Description
Orchid is a collection of traditionally inspired family homes and apartments nestled in the UKs smallest county of Rutland - in the wonderful market town of Oakham.
The homes being showcased at Oakham will range from one and two-bedroom apartments to three and four-bedroom homes, ideal for first time buyers, young professionals, families or those looking to move closer to their workplace.
Designer kitchens and bathrooms, energy efficient fittings and the latest wiring for home entertainment and connectivity are just some of the benefits.
Orchid has been individually created by Linden Homes team of dedicated specialists. All backed up by the reassurance and guarantees of a top five UK housebuilder.
The Oakham development will form part of the relocation of the Vale of Catmore College, with the 125 homes and apartments transforming part of the old college site. Its popularity has been
enhanced by the high achievement level of local schools. The Vale of Catmore College and the independent day / boarding Oakham School are renowned for their educational excellence.
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Specification
External Features
High performance pre-fi nished front doors with multi point locking system
Half glazed pre-fi nished side door with multi point locking system
Mains wired door bell
Pvcu French doors with safety glazing
Pvcu double glazed windows
Riven paved footpaths and paved patio areas to garden (as design)
Power and lighting to garages when within the curtilage of the property
External globe light to front door with dusk to dawn operation
External globe light to rear
Close boarded fencing 1.8m with close boarded gates where applicable
Turf scheme to front garden (as design)
Shed/cycle store (specifi c homes only to be sited as per external layout plans)
Rotary clothes dryer to rear garden (specifi c homes only to be sited as per external layout plans)
200 L rainwater butt to rear garden
230 L compost bin to be located in rear garden in dedicated position
Pre installed wiring for alarm system
Internal Features
Lockable double glazed windows except for escape windows
Choice of fire surround* (4 bed homes only as design allows)
Contemporary oak finish internal doors with chrome lever handles
Smooth ceilings throughout finished in white emulsion
All woodwork to be white gloss finish, white emulsion to all internal walls
Fitted wardrobe to master bedroom with shelf and chrome rail (4 bed homes only as design allows)
Mains smoke detectors with battery back up
Kitchen
Choice of contemporary kitchen units with laminate worktop and upstand*
Single stainless steel fan oven
Stainless steel 4 burner gas hob with chimney style extractor hood and stainless steel splashback
Integrated dishwasher (4 bed homes only as design allows, see individual kitchen layouts)
Stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink and drainer
Plumbing and electrics for washing machine (as design or within utility) Spotlight track lighting
Multigrid fused switchboard for all appliances
Utility
Plumbing and electrics for washing machine (as per individual utility layout)
Choice of flooring *including area to w.c. if off utility -ceramic to 4 bed homes, vinyl in all others
Main Bathroom
White sanitaryware by Idea Standard withchrome finish taps
Bath with contemporary mixer tap
Pedestal wash hand basin and w.c.
Electric extractor fan
En Suite
Pedestal wash hand basin and w.c.
Glazed shower cubicle with resin stone tray and thermostatically controlled shower
Electric extractor fan
Shaver point
General
10 year NHBC warranty
Generously provided with power, BT and TV points (as design)
Gas central heating with energy efficient boiler and thermostatically controlled radiators (as design)
Roof insulation and thermal wall insulation
In home technology
A Sky-ready multi-media hub is provided in the lounge -capable of distributing Sky,
DVD/CD and FM from the lounge to mostrooms in the house.
Extra cabling installed ready for upgrade to
Sky plus.
Terrestrial TV and FM aerial installed prior to
move-in day.
Leisure facilities
With an abundance of places of interest and outdoor pursuits, Oakham is famed for its lively weekly markets, offering delicious local produce. Visitors can combine some boutique shopping and
lunch at one of the many exceptional pubs, restaurants or tea shops with a visit to Oakham Castle or the Rutland Railway Museum all within a relatively easy walk.
For the more energetic, the most famous local attraction is probably Rutland Water, aninternationally famous reservoir that includes anationally-important nature reserve for breeding ospreys and over-wintering wildfowl.
As a centre for fi shing, cycling, walking and water sports, Rutland Water has become a resort destination of regional importance and a popular route with cyclists thanks to the centres cycle
hire. Garden lovers and gift hunters will also be spoilt for choice, with the Gates Nurseries and Team Rooms located at Cold Overton, and Barnsdale Gardens founded by celebrity
gardener, the late Geoff Hamilton - just fi ve miles away.
Nearest schools:
- English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles)
- Oakham School - Primary (0.4 miles)
- Oakham CofE Primary School (0.4 miles)
Transport links
In addition, improving road and rail transport links to the A1 in the east and to Leicester in the west means that visitors from Leicester, Nottingham and Peterborough are never too far away from Rutland and all it has to offer.
It boasts access to the regions main commuter routes, the A1, A47 and A46, as well as offering a mainline railway station linking to London Kings Cross in just over an hour.
Nearest station:
Oakham
(0.7 miles)
Driving directions
From the South: From Peterborough, take the short drive to Oakham by joining the A47 signposted for Leicester / Stamford. Heading towards Stamford, take the ramp onto the A1, exiting at the B668 towards Oakham. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the B668. At the roundabout, take the fi rst exit into Clipsham Road, heading to Stretton/ Clipsham. Oakham Vale is located on the left.
From the North: From Nottingham, join the A52 heading towards Grantham. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on A52 heading to Grantham/Stamford/A1/Whatton/Aslockton/ Langar. After around 13 miles, turn right to merge onto A1 toward Stamford. After a further 13 miles, take the B668 exit towards Oakham. At the roundabout, take the fi rst exit into Clipsham Road, heading to Stretton/ Clipsham. Oakham Vale is located on the left.
Opening hours
Thursday to Monday, 10:30am until 5:00pm
Call directly
Tel: 0843 315 7670 BT 4p/min
Site plan
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