Grange Farm, 3, Hortons Lane, Oakham, LE15 7EP

The Property Grange Farm is an attractive stone-built farmhouse dating from the early 1700s, set within beautifully maintained gardens and grounds on the edge of the village of Whissendine.

Surrounded by rolling Rutland countryside, the house blends period character with modern décor and thoughtful upgrades, creating a warm and versatile family home.

The impressive 30ft sitting room is a standout space, with newly fitted lvt parquet style flooring, a wood burner and full-height south-facing windows and French doors that open onto the garden and enjoy views across the land.

The dining room, with marble tiled floor, also features a wood burner, adding further character and comfort.

The ground floor includes a private study, ideal for home working, and a newly fitted kitchen with Shaker-style units, a combination of wooden and Silestone worktops, a Belfast sink, breakfast bar and a window seat that captures the natural light.

A walk-in pantry and a newly fitted utility room provide additional practical storage and space for appliances. Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned double bedrooms.

The principal bedroom includes an en suite bathroom, built-in wardrobes and double doors opening onto a sunny balcony overlooking the grounds.

Two further bedrooms have built-in storage, and a family bathroom completes the accommodation.

Outside Outside, the farmhouse has attractive south-facing gardens with patio areas, colourful borders, a hot tub and areas of lawn.

A gravel driveway with electric gates provides secure and ample parking for multiple vehicles.

Beyond the garden lies a substantial stable block with garaging and two stables, together with fields and paddocks that offer flexible space for grazing, hobby farming or equestrian use.

The land enjoys uninterrupted rural views and a peaceful setting, making it ideal for families seeking both space and countryside living.

Location Grange Farm enjoys a peaceful rural setting on the edge of the popular village of Whissendine, surrounded by attractive Rutland countryside with immediate access to the 18 miles of off-road hacking on the Stapleford Trot.

The village has a strong community atmosphere and offers everyday amenities including a shop and Post Office, public house, church, primary school and sports facilities, while the nearby market towns of Oakham and Melton Mowbray provide a wider range of shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and leisure facilities.

The area is particularly well-served by independent schools, including Oakham School, Uppingham School and Ratcliffe College, with Stamford also offering further highly regarded educational options.

Grange Farm driveway wraps around the house providing parking for several vehicles and has a single garage. The south facing garden has a mature Walnut tree.

A further 2.412 acres, including a pond replenished by a spring, are available by separate negotiation immediately to the south of the property and bordering the garden.

Tucked away off all main roads, Whissendine enjoys the tranquility of beautiful rural surroundings and easy access to local market towns being almost equidistant between Oakham and Melton Mowbray.

The village has at least 1,000 years of history, being mentioned in the Domesday Record. The name’s origin, Wyckinga’s Den, is Anglo Saxon and means ‘valley with a stream belonging to Wick’s people’.

And the Whissendine Brook is still a central feature of the village.

The village benefits from a public house The White Lion, a village shop, hairdressers and an active community with daily events such as Archery, Pilates and Line dancing held in either the village hall or Sports Club, deriving from a strong sense of community highlighted by the village website .

St Andrew’s Church is one of the largest in Rutland, its impressive 100-foot tower can be glimpsed across the rolling countryside from several miles away.

Schooling is excellent in the area with both Whissendine Church of England Primary school, and Catmose College in nearby Oakham receiving “Outstanding” Ofsted reports, and the renowned Uppingham and Oakham public schools close by.

Nearby Rutland Water provides a wonderful array of water sports and leisure pursuits and nearby Stapleford Trot provides 18 miles of off road riding.