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The superbly located Barnett’s Farm based in Egleton is a family home close to Oakham, with privacy assured thanks to its walled garden. With plenty of space and lots of character, it’s this month’s featured property...

THE DETAILS Barnett’s Farm, Egleton, Rutland

Location: Egleton village. Description: A stone farmhouse, formerly part of the Burley on the Hill estate, Grade II listed, mostly C17th and Victorian in origin. Rooms: Four reception currently arranged as drawing room and dining room, living room, sitting room and breakfast room. Six bedrooms, two en suites, large family bathroom.

Guide Price: £1,595,000.

Find Out More: Savills, High Street St Martin’s, PE9 2LF. Call 01780 484696 or see www.savills.com. ISN’T IT NICE to have a little space in which to relax and feel cosy? Happily, this month’s featured property affords just such an opportunity, located not only in the pretty village of Egleton, but with a walled garden and lots of verdant greenery, affording its owners privacy and a sense of cosiness despite its size and its provision of no less than 4,500sqft of living space. Barnett’s Farm is a beautiful stone farmhouse situated in a quintessentially Rutland conservation village, just a short walk from Rutland Water. Egleton is, of course, also less than two miles from Oakham so the property really is a country property nice and close to civilisation – schools, shops, cafés and restaurants. The house was originally part of the Burley on the Hill estate, and it’s a very attractive Grade II listed property dating back to the C17 with Victorian additions. The property offers six bedrooms and four reception rooms, and it was, at one time, one of the largest farms in the area.

Main: Barnett’s Farm is located within a walled garden in the leafy village of Egleton, and has four reception rooms plus six bedrooms. Mostly 1650s in origin, it was extended in the Victorian era and now carries a Grade II listing...

Barnett’s Farm has been home to its current owners Susan & Philip Radburn and their children for the last 23 years. Having grown up locally and having previously owned a cottage in Rutland, the couple latterly moved from London into the countryside in order to be closer to family. Susan & Philip were drawn to the property for many reasons, not least among which are its history, the unspoilt village location, good transport links and the house’s warm and welcoming feel. During their ownership of the property Susan & Philip have made many improvements to the property to include rewiring, plumbing, heating, upgrading bathrooms, kitchen and roof. The house is Grade II listed and they have obtained consent for a number of alterations and for a three bedroomed traditional stone cottage which has both foundations and services in place and all consents are still valid. The property benefits from three reception rooms and a large kitchen with integrated appliances which leads into a breakfast room with a four-oven Aga and views over the landscaped garden. To the first floor is a family bathroom with roll-top bath and four large double bedrooms with the principal having a shower room. To the second floor are two further bedrooms and spacious bathroom. As the oldest parts of Barnett’s Farm date back to the 1650s it has many charming features to include lovely oak beams whilst the main sitting room is in the Victorian wing with high ceilings and elaborate cornices. Its architecture has been unspoilt by the tasteful neutral shades of white the couple have used throughout. >>

>> The main sitting room also benefits from a fire within a marble fireplace and French windows lead out to a large south facing patio area. The property can be approached by both the north and south sides. To the south is a large, gravelled driveway giving access to the garage and stables and to the north via double gates.

There are several areas which open to the enclosed and secure gardens which have been landscaped providing a beautiful setting for entertaining and a safe place for children to play.

An orchard at the rear of the property giving views over open fields furthermore make this an ideal place to relax. Susan & Philip admit leaving their stunning home is a hard decision but say: “Now our children have grown up and finished their education, we have decided to take on a new project.”

