Rutland Square, Barkestone Le Vale

** WELL PROPORTIONED PERIOD HOME ** EXTENDED ACCOMMODATION ** IN THE REGION OF 2,200 SQ.FT. ** 4 BEDROOMS 2 MAIN RECEPTIONS ** UTILITY & GROUND FLOOR CLOAK ROOM ** ENSUITE & MAIN BATHROOM ** DELIGHTFUL ESTABLISHED PLOT ** SOUTH TO WESTERLY FACING GARDEN ** OFF ROAD PARKING & GARAGE ** VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED **

An interesting opportunity to purchase a truly individual detached period home which has been significantly extended to provide a versatile level of accommodation which lies in the region of 2,100 sq.ft.

The property offers two main receptions, both being of generous proportions, with dual aspect sitting/dining room with aspect down the lane to the front and into the garden at the rear. The second reception forms part of a new addition which provides a fantastic open plan space linking through into a contemporary kitchen with study area off and useful utility and ground floor cloak room. To the first floor there are four bedrooms, the main benefitting from ensuite facilities, with separate, well proportioned, L shaped family bathroom which combined creates a fantastic family home.

As well as the main accommodation the property occupies a delightful, established, plot with gardens to three sides benefitting from a south to westerly rear aspect with off road parking and generous brick built garage with useful store/workshop at the rear.

Overall this is an excellent, well proportioned, interesting and individual home within a delightful village setting.

Barkestone Le Vale - 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.

AN OPEN FRONTED PORCH WITH WOOD GRAIN EFFECT DOUBLE GLAZED ENTRANCE DOOR LEADS THROUGH INTO:

Main Entrance Hall - 6.22m x 2.08m into stairwell (20'5" x 6'10" into s - Having spindle balustrade turning staircase rising to a first floor landing with useful under stairs storage alcove beneath, wood effect flooring, high ceilings, deep skirtings, double glazed exterior door into the rear garden and, in turn, further doors leading to:

Sitting/Dining Room - 7.49m x 3.84m (24'7" x 12'7") - A well proportioned, open plan, light and airy space benefitting from a dual aspect with double glazed windows to the front and rear. The room is divided into two reception spaces providing a formal dining and sitting room, both of which having a chimney breast, deep skirtings, high ceilings and picture rail. The sitting room area having an exposed brick chimney breast with raised flagged hearth, inset solid fuel stove and arched alcoves to the side.

Kitchen - 5.31m x 3.76m (17'5" x 12'4") - From the main entrance hall steps lead into the kitchen which is an excellent space that opens out into a family/living room at the rear. Combined this creates a fantastic, open plan, everyday living/entertaining space. The initial kitchen is fitted with a generous range of contemporary gloss fronted wall, base and drawer units with granite preparation surfaces including a central island unit providing an excellent working area, having undermounted sink with chrome swan neck mixer tap, free standing electric and gas range with tiled splash backs and chimney hood over, oak effect flooring, contemporary column radiator, attractive exposed beam ceiling and two double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden. Leading from the kitchen is:

Family/Living Room - 8.23m x 4.32m max (27' x 14'2" max) - A well proportioned, versatile room leading off the kitchen which combined creates a fantastic space of generous proportions, perfect for everyday, and would be large enough to accommodate both a sitting and dining area benefitting from an aspect and access into the rear garden. The focal point to the room is an exposed beam, the room having pitched ceiling, inset downlighters, continuation of the oak effect flooring, deep skirtings, double glazed window and exterior door leading out onto the driveway and further French doors to the side and rear into the garden.

Leading off the kitchen an open doorway gives access into:

Utility Space - 3.78m x 2.41m (12'5" x 7'11") - Having a generous range of built in cupboards and drawer units with U shaped configuration of preparation surfaces, plumbing for washing machine, space for further free standing appliances, double glazed window to the front and further door leading into:

Ground Floor Cloak Room - 2.06m x 0.99m (6'9" x 3'3") - Having a two piece suite comprising close coupled WC and vanity unit with inset washbasin with chrome mixer tap, tiled floor and wall mounted extractor.

Returning to the kitchen area an arched doorway gives access into:

Study - 2.44m x 2.39m (8' x 7'10") - A versatile room which is large enough accommodate a study area or alternatively would make an excellent walk in pantry. Having room for free standing appliances, inset downlighters to the ceiling and double glazed window to the front.

RETURNING TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE HALL A SPINDLE BALUSTRADE TURNING STAIRCASE RISES TO:

Split Level First Floor Landing - Having double glazed windows to the front and, in turn, further doors leading to:

Bedroom 1 - 3.91m x 3.61m (12'10" x 11'10") - An initial walk through corridor leads through into a double bedroom benefitting from ensuite facilities with part pitched ceiling, chimney breast with alcoves to the side, double glazed window to the front and cottage latch door into:

Ensuite Shower Room - 2.69m x 1.50m (8'10" x 4'11") - Having a suite comprising double width shower enclosure with sliding screen and wall mounted shower mixer, vanity unit with WC with concealed cistern, vanity surface over and inset washbasin, tiled splash backs and floor and chrome towel radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 3.56m x 3.02m (11'8" x 9'11" ) - A pleasant room having high ceiling, deep skirtings, chimney breast with attractive cast iron fireplace, exposed floor boards and double glazed window to the front.

Bedroom 3 - 3.94m x 2.44m (12'11" x 8') - Having aspect into the garden at the side, high ceilings, exposed floor boards and double glazed window.

Bedroom 4 - 3.96m x 1.83m (13' x 6") - Having double glazed window with aspect into the rear garden, high ceiling and exposed floor boards.

Main Bathroom - 3.73m max x 3.63m (12'3" max x 11'11") - An L shaped well proportioned space fitted with a three piece suite comprising panelled corner bath with chrome taps and further wall mounted electric shower, close coupled WC and pedestal washbasin, tongue and groove effect splash backs, contemporary towel radiator, built in airing cupboard, access to loft space above and double glazed window.

Exterior - The property occupies a delightful and deceptive established plot tucked away close to the heart of the village with gardens running to three sides benefitting from a south to westerly rear aspect and a good degree of privacy. The property is approached from the lane onto an open plan gravelled driveway which provides off road car standing and in turn leads to an attached garage. The main gardens lie to the side and rear of the property, predominately laid to lawn but well stocked with established trees and shrubs, having a paved seating area and small orchard/horticultural area with greenhouse enclosed by trellis fencing.

Garage - 8.23m x 3.33m (27' x 10'11") - Having up an over door, power and light, useful storage in the eaves above, workshop area to the rear and further ledge and brace courtesy door leading into the rear garden. Located to the rear of the garage is a further workshop/store.

Workshop/Store - 3.33m x 2.03m (10'11" x 6'8") - Having power and light and pitched roof.

Council Tax Band - Melton Borough Council - E

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 there is a telegraph pole within the boundary, which we understand the vendors receive a payment of £11 per annum.

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