Old Story Farm, Barrowden, Rutland
Set on the edge of open countryside, Old Story Farm in Barrowden is an exclusive collection of just five beautifully designed homes. Arranged around a sweeping private drive and accessed from Back Road on the northern side of the village, this boutique development offers a rare opportunity to enjoy peaceful rural living in one of the area’s most desirable locations. These exceptional homes combine the charm of village life with excellent connectivity, providing easy access to nearby market towns and cities via the A47 and A1. Whether you’re seeking tranquillity or convenience, Old Story Farm offers the best of both worlds.
Developed by award-winning Hereward Homes, the collection includes a selection of detached two- and three-bedroom properties, ranging from 1,365 to 3,110 sq ft. Each home has been carefully crafted to balance timeless architectural character with modern functionality. Externally, the homes reflect the local heritage, using traditional materials that sit naturally within their surroundings. Inside, they offer a high specification throughout, with thoughtfully designed layouts, elegant finishes, and contemporary features that create stylish, comfortable living spaces.
Prices and availability:
• Plot A, Ashdale Barn – Sold (STC)
• Plot B, Beechvale Barn – Sold (STC)
• Plot C, Meadowbank Barn – Sold (STC)
• Plot D, The Nook – Sold (STC)
• Plot E, Stoneleigh Barn – Sold (STC)
House Types
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Plot A - Ashdale Barn
Plot B - Beechvale Barn
Plot C - Meadowview Barn
Plot D - The Nook
Plot E - Stoneleigh Barn
Specification
Doors
• Oak cottage style doors with chrome lever door handles.
Finishing touches
• All rooms include moulded skirtings and architraves in soft white paint finish.
• Smooth plaster finish to ceilings.
Kitchens
• Stylish fitted kitchens with granite worktops and 100mm upstand, including cooker, extractor hood, double oven, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge and freezer.
• Utility rooms have post formed worktops and 100mm matching upstand with space under for washing machine and tumble dryer.
• Floor tiles to kitchen and utility room.
Bathrooms
• Stylish white vanity units and matching sanitaryware with chrome fittings.
• Shower screens with Aqualisa showers.
• All bathrooms and en suites to have ceramic tiles to walls and floors. Fully tiled to showers and half tiled on other walls with sanitaryware. Splash back and floor tiles to cloakrooms.
Heating
• Air source heating system with underfloor heating.
• Stone surround and hearth to living room with wood burner.
• Mechanical ventilation heat recovery system.
Electrical & Lighting
• Recessed spot lights in kitchen & bathrooms.
• External black carriage lights.
• Lighting and power to garage.
• Data and TV points to lounge, family room and all bedrooms.
• Wall lights to lounge.
• Car charger
Security
• An intruder alarm fitted with motion detectors.
Warranty
• Each property will benefit from a ten-year warranty issued on completion.
Construction
• All homes are of stone construction with natural stone cills and oak timber lintels. Roofs feature distinctive natural blue Spanish slates.
Windows
• Cream aluminium double glazed purpose-made windows.
Front doors
• Cottage style front door with chrome ironmongery.
Garage doors
• Properties have GRP Winchester oak electrically remote operated timber effect sectional garage doors.
Paths & driveways
• Permeable block paved access road and driveways.
• Footpaths & patio areas to be natural stone paving.
Landscaping
• Front gardens are turfed.
• All gardens enclosed by post and rail or close boarded fencing.
• Each house has an outside tap.
Choice of kitchen and wall/floor tiles is dependent upon stage of construction. Please note Hereward Homes policy is one of continuous development and improvement and we reserve the right to change the specification of properties without notice.
The information within this brochure is carefully prepared but its contents do not form part or constitute representation of any warranty or contract.
Dimensions are scaled from architect’s drawings and although they are as accurate as practicable they may vary depending upon internal finishes.
Site plan
Location
Please note:
The information within this website, layouts and specifications are carefully prepared but its contents are for illustration purposes only and do not form part of any contract. Dimensions are scaled from architect’s drawings and although they are as accurate as practicable they may vary depending upon internal finishes. Transport information may be subject to change but is correct at date of publication. The choice of kitchen and wall/floor tiles is dependent upon stage of construction. Please note Hereward Homes’ policy is one of continuous development and improvement and we reserve the right to change the specification of properties without notice. The information within this brochure is carefully prepared but its contents do not form part or constitute representation of any warranty or contract. Dimensions are scaled from architect’s drawings and although they are as accurate as practicable they may vary depending upon internal finishes. Please note all floorplans are not shown to the same scale.
