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** IMMENSE POTENTIAL** Superb 17th Century stone cottage on large corner plot, completely rebuilt to relevant building regulations in the early 1960's and now ready for a further facelift.
Hidden from view this charming cottage, with its own historical record, occupies a secluded position privately screened by mature trees in this idyllic and much sought after village.
The property does require modernisation and has been priced accordingly. There is ample scope for extension of the existing accommodation, subject to Local Authority approval. There are no attached covenants and the property is not listed.
Benefitting from hot water underfloor central heating, the accommodation briefly comprises; Entrance Hall, Cloakroom/Utility, Breakfast Kitchen, Living Room and Cellar. On the first floor there is a Master Bedroom with adjoining En Suite Shower Closet, two further Bedrooms and a Bathroom.
Outside there is a large Workshop, Gardens to the front, side and rear as well as ample parking, all privately screened.


DESCRIPTION ** IMMENSE POTENTIAL** Superb 17th Century stone cottage on large corner plot, completely rebuilt to relevant building regulations in the early 1960's and now ready for a further facelift.
Hidden from view this charming cottage, with its own historical record, occupies a secluded position privately screened by mature trees in this idyllic and much sought after village.
The property does require modernisation and has been priced accordingly. There is ample scope for extension of the existing accommodation, subject to Local Authority approval. There are no attached covenants and the property is not listed.
Benefitting from hot water underfloor central heating, the accommodation briefly comprises; Entrance Hall, Cloakroom/Utility, Breakfast Kitchen, Living Room and Cellar. On the first floor there is a Master Bedroom with adjoining En Suite Shower Closet, two further Bedrooms and a Bathroom.
Outside there is a large Workshop, Gardens to the front, side and rear as well as ample parking, all privately screened.
EXTON Exton is a charming Rutland village lying approximately 4 miles to the east of Oakham. The charm of the village is demonstrated by the fact that parts are included in the Conservation Area. Within the village there is a school and for other facilities, these are available in Oakham and include a good range of shops, schools, dentists, library etc.
Sporting facilities in the area are good with a number of participation sports being available and these include golf, cricket, football, rugby football, bowls and tennis. In addition Rutland Water lies approximately 1 mile to the south of Exton and there one can enjoy fly fishing, sailing, windsurfing or just a stroll around the shores of the lake.
For commuters, there is a British Rail terminal in Oakham where are services to Leicester, Birmingham and Peterborough, and at the latter point there are good train services to London, King's Cross, the journey time taking about an hour. For road commuters Oakham is within easy distance of a number of centres including Stamford, Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Uppingham, Corby and Peterborough.
ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE HALL Exposed stone work, TERAZZO tiled floor, recessed ceiling spotlight, double glazed picture window overlooking front garden and adjacent extensive parking area.
CLOAKROOM/UTILITY ROOM Modern white suite comprising vanity hand basin with cupboards under and low level Wc, feature pine panelling to walls with matching built in unit providing space for automatic washing machine and condensing dryer, recessed ceiling spotlights, heated towel rail, extractor fan with timer and discreet store cupboards built-it. BREAKFAST KITCHEN 3.51m(11'6'') x 4.47m(14'8'') Range of built in units including twin bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit and fitted worksurface with cupboard and drawer units under, space for slot in cooker with cooker hood over, tiled splashbacks, tall larder cupboard with integral shelving, further built in cloaks cupboard housing consumer unit and including further fitted shelving, feature panelling to walls, built in breakfast benches with storage under, tiled floor, windows to side and rear, underfloor heating. LIVING ROOM 7.75m(25'5'') x 4.24m(13'11'') Superb INGLENOOK fireplace with exposed stonework and heavy timber beam, housing JOTUL, cast iron wood burning stove with flagstone hearth and adjacent built in seating, feature exposed stonework, cedar shingles, PARANA pine, ceiling, built in alcove cabinets, open tread staircase to first floor, windows to front and rear, underfloor heating.
The JOTUL wood burner has an integral back boiler which provides domestic hot water and underfloor heating by simple gravity circulation. The oil fired boiler can be programmed for automatic operation by pumped circulation or combined with the JOTUL as required.
CELLAR 2.74m(9'0'') x 2.74m(9'0'') Floor hatch gives access to good sized dry cellar providing useful storage area and incorporating RADON extraction outlet, underfloor heating isolation valves connect with the flow and return manifolds at this point.
(Provision has been made for fitting a water metre if required.)
(The cellar was 'tanked' and breeze block lined during the re-build) FIRST FLOOR LANDING Built in airing cupboard with slatted shelving, loft hatch giving access to roof void, feature wrought iron balustrade, window to rear overlooking large garden. BEDROOM ONE 4.01m(13'2'') x 4.90m(16'1'') Range of mirror fronted wardrobes with light over, two further built in wardrobes with cupboards above, radiator, window to front, built in cupboard housing vanity hand basin with storage under. EN SUITE SHOWER CLOSET With tiled shower cubicle, pine panelled walls, heated towel rail. BEDROOM TWO 3.81m(12'6'') x 2.64m(8'8'') (Plus range of built in units)
Built in double wardrobe with cupboard over and adjacent storage cupboard, radiator, window to side overlooking gardens. BEDROOM THREE 2.90m(9'6'') x 2.21m(7'3'') (Plus fitted wardobes)
Fitted units comprising one double and one single wardrobe with storage cupboard over, radiator, recessed ceiling spotlight, window to front. BATHROOM 3.86m(12'8'') x 2.08m(6'10'') Coloured suite comprising low flush Wc, bidet, inset hand basin with cupboards under, panelled bath and separate shower cubicle, tiled splashbacks and part wood panelled walls, two radiators, window to front and side. OUTSIDE LARGE WORKSHOP 7.19m(23'7'') x 4.50m(14'9'') Stone built with brick lining, contains 600 gallon fuel tank with roof top filler, low flush Wc, light and power, potential roof top sun terrace. HOBBIES ROOM Partially complete.
FRONT GARDEN A five bar gate leads onto a gravelled driveway flanked by mature shrubs, bushes and conifer trees leading to an extensive gravelled parking area providing hardstanding for at least six vehicles.
Immediatley to the front of the property is a paved south-facing sun terrace with adjacent conifers and deep water well, approximatley 50ft. deep, capped with a concrete paving slab. All patio rain water drains to the well. SIDE GARDEN Adjacent to the parking area is a good sized Utility area, currently used for log storage, and leading onto the side of the property there are lawns with inset fruit trees, including inset apple and pear trees and with adjacent mature hazelnut tree.
REAR GARDEN To the rear of the property there is a further lawned area with raised garden border containing a wild variety of shrubs and bushes all screened by mature trees. Immediatley to the rear of the cottage is a concrete terrace with covered seating area also housing concealed oil fired central heating boiler. Steps lead up the side of the workshop and give access to what would provide a superb raised sun terrace. All surface water drains to a steel lined 10' deep sump.
SERVICES 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.
COUNCIL TAX BAND Enquiries to Rutland County Council, Telephone Oakham 01572-722577 INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE ADVICE Murray, in conjunction with Linda Horne of Mercia Financial Solutions can offer free independent advice whether you buy through Murray Estate Agents or another agent. Mercia Financial Solutions have access to over 13,000 mortgage products and are able to find the most competitive products from the whole market.
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VIEWING By appointment to be made through the Selling Agents please. If you are travelling a long distance please telephone prior to departure to ensure the property is still available and to discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in this property in order that you do not make a wasted journey.
OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday - Friday 9.00 - 6.00
Saturday 9.00 - 4.00 Sunday & Bank Holidays 10.00 - 2.00
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