The property is being marketed by James Abbott of Savills, who says: “There’s a sense of space and high ceilings, it’s a fabulous period home, with delightful gardens, the versatility of brick garage and stables and planning for a secondary cottage. Close to Rutland Water and the on the edge of the Egleton Nature Reserve, this is a tranquil and beautiful setting and one I love!” n

n River’s Edge, Great Casterton

Offers in excess of £950,000

An immaculate brand new executive home just a couple of miles north of Stamford arranged over three floors with four receptions (living kitchen, garden room, snug, living room) and six bedrooms. Stunning and low maintenance!

www.fineandcountry.com

n Ilston on the Hill, Harborough

Guide Price: £1,000,000

A spectacularly remodelled renovated and considerably extended home in a small rural village on a large plot. Comprises four bedrooms plus three receptions, currently arranged as living kitchen, sitting room and dining room.

www.jamessellicks.com

n Market Overton, Rutland

Guide Price: £695,000

Charming mid-19th century detached stone cottage on a large plot with views over the village cricket ground to the rear. Five bedrooms and two bathrooms plus three reception rooms.

SKY BLUE THINKING

With spring comes blue skies, and in your home, the same hue can create a cool, relaxing vibe, especially when used with tactile, high quality fabrics in bespoke furnishings from the area’s leading interior design specialists...

The area’s independent interior designers can provide bespoke soft furnishings using our featured fabrics to create bespoke luxury for your home...

Top: Tanjina console table in indigo £1,375, Pebble rug in woad colourway, 250cm x 350cm £2,350. Above/Right: Chair in Perzina midnight colourway. Right: Kiva cushion in indigo (front), Wreyland and Cleves in rouge, £82, £100. All William Yeoward.

Curtains in Bandha, ocean colourway, sofa in Nizhoni in peacock colourway and Malia in indigo.

Tanjina console table in midnight jade £1,375, Laurita table lamp in cloud £395.

Stamford & Rutland Interiors: Broughtons: Leicester, 0116 2341888,www.broughtons.com. Delcor Interiors: Stamford, 01780 762579, www.delcor.co.uk. Elizabeth Stanhope Interiors: Oakham, 01572 722345, www.elizabethstanhope.co.uk. Hunters of Stamford: 01780 757946, www.huntersinteriorsofstamford.co.uk. Sarah Harding Interiors: Uppingham, 01572 823389, sarahhardinginteriors.co.uk. Simply Stamford: St Mary’s Street, Stamford, 01780 481852, www.simplystamford.co.uk.

Royal Doulton Pacific Dinnerware Set, Splash, 16 Pieces, £170.

Rangemaster

Leckford 90cm electric range cooker, stone blue, £2,769. Kitchen Aid

Mix and blend set in ink blue, £763.

BLUE is the COLOUR

Bronte by Moon

Bronte by Moon herringbone throw, in navy, £95.

De'Longhi

Dedica traditional coffee machine, in cobalt blue, £249.99.

From cobalt to inky blue, this month we’re injecting a shade or two of lovely blue into your home...

All products featured here are available www.johnlewis.com.

Tefal

Pro Express Ultimate steam generator iron, in blue, £349.99. John Lewis & Partners

Shiomi Rug, 180 x 120 cm, £500 - £1,000. LotusGrill

Portable smokeless charcoal barbecue, 32cm, blue, £165.

Ivyline

Outdoor Elite Cube LED light garden water feature, in cement, £299.99.

A World of Wonder

This month we’ve a selection of stunning water features, seating, sculptures and planters from Foras. Based in Stowbridge, Norfolk, the business is a destination shopping experience arranged over 10,000m2 ...

Purchase online or visit Foras on West Head Road, Stowbridge PE34 3NJ. Call 01366 381069 or see www.foras.co.uk.

BLISS water features are carved from solid natural rainbow sandstone, available in a range of single sizes or even a trio. Elegantly cascading water coats the feature enhancing the magnificent striations of the stone.

n Kit from £1,100.

ABOVE: Parisian bath planters include carry handles and elegant feet, from £49.99. LEFT: Brass coloured Zafar Planters are spacious and beautiful, presented on Tower Stands for added height and drama, from £79.99.

