Council tax is high; buyers should budget accordingly.
Overall this is a distinctive family home for those who value character, space and a rural setting close to Rutland Water. It will suit buyers wanting an immediately comfortable house with scope for sympathetic updating rather than a fully modernised turnkey property.
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