Looking to find a new family home, or just being nosey?

Then look no further than our Property of the Week feature.

Smith Cottage is a quaint, chocolate box cottage which is situated on the edge of the popular village of Morcott, only a short drive from both historic market towns, Uppingham and Oakham.

The house?

In a move in condition and being sold with no onward chain, this beautifully presented stone cottage offers a kitchen breakfast room, living room, WC, two double bedrooms, three-piece bathroom and useful detached dwelling which would make a perfect home office.

Elevated from Willoughby Road, Smiths Cottage is set over two floors and entered via the front aspect into the light and airy entrance hall, where you will find doors that enter into both the kitchen breakfast room and WC.

The kitchen and living areas are light and tastefully updated (image courtesy of Newton Fallowell).

The kitchen boasts wooden base units, a useful understairs storage cupboards and double aspect windows overlooking both the front and side gardens. A further door from the kitchen also open up into the garden.

The living room sits to the rear of the cottage where you will find an open fireplace with some useful shelves sitting either side of the chimney breast, again with another door that opens into the rear garden.

A host of original features remain (image courtesy of Newton Fallowell).

Stairs flow to the first floors landing where you will find two double bedrooms. The master bedroom sitting to the back of the property which offers the most picturesque rolling countryside views. Upstairs is finished with the three piece bathroom, with an over bath shower.

You will struggle to find a spot in this house that isn't picturesque (image courtesy of Newton Fallowell).

The garden?

Externally the property is well kept and easy to maintain. Gated front access provides gravelled off-road parking for two vehicles. Stone steps lead up to the front gravelled walkway. The wrap around plot provides plenty of different seating areas allowing you to enjoy the sunshine. To the back of the plot you will find the most fantastic field views and useful detached building which makes a useful home office.

The garden and outbuilding have stunning views (image courtesy of Newton Fallowell).

The area?

Morcott is a small village of approximately 400, but community minded and attractive, with a host of historic buildings and features. It is in driving distance of Uppingham, Oakham and Rutland Water. It is also within driving distance of the A1 for commuters and travellers, with connections to the lively cities of Leicester and Peterborough.

View the property from Newton Fallowell here or contact the team on 01572898250.

Alternatively, read all about last week's intriguing two-house property of the week feature.