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THE OLD GRANARYLower Farm Close | Empingham | Rutland | LE15 8RB

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SITUATION

The Old Granary is excellently located in the pretty Rutland village

of Empingham with close proximity to local amenities and easy

access to Stamford. Local village amenities include a shop, church,

primary school, pub and doctor’s surgery whilst Stamford (6 miles),

and Oakham (5 miles), both offer a diverse range of shops, bars and

restaurants. Burghley House in Stamford has lovely grounds, golf and

a year round calendar of events and the property particularly benefits

from its proximity to Rutland Water, Europe’s largest man-made lake

which has a wide range of outdoor pursuits including trout fishing,

walking, cycling and sailing and various golf clubs. The area is home to

private schools including Oakham, Oundle, Uppingham and Stamford

and a range of local state schools. There is easy access from the village

to the A1 within 4 miles, and for rail, to the East Coast mainline to

London Kings Cross at Peterborough (17 miles) and connections to

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DESCRIPTIONThe Old Granary is a truly exceptional village home that combines historic character and charm with stunning contemporary style and high end design. Quietly located on the edge of Empingham the house has lovely views across open rolling countryside and yet is within a few minutes walk of the village. The original Grade II Listed barn dates from the mid 18th Century and the pretty façade retains its architectural character with walls built of mellow coloured local stone, wooden lintels and a steeply pitched roof with historic character. The property has recently been entirely renovated and updated with a stunning contemporary interior design and a layout that enhances the original structure of the barn with its lofty vaulted ceiling and impressive timberwork. The property now combines period charm with unique contemporary style, creating a unique home with an easy flow and open plan rooms to maximize the feeling of space and light and making this a modern, practical and useable home. At the heart of the house is a stunning three level living space with mezzanine level snug and living rooms, overlooking the kitchen which opens out to the terrace and garden beyond. The house has been finished to the highest specifications with a sleek high gloss kitchen, luxurious bathrooms by Porcelanosa, natural stone tiling and granite sills and is presented in immaculate order. With its unique design, striking features, flexible living spaces and pretty gardens to front and back, The Old Granary is a desirable, luxurious country home in an excellent Rutland location.

ApproachSet in a small group of properties, The Old Granary is approached from the lane by a shared driveway and on through iron gates opening to gravelled parking set below the house with the garage to the side. Wide steps lead to the terrace and door.

THE HOUSE

Ground Floor

Entrance HallThe front door opens into the hall where there are two coat cupboards and a half glazed door leads to the ground floor bedrooms. Bleached wood effect Karndean flooring runs throughout the living space. step inside


Kitchen and Breakfast Area and Dining RoomThis is a truly stunning space set in the very heart of the barn and flooded with natural light from the many windows including floor to ceiling windows with country views as well as French doors that open the whole space up to the garden at the back. The barn’s original soaring ceiling is opened up and the feeling of space and light is further enhanced by the sleek, modern décor which includes a wall of reflective natural stone and a smart glass and solid oak staircase and balustrade around the mezzanine levels above. The dining space overlooks the gardens on each side and there is space for further informal seating. The kitchen itself is fitted with a stylish range of high gloss wall and base units, including a central island with seating, all with granite work surfaces. The one and a half bowl stainless steel inset sinks have a spray arm mixer tap and the excellent range of integrated appliances include a double electric oven, four ring induction hob, extractor fan, dishwasher, microwave oven and wine chiller, all by Miele. There is further space for an American style fridge/freezer. A door leads through to the side hall.

Side Hall, Cloakroom and Utility RoomThe side hall has a separate outside door and a cupboard for coat storage. The utility room has further high gloss units, a stainless steel sink with mixer tap and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumbledryer. It also houses the new gas-fired boiler. The cloakroom has a white basin with mixer tap and WC.

Study/Bedroom FiveA part glazed door leads to the attractive study, which has a window overlooking the terrace and an original beam.

Bedroom TwoThis pretty room has an original beam and fitted wardrobes and carpet.

