Home Cottage

Beautifully refurbished and tastefully extended stone property situated in a picturesque village location and occupying a large plot with gardens and a grass paddock extending to approximately 1.9 acres.

The current owners carried our extensive, high-specification programme of building works which was completed in March 2020 and brought the original period property into the 21st century.

Home Cottage today offers a well-proportioned, contemporary accommodation with a character of its own and features south-facing double-glazed IDEALCOMBI windows (aluminium-clad externally, wood-clad internally and having argon-filled glass), multi-zone heating system, UK oak doors set in solid oak frames with matching skirting boards and architraves, bespoke NURLEX kitchen with a full range of appliances and stylishly refitted WC, bathroom and shower rooms.

Making the most of the south-facing gardens, the interior has fitted blinds throughout and can be summarised as follows:

GROUND FLOOR: Reception Hall, Cloakroom/WC, Utility Room, Lounge, Study, open-plan Kitchen/Diner and Sitting Room, Lobby, two double Bedrooms, Bathroom;

FIRST FLOOR: two well-proportioned double Bedrooms, both with en-suite Shower Rooms.

Description - Beautifully refurbished and tastefully extended stone property situated in a picturesque village location and occupying a large plot with gardens and a grass paddock extending to approximately 1.9 acres.

The current owners carried our extensive, high-specification programme of building works which was completed in March 2020 and brought the original period property into the 21st century.

Home Cottage today offers a well-proportioned, contemporary accommodation with a character of its own and features south-facing double-glazed IDEALCOMBI windows (aluminium-clad externally, wood-clad internally and having argon-filled glass), multi-zone heating system, UK oak doors set in solid oak frames with matching skirting boards and architraves, bespoke NURLEX kitchen with a full range of appliances and stylishly refitted WC, bathroom and shower rooms.

Making the most of the south-facing gardens, the interior has fitted blinds throughout and can be summarised as follows:

GROUND FLOOR: Reception Hall, Cloakroom/WC, Utility Room, Lounge, Study, open-plan Kitchen/Diner and Sitting Room, Lobby, two double Bedrooms, Bathroom;

FIRST FLOOR: two well-proportioned double Bedrooms, both with en-suite Shower Rooms.

Tenure: Freehold.

Council Tax Band E.

Accommodtion -

Ground Floor - The entrance to the property is from the rear elevation with double-glazed door leading to:

Reception Hall - Light hallway with two radiators, recessed spotlights set within sloping ceiling, engineered oak flooring and two windows overlooking gardens and paddock beyond.

Cloakroom/Wc - Refitted with contemporary white suite comprising low-level WC and vanity hand basin with tiled splashback and cupboards beneath. Radiator, oak laminate flooring, extractor fan.

Utility Room - 2.31m x 1.60m (7'7" x 5'3") - Fitted solid oak work surface with fitted splashback, inset FRANKE single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards beneath. Plumbing for washing machine, radiator, exposed ceiling beam.

Lounge - 5.72m x 5.23m (18'9" x 17'2") - Beautiful triple-aspect room with fireplace recess housing GAZCO electric log-effect stove set on stone hearth, engineered oak flooring, three radiators, recessed ceiling spotlights, two windows to front and three windows to side and rear overlooking extensive garden and paddock beyond.

Study - 4.14m x 3.86m (13'7" x 12'8") -

Feature glass screening opening to Hall, AGA wood-burning stove set on stone tiled hearth, radiator, engineered oak flooring, exposed beam and recessed spotlights to ceiling, window to front. The room has a Wi-Fi connection point.

Open-Plan Kitchen/Diner & Sitting Room: -

Kitchen/Diner - 7.04m x 3.66m (23'1" x 12'0") - The bespoke kitchen designed and manufactured by NURLEX LTD incorporates moulded work surfaces with edging detail, inset single sink and half sink with contemporary mixer tap above, ample soft-close cupboards and deep drawer units, sliding bin cupboard, two sliding larder units, matching eye-level wall cupboards and display cabinets.

Integrated appliances benefit from a four-year warranty and comprise dishwasher, NEFF eye-level electric oven, NEFF induction hob with cooker hood above and SAMSUNG microwave oven. Included in the sale is a HAIER fridge-freezer.

Feature glass pane with etched barn owl, full-height ceiling with exposed timbers and recessed spotlights, radiator, engineered oak flooring, dual-aspect windows, French doors opening to south-facing patio.

Sitting Room - 6.05m x 5.97m (19'10" x 19'7") -

Stunning reception room flooded with light provided by a gable end window and enjoying views over south-facing garden and patio. Two radiators, engineered oak flooring, exposed timbers, full-height ceiling with recessed spotlights.

Guest Bedroom Three - 3.56m x 2.74m (11'8" x 9'0") - Radiator, sloping ceiling with recessed spotlights, window overlooking south-facing garden and patio.

Lobby - Engineered oak flooring, exposed timbers.

Bedroom Four - 5.92m x 2.51m (19'5" x 8'3") - (currently used as an Art Studio)
Radiator, wealth of exposed roofing timbers, engineered oak flooring, window to front.

