Property in Rutland
Our local team can help you decide the best place to live to suit your lifestyle and find the ideal property in Rutland.
Rutland is the UK’s smallest county with only two towns within its county borders. Despite its size, it is one of the most sought-after countries amongst our clients.
Rutland has many different types of property from barn conversions and farmhouses to large listed country houses.
This small county offers residents a peaceful and beautiful place to live and the main roads provide easy access to the surrounding counties for those who commute by car.
Rutland Property Finder
Our Rutland property finding team is led by Kate Vincent. Kate has assisted many clients searching for property in Rutland, although geographically Rutland is a small county, the prime properties here rarely become available.
Kate’s determination and persistence are of great benefit to any client she should conduct a search for, leaving no stone unturned in the hint for the perfect property.
Living in nearby Stamford, Kate is extremely familiar with the county, her personal equestrian interest also means Kate understands the requirements of those looking for equestrian property in the region.
Begin your search for the perfect property
If you would like to discuss your search for property in Rutland without obligation, please do get in touch.
Oakham Property Finder
Oakham is a market town and the county town of Rutland, the busy town centre is a focal point.
There are regular markets including a farmers market on Gaol Street once a month.
The town has a range of shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs, as well as historic buildings such as the Norman great hall Oakham Castle and Normanton Church set on the shore of Rutland Water.
Rutland Water to the east of Oakham offers a range of activities in a beautiful setting.
The train station in Oakham offers direct trains to Birmingham and Stansted Airport which stop at various stations including Cambridge, Peterborough and Leicester.
There are excellent schools in the area including independent Oakham School, state primary schools such as Brooke Hill Academy and secondary Catmose College.
Oakham is filled with period property around its centre from thatched cottages to Georgian built houses and more recently the addition of several new build developments, mainly concentrated in the suburb of Barleythorpe.
If you’re looking for a property in or near to Oakham our local property expert would be delighted to help you find a place to live.
Are you looking for a property in Rutland?
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Moving to Hambleton
Not far from Oakham, Hambleton village is located on a peninsula, surrounded by Rutland Water.
Property in Hambleton is highly sought after and rarely becomes available, houses here often enjoy unspoilt views of the surrounding countryside. Hambleton is a unique place to live.
Hambleton benefits from being in close proximity to Oakham and access to the local schools and train connections there.
Living near Rutland Water offers a unique blend of tranquillity and active lifestyle opportunities.
As a professional buying agent, Garrington recommends this location for clients seeking serene living environments with access to outdoor activities, sailing, windsurfing, birdwatching and fishing right on your doorstep, while maintaining proximity to essential amenities and strong transport links for business needs.
Cycling, walking and exploring the nature reserve are also popular things to do here.
Living in Uppingham
Uppingham is a market town in the south of Rutland County, it has largely retained its character and charm due to the protection of the conservation area which encompasses most of the town centre meaning properties here are full of character and period features.
The well-known and highly regarded independent school, Uppingham, is in the centre of the town with its main buildings along the high street. The town centre also has many independent shops, several art galleries and traditional public houses.
Uppingham is conveniently located for travelling by car to nearby towns and cities such as Leicester and Peterborough.
Villages in Rutland
Rutland has many charming villages which are highly desirable places to live including the conservation village of Market Overton.
Market Overton has an excellent community with sports clubs such as the local Cricket Club and the Bowls Club. The village has a community-run shop, café, doctor’s surgery and a popular public house.
The village of Market Overton is filled with character, stone-built, period property that rarely becomes available. Other quiet, desirable villages such as Clipsham, Bisbrooke and North Luffenham are popular with our clients looking for a property in Rutland.
On the Rutland borders, there are many villages which benefit from their proximity to Stamford which is technically in Lincolnshire.
Villages such as Pickworth and Empingham are desirable places to live. Empingham sits on the eastern side of Rutland water and is only a 10-15 minute drive from Stamford.
There are many villages to consider when looking for a property in Rutland. Our team of local property-buying experts can assist with searching for and acquiring the ideal property.