AQUEUM VORTEX is a brand new and exclusive acrylic water feature harnessing the power of engineering to produce a stunning whirlpool, kit from £3,300. n

CRAFTED BY ARTISANS IN NORFOLK, Foras’s stunning Oberon and Mystras Armillary spheres are made from solid steel and are designed to oxidise over time, developing their own patina. A garden focal point, armillary spheres were originally invented circa 300 BC and consist of a framework of rings representing longitude and latitude. Available in 75cm and 90cm diameters and paired with natural stone plinths, these striking decorative astronomical designs are guaranteed to impress, Oberon Armillary from £1,400. n

SOLSTICE, FOR THE SUMMER

A TRUE FORAS ORIGINAL, the stunning Athena Solstice handblown glass water feature has etched lines, an integral light and Italian porcelain base. During the evening, this ethereal feature glows with a calming aura, making it a perfect addition to any garden, kit from £3,500. n

n The Sea Salt water feature is a serene centrepiece for any modern, contemporary garden. A stunning honed natural slate bowl with rich charcoal colours and veins of silver sits atop a stainless-steel plinth. The optional LED light highlights the water of the fountain before it calmly flows over the bowl, kit from £1,300.

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS, but if yours hasn’t adjusted well to life under lockdown, and you’re craving more space, Simon Lewington has the solution.

20 years ago, the team discovered the beauty and practicality that natural timber-framed structures and traditional construction methods can bring to homes in Rutland & Stamford and the surrounding counties. Since then, Simon founded Natural Structures and has created extensions to existing properties, free-standing structures and newly-build timber homes using traditional materials in a contemporary way. It’s a method of construction that makes sense for so many reasons. For a start, much of the construction can take place in the company’s workshops, with final assembly on-site, meaning less disruption and less mess as you’re in the process of creating your new space. Secondly, the nature of heritage materials means greater sustainability and the ability to blend a structure with an adjacent property of a different material or age. Simon and the team also have much experience in creating their Natural Structures in conservation areas or adjacent to listed buildings. What’s more, because of the bespoke nature of the structures, the millimetre accuracy of the team’s work mean that each structure is perfectly suited to your needs and your property, completely tailored to your requirements. “Making an existing property – especially an older property – suit modern family life can

Main: From complete structures to extensions to existing buildings, a Natural Structure is always an elegant solution.

“Creating beautiful spaces, naturally, is our pleasure, and our purpose...”

Above: As well as extensions to existing properties, Natural Structures can create spaces like this lakeside lodge... a perfect self-contained retreat with electricity, water and fully fitted kitchen and bathroom. sometimes be a tricky undertaking to say the least,” says Simon. “A number of our clients have agonised over whether to move or improve, but love their existing property. They’ve asked us to create new reception rooms or living kitchens which provide more significantly more space, comparatively easily, with plenty of character and with modern family spaces easily incorporated.” “But there’s absolutely no typical customer, and our clients’ needs are as bespoke as the structures themselves. We insist on meeting clients informally to discuss their needs over a coffee, and explore exactly what they’re looking to achieve.” “Our architects can then produce 3D concepts and accurate costings to ensure that the design process is as collaborative as possible.” “Our previous designs have included anything from complete house framing to simple out buildings, right up to living kitchens that combine oak, glass, steel and stone to create spaces that are both beautiful and practical.” “Because much of the manufacturing process takes place in our workshops, there’s less disruption on site and less chance of weatherdependent downtime. Using time-honoured construction methods like hand-cut variations of mortice & tenon or scarf joints, we’re able to take our time and create structures that look like they’ve been made centuries ago by traditional craftspeople.” “Our satisfied customers can testify to our professionalism and to the look and feel of our structures. Creating beautiful spaces, naturally, is our pleasure, and our purpose.” n

Find Out More: For a free no obligation design and feasibility discussion about your project, call Simon Lewington and the Natural Structures team on 01858 545518 or see www.natural-structures.co.uk.