Main Street, Barrow, LE15 7PE

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
REDEVELOPMENT SITE FOR SALE: THREE DETACHED DWELLINGS, A RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS AND APPROXIMATELY 3.50 ACRES OF GRASSLAND.

A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire three detached dwellings standing in a ring fence of approximately 4.50 acres with a range of outbuildings and adjoining grass paddocks. The property is situated on the edge of the desirable Rutland village of Barrow and enjoys delightful views over the Vale of Catmose and undulating countryside beyond. The property briefly comprises:

Church Farmhouse: A period and extended former farmhouse in need of refurbishment with accommodation as follows: Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Cloakroom / WC, Kitchen / Diner, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study, Bedroom Four. First Floor: Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room & en suite Bathroom, two further Bedrooms and Family Bathroom. Gardens and detached double Garage.

Josie's Cottage: A brick built bungalow with accommodation as follows: Entrance Hall, Kitchen / Diner, Sitting Room, four Bedrooms all with en suite Shower Rooms. Gardens and detached double Garage.

Keeper's Cottage: A dormer bungalow built of brick and local stone with accommodation as follows: Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Kitchen / Diner, Open plan Sitting / Dining Room, two Bedrooms with en suite Bath / Shower Rooms, First Floor: Bedroom Three with Living area, ensuite Bathroom. Gardens and detached double Garage.

Range of Outbuildings: A brick range of outbuildings with potential to convert to a residential use (STPP). Formerly used a kennels and storage with a combined ground floor area of approximately 990 sq ft.

Grass Paddocks: two grass paddocks adjoining the property, immediately to the west extending in total to approximately 3.50 acres.

CHURCH FARMHOUSE
Church Farmhouse is a detached period house which has been extended to offer the following flexible accommodation:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Hall, Cloakroom/WC, Kitchen/Diner, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Study, double Bedroom;

FIRST FLOOR: Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and en-suite Bathroom, two further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

OUTSIDE: detached double Garage, lawned Garden.

Accommodation in Detail:

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall (0.91m x 1.70m (3'0" x 5'7"))
Entrance door, quarry tiled floor.

Cloakroom/WC (0.66m x 1.55m (2'2" x 5'1"))
Coloured suite comprising low level WC and wash hand basin.

Storage Area (1.85m x 1.70m (6'1" x 5'7"))
Leading through to:

Kitchen/Diner (4.27m x 4.88m (14'0" x 16'0"))
Range of fitted units comprising grey granite-effect work surfaces with tiled splash-backs, inset 1.5 bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit, base cupboard and drawer units, eye level wall cupboards and matching central island/breakfast bar. Electric cooker, plumbing for washing machine.

Radiator, electric storage heater, IDEAL CLASSIC gas fired central heating boiler, dual aspect with external door and window to rear elevation, internal sliding double doors leading to Dining Room.

Dining Room (4.27m x 4.75m (14'0" x 15'7"))
Electric storage heater, double doors giving access to rear garden.

Sitting Room (9.40m max x 4.42m (30'10" max x 14'6"))
Cast iron log-burning stove with brick surround, further gas fired burner set within inglenook, two radiators, stairs leading to first floor, windows to front elevation.

Study (2.77m x 3.40m (9'1" x 11'2"))
Radiator, window to front elevation, internal door to Entrance Hall.

Bedroom Four (3.66m x 4.85m (12'0" x 15'11"))
Fitted wardrobes with built-in wash hand basin, electric storage heater, window to rear elevation.

First Floor:

Landing
Galleried stairs, built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, radiator, window to rear elevation.

comprising:

Master Bedroom (One) (3.40m x 3.68m (11'2" x 12'1"))
Radiator, window to front elevation.

Hallway (0.91m x 3.12m (3'0" x 10'3"))
With steps down to:

Dressing Room (2.92m x 3.02m (9'7" x 9'11"))
Radiator, double doors to rear providing spectacular countryside views.

En-suite Bathroom (1.75m x 3.23m (5'9" x 10'7"))
Coloured suite comprising low level WC, wash hands basin and bath with hand held shower. Upright radiator.

Bedroom Two (2.84m x 4.72m max (9'4" x 15'6" max))
Fitted wardrobes to one wall, radiator, window to rear elevation.

Bedroom Three (3.00m x 2.54m (9'10" x 8'4"))
Radiator, window to front elevation.

Family Bathroom (3.20m x 2.97m (10'6" x 9'9"))
Coloured suite comprising low level WC, his-and-hers wash hand basins set within unit, corner bath and separate shower cubicle.

