New homes in
Rutland

The smallest county in England, Rutland, is located in the East Midlands bordering the likes of Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire.

Surrounded by greenery and stunning countryside, it's also home to Rutland Water, the largest man-made lake by surface area in the UK, where you can engage in water sports and other activities.

A lot of the activity in the county is based around the two towns of Oakham and Uppingham, whether it be entertainment, shopping or even education, as you’ll find a great range of public and private schools to send your children to in the area.

If you have your heart set on moving to the area, then why not check out our selection of new build homes in Rutland below.

Why buy one of our new build homes in Rutland?

All this, right on your doorstep

Get ready to uncover Rutland’s history with the Oakham Heritage Trail. Some places you'll stop at along the way include the Norman Oakham Castle, where you'll find sculptures from the 12th century, and the Rutland County Museum, which has a range of exhibitions on the history of Rutland.

On a hot day, Aqua Park Rutland, located in the Rutland WaterSports Centre in Whitwell, is the place to be. This water park features more than 30 large-impact water obstacles to keep the whole family both entertained and cool.

Rutland Farm Park is another fun destination for families, not too far from our new homes in Rutland, where your kids can meet popular farm animals like Highland cows. There are also opportunities to feed the animals and have fun in the outdoor play area.

If you enjoy attending events, then you'll love living in Rutland. Standout ones include the Rutland Food & Drink Festival, which takes place in September in Oakham and has more than 70 stalls and live music, as well as the Oakham Christmas Fair in December with both outdoor and indoor stalls, a funfair, and even a Santa's Grotto.

Transport in Rutland

Thanks to its central location in the heart of England, getting to other parts of the UK from Rutland is simple.

The A1(M) motorway is near Rutland and goes from Edinburgh to London, running through places like Doncaster, Barnsley, Wakefield, Leeds, Durham, and Newcastle along the way. By taking this motorway, you can get to London in less than three hours.

The main road that runs through the county is the A47, which connects it to other places across England, including Leicester and Peterborough.

Oakham station is the only railway station in Rutland, which makes commuting to the likes of Leicester possible. The county is also well-served by buses, which makes getting to other towns and villages in the county easy, no matter which of our new homes in Rutland you live in.

Shopping in Rutland

One of the great aspects of living in one of our new homes in Rutland is getting to explore all the local businesses. From antiques to local produce, the options are never-ending.

Be sure to make the most of the regular markets that take place across the county, like the Oakham Farmers' Market, which runs on the third Saturday of every month, Oakham Town Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Uppingham Market which is on Fridays.

You'll find a huge range of local producers in Rutland, which are all worth supporting. Want organic bread? Head to Hambleton Bakery. Want meat of the highest quality? Take a trip to Northfield Farm.

For more retail therapy-based shopping, Rutland Garden Village is the place to go. Beyond the range of shops on offer and the garden centre, it also has a large play area for children. There are also plenty of village shops across Rutland, including Edith Weston Village Store, Barrowden Village Shop, and Wing Hall Farm Shop.

Restaurants in Rutland

With the country being rooted in farming traditions, you can expect most restaurants near our new builds in Rutland to serve dishes made with the highest-quality local ingredients.

Oakham is home to the Dining Room at Hambleton Hall, which was awarded a Michelin Star over 20 years ago and still holds it to this day. This luxurious restaurant offers stunning views of Rutland Water and serves seasonal modern dishes.

For Asian food, head to Sarpech, which serves Indian dishes made from local produce. For classic British dishes, multi-award-winning Hitchen's Barn is a great choice and has been awarded a Bib Gourmand.

More British cuisines can be found at Olive Branch & Beech House in Clipsham, which holds two AA Rosettes and uses vegetables grown on site to make their delicious dishes, as well as at Don Paddys in Uppingham, which changes its menu based on the seasons.