Pepperwood House, Edith Weston

Oakham (6 miles), Uppingham (6.5 miles), Stamford (7 miles), Oundle (17.5 miles), Peterborough (20 miles) (Train to London Kings Cross - 50 minutes).
All times and distances are approximate.

SITUATION

Nestled on the south shore of Rutland Water, Edith Weston is located just five miles west of the A1 and equidistant from Oakham, Uppingham, and Stamford. Each of these traditional market towns boasts rich histories and is home to renowned public and exceptional state schools. The closest GP surgery is at Empingham just two miles away, and there are small hospitals at Oakham and Stamford with major A&E departments in Peterborough and Kettering.

Cultural enthusiasts will appreciate the Stamford Arts Centre, the area’s leading arts hub with a theatre, cinema, and art gallery. There are also opera and music festivals at Nevill Holt (12 miles) and there are multiplex cinemas in nearby towns and cities such as Corby and Peterborough.

The amenities within the village of Edith Weston itself include a shop-cum-post office and coffee bar, a pub, a church, a well-regarded primary school, and a children’s playground. Rutland Sailing Club is situated on the edge of the village. There is a strong community spirit within the village enhanced by events such as the annual summer fete and harvest supper which are fundraisers for developing and maintaining village amenities such as the children’s playground and the church roof.

At the heart of the area is Rutland Water, completed in 1975 and first filled the following year. Rutland Water Park is set around Rutland Water and covers 4,200 acres of open countryside offering recreational facilities from walking and cycling to fishing and water sports with the best inland sailing in the UK. There is also a fantastic nature reserve managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust and home to the Rutland Osprey Project. In addition the area boasts several golf courses the nearest being Rutland Water Golf Club and North Luffenham Heath.

DESCRIPTION

This property has been thoughtfully extended and renovated to offer versatile family accommodation across three floors. The harmonious blend of old and new is evident with features such as open fireplaces, exposed brickwork, and wooden beams, complemented by abundant natural light from additional windows and skylights. Limestone flooring throughout the ground floor provides a seamless connection between traditional elegance and modern convenience. Although it is in a conservation area, Pepperwood House is not a listed building.

Stepping through the front door, the entrance hall opens into a games/reception room to the right and a sitting room on the left leading into the study/home office where a large picture window provides views of Rutland Water. A stone fireplace enhances the games room, while the sitting room features a cast iron coal effect gas fire. The inner hall, with its large woodburning stove, serves as a comfortable seating area and provides access to the main staircase, a traditional-style WC, and a boot room. The boot room connects with a utility area equipped with hand-built cupboards and shelving, an industrial stainless steel double sink, and granite worktops. An outside door opens from the boot room into the back yard.

At the end of the inner hall, steps lead into a large kitchen-dining-sitting area. The farm-house style kitchen boasts bespoke hand-painted wall and base units with granite tops, a gas-fired 5 door AGA with a gas hob, a separate electric double oven, a butler sink and a Miele dishwasher. There is ample storage, including drawers, cupboards, fitted shelving for pans, a walk-in larder, two fridge freezers and a free-standing dresser. The central island includes a drinks fridge and a stainless-steel sink.

The open-plan dining-living room features a double-height pitched ceiling with a ceiling fan and a woodburning stove, while large windows, skylights, and patio doors flood the area with light and offer views over the water toward Hambleton peninsular. Smaller patio doors at the side of the dining area open to the western aspect of a large patio.

There is a spacious mezzanine storage area with both power and lighting above the kitchen that is accessed by removable steps. Also in the kitchen area, recently discovered and excavated stone steps lead down to a cellar. The cellar has an unglazed window to the side providing good ventilation and is used mainly for storage.
On the first floor, a carpeted landing leads to three double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The principal suite is a true retreat, with two seating areas providing uninterrupted views of the water, while the ensuite shower room features an archway leading to a dressing room with both rooms offering direct access to the master bedroom. The family bathroom serves the two other double bedrooms, on this floor one of which offers lake views.

The second-floor features two more double bedrooms, both are dual aspect, providing views of Rutland Water at one end and over the village at the other. A walk-in linen-cupboard houses the gas-fired boiler, and the second-floor family bathroom offers impressive vistas of the lake.

OUTSIDE

Pepperwood House has a small front garden with flowerbeds edged by a low stone wall and reclaimed granite slabs. To the side of the house through electrically powered gates, an extensive pebbled yard bordered with reclaimed granite cobbles offers ample parking and an electric car charging point.

The garden has been professionally landscaped and comprises lawn and flowerbeds bordered with paths and patios made from stone slabs and reclaimed granite cobbles. The plot is 0.28 acres and although it faces almost due North (which gives a wonderful light when overlooking the water), areas of the garden are bathed in sunlight all through the day, including places to watch the setting sun.

The large timber outbuilding is built of wood with a slate roof. It houses a wood-stack and a large bike shed and is further divided into stores for tools and garden equipment, with a glazed potting shed at the end. At the bottom of the garden, a small summerhouse and a swinging bench offer havens of tranquillity to unwind and enjoy the water, the wildlife and the sunsets.
Pepperwood House embodies the essence of living life to the full, with the beauty and facilities of Rutland Water as its backdrop.

GENERAL REMARKS

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Gas central heating. None of the services have been tested by the agents.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fittings and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY
Rutland County Council

COUNCIL TAX
Band G

TENURE
Freehold

VIEWING
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West, Tel:

DIRECTIONS
From Stamford A606 towards Oakham, turn left onto Normanton Road sign posted ‘Edith Weston’, turn right onto Church Lane. Take a right onto Weston Road at the T junction. Weston Road goes towards the water and then bends left. Pepperwood house is on the right (opposite number 30).

IMPORTANT NOTICE
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