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Top Cottage, 40 Main Road, Barleythorpe
For saleReduced 28 Sept 2026
£345,000Offers over

Top Cottage, 40 Main Road, Barleythorpe, LE15 7EE

3bedrooms
1bathroom
Cottagetype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 17 May 2026 · price reduced 28 Sept 2026 · Oakham

How the price compares

This home£345,000
Median 3 bed in LE15£250k41 homes listed · £285 per sq ft
Difference+38%above the area median

Key features

  • Character cottage
  • Three well-proportioned bedrooms
  • Spacious Sitting Room with open fire
  • Large Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Bright and versatile Garden Room
  • Ground floor Cloakroom
  • Modern family Bathroom
  • Well-arranged layout with excellent natural light
  • Close to schools, shops, and transport links in Oakham
  • Substantial detached garage/workshop with conversion potential STPP

About this home

Situated in the heart of the desirable village of Barleythorpe, this beautifully presented three-bedroom home offers an exceptional blend of character, light-filled living spaces, and modern practicality. Ideally positioned just moments from Oakham, residents benefit from excellent local amenities, respected schooling, and convenient transport links, all while enjoying the peaceful surroundings of a well-connected village setting. The property opens into a welcoming hall that leads through to a generous Sitting Room, with brick surround fireplace. The spacious Kitchen/Dining Room spans the rear of the home, offering ample workspace and natural light—an ideal hub for family life. A standout feature is the Garden Room, providing an additional reception space with views over the garden, making it perfect for use as a study, playroom, or relaxing retreat. A convenient Cloakroom completes the ground floor. Upstairs, the home offers three well-proportioned bedrooms. Bedroom one provides impressive space, while Bedroom two and Bedroom three are ideal for children, guests, or home working and all have built in storage. The first floor is served by a modern family Bathroom.  Externally the property is approached via a generous gravelled frontage over the neighbouring property, creating a charming and low-maintenance outdoor space enclosed by attractive fencing for added privacy and character. The front garden offers ample parking and a welcoming courtyard-style feel, perfectly complementing the beautiful stone and brick exterior of the home. A standout feature is the substantial detached garage/workshop, full of potential for conversion (subject to the necessary permissions). Whether transformed into a home office, studio, gym, annexe or additional living accommodation, this versatile space offers exciting possibilities for a range of buyers.

Property details

Property type
Cottage
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Yes
Heating
Gas central
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Oakham Station0.7 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in LE15 over the last 12 months: detached £457k · terraced £235k · semi-detached £260k · flat £148k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
27 Main Road
Oakham LE15 7EE
Detached
Freehold
30 Oct 2025£410,000
38 Main Road
Oakham LE15 7EE
Semi-detached
Freehold
21 Oct 2025£384,000
27 Main Road
Oakham LE15 7EE
Detached
Freehold
9 May 2025£450,000
21 Main Road
Oakham LE15 7EE
Detached
Freehold
21 Mar 2025£515,000
5 Main Road
Oakham LE15 7EE
Semi-detached
Freehold
13 Nov 2024£240,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in LE15

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,726£34,500 deposit · £310,500 loan
Stamp Duty£7,250England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Moores Property Hub, East Midlands on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 17 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 28/09/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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