5 bed detached house for sale

Main Street, Brooke, Oakham, Rutland LE15

An immaculately presented home situated in the hamlet village of Brooke, near Oakham.

Description
Constructed in 1989 and recently extensively modernised throughout by the current owners, complete with the highest quality fittings.

Stone Gables is a beautifully appointed home which combines country styles with spacious, contemporary accommodation, complete with private gardens, garaging, outbuildings and a self-contained two-bedroom annexe.
The property occupies an elevated and secluded location within the hamlet village of Brooke, home to only thirteen properties, a prime village setting between the market towns of Oakham and Uppingham.
Stone Gables is positioned within south facing gardens and grounds, with views over surrounding fields and to the village’s church, which featured in Pride and Prejudice. It is approached through electric gates onto a spacious gravelled driveway which provides extensive parking and access to the garage via the sweeping, carriage driveway.

Ground Floor Accommodation:
From the driveway, steps lead onto the porcelain tiled, wrap around terrace which provides the perfect spot for enjoying the morning sunshine and views. The porch-covered, solid oak front door opens into the welcoming entrance hall. Complete with reclaimed stone flooring, the hall creates a light and airy, centre point for the property, providing access to the majority of downstairs accommodation.

From the hallway the fabulously appointed kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of solid wood wall and base units, providing ample storage and a Belfast sink. A large cupboard is kitted out as a useful pantry store with space for appliances, whilst there are integrated Bosch appliances including an induction hob, oven and combination microwave oven. The kitchen is fitted with an integrated dishwasher and oil-fired double Aga, providing a cosy feel to this ‘hub of the home’ space. The kitchen is complete with built-in bench and dining table, perfect for family life and entertaining. Following through from the kitchen is a useful utility room, providing additional storage and space for appliances, complete with a 'gardeners W.C' and back door to the garden, which the current vendors have found useful when entertaining.

Leading from the hallway is a beautifully appointed study, fitted with a feature panelled wall and exposed stone flooring. Views over the driveway to the south can be enjoyed, flooding the room with natural light. Stone Gables is fitted with super-fast broadband to facilitate working from home.

The snug is situated to the rear of the property, enjoying views over the terraced and raised garden, providing a light and airy space for everyday living, complete with inset spotlights. This space could be adapted to meet a purchaser’s requirements such as a playroom or additional work from home space.

The dining room is an incredibly impressive reception room, providing a fantastic, well-proportioned space for formal dining and entertaining for several people. This space boosts characterful features including exposed beams, stone flooring and a beautiful, Uppingham Stone fireplace with multi-fuel stove, whilst being flooded with natural light from dual aspect, south facing windows.

Leading from the dining room via wooden French doors, is the spectacular drawing room which was a tasteful addition by the current owners in 2013. This spacious reception room is flooded with natural light from triple aspect windows overlooking the wrap around gardens. Bi-folding doors lead out to the rear onto the spacious terrace, allowing for alfresco dining and entertaining. The stone flooring continues into this space, complete with underfloor heating, as well as the beautiful Uppingham Stone fireplace and multi-fuel stove. A useful storage and media wall has been handmade to provide additional storage and bookcases, providing the perfect location to enjoy an afternoon drink, a good book or an evening in by the fire.

The ground floor is complete with a downstairs W.C.

First Floor Accommodation:
The stairs ascend from the entrance hall to a spacious and light landing which provides access to a useful airing cupboard and walk in wardrobe fitted with a range of hanging and shelves.
To the left-hand side, the principal bedroom is accessed via the principal ensuite bathroom which is fitted with a large walk-in shower, contemporary sink unit and underfloor heating. Stairs lead down to the sensational, spacious principal bedroom which has been fitted with a vast array of storage, including hanging rails and wardrobes, as well as fitted drawers and dressing table. The principal bedroom enjoys elevated views over the surrounding fields to the south and is fitted with Sonos Speakers.
Bedroom four completes the west wing of Stone Gables, another double bedroom with elevated rural views, complete with an ensuite shower room.
Bedroom Two, part of the 2013 extension, provides another spectacular and well-proportioned bedroom suite, enjoying dual aspect views over neighbouring fields and to the church. The room is flooded with natural light, complete with a range of fitted wardrobes and storage, and Sonos Speakers. The contemporary, high end finishings are continued throughout, with the ensuite offering a spacious walk-in shower.
Bedroom Three is situated to the rear of the property, offering spacious, light and airy accommodation with views over the neighbouring paddock. This bedroom provides a luxurious guest bedroom complete with an ensuite wet room.
Bedroom five occupies the front of the property, offering a spacious double bedroom with rural views.
The first floor is complete with the family bathroom, which occupies a central position within the home, complete with a standalone bathtub, contemporary sink unit, heated towel rail and feature slate wall.

Gardens and Grounds:
Stone Gables sits centrally within its approximately 0.48-acre gardens and grounds, mainly laid to lawn with a range of mature shrubs and trees. The carriage driveway provides parking for several vehicles and access to the double garage, fitted with electric doors. Outside is an electric car charging point and an array of ambient lights.
The spacious rear terrace extends the length of the property with access from the utility room and kitchen, as well as through bi-folding doors in the sitting room. The terrace is private, and sheltered to provide a fantastic entertaining space, complete with external speakers and an inset space for a BBQ. Steps lead up onto the wrap around lawn, with paths leading to the range of outbuildings and annexe.
There are three heated kennels complete with elevated pods and CCTV, and a useful wooden shed which provides storage for garden machinery and tools, fitted with electricity, tucked away within the grounds. Steps lead down from the garden to a screened, private terrace and workshop which is currently used for additional storage but could be adapted into a home gym, studio or additional work from home space.

Annexe: The secondary accommodation, formerly a garage, was extended and redeveloped by the current owners in 2024, to provide an immaculately presented two-bedroomed home. French doors open from the terrace area, into an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room. The porcelain floorings and high-quality fixtures and fittings are continued, with underfloor heating, exposed beams and vaulted ceiling. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with oak worktops providing storage and is complete with ag appliances including an induction hob and fridge/freezer. Both are double bedrooms, complete with ensuite walk-in shower rooms. This flexible space provides fully self-contained accommodation for guests or relatives and is fitted with broadband to ensure a purchaser can adapt the space to their specific needs such as a work from home space, gym or studio.

Location
Brooke is a hamlet village situated between the market towns of Oakham (2.5 miles) and Uppingham (4.3 miles), which is home to St Peters church which appeared in Pride and Prejudice.
Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford (13 miles) all offer renowned schooling and excellent day to day facilities and shopping, whilst Oakham railway station also has services to Leicester, Stamford, Peterborough and Cambridge.
Rutland Water lies just to the east of Oakham, with sailing and fishing clubs, along with picturesque walks and cycle routes, whilst the area’s rural lanes and footpaths around the village offer fabulous cycling and walking opportunities and, for golfers, there are several courses within a 10 mile radius, including Luffenham Heath.

Square Footage: 3,960 sq ft





Additional Info
Mains water and electricity are connected. Oil fired central heating.
Private Klargester Drainage System. External CCTV is connected. Fibre broadband is connected.

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Fixtures and Fittings: Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fitting and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.