• 1769 Grade II Georgian vicarage, privately set behind gates +
• Carefully restored, honouring history and craft +
• Four reception rooms and a light-filled orangery kitchen +
• Five calm bedrooms with original shutters +
• Self-contained coach house studio +
• South-facing walled garden with koi pond +
• Modern amenities: EV garage, solar, wine cellar +
• Peaceful Ab Kettleby location with strong links +

Hidden behind timber gates at the end of a quiet private drive, The Old Vicarage is a place where time seems to move softly, in rhythm with the light that settles gently across its restored Georgian architecture. Built in 1769 as the vicarage to the neighbouring 13th century church, this Grade II listed residence has been reimagined with exquisite care, each room shaped by the relationship between history, craftsmanship and the warmth of natural materials.

The Old Vicarage. Where Time Moves Softly.

A Grand Welcome
From the moment you step into the entrance hall, where flagstone floors glow under soft morning light and the oak handrail carries the touch of centuries, the home reveals its uncommon grace. The four reception rooms unfold with quiet elegance: shutters casting patterned shade, polished timber catching the glow of chandeliers and beams that hold the softened imprint of time. In the light filled orangery kitchen, daylight moves across painted cabinetry and herringbone floors, creating a space designed for gathering and living in equal measure.

Living In Light
At the heart of the home lies the kitchen and family space, where modern living has been woven seamlessly into historic form. Set within a light filled orangery, this is a room shaped by daylight. A full length lantern draws light from above, while timber French doors and tall glazing invite the garden in, allowing the day to move naturally through the space.Painted cabinetry, a central island and Karndean herringbone oak flooring create a kitchen that feels both refined and relaxed. Designed for everyday living. Long breakfasts, shared meals and unhurried evenings. The atmosphere shifts effortlessly from bright and open by day to soft and intimate by night through thoughtful lighting.
Practical spaces sit quietly alongside. A pantry. A cloakroom with exposed beams. A bespoke laundry and secondary staircase, once used by servants and now reimagined as part of the home’s natural flow. Every detail has been considered, allowing the house to feel functional, comfortable and effortless without losing its soul.

Sweet Dreams Upstairs, Georgian proportions reveal themselves in full. High ceilings create an unexpected sense of space, while original shutters replace heavy drapery, welcoming light each morning and closing gently at dusk. Linen pelmets, soft floor length curtains and window seat cushions add texture without excess. Five bedrooms unfold across the first floor, each with its own character. One currently serves as a dressing room, yet remains generous enough for a nursery or single bedroom. Built in wardrobes, carefully repainted and refitted, provide practical storage while respecting the age of the home. Underfoot, New Zealand wool carpets bring warmth and quiet. Karndean timber effect flooring continues through the landing and bathrooms, echoing the tones of the kitchen below. These are calm, restorative rooms. Spaces designed for rest, reflection and retreat.