Kempton Drive, Barleythorpe, Oakham, Rutland

Beautifully presented detached contemporary house with single garage, off-road parking and private rear garden with garden room set on a desirable new development in close proximity to the county town of Oakham.

** Sitting Room * Open-plan Kitchen/Diner * Utility Room * Cloakroom/WC * 4 Bedrooms * En-suite Shower Room * Family Bathroom **

The property offers stylishly appointed and energy-efficient family accommodation which benefits from gas-fired central heating system and high performance glazing throughout.

The interior is arranged over two storeys and can be summarised as follows:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Hall, Cloakroom/WC, Sitting Room with feature electric stove, open-plan Kitchen/Diner with integrated appliances, useful Utility Room;

FIRST FLOOR: Master Bedroom with en-suite Shower Room, three further Bedrooms (two double and one single), Family Bathroom.

Early viewing is highly recommended.

Tenure: Freehold

Accommodation -

Ground Floor - Composite front door with outside light gives access to:

Entrance Hall - Radiator, stairs leading to first floor.

Cloakroom/Wc - Contemporary white suite of low-level and rectangular vanity hand basin with mixer tap and soft-close cupboard beneath. Radiator, metro tiles to dado height, tiled floor.

Sitting Room - 6.78m x 3.51m (22'3" x 11'6") - Dual-aspect reception room featuring white electric stove set in fireplace with timber mantel and raised hearth, radiator, window to front and French doors opening onto rear garden.

Kitchen/Diner - 6.71m x 2.57m (22'22" x 8'5") - The open-plan kitchen/diner, a true hub of this modern home, is equipped with a range of contemporary units incorporating wood-effect work surfaces with matching upstand, inset 1.5-bowl single drainer stainless steel sink with feature mixer tap above, ample base cupboard and drawer units and eye-level wall cupboards with ambient lighting beneath.

Integrated appliances comprise dishwasher, fridge-freezer, electric double oven and gas-fired hob with stainless steel above.

Radiator, tiled floor, dual-aspect windows to front and rear.

Utility Room - 1.93m x 1.70m (6'4" x 5'7") - Fitted wood-effect worktop with matching upstand and base cupboard beneath, under-counter space and plumbing for washing machine, under-counter space for tumble dryer, wall-cupboard housing gas-fired central heating boiler, tiled floor, external part-glazed door giving access to rear garden.



First Floor -

Landing - Built-in cupboard, loft access hatch.

Bedroom One - 3.96m x 3.56m (13'0" x 11'8") - Well-proportioned Master Bedroom featuring built-in wardrobes (double and single), radiator and window overlooking rear garden.

En-Suite Shower Room - Contemporary white suite comprising low-level WC, rectangular vanity hand basin with mixer tap and drawers beneath and walk-in double shower enclosure with an overhead drencher and a further handheld shower. Tiled splashbacks, window to rear.

Bedroom Two - 3.99m x 2.64m (13'1" x 8'8") - Double bedroom with radiator and window overlooking rear garden.

Bedroom Three - 3.43m x 2.72m (11'3" x 8'11") - Double bedroom with radiator and window to front.

Bedroom Four - 2.72m x 2.64m (8'11" x 8'8") - Single bedroom with radiator and window to front, currently used as Study.

Bathroom - Contemporary white suite comprising low-level WC, pedestal hand basin with mixer tap and panelled bath. Tiled splashbacks, radiator, window to front.

Outside - A tarmac driveway to the side of the house provides off-road parking for two cars and gives access to Garage.

A hand gate from the driveway leads to rear garden.

Detached Single Garage - Light and power, up-and-over door, personnel door to rear garden.

Front Garden - The open-plan front garden area includes a pathway leading to the front door flanked by borders stocked with various shrubs, bushes and plants.

Rear Garden - The fully enclosed rear garden enjoys a good degree of privacy and has been arranged to include lawn with borders and stepping stones and timber decking providing a pleasant seating area at the top of the garden ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining in the summer months.

Garden Room - Attractive timber construction with light and power points, dual-aspect windows and a set of French doors with matching glazed side panels opening onto the timber-decked seating area.

Services - Mains electricity
Mains water supply
Mains sewerage
Gas central heating

According to
Broadband available (Standard and Ultrafast)
Mobile signal availability:
Indoor: EE - likely (voice and data), Three and Vodafone - limited (voice and data), O2 - voice limited (data - none)
Outdoor: EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone - likely (voice and data)
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.

Barleythorpe - Barleythorpe is a village lying to the north-west of Oakham about a mile and a half from the town centre. Many facilities are available in Oakham and these include schools, a good range of shops, post office, doctors, dentists, opticians, library etc.

For commuters Barleythorpe is within driving distance of a number of centres including Melton Mowbray, Nottingham, Leicester, Peterborough, Corby, Kettering, Uppingham and Stamford. In addition there is a British Rail station at Oakham where there are services to Leicester, Birmingham and Peterborough and at the latter destination a good service to London, King's Cross.

Oakham 1.0 mile (4 minutes) / Uppingham 9.0 miles (19 minutes) / Melton Mowbray 9.0 miles (15 minutes) / Stamford 12.0 miles (20 minutes) / Peterborough Railway Station 25.0 miles (35 minutes)

Leisure facilities in the area are many and varied and these include a good range of ball participating sports such as football, rugby, cricket, tennis, bowls and golf and Rutland Water lies just to the east of Oakham where further sports can be enjoyed including fishing, sailing and windsurfing.

The area has a good selection of well-regarded independent and state schools.

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

Flood Risk - There is no flood risk for this property.

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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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

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