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" A delightful period property, formly an original gamekeepers cottage for the Burley Estate and now forming part of a small, very select development of properties on the edge of Burley Park, close to the famous market town of Oakham. The cottage offers deceptively spacious accommodation with character of, on the ground floor, reception hall, cloakroom/wc, lounge, dining room, breakfast kitchen and a utility room. To the first floor there are three good sized bedrooms and two bathrooms. Outside there are delightful walled gardens, parking and a large single garage. Viewing of this pretty cottage in this prime Rutland location is highly recommended by the selling agent.

BURLEY ON THE HILL Burley on the Hill is a delightful hamlet about two miles from the centre of Oakham. It does have a church but all main facilities are available in Oakham or alternatively to the other side of the village, in the village of Cottesmore, there is a shop, post office, school, church and sporting facilities.
For commuters Burley is ideally located within driving distance of Oakham station where there are connections to Leicester and the Midlands, or Peterborough for London Kings Cross. From May 2009 there are also 2 direct trains a day from Oakham to London St Pancras. For drivers it is within easy distance of a number of centres including Grantham, Melton Mowbray, Peterborough, Kettering, Corby, Leicester and Nottingham.
Within the area there are many sporting facilities including golf, cricket, rugby, football, tennis and bowls. The horse too has its place in Rutland with not only hunting but many lovely hacks through the country byways.
Rutland Water is a short distance away and there one can enjoy numerous leisure pursuits including sailing, windsurfing or just a leisurely stroll around the shores of the lake.
The accommodation in more detail comprises a hardwood front door with canopy porch over leading to the reception hall. GROUND FLOOR PLAN RECEPTION HALL 4.25m(13'11'') x 2.18m(7'2'') With Oak flooring, bay window to the front, radiator, ceiling downlighters, glazed panelled doors to the lounge, breakfast kitchen and dining room, steps to a half landing with door to the cloakroom/wc. CLOAKROOM/WC With radiator, low level wc and wash basin. LOUNGE 6.01m(19'9'') x 3.67m(12'0'') With bay windows to the front and side, further window to the rear, three radiators, fireplace with feature real flame gas stove, ceiling downlighters, tv aerial point. DINING ROOM 3.41m(11'2'') x 3.27m(10'9'') With window to the front, oak flooring, radiator, 4 wall light points. BREAKFAST KITCHEN 4.21m(13'10'') x 2.62m(8'7'') minimum With tiled floor, radiator, window to the rear, glazed panelled door to the utility room, understair storage, ceiling downlighters. Good range of wall, floor and drawer units with worksurfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Built in appliances include a quality SMEG range cooker with extractor over, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, breakfast bar. UTILITY ROOM 2.88m(9'5'') x 1.53m(5'0'') with tiled floor, radiator, stable style door to the rear, closet cupboard, range of wall and base units with worktop incorporating a stainless steel sink unit and drainer, plumbing for washing machine. FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR PLAN LANDING With doors to the bedrooms and bathroom. BEDROOM 1 3.72m(12'2'') x 3.67m(12'0'') with windows to the side and rear, two radiators, ceiling downlighters, door to the en suite shower room. EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM With radiator, shaver point, tiled shower area, low level wc and wash basin. BEDROOM 2 4.16m(13'8'') x 2.56m(8'5'') With window to the rear, radiator, ceiling downlighters. BEDROOM 3 3.31m(10'10'') x 2.13m(7'0'') With window to the front, radiator, loft access. BATHROOM With window to the front, radiator, tongue & groove wall panelling, suite comprising panelled double ended bath, traditional high level wc and wash basin. OUTSIDE To the front of the property there is a small walled shrub garden area with pretty handgate leading to a path to the front door. To the rear of the property is the driveway leading to the garage. The rear garden is of a pretty 'cottage' style having a high old brick wall enclosing with feature openings. The garden comprises a lawn with an interesting array of shrub beds and borders, pergola and footpath leading down one side of the cottage around to the front. GARDEN FEATURE WALL GARAGE 6.07m(19'11'') x 3.95m(13'0'') With power and lighting, remote up and over door (this will need re-commissioning as is currently not working), gas fired Worcester central heating & domestic hot water boiler. SERVICES Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage are connected. EIR LOCAL AUTHORITY Rutland County Council (01572) 722577 VIEWING By appointment only with the selling agent, These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
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