High Street, Braunston, Oakham, Rutland

The property
High House stands in the heart of the village, its striking ironstone façade and Collyweston roof making a distinctive impression. The property includes a charming thatched garage, designed to resemble a cottage from the street, and a collection of outbuildings, including stables and a workshop.

The grounds extend to approximately 3.54 acres encompassing formal gardens, a paddock, and
a spinney, all with a south-westerly aspect and uninterrupted countryside views. Dating from the early 18th century, High House blends period character with a generous and practical layout. Mullioned leaded windows, exposed beams, flagstone floors, and open fireplaces feature throughout. The house is arranged in two wings, linked by a wide, stone-flagged hallway. Three formal reception rooms face south-west, each with solid wood floors. The 25-foot drawing room enjoys a dual aspect, a wood-burning stove and French doors to the garden. The dining room has a raised-hood fireplace, while the sitting room also features a wood burner and French doors. A study, cloakroom, and a spacious kitchen with an adjoining pantry, utility, and boot room complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, there are five double bedrooms, including a principal suite with an en suite bathroom, plus a family bathroom. A sixth bedroom sits on the second floor, currently used as a study.

Outside
The property is approached via a gated gravel driveway to the south of the main house leading to a courtyard in front of a thatched double garage with an attached workshop and WC. To the southern side of the courtyard are three stables and a storeroom. Stone steps and a wrought iron gate lead up into the walled garden to the rear of the house.

Planning permission has been granted for the restoration and conversion of the thatched garage, which is separately Listed GII, to a 2 bed cottage and the stabling to be converted into a home office with WC, store room and single garage. Within the same consent, permission has been granted for a new double garage and store room with a parking area to the north of the house with new access via the adjacent lane. Ref: 2023/1325/FUL

The gardens extend west of the house, designed in a parkland style with sweeping lawns, mature trees, and a spinney. A stone-flagged terrace near the house provides space for outdoor dining, while the kitchen garden is tucked away near the northeastern boundary. A stream runs through the grounds, attracting wildlife, including rare birds and native orchids. The paddock, accessible via the track along the northern boundary, will be subject to a covenant restricting residential development but allowing for ancillary structures or uses.

Location
Braunston-in-Rutland is an attractive Conservation Village set within rolling Rutland countryside between the two market towns of Oakham (2.5 miles) and Uppingham (5 miles). Within the village is The Blue Bell country pub and kitchen and the 12th Century All Saints Church with the remains of medieval wall paintings. Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford all offer renowned schooling and excellent facilities and shopping, whilst Oakham railway station has services to Leicester, Stamford, Peterborough and Cambridge.

Rutland Water lies nearby and offers an array of activities including sailing, fly fishing, cycling and walking. In addition, there are several golf courses within a 10 mile radius including Luffenham Heath.