Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, Rutland

An attractively presented one bedroom mews-style middle-terrace bungalow set within a sought after retirement complex on the edge of Oakham, within walking distance of Oakham Medical Centre, railway station and close to town centre and its amenities.

The tastefully appointed interior benefits from gas central heating and double glazing and comprises Entrance Hall, open-plan Lounge and Kitchen, a double Bedroom and Wet Room.

All cottages on the development have been built to an energy efficient standard, secure by design and to ensure the safety of the residents with the benefit of a fire- and smoke-detection system and 24/7 call system to summon assistance, if required.

The cottage has an allocated parking space with additional communal spaces available for visitors.

Description - An attractively presented one bedroom mews-style middle-terrace bungalow set within a sought after retirement complex on the edge of Oakham, within walking distance of Oakham Medical Centre, railway station and close to town centre and its amenities.

The tastefully appointed interior benefits from gas central heating and double glazing and comprises Entrance Hall, open-plan Lounge and Kitchen, a double Bedroom and Wet Room.

All cottages on the development have been built to an energy efficient standard, secure by design and to ensure the safety of the residents with the benefit of a fire- and smoke-detection system and 24/7 call system to summon assistance, if required.

The cottage has an allocated parking space with additional communal spaces available for visitors.

The complex is located within the town of Oakham, only a short walk from the centre but enjoying a sheltered community with a safe and secure living environment. At the heart of the development, amongst the landscaped gardens, is Brambles Social Centre. The development is the perfect balance of a comfortable, safe and secure living environment, but set within the community. Brambles Social Centre is currently open Wednesdays for coffee mornings and Fridays (e.g. fish and chips lunches), as well as for social events including choirs, plays, etc. Meals are available to order at concessional prices from the Care Village kitchen.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Entrance door with peep hole, radiator.

Open-Plan Lounge & Kitchen - comprising:

Lounge Area - 5.31m x 3.56m (17'5" x 11'8") - Radiator, wall light points, glazed external door with matching glazed side panels to rear elevation.

Kitchen Area - 2.18m x 2.67m (7'2" x 8'9") - Refitted in modern shaker style with a range of attractive units incorporating wood work surfaces with matching upstand, inset single drainer sink with mixer tap, base cupboard and drawer units and matching eye level wall cupboards.

Integrated appliances comprise induction hob with stainless steel extractor above, eye level electric double oven and fridge-freezer. There is wall mounted gas central heating boiler.

Laminate flooring, window to front elevation.

Bedroom - 4.57m max x 3.07m (15'0" max x 10'1") - Radiator, two windows to rear elevation.

Shower Room - 2.82m max x 2.13m max (9'3" max x 7'0" max) - Wet room with walk-in shower area, low level WC, wash hand basin and radiator.

Outside -

Parking - The property includes an allocated parking space.

Garden - There is an attractively landscaped communal garden area to the rear incorporating paved patio area and well stocked borders.

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

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Broadband availability: Standard, Superfast, Ultrafast
Mobile signal availability:
Indoor: EE, O2, Vodafone - voice and data likely; Three - voice and data limited;
Outdoor: EE, O2, Vodafone, Three - voice and data likely.
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.

Leasehold Information - Tenure: Leasehold
Lease term: 125 years (less three days) from 01/03/2005
Years remaining: 105 years
Service charge: £72.25 per week payable monthly in advance
Service charge review: to be discussed and agreed every 3 years from 01/04/2009
Annual ground rent: N/A

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 railway station in the town and there are services to Leicester, Birmingham and Peterborough. There are direct train routes to London from Leicester and Peterborough.

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 B
Rutland County Council, Oakham 01572-722577

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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