Rutland Square, Barkestone
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
1,900 sq ft
177 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Detached Period Cottage
- Sympathetically Refurbished
- Traditional & Contemporary Elements
- 4 Bedrooms, 2 Receptions
- Open Plan Living/Dining Kitchen
- 3 Bath/Shower Rooms
- Timber Cladded Garage
- Excellent Level of Off Road Parking
- Heart of Village Location
Description
** DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE ** SYMPATHETICALLY REFURBISHED ** 4 BEDROOMS, 2 RECEPTIONS ** OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING KITCHEN ** 3 BATH/SHOWER ROOMS ** TIMBER CLADDED GARAGE ** GENEROUS LEVEL OF PARKING ** HEART OF VILLAGE LOCATION **
We have pleasure in offering to the market this truly individual detached brick and pantiled cottage which offers a significant level of internal accommodation comprising four bedrooms and two receptions as well as a substantial open plan living/dining kitchen, utility and ground shower room with two additional bathrooms to the first floor.
The property has been sympathetically renovated over the years with upgraded plumbing and electrics, but retaining much character with beamed ceilings, attractive fireplaces and traditional style bathroom suite, all combining to create a truly bespoke and fascinating home.
The property occupies a pleasant plot tucked away at the heart of this highly regarded Vale village, set back behind a driveway with attractive timber clad garage/workshop. The garden lies to the front of the property and is partly laid to lawn with established shrubs and pleasant outlook across neighbouring paddock.
Overall this is a wonderful individual home with viewing coming highly recommended to appreciate both the location and accommodation on offer.
Barkestone Le Vale lies in the Vale of Belvoir and there is a well regarded primary school in the adjacent village of Redmile with further schools in Bottesford together with shops, doctors surgeries, public houses and restaurants. The village has Fast Fibre Broadband and is conveniently placed for travelling on the A52 and A46 with road links to A1 and M1. The market towns of Melton Mowbray, Grantham and Bingham provide further amenities and from Grantham there is a high speed train to King's Cross in just over an hour.
A COMPOSITE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH DOUBLE GLAZED SIDELIGHTS LEADS THROUGH INTO:
Entrance Porch - 2.34m x 1.42m (7'8 x 4'8) - Having part pitched ceiling with LED downlighters, tiled floor, cloaks hanging space, central heating radiator and oak cottage latch door leading into:
Living / Dining Kitchen - 8.08m x 4.09m (26'6 x 13'5) - A fantastic open plan everyday living/entertaining space, sympathetically refurbished with a generous range of wall, base and drawer units, butcher's block preparation surfaces with under mounted Belfast style sink, complementing central island unit providing additional storage with integral breakfast bar, space for free standing electric range with chimney hood over, plumbing for dishwasher, space for further free standing appliances, tiled floor, inset downlighters to the ceiling, two UPVC double glazed windows to the front and French doors at the rear.
Sitting Room - 6.78m x 4.34m (22'3 x 14'3) - A well proportioned reception having heavily beamed ceiling, exposed brick fireplace with flagstone hearth and solid fuel stove, alcoves to the side, herringbone effect vinyl flooring, two central heating radiators, exposed internal stonework, staircase rising to the first floor with storage cupboard beneath, UPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations and French doors leading out into the front garden. A further door gives access through into:
Study - 3.71m x 2.31m (12'2 x 7'7) - A versatile reception currently utilised as a home office but alternatively could be utilised as a playroom or snug, having dual aspect with double glazed windows to the front and rear, heavily beamed ceiling, central heating radiator, exposed internal stonework, laminate floor.
From the kitchen an oak ledge and brace door leads through into:
Inner Hallway - 2.39m x 2.16m max (7'10 x 7'1 max) - Having spindle balustrade turning staircase with useful alcove beneath, electric underfloor heating, inset downlighters to the ceiling, double glazed window to the rear and stripped pine door leading through into:
Shower Room - 2.67m x 2.36m max (8'9 x 7'9 max) - Having double width shower enclosure with sliding screen and tiled wet area, wall mounted shower mixer, close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin, wall mounted shaver point, tiled floor, inset downlighters to the ceiling, cupboard housing electrical consumer unit, plumbing for washing machine and UPVC double glazed window to the front.