Bedroom ThreeWith views to the back garden and a fitted wardrobe.

Shower RoomWith all fittings by Porcelanosa this comprises a cubicle with Monsoon shower, basin with mixer tap and WC. There is also natural stone tiling, a heated towel rail and the airing cupboard.


“The original barn dates back to the 18th Century,” says Chris, “and I believe that it was converted into a house around 17 years ago. At that time they

went for a very old fashioned feel throughout,

and in my opinion the layout was not ideal.”

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“We altered the layout on the ground floor quite dramatically,” continues Chris, “and I’d say the biggest change happened in the kitchen. We knocked down walls

and created a really nice open plan kitchen, dining and living

space. It has double doors that lead out onto the rear terrace, so

we can really bring the outside in.”

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“Shortly after purchasing it we embarked upon a huge project of renovation, during which we basically stripped everything out and started again.

It’s now hugely characterful on the outside, but ultra modern on the inside, although

we have retained some features such as the exposed beams and vaulted ceilings.”


“Just above the kitchen area is the main living room, which has the most fantastic views of the open countryside, and that’s also a really nice part of the house. We actually raised the floor slightly to make the ceiling in the kitchen higher, but

it’s still a very spacious room because it has the beautiful old vaulted ceiling.”


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First FloorThe stairs rise through the centre of the house to the stunning living space, which overlooks the dining room below. The staircase and balustrade are made of solid oak and glass and rise past a wall of natural stone, reflective tiling which bounces light around the space and is further enhanced by feature lighting throughout the living room. The lofty vaulted ceiling features the original timber framework and is fitted with Velux windows on each side which flood the house with light throughout the day, along with room height windows on both sides overlooking the gardens. At the far end the handsome chimneybreast also features natural stone tiling and is fitted with a gas flame effect feature fire. At the other end of the room the stairs continue to a further mezzanine level.

Study/SnugThis cosy room has a bird’s eye view of the living room and kitchen below and yet is tucked up amongst the timbers of the roof space. It would be ideal as a snug or study.

Bedroom FourWith a view of the rear garden.

Shower RoomWith tiled flooring and a Porcelanosa suite comprising basin, WC and Monsoon shower, along with a heated towel rail.

Master Bedroom SuiteThis luxurious bedroom occupies one end of the first floor and has a high vaulted ceiling with Velux windows and views of the rear garden, as well as a striking feature wall of black natural stone set behind the bed, whilst on one side is a free standing bath with mixer tap and hand held attachment. A spiral staircase leads to a mezzanine level above that houses the dressing room and is fitted with hanging and shelving. A door leads to the en suite shower room which has a splendid zoned Porcelanosa shower/steam suite with integrated radio. The rest of the suite includes basin with mixer tap, WC and heated towel rail.


Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on 01780 750200

1780 750200

OUTSIDE

GardenThe gardens are set out on each side of the barn. At the front, wide stone steps flanked by lawns and low level planting lead to a west facing terrace running along the front of the house. On the far side, the landscaped back garden is fully enclosed and secluded and features terraces of stepped beds with mature planting that rise to a large flagged garden with a barked area to one side for play equipment, whilst there are a number of mature trees and shrubs and the far perimeter is planted with laurel hedging. Both front and back, the gardens have numerous spaces ideal for outside seating and entertaining and a timber summerhouse at the back is the ideal place to enjoy the garden year round.

Double GarageThe stone built detached garage has an electric up and over door and parking for two cars. There is lighting, electrical sockets and it is fitted with an alarm system.

Services: Electricity, Gas, Water and DrainageCentral Heating: Gas FiredLocal Authority: Rutland County CouncilTenure: FreeholdEPC Rating: Exempt


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“We’ve also done extensive work to the front and back gardens,” continues Chris. “We’ve done a great deal of planting, put in a lovely terrace that’s ideal for BBQs, and we also have a summerhouse and children’s play area. It’s extremely peaceful and completely enclosed.”


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