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Thorpe Gardens, Whissendine, Rutland

PROPERTY TYPE

Character Property

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

2,874 sq ft

267 sq m

TENURE
Describes 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

  • Breakfast Kitchen
  • Four Reception Rooms
  • Study
  • Utility Room, Downstairs Cloakroom
  • Four Double Bedrooms, One Single Bedroom
  • Family Bathroom, Two Ensuites
  • South Facing Garden, Summer House/Outdoor Bar
  • Double Garage, Private Driveway
  • Village Location
  • EPC - C

Description

A substantial and well-presented five-bedroom family home set on a generous south-facing plot, featuring a private driveway, double garage, and spacious living throughout, all nestled in the desirable village of Whissendine.

Ground Floor - The ground floor is thoughtfully arranged around a central entrance hall and offers a superb balance of living and entertaining spaces. It features a spacious breakfast kitchen, four reception rooms, a study, utility room, and a downstairs cloakroom.

At the heart of the home, the breakfast kitchen is positioned between two reception rooms and is beautifully appointed with a large central island incorporating a breakfast bar, a comprehensive range of fitted units, and ample space for a range-style cooker, freestanding fridge freezer, and dishwasher. An archway at the front leads into a cosy snug, while another at the rear opens into a bright and airy living/dining room with two sets of bifold doors, seamlessly connecting the interior with the garden.

The utility room, accessed from the kitchen, offers additional storage, space for white goods, and a door leading out to the side of the property. From the kitchen, a further door leads into the formal dining room, which enjoys direct access to the rear patio via French doors. Adjacent is the main living room—an elegant and generously proportioned space featuring a gas fire and another set of French doors opening to the patio. Completing the ground floor is a versatile study, ideal for home working.

First Floor - The first floor accommodates four double bedrooms, a dressing room/single bedroom, and three bath/shower rooms. The two principal bedrooms both benefit from en-suite shower rooms and built-in storage, while the remaining two doubles also feature fitted storage and share a well-appointed family bathroom. The bathroom includes a shower bath, wash hand basin, low flush WC, and heated towel rail.

Outside - Sycamore House occupies a generous south-facing plot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. To the front, a large block-paved driveway provides ample off-road parking and access to the double garage.

The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn, enhanced by mature planting that provides year-round interest. A spacious patio wraps around the back of the property and includes a covered outdoor kitchen—perfect for entertaining—along with steps leading up to a summer house/bar equipped with electricity.

Location - Whissendine is a well-regarded Rutland village with a large community lying equidistant to the historic market towns of Oakham and Melton Mowbray. approximately 5 miles from Oakham and 6.5 miles from Melton Mowbray. The village offers all the qualities of rural life, whilst also being conveniently located providing easy access to the region’s commercial and retail centres. Within the village there is a popular public house, a church, primary school and a village shop with café, as well as a playing field with cricket ground on the edge of the village. Communications in the area are excellent, with good links to Leicester, Peterborough, Grantham and Kettering, with the A14 dual carriageway providing rapid road access both east (A1), north/south (M1) and northwest (M6).

Services & Council Tax - The property is offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired central heating. Rutland County Council – Tax Band G

Tenure - Freehold

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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