Utility Room - 4.57m x 3.35m (15'0 x 11'0) - A generous utility / boot room, with ample space for free standing appliances, fitted with a run of base units, finished in heritage style colours with work surface over, with inset sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble drier. Built in cupboard housing the gas central heating boiler, UPVC double glazed window and single French door to the front and double doors to the rear.
FROM THE SITTING ROOM A DOG LEG STAIRCASE RISES TO THE:
First Floor Landing - 3.33m x 3.78m (10'11 x 12'5) - A versatile space which could potentially be utilised as an occasional bedroom, but makes a fantastic dressing area/reception space which could accommodate a sofa, or study area, having pitched ceiling with exposed timbers, skylight to the rear, double glazed dormer window to the front and central heating radiator.
Bathroom - 3.84m x 2.24m (12'7 x 7'4) - Modernised with a traditional style suite comprising free standing ball and claw double ended bath with mixer tap, integrated shower handset and rainwater rose over, close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin, tiled splashbacks, contemporary column radiator, pitched ceiling with exposed timbers, skylight to the rear and double glazed dormer window to the front.
Bedroom 1 - 4.39m x 3.58m max (14'5 x 11'9 max) - A well proportioned double bedroom having double glazed windows to both the front and rear, part pitched ceiling with access to loft space, chimney breast with period fireplace and alcoves to the side, central heating radiator and oak cottage latch door leading through into:
Inner Landing - 7.92m x 1.04m (26'0 x 3'5) - Having three skylights to a pitched ceiling, central heating radiator and cottage latch door to:
Bedroom 3 - 2.95m x 2.59m (9'8 x 8'6) - Having part pitched ceiling, central heating radiator and double glazed dormer window to the front.
Bedroom 4 - 2.95m x 2.59m (9'8 x 8'6) - Having pleasant aspect into the front garden, part pitched ceiling, central heating radiator and UPVC double glazed window.
Bathroom - 2.92m max x 2.46m max (9'7 max x 8'1 max) - Having tongue and groove effect panelled bath with mixer tap and integral shower handset, double length shower enclosure with wall mounted shower mixer, tiled alcoves with inset downlighters above, close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin, contemporary towel radiator and UPVC double glazed window to the front.
From the inner landing a doorway leads through into a:
Secondary Landing - Having built in storage cupboard, exposed timber purlin and secondary staircase descending to the rear hallway and oak door giving access into:
Bedroom 2 - 4.22m x 3.53m (13'10 x 11'7) - Having pitched ceiling with exposed timbers, double glazed skylight to the rear and low level double glazed windows to the front, central heating radiator.
Exterior - The property occupies a pleasant position right at the heart of the village, set back on a slightly elevated but level plot with walled frontage, behind which lies a lawned garden with beautiful established magnolia tree.
Double gates give access onto a substantial driveway which sweeps to the front of the property and provides a considerable level of off road parking, leading to an attractive timber clad garage.
Garage / Workshop - Having up and over door, UPVC double glazed window to the side.
Front Garden - The remainder of the garden has gravelled seating areas and rockery edge borders with established trees and shrubs.
Rear Garden - Please note the garden to the rear is rented from Belvoir Estate and is not part of the title of The Cottage. Purchasers would have to enquire whether the lease can be continued with a new owner of The Cottage, prior to agreeing a sale.
Council Tax Band - Melton Borough Council - Tax Band D.
Tenure - Freehold
Additional Notes - We are informed the property is on mains gas, electric, drainage and water (information taken from Energy performance certificate and/or vendor).
Please note, the rear garden is rented from Belvoir estate (approximately £410 per anum) and does not form part of the title of the property. The rear elevation of The cottage is the official boundary. Any prospective purchasers will have to make their own enquiries with regards to whether the lease is transferable to a new owner of The Cottage.
