Ashwell Road, Whissendine, LE15 7EN

The property has been in the same family for over a century, lovingly and sympathetically updated to a high standard to offer all modern day conveniences while preserving the house's unique rustic charm.

The tastefully presented accommodation benefits from gas fired central heating system and full double glazing and can be summarised as follows:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Porch, Utility Room, Store, Dining Room, open-plan shaker style Kitchen and Breakfast Area with bespoke units, granite tops and range cooker, Garden Room, Shower Room, Sitting Room with log-burning stove;

FIRST FLOOR: Master Bedroom, spacious Dressing Room, further Double Bedroom;

SECOND FLOOR: good size Loft Room (currently used as Bedroom).

OUTSIDE the property is accessed from the side, via a tarmac driveway which provides ample off-road parking for a number of vehicles and leads to the detached Double Garage.

The established, attractively landscaped gardens lie to the side and rear of the cottage.

Viewing is highly recommended.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch
Main entrance door with two glass panels, window to side, quarry tiled floor, exposed brick walls, internal timber glass panelled door to Dining Room, further internal door to Utility Room.

Utility Room (2.24m x 2.13m (7'4" x 7'0"))
Fitted timber effect worktop with tiled splashbacks, inset single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap, cream fronted floor and wall mounted units, undercounter space and plumbing for washing machine, undercounter space for tumble dryer, wall mounted Worcester gas fired central heating boiler, electric heater, timber effect laminate floor, fitted coat hooks, access to Store.

Store (1.27m x 1.55m (4'2" x 5'1"))
Fitted shelving to one wall, timber effect laminate floor, window to rear elevation.

Dining Room (3.81m x 3.71m (12'6" x 12'2"))
A well proportioned reception room with radiator in decorative cabinet, exposed ceiling beam, recessed ceiling spotlights, two windows to front elevation and archway with quarry tiled floor area leading to Kitchen.

Open-plan Breakfast Kitchen
A charming country kitchen comprising Kitchen Area and Breakfast Area as follows:

Kitchen Area (2.46m x 3.89m (8'1" x 12'9"))
Beautifully appointed with a range of bespoke shaker style units incorporating black granite work surfaces with matching tiled splashbacks, base timber cupboard and drawer units (painted in 'bone' by Farrow & Ball), matching eye level wall cupboards, corner display unit and timber butcher's block style island. Included in the sale is dual fuel Range Cooker with splashback and extractor above.

Quarry tiled floor, window to side elevation with fitted plantation blinds, door to Sitting Room.

Breakfast Area (3.94m x 2.36m (12'11" x 7'9"))
Light and airy room featuring further bespoke fitted units (matching Kitchen Area) incorporating black granite worktop with grooved drainer and inset Belfast sink with mixer tap, base drawers, cupboard and fitted dishwasher beneath, eye level wall cupboards, display shelving and dresser style unit.

Included in the sale is an upright fridge.

Multi-fuel stove, oak floor, recessed ceiling spotlights, internal door to Garden Room, two Velux windows, dual aspect windows and French doors to side courtyard.

Garden Room (2.49m x 4.45m max (8'2" x 14'7" max))
Radiator in decorative cabinet, oak floor, recessed ceiling spotlights, roof access hatch, internal door to Shower Room, window to front, French doors with matching glazed side panels leading to paved patio and rear garden beyond.

Shower Room
Contemporary white suite comprising low level WC, rectangular hand basin set within vanity unit with cupboards beneath and corner shower cubicle with Triton shower above and tiled surround. Stainless steel upright radiator, tiled floor, recessed ceiling spotlights, window to side elevation.

Sitting Room (7.80m into bay x 3.81m (25'7" into bay x 12'6"))
Generously proportioned, dual aspect reception room featuring log-burning stove set in fireplace with tiled hearth and timber display shelf above, traditional arched alcove with display shelving and cupboards beneath, further alcove with fitted shelving, traditional fitted full height double cupboard, staircase leading to first floor with store cupboard beneath, exposed beam, two radiators, two windows to front elevation and feature large bay with fitted window seats, windows and a set of French doors opening to a delightful, private side courtyard and rear garden beyond.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
Ladder steps leading to second floor, doors to Bedrooms and Dressing Room.

Dressing Room (2.69m x 3.86m incl wardrobes (8'10" x 12'8" incl w)
A full width range of attractive fitted wardrobes (two double and one single), radiator in decorative cabinet, recessed ceiling spotlights, window to rear elevation, door to Bedroom One.

Bedroom One (3.96m x 3.86m (13'0" x 12'8"))
Radiator, wall light points, dual aspect windows to front and side elevations.

Bedroom Two (3.07m x 3.84m (10'1" x 12'7"))
Cast iron Victorian fireplace with fitted alcove shelving to one side, radiator in decorative cabinet, window to front elevation.

Bathroom (2.49m max x 2.97m (8'2" max x 9'9"))
White suite comprising double ended panelled bath with jets and central mixer tap, low level WC, hand basin set within vanity unit with storage beneath and corner shower cubicle with tiled surround and wall mounted shower.

Built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and shelving, column towel radiator, tiled floor, recessed ceiling spotlights, window to rear elevation.

SECOND FLOOR

Loft Room (3.71m x 3.43m (12'2" x 11'3"))
Electric heater, fitted eaves cupboards, large Velux window to rear.

OUTSIDE
The property is accessed via a driveway providing parking for a number of vehicles and leading to:

Detached Double Garage (6.12m x 5.69m (20'1" x 18'8"))
Light and power, electric up and over door, storage in roof space, window to rear, personnel door to garden.

Gardens
The mature gardens are one of many features of this property. The gardens have been laid out to include hard landscaped frontage with metal park fencing and clipped yew hedge boundary, a delightful side courtyard area (accessed off Sitting Room and Breakfast Area) enjoying a good degree of privacy and good size rear garden with lawn, inset tree, adjoining borders, raised bed stocked with a variety of shrubs and bushes and hard standing for a summerhouse at the top of the garden.

AGENT'S NOTE
Please note that some of the external photographs featuring herein were taken in summer.

SERVICES
Mains electricity
Mains water supply
Mains sewerage
Gas central heating

According to https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Broadband availability: Standard, Ultrafast
Mobile signal availability:
Indoor: O2, Vodafone - voice and data likely; EE - voice limited, data - none; Three - none;
Outdoor: O2, Vodafone, EE, 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.

WHISSENDINE
Whissendine is an interesting Rutland village which lies approximately 5 miles to the north-west of Oakham and 6.5 miles to the south-east of Melton Mowbray.

Within the village there are two public houses, a church and a highly regarded primary school. In addition, there is a sports complex with playing fields and cricket ground.

In both Melton Mowbray and Oakham there is a good range of shops which cater for most needs together with regular produce markets, as well as doctors, dentists and opticians.

For schooling, in addition to the local village school there is a range of Local Authority schools in both Oakham and Melton Mowbray, and these complement the range of private schools also available in the area.

For commuters, there is a British Rail terminal at Oakham where there are train services to Leicester, Birmingham, Peterborough and Ketterinh at the latter two destinations there are good services to London, King's Cross. A number of people who live in Whissendine commute to other centres and these include Nottingham, Leicester and Loughborough.

COUNCIL TAX
Band C
Rutland County Council, Oakham 01572-722577

FLOOD RISK
There is a very low flood risk for this property.

While flooding is unlikely, it's still wise to think about flood insurance and future changes in the area that could affect flood risk.

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 - 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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