Initial price	£525,000
21/06/24	£480,000
Price Change	-8.57%

User 1: This property description presents a charming 18th-century south-facing period cottage located in the heart of a favoured Rutland Conservation Village. The grade II listed home, once a village bakery, has been lovingly transformed into a single dwelling that exudes character and period charm. Its discreet position at the end of a lane in the village offers a tranquil setting with minimal traffic. The cottage's L-shaped layout includes a welcoming wide stone flagged entrance hall, leading to a spacious sitting room with fitted bookcases and an open-plan family kitchen with defined areas for dining and cooking. The kitchen features a stone fireplace and flows out to a patio through French doors, connecting to a utility room and office. The first floor hosts three well-proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, an external stone staircase leads to the Granary, a first-floor office space with characterful features. At the rear, a detached studio provides two creative workspaces with a shower/bathroom, which could serve as an ancillary annex, subject to planning permission. The courtyard garden is thoughtfully designed with a patio and swing seat, perfect for enjoying the summer sun. The village of Ketton boasts a village shop, post office, primary school, and public houses, along with access to local sports facilities. It is well-positioned for several prestigious private and prep schools within a 12-mile radius, including Stamford, Oakham, and Uppingham. Rutland Water, five miles away, offers a range of outdoor activities. Stamford, a Georgian market town, is nearby and provides comprehensive shopping and dining options, with excellent transport links to London Kings Cross via the East Coast Mainline. The local authority is Rutland County Council, and the property benefits from mains services, mains gas central heating, and superfast broadband. The cottage offers a total of 1,480 square feet of living space and is approached by a sense of history and the charm of its period features, making it an ideal home for those seeking a blend of traditional character with modern convenience in a picturesque village setting.