Additional Information - Please see the links below to check for additional information regarding environmental criteria (i.e. flood assessment), school Ofsted ratings, planning applications and services such as broadband and phone signal. Note Richard Watkinson & Partners has no affiliation to any of the below agencies and cannot be responsible for any incorrect information provided by the individual sources.
Flood assessment of an area:_
Broadband & Mobile coverage:-
School Ofsted reports:-
Planning applications:-
We have pleasure in offering to the market this truly individual detached brick and pantiled cottage which offers a significant level of internal accommodation comprising four bedrooms and two receptions as well as a substantial open plan living/dining kitchen, utility and ground shower room with two additional bathrooms to the first floor.
The property has been sympathetically renovated over the years with upgraded plumbing and electrics, but retaining much character with beamed ceilings, attractive fireplaces and traditional style bathroom suite, all combining to create a truly bespoke and fascinating home.
The property occupies a pleasant plot tucked away at the heart of this highly regarded Vale village, set back behind a driveway with attractive timber clad garage/workshop. The garden lies to the front of the property and is partly laid to lawn with established shrubs and pleasant outlook across neighbouring paddock.
Overall this is a wonderful individual home with viewing coming highly recommended to appreciate both the location and accommodation on offer.
Barkestone Le Vale lies in the Vale of Belvoir and there is a well regarded primary school in the adjacent village of Redmile with further schools in Bottesford together with shops, doctors surgeries, public houses and restaurants. The village has Fast Fibre Broadband and is conveniently placed for travelling on the A52 and A46 with road links to A1 and M1. The market towns of Melton Mowbray, Grantham and Bingham provide further amenities and from Grantham there is a high speed train to King's Cross in just over an hour.
A COMPOSITE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH DOUBLE GLAZED SIDELIGHTS LEADS THROUGH INTO:
Entrance Porch - 2.34m x 1.42m (7'8 x 4'8) - Having part pitched ceiling with LED downlighters, tiled floor, cloaks hanging space, central heating radiator and oak cottage latch door leading into:
Living / Dining Kitchen - 8.08m x 4.09m (26'6 x 13'5) - A fantastic open plan everyday living/entertaining space, sympathetically refurbished with a generous range of wall, base and drawer units, butcher's block preparation surfaces with under mounted Belfast style sink, complementing central island unit providing additional storage with integral breakfast bar, space for free standing electric range with chimney hood over, plumbing for dishwasher, space for further free standing appliances, tiled floor, inset downlighters to the ceiling, two UPVC double glazed windows to the front and French doors at the rear.
Sitting Room - 6.78m x 4.34m (22'3 x 14'3) - A well proportioned reception having heavily beamed ceiling, exposed brick fireplace with flagstone hearth and solid fuel stove, alcoves to the side, herringbone effect vinyl flooring, two central heating radiators, exposed internal stonework, staircase rising to the first floor with storage cupboard beneath, UPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations and French doors leading out into the front garden. A further door gives access through into:
Study - 3.71m x 2.31m (12'2 x 7'7) - A versatile reception currently utilised as a home office but alternatively could be utilised as a playroom or snug, having dual aspect with double glazed windows to the front and rear, heavily beamed ceiling, central heating radiator, exposed internal stonework, laminate floor.
From the kitchen an oak ledge and brace door leads through into:
Inner Hallway - 2.39m x 2.16m max (7'10 x 7'1 max) - Having spindle balustrade turning staircase with useful alcove beneath, electric underfloor heating, inset downlighters to the ceiling, double glazed window to the rear and stripped pine door leading through into:
Shower Room - 2.67m x 2.36m max (8'9 x 7'9 max) - Having double width shower enclosure with sliding screen and tiled wet area, wall mounted shower mixer, close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin, wall mounted shaver point, tiled floor, inset downlighters to the ceiling, cupboard housing electrical consumer unit, plumbing for washing machine and UPVC double glazed window to the front.
Utility Room - 4.57m x 3.35m (15'0 x 11'0) - A generous utility / boot room, with ample space for free standing appliances, fitted with a run of base units, finished in heritage style colours with work surface over, with inset sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble drier. Built in cupboard housing the gas central heating boiler, UPVC double glazed window and single French door to the front and double doors to the rear.
