Heron Road, Oakham, Rutland

Attractive detached four-bedroom house occupying an excellent position with off-road parking for four vehicles and south-facing garden.

Available with vacant possession (probate applied for), the property is in need of general updating but offers the potential to provide a superb family home.

The energy-efficient accommodation benefits from gas-fired central heating system and double glazing throughout and can be summarised as follows:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Hall, Cloakroom/WC, Office, open-plan Lounge and Dining Room, Conservatory, Breakfast Kitchen; FIRST FLOOR: Master Bedroom with en-suite Shower Room, three further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E (Rutland)

Description - Attractive detached four-bedroom house occupying an excellent position with off-road parking for four vehicles and south-facing garden.

Available with vacant possession (probate applied for), the property is in need of general updating but offers the potential to provide a superb family home.

The energy-efficient accommodation benefits from gas-fired central heating system and double glazing throughout and can be summarised as follows:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Hall, Cloakroom/WC, Office, open-plan Lounge and Dining Room, Conservatory, Breakfast Kitchen; FIRST FLOOR: Master Bedroom with en-suite Shower Room, three further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Canopy Porch - Double-glazed front entrance door with matching side panel leading to:

Entrance Hall - Radiator, staircase leading to first floor.

Cloakroom/Wc - 2.51m x 0.79m (8'3" x 2'7") - White suite comprising low-level WC and hand basin with tiled splashback. Heated towel rail, extractor fan, obscure window to side.

Office - 4.24m x 2.39m (13'11" x 7'10") - Range of fitted units comprising display surface with cupboards beneath, tall store cupboard and matching wall cupboards. Radiator, window to front enjoying private outlook.

Open-Plan Lounge And Dining Room: -

Lounge - 4.72m incl bay x 3.56m max (15'6" incl bay x 11'8" - Period-style fireplace with marble inset and marble hearth housing coal-effect electric fire, two radiators, ceiling cornice, bay window to front providing private outlook.

Dining Room - 2.84m x 2.69m (9'4" x 8'10") - Radiator, ceiling cornice, sliding patio doors giving access to Conservatory.

Conservatory - 3.30m max x 2.72m (10'10" max x 8'11") - Fully double glazed, with picture windows overlooking south-facing rear garden and French doors giving access to patio.

Breakfast Kitchen - 3.07m x 4.39m (10'1" x 14'5") - Range of fitted units incorporating extensive granite-effect work surface, inset 1.5-bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, base cupboard and drawer units, matching eye-level wall cupboards, integrated BEKO eye-level electric double oven, HOTPOINT four-ring gas hob with cooker hood above and breakfast bar area. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for under-counter fridge and freezer,

Wall-mounted gas central heating boiler, tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, radiator, window to rear overlooking south-facing garden, external door opening to patio.

First Floor -

Landing - Handrail with open spindles, built-in airing cupboard with slatted shelving, loft access hatch.

Master Bedroom - 4.01m x 2.87m (13'2" x 9'5") - Radiator, two windows to front enjoying pleasant outlook.

En-Suite Shower Room - 1.75m x 2.11m max (5'9" x 6'11" max) - White suite comprising low-level WC, pedestal hand basin and shower cubicle with mixer shower above. Fully tiled splashbacks, radiator, shaver point, recessed ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, obscure window to side.

Bedroom Two - 2.79m x 3.15m (9'2" x 10'4") - Large built-in wardrobe, radiator, window to front enjoying pleasant outlook.

Bedroom Three - 3.05m max x 2.49m max (10'0" max x 8'2" max) - ('L'-shaped)
Radiator, window to rear overlooking south-facing garden.

Bedroom Four - 2.59m x 2.13m (8'6" x 7'0") - Radiator, window to rear overlooking south-facing garden.

Bathroom - 2.13m x 2.01m (7'0" x 6'7") - White suite comprising low-level WC, pedestal hand basin and panelled bath with mixer tap and handheld shower. Tiled splashbacks, radiator, shaver point, obscure window to rear.

Outside - The property is situated at the end of a short private drive shared with only one other house.

Front Garden - The front garden has been extensively block-paved and provides off-road parking for up to four vehicles. The garden also includes gravel terrace areas with inset shrubs and bushes.

Rear Garden - The rear garden enjoys a sunny, southerly aspect and is fully enclosed by timber fencing. The garden features paved patio area, shaped lawn with adjoining gravel borders ideal for plant pot display and containing some inset shrubs.

There is a secure gate in the rear garden that leads straight on to the green.

Included in the sale is a store shed.

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.

Oakham - Oakham is a lovely market town being the administrative centre for Rutland. It is popular with commuters and is within travelling distance of a number of other centres including Peterborough, Leicester, Nottingham, Melton Mowbray, Grantham, Stamford, Kettering and Corby. In addition there is a British Rail station in the town and there are services to Leicester, Birmingham and Peterborough, where at the latter location there is a good train service to London, King's Cross.

Within the town there is a good range of shops which cater for most needs, together with a produce market each Wednesday and Saturday. There is also a good range of other facilities including doctors, dentists, opticians, veterinary surgery etc. In the town there is a good range of Local Authority schools together with the private Oakham School which caters for children of most ages. Preparatory education on a private basis is available at Brooke Priory.

Sporting facilities in the area are many and varied and include cricket, golf, football, tennis, rugby football, bowls together with a number of leisure pursuits which can be enjoyed at Rutland Water which is just to the east of Oakham and these include sailing, windsurfing and fly fishing.

Council Tax - Band E
Rutland County Council, Oakham 01572-722577

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.

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Office Opening Hours - Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30
Saturday 9.00 - 12.00

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