Property description
An opportunity to purchase a substantial, detached bungalow in need of refurbishment, set on a large plot enjoying views over neighbouring paddock land to the rear and situated on the edge of the village of Barleythorpe, just over a mile from the county town of Oakham.The property offers spacious accommodation with two reception rooms, three well proportioned Double Bedrooms and Family Bathroom.The property offers great potential for improvement to create a superb home in a picturesque location within easy distance to Oakham's amenities. The property stands on good sized plot which presents potential for further enlargement and development of the property as a whole, subject to necessary planning consents.The interior can be briefly summarised as follows: Entrance Porch, Entrance Hall, WC, Kitchen, Utility Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Conservatory, Inner Hall, three double Bedrooms and Family Bathroom.Outside, there is an integral double Garage and wrap around gardens currently mainly laid to lawn with borders.
The property offers spacious accommodation with two reception rooms, three well proportioned Double Bedrooms and Family Bathroom.
The property offers great potential for improvement to create a superb home in a picturesque location within easy distance to Oakham's amenities. The property stands on good sized plot which presents potential for further enlargement and development of the property as a whole, subject to necessary planning consents.
The interior can be briefly summarised as follows: Entrance Porch, Entrance Hall, WC, Kitchen, Utility Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Conservatory, Inner Hall, three double Bedrooms and Family Bathroom.
Outside, there is an integral double Garage and wrap around gardens currently mainly laid to lawn with borders.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Porch (2.08m x 1.22m (6'10" x 4'"))
UPVC double glazed entrance door with glazed panels to either side, tiled floor, internal glazed door leading to Entrance Hall.
Entrance Hall (3.33m x 2.44m (10'11" x 8'0"))
Radiator, timber parquet floor.
WC (2.54m x 1.40m (8'4" x 4'7"))
Coloured suite of low level WC and pedestal hand basin, radiator, tiled walls, tiled floor, window to front elevation.
Kitchen (3.38m x 2.95m (11'1" x 9'8"))
Range of fitted units incorporating tiled work surfaces, inset 1.5 bowl single drainer sink with mixer tap, lime oak fronted base cupboard and drawer units and matching eye level cupboards. Built-in appliances comprise Bosch electric double oven, hob with two gas and two electric rings and Smeg extractor above. There is under-counter space and plumbing for dishwasher.
Tiled splashbacks, radiator, tiled floor, window to front elevation, internal door giving access to Utility Room.
Utility Room (2.95m x 2.41m max (9'8" x 7'11" max))
Fitted worktop with tiled splashback and inset single drainer sink, base cupboards and space for washing machine beneath, matching eye level wall cupboards above, fitted cupboard housing Viessmann gas fired central heating boiler, further fitted cupboards to one wall.
Radiator, tiled floor, external glazed door to side elevation.
Dining Room (3.20m x 4.98m (10'6" x 16'4"))
Radiator, wall light points, window to side elevation, internal doors to Entrance Hall and Kitchen.
Sitting Room (4.57m x 6.43m (15'0" x 21'1"))
Large, dual aspect reception room with gas coal effect fire set within marble surround, three radiators, wall light points, window to side elevation and internal door leading to Conservatory.
Conservatory (4.45m max x 3.30m (14'7" max x 10'10"))
UPVC construction on low brick walls with radiator, fan light, picture windows and French doors giving access to garden and overlooking paddocks beyond.
Inner Hall (1.02m x 4.32m (3'4" x 14'2"))
Radiator, timber parquet floor, access to Bedrooms.
Bedroom One (3.94m x 4.32m plus wardrobe (12'11" x 14'2" plus w)
Fitted wardrobes, radiator, window to rear elevation.
Bedroom Two (3.66m x 4.88m plus wardrobes (12'0" x 16'0" plus w)
Fitted wardrobes to two walls, radiator, window to rear elevation.
Bedroom Three (3.96m x 3.68m (13'0" x 12'1"))
Radiator, window to front elevation.
Family Bathroom (2.54m x 2.67m (8'4" x 8'9"))
Coloured four piece suite comprising corner bath with hand held shower and concealed cistern WC, bidet and hand basin set within vanity unit.
Radiator, tiled walls, tiled floor, obscure window to front elevation.
OUTSIDE
Integral Double Garage (5.18m x 5.89m (17'0" x 19'4"))
Light and power, manual up and over door, personnel door to rear garden.
Gardens
The frontage of the property is bounded by timber fencing with access via a traditional timber five bar gate which leads on to a large area of lawn with borders in front of the bungalow and integral Double Garage.
The property is surrounded by mature gardens which are laid mainly to lawn with certain areas requiring further cultivation. The gardens back on to grass paddocks at the rear.
TENURE
Freehold
SERVICES
Mains electricity
Mains water supply
Mains sewerage
Gas central heating
According to https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Broadband availability: Standard, Superfast, Ultrafast
Mobile signal availability:
Indoor: O2 - voice likely, data limited; EE, Vodafone - voice and data limited; Three - none
Outdoor: O2, EE, Vodafone, Three - voice and data likely
Results are predictions and not a guarantee.
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.
BARLEYTHORPE
Barleythorpe is a village lying to the north-west of Oakham about a mile and a half from the town centre. Many facilities are available in Oakham and these include schools, a good range of shops, post office, doctors, dentists, opticians, library etc.
For commuters Barleythorpe is within driving distance of a number of centres including Melton Mowbray, Nottingham, Leicester, Peterborough, Corby, Kettering, Uppingham and Stamford. In addition there is a British Rail station at Oakham where there are services to Leicester, Birmingham and Peterborough and at the latter destination a good service to London, King's Cross.
Oakham 1.0 mile (4 minutes) / Uppingham 9.0 miles (19 minutes) / Melton Mowbray 9.0 miles (15 minutes) / Stamford 12.0 miles (20 minutes) / Peterborough Railway Station 25.0 miles (35 minutes)
Leisure facilities in the area are many and varied and these include a good range of ball participating sports such as football, rugby, cricket, tennis, bowls and golf and Rutland Water lies just to the east of Oakham where further sports can be enjoyed including fishing, sailing and windsurfing.
The area has a good selection of well-regarded independent and state schools.
COUNCIL TAX
Band F
Rutland County Council, Oakham 01572-722577
FLOOD RISK
There is no flood risk for this property.
This home is not at risk of flooding from rivers and seas.
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.
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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 - 12.00
DISCLAIMER
1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, area, reference to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection, or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
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5. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Where any reference is made to planning permission or potential uses, such information is given in good faith.
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