Radiator, window to front elevation.

Outside:

Detached Double Garage (7.32m x 6.40m (24'0" x 21'0"))
Light and power, two up and over doors.

Garden
Laid mainly to lawn to the rear of the house.

JOSIE'S COTTAGE
Josie's Cottage is a detached modern bungalow with accommodation briefly comprising Entrance Hall, Hallway, Kitchen, Sitting Room, four Bedrooms, each with an en-suite Shower Room, separate Bathroom.

Accommodation in detail:

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall (2.31m x 1.98m (7'7" x 6'6"))
UPVC main entrance door with glazed panels to either side, fitted cupboard housing GLOW WORM gas fired central heating boiler, quarry tiled floor, internal glass panelled door leading to Hallway.

Hallway (1.35m x 4.72m (4'5" x 15'6"))
Radiator, roof access hatch, access to:

Inner Hall (4.29m x 1.07m (14'1" x 3'6"))
With radiator.

Bathroom (1.45m x 3.15m (4'9" x 10'4"))
Coloured suite comprising low level WC, pedestal hand basin and bath.

Radiator, fully tiled walls, window to side elevation.

Kitchen (3.33m x 3.89m (10'11" x 12'9"))
Oak fronted floor and wall mounted units, granite effect formica work surfaces with tiled splash-backs, inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Electric cooker, plumbing for washing machine.

Two radiators, window to side elevation, external half glazed door to paved patio area.

Sitting Room (4.39m x 7.16m + 1.91m x 3.15m (14'5" x 23'6" + 6'3)
('L'-shaped)
Gas log-burning stove set in open fireplace with stone surround, three radiators, triple aspect with sliding patio doors opening to side elevation and giving access to paved terrace.

Bedroom One (3.05m x 3.56m (10'0" x 11'8"))
Radiator, window to rear elevation.

En-suite Shower Room (1.70m x 1.47m (5'7" x 4'10"))
Coloured suite comprising low level WC, pedestal hand basin and shower cubicle with electric shower.

Radiator, electric heater, fully tiled walls.

Bedroom Two (2.57m x 3.43m (8'5" x 11'3"))
Radiator, window to side elevation.

En-suite Shower Room (1.63m x 1.42m (5'4" x 4'8"))
Coloured suite comprising low level WC, pedestal hand basin and shower cubicle with electric shower.

Radiator, electric heater, fully tiled walls.

Bedroom Three (2.08m x 4.65m (6'10" x 15'3"))
Fitted cupboard housing hot water cylinder, radiator, window to front elevation.

En-suite Shower Room (1.68m x 1.45m (5'6" x 4'9"))
Coloured suite comprising low level WC, pedestal hand basin and shower cubicle with electric shower.

Radiator, electric heater, fully tiled walls.

Bedroom Four (3.07m x 3.61m (10'1" x 11'10"))
Fitted wardrobe, radiator, window to front elevation.

En-suite Shower Room (1.75m x 1.47m (5'9" x 4'10"))
Coloured suite comprising low level WC, pedestal hand basin and shower cubicle with electric shower.

Radiator, electric heater, fully tiled walls, window to side elevation.

Outside:
There is a large terrace/paved area to the side and rear elevation of the bungalow.

Detached Double Garage (6.10m x 5.44m (20'0" x 17'10"))
Brick construction with light and power and double up and over door.

Garden Store

KEEPER'S COTTAGE
Keepers Cottage is a detached bungalow with accommodation arranged over two floors and briefly comprising:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Hall, Breakfast Kitchen, Secondary Entrance Hall, open-plan Living/Dining Room, Bedroom One with en-suite Shower Room, Bedroom Two with en-suite Bathroom;

FIRST FLOOR: Bedroom Three with en-suite Bathroom.

OUTSIDE: detached double Garage, lawned Garden.

Accommodation in Detail:

Ground Floor: Covered Porch

Entrance Hall (1.96m x 3.02m (6'5" x 9'11"))
UPVC double glazed entrance door, radiator.

Breakfast Kitchen (3.73m x 4.47m (12'3" x 14'8"))
White fronted floor and wall mounted units, grey granite effect work surfaces with tiled splash-backs, inset 1.5-bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, built-in eye level electric oven and microwave, inset four ring ceramic hob, fitted dishwasher, fridge and freezer, breakfast bar area.

Radiator, under-stairs storage cupboard, recessed ceiling spotlights, dual aspect windows, internal door to Living/Dining Room.

Secondary Entrance Hall
UPVC hald glazed entrance door, radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, stairs leading to first floor.

