Dovecote Close, Barrowden, Oakham

SUMMARY
A beautifully presented four-bedroom detached home, privately positioned within a quiet close in the much-loved Rutland village of Barrowden.


DESCRIPTION
Tucked away in a peaceful and discreet position within the village, this substantial detached home offers an enviable combination of space, privacy and flexibility, together with the considerable lifestyle appeal of village living in the heart of Rutland.

Barrowden is a particularly sociable and well-regarded village, with a strong sense of community and a wonderful selection of local amenities. The village shop provides everyday essentials, while the community hub is at the heart of local events and activities. The village pub adds to the friendly atmosphere, offering a popular place to meet, eat and enjoy the company of neighbours and friends. Surrounded by beautiful Rutland countryside, Barrowden provides the perfect balance of peaceful rural living and convenient access to the nearby market towns.

The property itself is approached via a private driveway providing generous parking for several vehicles, together with a double garage. The garage comfortably accommodates two cars but also offers exciting potential for alternative uses, such as additional living or working accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents.

On entering, the bright and welcoming hallway immediately sets the tone for the home. To the right is a superb living room which extends from the front to the rear of the property, creating a wonderfully spacious and versatile reception space. With views over the front and patio doors opening onto the rear garden, the room enjoys an abundance of natural light and a lovely connection with the outside. A newly fitted Chesney log burner forms a cosy focal point and makes this an especially inviting room during the colder months.

The patio doors open directly onto the property's exceptional rear garden. Mature, established and wonderfully tranquil, the garden is a genuine haven of privacy and is not overlooked, creating a peaceful and secluded outdoor space that is increasingly difficult to find. A newly laid porcelain-tiled patio provides the perfect setting for alfresco dining, summer entertaining or simply enjoying the quiet surroundings, while the mature planting and established greenery create a beautiful backdrop throughout the seasons.

Returning to the hallway, a second reception room is currently arranged as a formal dining room. This is another wonderfully flexible space which could readily adapt to suit the needs of its next owners, whether as a dining room, study, family room, playroom or additional sitting room.

The kitchen is well equipped with Neff appliances, complemented by a useful and generously proportioned utility area with the added benefit of a shower. A ground-floor WC completes the accommodation on this level. Throughout the ground floor, a combination of attractive hardwood flooring and tiled surfaces provides a practical and stylish finish, ideally suited to the demands of modern family life.

Upstairs, the bright and airy landing is a particularly pleasant space, with a beautiful window overlooking the front of the property. There are four well-proportioned double bedrooms, providing excellent flexibility for family living, guests or home working. The principal accommodation is further complemented by a family bathroom with both bath and shower facilities, while the second bedroom benefits from its own en suite.

The first floor has been finished with new carpets throughout, and the property as a whole is presented in excellent condition, offering a home that can be enjoyed from day one.

There is also access to the loft via a loft ladder. The loft is already partially boarded and provides an impressive amount of additional space, offering exciting potential for conversion into further accommodation, subject to the relevant planning permissions and building regulations.

The location is another significant attraction. Barrowden enjoys an idyllic position within Rutland, surrounded by some of the county's most beautiful countryside, yet it is remarkably well placed for access to everyday amenities and neighbouring towns. The popular market town of Uppingham is within easy reach, providing an excellent range of shops, cafés, restaurants, schools and other facilities. Stamford is also readily accessible, while the property's position offers convenient links towards the surrounding Rutland and Leicestershire countryside and beyond.

In all, this is a particularly appealing family home: spacious, bright, flexible and exceptionally private, with generous parking, a double garage, four double bedrooms, two reception rooms and a mature, secluded garden. Combined with its peaceful position within one of Rutland's most sociable and desirable villages, this is a home that offers both the tranquillity of village life and the convenience of excellent connections to Uppingham, Stamford and the wider region.

A rare opportunity to enjoy a substantial detached home in a wonderfully private position, within the heart of the Rutland countryside.

Please note that an AML fee is chargeable once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
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