Stamford Road, Exton, LE15 8AZ

DESCRIPTION
Stunning stone-built property completely refurbished to an exceptional standard and occupying large plot with double garage, parking for at least six vehicles and beautifully landscaped wrap-around gardens of approximately 1/3 of an acre within a sought-after Rutland village.

Offering substantial, characterful accommodation, the property features an inglenook fireplace, exposed stonework and timber lintels, as well as a superb shaker-style kitchen and quality sanitaryware.

The tastefully appointed and stylishly presented interior is arranged over two storeys and benefits from gas central heating (with under-floor heating to part of the ground floor) and sealed-unit double glazing. The accommodation is laid out to make the most of the delightful views over the surrounding gardens and can be summarised as follows:

GROUND FLOOR: Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room/Office, open-plan Living Kitchen incorporating Kitchen Area, Dining Area and Sitting Area, Rear Hall, Cloakroom/WC; FIRST FLOOR: three large double Bedrooms, one of them with en-suite Shower Room, one single Bedroom, Family Bathroom.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D (Rutland)

EXTON
Exton is a charming Rutland village lying approximately 4 miles to the east of Oakham. The charm of the village is demonstrated by the fact that parts are included in the Conservation Area. Within the village there is a school and for other facilities, these are available in Oakham and include a good range of shops, schools, dentists, library etc.

Sporting facilities in the area are good with a number of participation sports being available and these include golf, cricket, football, rugby football, bowls and tennis. In addition Rutland Water lies approximately 1 mile to the south of Exton and there one can enjoy fly fishing, sailing, windsurfing or just a stroll around the shores of the lake.

For commuters, there is a British Rail terminal in Oakham where are services to Leicester, Birmingham and Peterborough, and at the latter point there are good train services to London, King's Cross, the journey time taking about an hour. For road commuters Oakham is within easy distance of a number of centres including Stamford, Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Uppingham, Corby and Peterborough.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Canopy Porch
Timber front door with leaded light inset leading to Reception Hall.

Reception Hall (4.04m x 2.57m (13'3" x 8'5"))
Designer-style radiator, partially wood-panelled walls, under-stairs store cupboard, feature exposed stonework with display niche, staircase with open oak spindles leading to first floor, hatch in floor giving access to under-floor storage area.

Sitting Room (4.90m x 4.17m (16'1" x 13'8"))
Elegant reception room featuring beautiful inglenook fireplace with exposed stonework and bressumer beam above housing log-burning stove set on raised tiled hearth, two radiators, wall-light points, two windows with splayed openings overlooking front garden, access to Dining Room/Office.

Sitting Room - additional aspect

Dining Room/Office (4.34m x 3.40m (14'3" x 11'2"))
Well-proportioned room with exposed stonework, tiled floor with under-floor heating and French doors opening onto large garden.

Living Kitchen (3.45m x 10.80m (11'3" x 35'5"))
incorporating Kitchen Area, Dining Area and Sitting Area as follows:

Kitchen Area
Appointed in modern shaker style with excellent range of good quality units comprising ample oak work surfaces with upstand and breakfast bar, inset SMEG twin bowl sink, soft-close base cupboard and drawer units, matching eye-level wall cupboards, tall pantry cupboard with adjoining larder fridge, built-in dishwasher, integrated CAPLE double oven and five-ring gas hob with cooker hood above.

Metro-style tiles to splashbacks, tiled floor with under-floor heating, recessed ceiling spotlights, dual-aspect windows overlooking front garden.

Dining Area
Tiled floor with under-floor heating, French doors opening to rear patio and gardens beyond.

Sitting Area
Tiled floor with under-floor heating, wall-light points, dual-aspect windows providing lovely garden views.

Rear Hall
Feature exposed stonework, partially wood-panelled walls, tiled floor with under-floor heating, large built-in utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and fitted shelving, further matching cupboard housing gas central heating boiler.

Cloakroom/WC
White suite comprising low-level WC and rectangular hand basin with mixer tap. Partially wood-panelled walls, tiled floor with under-floor heating, obscure glazed window to rear.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
Oak banister with matching open spindles, column radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, window to rear overlooking gardens.

Bedroom One (4.55m x 3.84m (14'11" x 12'7"))
Spacious double bedroom with exposed timber floor, two radiators, recessed ceiling spotlights and triple-aspect windows overlooking large gardens.

Bedroom One - additional aspect

Bedroom Two (4.88m x 4.14m (16'0" x 13'7"))
Generously-proportioned double bedroom with built-in triple wardrobe with hanger rails and shelf, exposed timber floor, two column radiators, feature exposed stonework, built-in cupboard with fitted shelving, further built-in alcove storage cupboard and dual-aspect windows overlooking gardens to front and rear.

En-suite Shower Room
Contemporary white suite comprising large shower cubicle and rectangular hand basin with mixer tap. Metro-style tiles to part of walls, feature exposed stone- and timberwork, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlights, shaver point.

Bedroom Three (3.53m x 3.33m (11'7" x 10'11"))
Another good-size double bedroom with exposed timber floor, radiator and dual-aspect windows providing beautiful garden views.

Bedroom Four (2.67m x 2.69m (8'9" x 8'10"))
Single bedroom currently used as an Art Room.
Tile-effect floor, radiator, loft access hatch, window overlooking gardens.

Family Bathroom (2.92m x 2.08m (9'7" x 6'10"))
Attractively appointed to feature large shower bath with twin shower heads above and tiled surround, low-level WC, washstand with marble-style top, inset basin, tiled splashback and vanity cupboards beneath, column radiator, wood-panelling to one wall, recessed ceiling spotlights, extractor fan and stained glass-effect window to front.

Family Bathroom - additional aspect

OUTSIDE

Double Garage (5.79m x 6.78m (19'0" x 22'3"))
Twin sets of doors, personnel door to side, dual-aspect windows, light and power, loft storage.

Garage - side aspect

Garage - rear aspect

Gardens
The large, wrap-around gardens are believed to extend to 1/3 of an acre or thereabouts and have been beautifully landscaped.

There is a paved seating area immediately to the front of the property bounded by raised beds well stocked with shrubs and plants. The extensive gravelled driveway can accommodate at least six vehicles.

To the side of the garage there is a useful storage area.

To the rear is a large paved sun terrace, feature stone walling, lawn with inset tree with further adjoining paved patio and steps leading to an extensive herbaceous border containing a huge variety of colourful shrubs, bushes and plants.

Within the gardens, there is a Garden Kitchen/Store, from which external steps lead up to a delightful seating area.

Garden Kitchen/Store (7.14m x 2.69m (23'5" x 8'10"))
Fitted low-level WC, light, power and water connected.

Garden Kitchen/Store - interior

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.

INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE ADVICE
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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 - 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.

3. No person in the employment of Messrs Murray has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars or enter into any contract relating to this property on behalf of the vendor.

4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.

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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