A classic country house

The Moors is a stunning four-bedroom country home with a wealth of period features set in an idyllic location.

Built in 1939 and set in around two acres of gardens and grounds in a secluded and tranquil rural setting in the Vale of Belvoir, The Moors is situated close to the village of Eaton.

Built for the current owner’s grandparents, the property retains many original features, including fireplaces and a historic dovecote.

Approached by a long sweeping gravel drive, this handsome house boasts elegant reception rooms downstairs and four well-proportioned bedrooms upstairs – all with uninterrupted views of the gardens and the idyllic surrounding countryside.

The formal gardens, which cover around two acres of land, offer privacy with mature and manicured lawns, several useful outbuildings, and a double garage.

Owner James Burgoine says: “We’ve loved living here and will miss it a lot. It’s a really peaceful and quiet home – great for entertaining and family life.

“My grandparents originally built the house in the late 1930s and it’s been handed down through the generations. The property has been well cared for – retaining many of the original features. Three of the bedrooms have period fireplaces and there are other historic elements such as the glass tiles in the bathroom and a dovecote in the garden. So, the house is full of character, coupled with contemporary touches.

“The house was designed for countryside living, so you have the area with the boiler room and ‘garden’ loo. This is handy when you’re coming in from a country walk or gardening – as it’s somewhere to store wet coats and muddy boots.”

Stylish interior
The house has been lovingly maintained and updated by the current owners and the expansive, roomy interior offers a comfortable living space. The spacious and light living room features a mixed-fuel burner with a separate dining room with double doors to the study.

At the heart of the house is a bright and contemporary style kitchen with several low-level and high-level units as well as a selection of integrated appliances, including a Rangemaster oven, fridge-freezer and integrated dishwasher.

James says: “The reception rooms downstairs are all exceptionally light and airy. There’s lots of space and a communal feel – which is great for family get-togethers and entertaining. The bedrooms all have wonderful views of the gardens and countryside. From the smallest bedroom, you get spectacular views in the morning as the sun rises and you can often see deer roaming around in the distance.”

Outside space
The property is approached via a smart gated entrance with gravel drive and a double garage (including workshop) sits to the side of the house.

The property is surrounded by well designed and maintained formal gardens, which include an array of fruit trees, bushes, rhododendrons, a flower garden plus a handsome oak tree. Alongside the period dovecote, there are several outbuildings including a converted 1940s air raid shelter. James says: “In the summer, the gardens are wonderful for entertaining, playing football or just chilling out and enjoying the spectacular views. You can almost get lost in the grounds. The patio area is very pretty and a real suntrap in the summer.”

The extensive range of fruit trees produce apples, pears, plums, greengages, raspberries, blackcurrants and redcurrants. James adds: “The colours in the garden are spectacular in the spring and summer. We have several varieties of rhododendrons around the property, as well as wisteria, beautiful lime trees and a stunning oak tree.

“There are several outbuildings and sheds in the gardens – which are great for storage. The garden shed has double glazing and a storage heater, so it could be adapted for various uses. There’s also a garden office with a wood burner.

“You have a lot of privacy and seclusion around the property, while Eaton and the surrounding villages are very friendly, with a good mix of people who’ve lived here for a long time, as well as newcomers.

“You’re close to the larger towns of Grantham and Stamford. The Engine Yard, which is three miles away, has independent shops and a café. Stamford has an even wider range of shops and other amenities.

There are lots of great country pubs locally.

“For commuters, there are good road links to major cities such as Nottingham and Leicester. You can also get direct trains to London from Grantham in just over an hour.”

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