3 bedroom cottage

FARMHOUSE WARMTH

Wrapped up in landscaped, horticulturalist-designed gardens, this sunny home is set on Belchers Hill as it rises up out of the village below, providing Blackberry Cottage with elevated views over the surrounding fields. Pull onto the driveway, with parking for two cars in front of the garage. A side door from the driveway leads into the modern extension, or make your way to the wooden gate at the front of the home, guiding you along the pretty front garden towards a canopy porch entrance.

WELCOME HOME

A latched door from the porch opens into the dining room, where the high ceiling indicates the heritage of the home. With a fire crackling in the log-burning stove, enjoy a Sunday roast in this cosy room.

FEAST YOUR EYES

From here, make your way to the spacious kitchen, where tiles extend underfoot in this bright room served by multiple windows, and featuring a wealth of farmhouse-feel white cabinetry, perfect for storage. Admire views out over the garden to the rear and fields to the front. A door from here leads to the rear lobby and a room currently serving as a study, with views out across the rear garden and access into the integral garage.

FOLLOW THE FLOW

A latched door lifts to a serene sitting room. Large windows deliver light in and views out to the garden. A red brick hearth and wooden surround encase a log-burning stove, issuing warmth and welcome in inclement weather. Next, light streams into the garden room, where double doors connect to the flower-filled rear garden. Enjoy morning coffee and afternoon tea in this brightly lit and relaxing room.

SOAK AND SLEEP

Make your way upstairs, turning left at the divide to arrive on the landing with a bathroom through a wooden latched door on the left. Tiled in white to the walls, a bath with showerhead attachment, heated towel radiator, separate shower, wash basin and lavatory are set upon slate coloured floor tiles. Two further bedrooms with quirky arches and alcoves await on this side, one currently used as a dressing room and another with sunset views over the garden and countryside. A large walk-in linen closet with substantial storage is also found here. Retracing your steps across the landing, take the stairs up to the principal suite, where windows framing countryside views draw light in from front and rear, while an ornamental fire adds character. Refresh in the en suite shower room.

GARDEN OASIS

Outside, borders brimming with flowers infuse the garden with colour, surrounding the lush green lawn. Mature shrubs and trees, a small wildlife pond and a kitchen garden bring you closer to nature. Dine al fresco on the large patio outside the garden room or soak up the warmth of the sauna with its original Finnish woodburning stove.

WHAT THE OWNERS LOVE

"We love the quiet spot, wildlife and watching the sun rise and set. There is lots of wildlife in the garden; our oasis with newts, frogs and birds including pheasants. It is a lovely, cosy home in the colder months."

THE FINER DETAILS

Freehold / Constructed 1900s / Plot approx. 0.1 acre / Oil central heating / Mains electricity and water / Septic tank / Harborough District Council, tax band B EPC rating E / Ground Floor: approx. 99.1 sq. metres (1066.4 sq. feet) / First Floor: approx. 57.7 sq. metres (620.7 sq. feet) / Total area: approx. 156.7 sq. metres (1687.1 sq. feet)

NEAR AND FAR

Set in an historic village over one thousand years old with an active community feel, regularly hosting garden parties and other engagements. Close to the market towns of Uppingham and Oakham, there is much on offer for all ages close by. There are plenty of leisure facilities close by, with a tennis club and cricket club at Medbourne, to the golf and squash facilities at Market Harborough. Uppingham School Sports Centre offers an excellent gym and swimming pool with a variety of exercise classes to choose from. Explore the local area on foot, with a public footpath running across the fields. Rutland Water is within easy reach, while Eyebrook Reservoir is on the doorstep; a popular birdwatching spot offering a range of activities and walking trails. Sate your appetite and quench your thirst in the local pubs in the nearby villages of Hallaton, Medbourne, and Great Easton. Commute with ease into London's St Pancras Station from Corby or Market Harborough.

LOCAL DISTANCES

Uppingham 5 miles (12 minutes) / Corby 9 miles (18 minutes) / Market Harborough 10 miles (21 minutes) / Oakham 11 miles (20 minutes) / Kettering 15 miles (28 minutes) / Leicester 18 miles (35 minutes)

WATCH OUR PROPERTY TOUR

Let Lottie guide you around Blackberry Cottage with our PJ Unique Homes tour video, also shared on our Facebook page, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter, or call us and we'll email you the link. We'd love to show you around. You are welcome to arrange a viewing or we are happy to carry out a FaceTime video call from the property for you, if you'd prefer.

DISCLAIMER

Pelham James use all reasonable endeavours to supply accurate property information in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. These property details do not constitute any part of the offer or contract and all measurements are approximate. The matters in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers. It should not be assumed that this property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Any services, appliances and heating system(s) listed have not been checked or tested. Purchasers should make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities regarding the connection of any service. No person in the employment of Pelham James has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars or enter into any contract relating to this property on behalf of the vendor.