Bathroom - 2.69m x 1.68m + shower (8'10" x 5'6" + shower) - Refitted with contemporary white suite comprising low-level WC, panelled bath with tiled splashbacks and rectangular vanity hand basin with tiled splashback, cupboards beneath and illuminated mirror-fronted cabinet above. There is a separate shower area with rainfall shower head and aquaboard splash-backs.

Radiator with heated towel rail, exposed timbers, oak-effect flooring, recessed ceiling spotlights, extractor fan.

First Floor -

Landing - Recessed ceiling spotlights.

Bedroom One - 3.68m x 3.94m (12'1" x 12'11") - Attractive master bedroom featuring walk-in wardrobe with hanger rail and shelf, vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlights, radiator and window with built-in seat overlooking gardens and paddock to rear.

En-Suite Shower Room - 3.68m x 1.80m (12'1" x 5'11") - Refitted with contemporary white suite comprising low-level WC, rectangular hand basin with vanity cupboards beneath and tiled splash-back and walk-in shower with slimline tray, glass screen and aquaboard splash-backs.

Illuminated mirror-fronted bathroom cabinet above hand basin, radiator with heated towel rail, linen cupboard area with slatted shelving, oak-effect flooring, recessed ceiling spotlights, loft access hatch, shaver point, extractor fan, window to rear overlooking garden and paddock.

Bedroom Two - 3.38m x 3.63m (11'1" x 11'11") - Radiator, vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlights, window with built-in seat overlooking gardens and paddock to rear.

En-Suite Shower Room - 1.98m x 3.56m (6'6" x 11'8") - Refitted with contemporary white suite comprising low-level WC, rectangular hand basin with vanity cupboards beneath and tiled splash-back and walk-in shower with slimline tray, glass screen and aquaboard splash-backs.

Illuminated mirror-fronted bathroom cabinet above hand basin, radiator with heated towel rail, linen cupboard area with slatted shelving, oak-effect flooring, recessed ceiling access, loft access hatch, shaver point, extractor fan, window to rear overlooking garden and paddock.

Outside - The property is approached through a traditional five-bar wooden gate leading into the garden and grounds believed to be in the region of 1.9 acres or thereabouts.

Garage - 6.22m x 2.46m (20'5" x 8'1") - WORCESTER boiler with insulated hot water cylinder serving advanced central heating system, light and power.

Workshop - 1.98m x 2.90m (6'6" x 9'6") - (off Garage)
With light and power.

Gardens & Grounds - The gardens and grounds extend to the south, east and west of the property and incorporate an expansive paved patio area, lawn with ha-ha separating paddock, side garden bounded by stone walling with further lawn stocked with huge range of colourful shrubs and plants.

A gravelled driveway provides car parking for numerous vehicles. To the east of the driveway there is a further lawned area with inset shrubs and bushes, Log Store and productive vegetable garden.

Office/Garden Room - 4.20m x 3.20m (13'9" x 10'5") - Within gardens and grounds a is a high quality, fully insulated garden building with light and power and sliding patio doors ideal for a Home Office, Studio or Gymnasium.

Paddock - Beyond the garden is a grass paddock with separate gated access, enclosed by post-and-rail fencing and featuring three inset trees.

The paddock is bounded in the east by a further wildlife area with pond.

Services - None of the services, fittings, or appliances (if any) heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems, telephone or television points have been tested by the Selling Agents.

Teigh - Teigh is situated to the north of Oakham, a charming village, mainly Georgian, with a church and part-time Post Office. Village facilities are available in Wymondham, Market Overton and Langham, and all other facilities are in Oakham where there is a wide range of shops catering for most needs, produce market, library etc.

For schools the junior school used is in Langham and for senior pupils Catmose College at Oakham. In addition there are private schools in Oakham and Uppingham.

For commuters Teigh is well located with easy access to Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Grantham, Leicester, Stamford etc. The A1 Great North Road lies to the east and is approximately six miles. For trains there is a station at Oakham with services to Leicester, Birmingham and Peterborough, where at the latter destination there is a good service to London, King's Cross, the journey between the two destinations taking approximately 45 minutes.

Usual sporting facilities are available in the area with Barnsdale Country Club and Stapleford Park close by. At Rutland Water there is sailing, fishing and of course throughout the County of Rutland the horse is ever popular.

Council Tax - Enquiries to Rutland County Council, Oakham 01572-722577

Independent Mortgage Advice - Murray, in conjunction with St. James's Place Wealth Management can offer free independent advice whether you buy through Murray Estate Agents or another agent. St. James's Place Wealth Management have access to over 13,000 mortgage products and are able to find the most competitive products from the whole market. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

N.B. - Interested parties are advised to check with ourselves that these particulars have not been altered or amended in any way since they were issued.

Viewing - By appointment to be made through the Selling Agents please. If you are travelling a long distance please telephone prior to departure to ensure the property is still available and to discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in this property in order that you do not make a wasted journey.

Office Opening Hours - Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30
Saturday 9.00 - 4.00
Bank Holidays 10.00 - 2.00

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