Beautiful craftmanship, natural materials and a distinctive neutral palette bring style and substance to Welland Farm in Barrowden. Nestled in tranquil grounds of just under one acre, this historic 19th century, Grade-II listed home, has been opened and extended while retaining its originality.

Past Perfect

The formal front door opens into an impactful hallway with staircase. Admiring the wood panelled door reveals to either side, turn left to discover the first formal reception room. In here, a large, shuttered window affords views over the south-facing garden and orchard towards the open fields of the Welland Valley. With exposed beam overhead, this inviting room also features a wood-burning stove with stone surround, and an arched alcove set into the wall makes an appealing feature.

Design of the Times

Utilising the beauty and texture of natural materials, the open plan kitchen diner boasts plenty of texture with the rich tones of parquet floor, exposed limestone feature wall and decorative tiling, all creating an interesting backdrop for socialising with family and friends. In the generous dining area, two sets of French doors allow friends and family to be closer to the terrace, gardens, and landscape outside. With plenty of space to add relaxed seating, the room flows effortlessly into the bright kitchen area. Featuring a four-oven Aga to one side, there is also a supplementary induction hob, whilst the central island with breakfast bar houses an electric oven and microwave. Natural light illuminates the double height kitchen area, creating two fabulous and sociable zones.

More to Discover

A stripped pine door with stained glass window opens into a rear lobby providing access to a secret courtyard garden, a guest cloakroom, a large laundry with store, and a handy door to the side provides swift entry into the home for muddy boots and paws. To keep the kitchen chore and clutter free, the kitchen extends onwards into a large and bright prep area with butler’s sink, built-in fridge and freezer and pantry cupboards – making entertaining and hosting get-togethers a breeze.

Pure and Simple

Limestone floor tiles from the hallway continue the calm colour scheme into the charming sitting room. Here the modern country farmhouse aesthetic continues with rustic beams, exposed limestone, and an inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove. French doors from here doors tempt you out onto the pretty, east-facing side garden. Returning to the hallway, further storage can be found beneath the stairs, and a door opposite opens to reveal stone steps descending to the barrel-ceiling cellar. In the large study, calming dark navy walls provide a backdrop for built-in floor-to-ceiling wooden shelves with a wood burning stove imbuing warmth and cheer; the tranquil garden views offering an inspiring outlook.

Boutique Retreats

Welland Farm has five double bedrooms over the next two floors. Arriving at the second floor, the locally commissioned street-art style mural to the wall with exposed beams, fitted furniture and south-facing window, creates an enviable games room or bedroom. From here, the next bedroom is dressed in the same cool, inky tones with further fitted storage, and enjoys the same outlook. Returning to the first floor, an ancient beam spanning the landing ceiling is revealed and leads to the next bedroom. With an east-facing window and fitted wardrobes, this pleasant room also has an en suite shower room. At the end of the landing, the smartly tiled family shower room boasts a large walk-in shower, hand basin, and lavatory. Drenched in natural daylight and situated to the south aspect of the home, the fourth bedroom features a pretty window seat, a fitted cupboard, and wardrobes.

Luxury Living

The spacious main bedroom is light, bright, and luxurious. A window seat grants more of those enchanting, picturesque garden views, and an elegant arched alcove set into the wall adds further style. Steps lead on to the large dressing room and a pocket door slides to reveal a truly sumptuous en suite bathroom with double shower, roll-top, claw foot freestanding bath, lavatory, and washstand with twin hand basins.

Natural Beauty

Arriving at Welland Farm, electric double gates open onto an ample gravel driveway and the detached garage. Planning permission has been recently granted to create a three-car garage with gym over. The wide terrace makes a relaxing and welcoming space for entertaining family and friends, with a path and gravel beds leading to an old stone well and a quaint archway to the side, flanked by a beautifully planted herbaceous border. The neatly clipped box hedging draws your eye over the lush, green lawn, beyond the ha-ha and through the orchard with the surrounding Rutland countryside stretching away over the River Welland.

Country Living

Considered to be one of the most picturesque, sought-after and desirable villages in Rutland with its close proximity to the market towns of Stamford, Uppingham and Oakham and excellent access to main road connections for Peterborough and Leicester. Locally, there is a vibrant and supportive village community for those who are keen to contribute and participate. Discover St Peter’s Church, village hall, doctor’s surgery and pharmacy, community-run shop, cricket club and pub, The Exeter Arms. Enjoying a prominent position by the village green with its charming duck pond surrounded by gentile limestone homes and thatched cottages, the pub is highly regarded for its choice of fine ales, great food and warm welcome. With so many beautiful footpaths, bridleways and routes leading to and from the village, there is something suitable for everyone from gentle evening strolls to more arduous activities. Further afield, Wakerley Woods, Fineshade Woods and Rutland Water are all just minutes away.

The Finer Details

Freehold / Detached / 18th century / Grade II listed / Conservation area / Plot approx. 0.93 acre / Gas central heating / Mains electricity, water and sewage / Rutland County Council, tax band G, £4,038.57 (2023/24) / Planning permission in place for construction of new garage (RCC #2022/0589/LBA)

Local Distances

Uppingham 6 miles (12 minutes) / Stamford 8 miles (16 minutes) / Oakham 11 miles (18 minutes) / Corby Railway Station 11 miles (20 minutes) / Peterborough Railway Station 17 miles (25 minutes) / Leicester Railway Station 24 miles (42 minutes)

Watch Our Property Tour

Let Lottie guide you around Welland Farm 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.

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