Mill Lane, Caldecott, Market Harborough, Leics.

Merrie Cottage is a delightful, detached period home positioned on a generously sized plot within a sought-after, picturesque village. This enchanting stone-built residence, set beneath a traditional slate roof, is enhanced by an array of versatile outbuildings, including stables, and enjoys the privacy of mature gardens.

Blending timeless charm with exceptional potential, Merrie Cottage showcases an abundance of character throughout, from exposed beams to feature fireplaces. The accommodation, arranged across three floors, is generous and well-proportioned, offering both elegance and comfort.

The property benefits from gas central heating and partial double glazing and presents an exciting opportunity for sympathetic modernisation, allowing a new owner to tailor the interiors to their own exacting standards.

The accommodation can be summarised as follows:
GROUND FLOOR: Sitting Room with open fireplace, Drawing Room with ornate fireplace and feature bay, a central Inner Hall, Dining Room with open fireplace, spacious Breakfast Kitchen;
FIRST FLOOR: 3 Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom;
SECOND FLOOR: substantial Loft Bedroom with scope for a variety of uses.

The overall offering is one of rare appeal: a quintessential period home in a prime village setting, combining traditional architecture with scope for bespoke enhancement — an ideal retreat for those seeking charm, space and lifestyle.

Description - Merrie Cottage is a delightful, detached period home positioned on a generously sized plot within a sought-after, picturesque village. This enchanting stone-built residence, set beneath a traditional slate roof, is enhanced by an array of versatile outbuildings, including stables, and enjoys the privacy of mature gardens.

Blending timeless charm with exceptional potential, Merrie Cottage showcases an abundance of character throughout, from exposed beams to feature fireplaces. The accommodation, arranged across three floors, is generous and well-proportioned, offering both elegance and comfort.

The property benefits from gas central heating and partial double glazing and presents an exciting opportunity for sympathetic modernisation, allowing a new owner to tailor the interiors to their own exacting standards.

The accommodation can be summarised as follows:
GROUND FLOOR: Sitting Room with open fireplace, Drawing Room with ornate fireplace and feature bay, a central Inner Hall, Dining Room with open fireplace, spacious Breakfast Kitchen;

FIRST FLOOR: 3 Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom;

SECOND FLOOR: substantial Loft Bedroom with scope for a variety of uses.

The overall offering is one of rare appeal: a quintessential period home in a prime village setting, combining traditional architecture with scope for bespoke enhancement — an ideal retreat for those seeking charm, space and lifestyle.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Recessed Porch - The main entrance to the property lies to the side elevation with panelled entrance door leading to:

Sitting Room - 4.52m x 3.53m (14'10" x 11'7") - Open fireplace with timber surround, radiator, wall light points, window to side elevation, double opening glass panelled doors leading to Drawing Room.

Drawing Room - 5.82m max x 4.37m to bay (19'1" max x 14'4" to bay - Beautiful fireplace with ornate timber surround and marble hearth, two radiators, exposed ceiling beam, wall light points, feature bay window and a further window to side providing views over private gardens, external door giving access to garden.

Inner Hall - 1.19m x 1.83m (3'11" x 6'0") - Timber parquet floor, stairs leading to first floor.

Dining Room - 4.67m x 2.87m (15'4" x 9'5") - Open fire with cast iron surround and stone mantel, radiator, parquet floor, exposed ceiling beam, understairs storage cupboard, window with views over gardens.

Breakfast Kitchen - 4.67m max x 3.76m max (15'4" max x 12'4" max) - Fitted kitchen units with timber effect work surfaces, inset single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap, electric double oven, 4 ring electric hob, space for fridge, gas boiler.

Exposed ceiling beam, wall light points, cork tiled floor, window and external panelled door with glazed insets to garden.

First Floor -

Landing - 0.94m x 5.89m (3'1" x 19'4") - Stairs leading to second floor, window to rear elevation.

Bedroom One - 4.60m x 3.86m (15'1" x 12'8") - Radiator, over-stairs cupboard, wall light points, window to front elevation.

Bedroom Two - 3.51m x 3.28m (11'6" x 10'9") - Fitted wardrobe, radiator, exposed ceiling beam, access to built-in dual aspect cupboard housing hot water cylinder, window to front elevation.

Bedroom Three - 3.63m x 2.54m (11'11" x 8'4") - Traditional open fire, radiator, exposed ceiling beam, access to built-in dual aspect cupboard housing hot water cylinder, window to front elevation.

Bathroom - 2.82m x 1.85m (9'3" x 6'1") - Coloured suite comprising low level WC, pedestal hand basin and panelled bath with shower above and glass screen. Tiled splashbacks, radiator, window to rear elevation.

Second Floor -

Bedroom Four - 4.78m x 3.81m (15'8" x 12'6") - Radiator, dual aspect windows to front and side elevations.

Outside - The property occupies a corner plot with vehicular access through traditional, timber five-bar gate at the rear leading to the area off-road parking and outbuildings, as well as pedestrian access to the walled garden via a wrought iron hand gate from the side elevation. The range of outbuildings present an opportunity for redevelopment or residential conversion, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions.

Workshop/Summerhouse - 5.18m x 3.76m (17'0" x 12'4") - Dual aspect windows providing garden views.

Lean-To Garden Shed - 5.31m x 2.34m (17'5" x 7'8") -

Brick Outbuilding - Single storey construction housing interconnected stables as follows:

Stable 1 - 4.45m x 2.57m (14'7" x 8'5") -

Stable 2 - 4.45m x 3.15m (14'7" x 10'4") -

Stable 3 - 4.45m x 3.86m (14'7" x 12'8") -

Stable 4 - 4.45m x 2.36m (14'7" x 7'9") -

Garage - 4.65m x 4.57m (15'3" x 15'0") - Sliding timber door for vehicular access, personnel door to garden.

Further Stable/Store - 4.57m x 2.90m (15'0" x 9'6") - (attached to the garage)

Gardens - The well established gardens are fully enclosed and enjoy a good degree of privacy. The gardens have been arranged to feature areas of lawn with inset specimen plants, colourful borders and beds stocked with an array of shrubs, bushes and flowering plants and secluded seating area providing a peaceful retreat.

Within the gardens, there is a small stone outbuilding under pantile roof which houses a WC.

Development Potential - The range of outbuildings present an opportunity for redevelopment or residential conversion, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions.

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

According to
Broadband availability: Standard, Superfast, Ultrafast
Mobile signal availability:
EE - good outdoor, variable in-home
O2 - good outdoor
Three - good outdoor
Vodafone - poor to none outdoor
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.

Caldecott - Caldecott is the most southerly village in Rutland and contains a church and two public houses. There is road access for commuters to both Corby, 3 miles and Uppingham, 4 miles, and other major centres including Kettering, Market Harborough, Oakham, Stamford and Leicester.

For commuters Caldecott is ideally placed being within driving distance of a number of centres including the local market town of Uppingham, where all facilities are available, Kettering, Corby, Market Harborough, Northampton. For rail travellers, there are good services to London from Corby, Kettering and Market Harborough.

Sports facilities in the area are many and varied with clubs catering for cricket, football, rugby, tennis, bowls, golf and other sports, together with Rutland Water a few miles away where one can enjoy windsurfing, sailing, cycling or just enjoy a ramble round the shores.

For education, in addition to a wide range of Local Authority schools there are the well known public schools at Uppingham, Oakham and Stamford.

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

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