FROM THE SITTING ROOM A DOG LEG STAIRCASE RISES TO THE:
First Floor Landing - 3.33m x 3.78m (10'11 x 12'5) - A versatile space which could potentially be utilised as an occasional bedroom, but makes a fantastic dressing area/reception space which could accommodate a sofa, or study area, having pitched ceiling with exposed timbers, skylight to the rear, double glazed dormer window to the front and central heating radiator.
Bathroom - 3.84m x 2.24m (12'7 x 7'4) - Modernised with a traditional style suite comprising free standing ball and claw double ended bath with mixer tap, integrated shower handset and rainwater rose over, close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin, tiled splashbacks, contemporary column radiator, pitched ceiling with exposed timbers, skylight to the rear and double glazed dormer window to the front.
Bedroom 1 - 4.39m x 3.58m max (14'5 x 11'9 max) - A well proportioned double bedroom having double glazed windows to both the front and rear, part pitched ceiling with access to loft space, chimney breast with period fireplace and alcoves to the side, central heating radiator and oak cottage latch door leading through into:
Inner Landing - 7.92m x 1.04m (26'0 x 3'5) - Having three skylights to a pitched ceiling, central heating radiator and cottage latch door to:
Bedroom 3 - 2.95m x 2.59m (9'8 x 8'6) - Having part pitched ceiling, central heating radiator and double glazed dormer window to the front.
Bedroom 4 - 2.95m x 2.59m (9'8 x 8'6) - Having pleasant aspect into the front garden, part pitched ceiling, central heating radiator and UPVC double glazed window.
Bathroom - 2.92m max x 2.46m max (9'7 max x 8'1 max) - Having tongue and groove effect panelled bath with mixer tap and integral shower handset, double length shower enclosure with wall mounted shower mixer, tiled alcoves with inset downlighters above, close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin, contemporary towel radiator and UPVC double glazed window to the front.
From the inner landing a doorway leads through into a:
Secondary Landing - Having built in storage cupboard, exposed timber purlin and secondary staircase descending to the rear hallway and oak door giving access into:
Bedroom 2 - 4.22m x 3.53m (13'10 x 11'7) - Having pitched ceiling with exposed timbers, double glazed skylight to the rear and low level double glazed windows to the front, central heating radiator.
Exterior - The property occupies a pleasant position right at the heart of the village, set back on a slightly elevated but level plot with walled frontage, behind which lies a lawned garden with beautiful established magnolia tree.
Double gates give access onto a substantial driveway which sweeps to the front of the property and provides a considerable level of off road parking, leading to an attractive timber clad garage.
Garage / Workshop - Having up and over door, UPVC double glazed window to the side.
Front Garden - The remainder of the garden has gravelled seating areas and rockery edge borders with established trees and shrubs.
Rear Garden - Please note the garden to the rear is rented from Belvoir Estate and is not part of the title of The Cottage. Purchasers would have to enquire whether the lease can be continued with a new owner of The Cottage, prior to agreeing a sale.
Council Tax Band - Melton Borough Council - Tax Band D.
Tenure - Freehold
Additional Notes - We are informed the property is on mains gas, electric, drainage and water (information taken from Energy performance certificate and/or vendor).
Please note, the rear garden is rented from Belvoir estate (approximately £410 per anum) and does not form part of the title of the property. The rear elevation of The cottage is the official boundary. Any prospective purchasers will have to make their own enquiries with regards to whether the lease is transferable to a new owner of The Cottage.
Additional Information - Please see the links below to check for additional information regarding environmental criteria (i.e. flood assessment), school Ofsted ratings, planning applications and services such as broadband and phone signal. Note Richard Watkinson & Partners has no affiliation to any of the below agencies and cannot be responsible for any incorrect information provided by the individual sources.
Flood assessment of an area:_
Broadband & Mobile coverage:-
School Ofsted reports:-
Planning applications:-
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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