Open-plan Living/Dining Room

Dining Area (4.45m x 3.51m (14'7" x 11'6"))
Radiator, recessed spotlighting, double doors giving access to paved terrace area to side.

Steps lead down to Sitting Room.

Sitting Room (3.61m x 7.42m (11'10" x 24'4"))
Log-burning stove set on stone hearth with brick surround, two radiators, recessed spotlights, triple aspect windows providing lovely rural views, double doors opening to paved terrace area.

Bedroom One (3.81m max x 3.07m (12'6" max x 10'1"))
Two fitted wardrobes, radiator, roof access hatch, recessed spotlights, window to side elevation.

En-suite Shower Room (0.97m x 2.11m into shower (3'2" x 6'11" into showe)
White suite comprising low level WC, pedestal hand basin and shower cubicle with mains shower.

Radiator, recessed spotlights.

Bedroom Two (3.56m x 5.23m (11'8" x 17'2"))
Three fitted wardrobes, radiator, recessed spotlights, dual aspect windows.

En-suite Bathroom (2.51m x 2.54m (8'3" x 8'4"))
Three piece suite comprising low level WC, pedestal hand basin, bath with tiled surround and separate shower cubicle with tiled surround.

Radiator, window to side, access doors to Bedroom Two and Entrance Hall.

First Floor: Bedroom Three (9.09m x 3.94m (29'10" x 12'11"))
A good sized room which is divided into two areas by a central galleried stair. The room is currently divided into a bedroom with living area and has two radiators, recessed spotlights, gable end window with far reaching views and dual aspect Velux windows.

En-suite Bathroom (1.40m x 3.91m (4'7" x 12'10"))
Coloured suite comprising low level WC, hand basin set in vanity unit, bath and separate shower cubicle.

Fitted storage cupboards, radiator, Velux window.

Outside:

Detached Double Garage (5.69m x 5.16m (18'8" x 16'11"))
Light and power, two double doors.

Garden
The garden is laid to lawn and enjoys lovely views over adjoining countryside.

RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS (1.55m x 1.22m x 3.53m + 8.99m x 4.09m (5'1" x 4'0")
A brick built range of outbuildings extending in total to approximately 990 sq ft. These outbuildings could be converted to a residential use, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

Previously used as Kennels and Storage and currently divided into six rooms as follows:

Room One (4.52m x 4.19m (14'10" x 13'9"))

Room Two (4.45m x 1.73m (14'7" x 5'8"))

Room Three (2.49m x 2.26m (8'2" x 7'5"))

Room Four (2.49m x 2.24m (8'2" x 7'4"))

Room Five (3.63m x 3.76m (11'11" x 12'4"))
With kitchenette and gas fired boiler.

Room Six (3.51m x 18.01m (11'6" x 59'1"))

STEEL PORTAL BARN (8.26m x 7.42m (27'1" x 24'4"))
A steel and timber framed building with side and roof cladding, a circular canine hydro therapy pool, lighting and power.

TWO GRASS PADDOCKS: APPROX 3.50 ACRES
Two grass paddocks extending to approximately 3.50 acres which adjoin the property immediately to the west of Keeper's Cottage.

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.

BARROW
Barrow is a delightful hamlet situated to the north east of Oakham between Cottesmore and Market Overton. This is a village set on the side of an escarpment and enjoys west facing views over the open countryside beyond. Facilities including a junior school, shops, doctors surgery and some sporting facilities are available in the adjoining villages of Market Overton and Cottesmore. All other facilities are available in Oakham just a few miles away.

Commuting from the village is ideal as it is within easy driving distance of a number of centres including Leicester, Peterborough, Melton Mowbray, Kettering and Corby and is within a few minutes drive of the A1 Great North Road. There is also a British Rail station in Oakham and this links into Peterborough where there is a frequent train service to London Kings Cross, that journey taking approximately 50 minutes.

Leisure activities in the area are many and varied with country rambles or horse rides and sports including golf, football, tennis, bowls etc., all available within the vicinity. Rutland Water, a few miles away is a good location to spend time where there is fishing, sailing, cycling and bird watching.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
Church Farmhouse - Band TBC
Josies's Cottage - Band F
Keeper's Cottage - Band E
Enquiries to Rutland County Council, Oakham 01572-722577

ENERGY RATING
Church Farmhouse: D/58
Josie's Cottage: D/65
Keeper's Cottage: E/52

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N.B.
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Saturday 9.00 - 4.00
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DISCLAIMER
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