The Old Rectory, Ayston, Rutland, LE15 9AE

The Old Rectory is a delightful, detached, five double bedroom Grade II Listed village home, constructed in fine coursed iron and lime stone under a tiled roof. It is situated on the edge of this small Rutland hamlet with fine views and yet convenient for the market towns of Uppingham and Oakham.

The current owners have undertaken a substantial program of modernisation which culminated in the project winning the prestigious George Phillips award by the Rutland local history and records Society in conjunction with Rutland County Council in 2008. The scheme involved the creation of a two-storey extension to the north elevation, a single storey extension to the south elevation and the construction of a glass and oak kitchen extension to the rear, together with a contemporary office in a converted outbuilding.

Internally, the style is a subtle blend of contemporary and traditional elements with high quality materials used throughout and exquisite attention to detail. Of particular note must be the bathroom appointments and the magnificent kitchen and dining area with folding doors providing uninterrupted views of the garden and countryside beyond.

The conservation village of Ayston occupies a superb position on the southern side of the Chater Valley, and is within a mile of Uppingham, with Oakham 6 miles and Stamford 12 miles. The major centres of employment at Leicester (20 miles) and Market Harborough (16 miles) both offer mainline railway connections to London St. Pancras and Peterborough (23 miles) to London Kings Cross. The A1 lies approximately 11 miles to the east and the A14 running east to west is accessed at Kettering. The area is extremely well provided for by schooling, with primary schools in Oakham and senior schools at Uppingham, Oakham, Oundle, Witham Stamford and Leicester. Sporting and recreational activities are provided by Rutland Water, Europes largest man-made lake with sailing, cycling, fishing, golf and birdwatching on offer.