Main Features

Detached 1800s Cottage	Renovated Throughout	Quality Fittings
Well Proportioned Accom.	2 Reception Rooms	Dining Kitchen
4 Beds, Ensuite, Bath	Dbl Garage,Lovely Gardens

Charming period detached cottage, fully renovated and with lovely good-sized gardens, situated on the outskirts of the sought-after Rutland village of Ashwell. Grooms Cottage was one of the original houses built as a part of the Cottesmore Hunt Kennels in 1890; the stables and kennels were sympathetically converted to dwellings in 2004. Benefiting from gas central heating and double glazing throughout, the property offers a well-proportioned family accommodation with elegant high ceilings and quality fittings. The beautifully presented interior comprises entrance hall, cloakroom / WC, lounge, dining room, dining kitchen and utility room. On the first floor there is a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further double bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside there is a detached double garage with block-paved driveway providing further off-road parking and attractively landscaped mature gardens.


DESCRIPTION

Charming period detached cottage, fully renovated and with lovely good-sized gardens, situated on the outskirts of the sought-after Rutland village of Ashwell. Grooms Cottage was one of the original houses built as a part of the Cottesmore Hunt Kennels in 1890s; the stables and kennels were sympathetically converted to dwellings in 2004.
Benefiting from gas central heating and double glazing throughout, the property offers a well-proportioned family accommodation with elegant high ceilings and quality fittings. The beautifully presented interior comprises entrance hall, cloakroom / WC, lounge, dining room, dining kitchen and utility room. On the first floor there is a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further double bedrooms and family bathroom.
Outside there is a detached double garage with block-paved driveway providing further off-road parking and attractively landscaped mature gardens.


ASHWELL

Ashwell is situated 3 miles from Oakham which is a small market town having many shopping and recreational facilities. It is well situated for easy access to many other work centres including Uppingham, Corby, Kettering, Stamford, Peterborough, Leicester, Melton Mowbray and Nottingham. Rutland Water with its extensive leisure pursuits including fishing, sailing and walking is only a few miles away.
For shopping there is a good range of shops in Oakham, together with a produce market every Wednesday and Saturday, and other facilities in the town include doctors, dentists, opticians, chemists, library etc.
Sporting facilities in the area are many and varied including cricket, rugby, football, tennis, bowls and golf, with a number of eighteen-hole courses. In addition there are a number of leisure pursuits which can be enjoyed on Rutland Water including fishing, sailing and windsurfing.
Rutland and Leicestershire are renowned for hunting and there are some good Hunts locally including the Cottesmore, the Quorn, the Fernie and the Belvoir.
For education, in addition to a wide range of Local Authority schools there are the well known public schools at Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford.


ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE PORCH

Traditional canopy entrance porch with hardwood entrance door leading through to:


ENTRANCE HALL

Radiator in attractive latticed cabinet, radiator, tiled floor, stairs to first floor.

CLOAKROOM / WC 2.21m(7'3'') x 0.99m(3'3'')

Two-piece white suite comprising low-flush WC and wash hand basin with tiled splashback; radiator, opaque double-glazed window to front.


LOUNGE 4.27m(14'0'') x 4.27m(14'0'')

Feature open fireplace with black slate surround and hearth housing an open grate, double radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, double-glazed patio door leading to rear garden.

DINING ROOM 4.27m(14'0'') x 3.66m(12'0'')

Feature period-style open fireplace with black slate surround and hearth housing an open grate, double radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, dual-aspect windows to front and side.

DINING KITCHEN 6.32m(20'9'') x 3.07m(10'1'') + door recess

Excellent range of attractive fitted units incorporating inset oval single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over and adjoining work surfaces with tiled splashbacks, ample drawer and cupboard units under, matching eye-level wall cupboards; built-in stainless steel electric oven with four-ring gas hob and extractor hood over, integrated fridge and freezer, integrated dishwasher; tiled floor, recessed halogen ceiling spotlights, dual-aspect double-glazed windows to front and rear overlooking gardens, double-glazed door giving access to gardens.

UTILITY ROOM

Steps from the kitchen lead down to the utility room.
Fitted work surface and shelving, plumbing for automatic washing machine, wall-mounted Worcester gas-fired central heating boiler, tiled floor.


FIRST FLOOR

HALF-LANDING

Loft hatch, double-glazed window to rear.

BEDROOM ONE 4.27m(14'0'') x 3.15m(10'4'')

Radiator, double-glazed window to side providing views of woodland and countryside.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Modern white suite comprising low-flush WC, pedestal hand basin with tiled splashback and double shower cubicle with fully tiled splashbacks and sliding glass doors; radiator, shaver point, recessed halogen ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, window.

BEDROOM TWO 4.29m(14'1'') x 3.61m(11'10'')

Radiator, dual-aspect windows to front and side providing pleasant outlook.

BEDROOM THREE 3.68m(12'1'') x 3.15m(10'4'')

Radiator, dual-aspect windows to front and side providing pleasant outlook.

BEDROOM FOUR 3.61m(11'10'') x 2.57m(8'5'')

Radiator, double-glazed window to side.

FAMILY BATHROOM 2.44m(8'0'') x 1.91m(6'3'')

Modern white suite comprising low-flush WC, pedestal hand basin and panelled bath with mixer shower attachment; tiled splashbacks, double radiator, recessed halogen ceiling spotlights, shaver point, extractor fan, double-glazed window to front.

OUTSIDE

DRIVEWAY

Block-paved driveway provides off-road parking and gives access to:

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 5.72m(18'9'') x 5.28m(17'4'')

Light and power, electric up-and-over door with remote control, personnel door to side.

GARDENS

The property benefits from lovely good-sized private gardens, which have been attractively arranged to include a paved patio area and extensive lawns with borders well stocked with a variety of mature trees, shrubs and flowering plants. There is a rear access gate leading to woodland and the canal.

SERVICES

Mains Water, Electricity, Gas and Drainage are connected. Gas-fired central heating system. Telephone installed.
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.


COUNCIL TAX BAND

Enquiries to Rutland County Council, Telephone Oakham 01572-722577

MORTGAGES

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VIEWING

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