2 bedroom cottage

In the historic village of Cottesmore, characterful living awaits at the utterly unique Sticky End, a charming 18th century, Grade II listed, two bedroom home on Main Street.

History and Heritage

One of a pair of semi-detached stone cottages, originally built for farm workers, Sticky End sits snugly beneath its handsome thatched roof, upon which a traditional thatch finial pheasant keeps watch. The home’s rich history is evident throughout, and a wooden gate from the road leads you into the delightful courtyard garden, once known as the ‘Tap Yard’, where villagers would come for their water. It was also here that one of the village’s five air raid shelters was located.

A Warm Welcome

Step into the airy entrance porch, and hang coats up in the spacious utility room to the left. With plumbing for a washing machine, the utility offers views back into the sweet courtyard garden. To the other side of the porch lies the family bathroom, complete with bathtub and shower over, basin and lavatory.

History At Your Fingertips

The unique, significant charm of the home reveals itself as you flow through into the heart of the home, the living room. Parquet flooring underfoot is counterbalanced perfectly by the exposed ceiling timbers above, understood to date back to 1782 and lovingly restored by the current owners. Cosy yet roomy, snuggle up in front of the inglenook fireplace with stone surround while admiring the comings and goings of village life through the broad window to the side. Another historic pine and stained-glass door beckons you into a charming book-lined library. Painted in rustic red tones, it’s a cosy nook in which to read or write.

A Country Kitchen

The final room to discover on this floor is the country kitchen, with plenty of space to add a dining table and chairs. A calm palette of rustic creams and buttery caramel tones create a tranquil feel; buff coloured floor tiles are complemented by the natural grain of the wooden worktops and cupboard doors that house a deep Belfast sink, built-in oven and hob and space for an undercounter fridge and dishwasher. Light and bright courtesy of two wide windows, admire views of the garden beyond.

Sweet Slumber

Ascend the staircase from the living room to discover Sticky End’s charming two double bedrooms. The thickness of the cottage walls reveal themselves in the deep window sills in these bedrooms. The first bedroom has charming, exposed beams, a compact walk-in wardrobe, and a window that beautifully frames views of the pretty cottage garden and green space beyond, known locally as ‘The Pastures’. The second bedroom is a large bedroom, again full of character and with a handy lavatory through a sweet, low wooden door.

How Does Your Garden Grow?

With not one, but two delightful gardens to enjoy, Sticky End is as picturesque outside as it is in. The courtyard garden to the west is a true sun trap. A low, redbrick wall contains well-stocked borders, and a working characterful, reclaimed wall fountain adds to the peaceful ambience. To the east side of the home, behind a dry-stone wall sits the second, cottage garden. Mirroring the low, redbrick wall of the courtyard, herbaceous borders provide year-round colour, scent and interest ahead of the charming thatch of the door back into the kitchen. Sticky End has a handy single garage, accessed via the private lane to the side of the home, that leads into the courtyard garden.

On Your Doorstep

In the heart of the village, Sticky End is peacefully positioned, yet within easy reach of handy amenities. Cottesmore, the largest village in Rutland, has a rich history, famed in the past for its trade, farming and quarrying, and has a picturesque feel, in no small part due to its collection of thatched cottages and listed buildings. A thriving village, Cottesmore is home to a Post Office and village store, friendly pub, chip shop and primary school. It also has its own village hall, sports and social club and tennis courts and an active community with many resident-led activities to get involved in, including a wine circle, investment club, history group, gardening and ramblers’ club.

Families Are Well Served

Within easy reach of the market towns of Stamford and Oakham, families are well served by a range of state and fee-paying schools including the independent Stamford Endowed Schools and Oakham School. Commuting is convenient, with Cottesmore linked via the A1 to Grantham and Peterborough, with its mainline train services to the capital.

Local Distances

Oakham 4 miles (8 minutes) / Stamford 10 miles (18 minutes) / Uppingham 10 miles (17 minutes) / Grantham 17 miles (26 minutes) / Peterborough 25 miles (35 minutes)

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