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MANTON is a popular Rutland village lying virtually equi distant between Oakham and Uppingham (approximately 3 miles). Within the village there is a public house and a church, and other facilities can be found in Oakham and Uppingham including a range of shops, schools, doctors, dentists, opticians etc.

Sporting facilities in the area are numerous including football, cricket, golf, tennis and bowls, all of which are available within a few miles. Rutland Water is a delightful man-made reservoir and there one can enjoy leisure pursuits including fishing, wind-surfing, sailing, cycling or just a stroll around the shores of the lake.

For commuters there is a British Rail station at Oakham where there are high speed train services to London from Peterborough and Kettering. Manton is also within driving distance of a number of centres including Peterborough, Leicester, Corby, and Kettering.

The accommodation briefly comprises:

Ground Floor -

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE, ENTRANCE HALL, DRAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM, SUN LOUNGE with SEWING ROOM off, STUDY/LIBRARY, GARDEN SITTING ROOM, CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM, KITCHEN, BREAKFAST ROOM, UTILITY, CLOAKROOM, BOILER ROOM, BEDROOM 6 with DRESSING AREA and EN-SUITE, BOAT HOUSE, COACH HOUSE.

First Floor -

MASTER BEDROOM with dressing area, EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM and TERRACE, 4 BEDROOMS, FAMILY BATHROOM, OFFICE/GAMES ROOM, SEPARATE W.C., 3 STORES.

Outside -

SWEEPING DRIVEWAY APPROACH, EXTENSIVE LAWNED FRONT GARDENS, FEATURE CLOISTER GARDEN, COACH HOUSE (GARAGE AREA) with POTENTIAL FOR 2 BEDROOM ANNEXE.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

An impressive canopy porch with pillars leads into the:

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Panelled walls and inset display niche with glass mirrored back. Part glazed double doors (with etched glass depicting Rutland Water and a bird scene) open into the elegant:

ENTRANCE HALL
Having a beautiful mahogany staircase leading to the first floor. Dado rail. Built-in cloaks cupboard.

CLOAKROOM/WC
Fitted with a two piece white suite comprising hand wash basin and low level WC. Dado rail. Inset display niche. Wall light and shaving point. Extractor fan.

From the Entrance Hall double doors open into the:

DRAWING ROOM
9.75m(32'0'') x 5.33m(17'6'')
One of the main features of this room is the impressive carved marble fireplace with open grate. Frontal aspect bay window with window seat, concealing a fan assisted radiator. Ornate plaster work and cornice to ceiling. Double doors open into the:

SUN LOUNGE
6.96m(22'10'') x 4.47m(14'8'')
Three large windows to the front aspect and three sets of double doors leading out into the cloister garden. Four wall light points. Moulded cornice to ceiling. Double doors open into the:

SEWING ROOM
2.44m(8'0'') x 1.96m(6'5'')
Frontal aspect window. Moulded cornice to ceiling.

DINING ROOM
4.57m(15'0'') x 4.09m(13'5'')
Large frontal aspect bay window. Four wall light points.

STUDY/LIBRARY
4.60m(15'1'') x 4.11m(13'6'')
Bay window overlooking the cloister garden.

From the Entrance Hall a short flight of stairs lead down to the:

INNER HALL
With fitted polished mahogany cupboard.

KITCHEN
5.61m(18'5'') x 3.96m(13'0'')
A superbly fitted kitchen with a range of floor and wall mounted hand made, decorated and hand painted units giving ample storage space. Complementing the units is a Corian worktop with fitted waste disposal. A range of appliances incorporating a Gagganau fridge freezer, ceramic halogen hob with extractor hood over, microwave double oven and Neff dishwasher. Two frontal aspect windows giving views over the garden. Amtico flooring. Insular breakfast bar. Dresser style unit. Concealed lighting under cupboards, in windows and glazed cupboards. Double doors open into the:

BREAKFAST ROOM
3.96m(13'0'') x 3.84m(12'7'')
Fitted across one wall is a super hand made dresser with detailed pediment, concealed lighting and fitted cupboards and drawers. Moulded cornice to ceiling. Four wall light points.

GARDEN SITTING ROOM
5.77m(18'11'') x 4.39m(14'5'')
This is a delightful room with large windows and French doors overlooking and opening into the cloister garden. The focal point of the room is the stone fireplace with fitted fan assisted electric fire.

The conservatory style roof has fitted electrically operated blinds and vent windows, and the doors have fly screen.s Within the room is a wealth of oak timbers including a detailed cornice with concealed pelmet lighting. Additional wiring has been fitted for ceiling speakers.

From the kitchen a door accesses the rear hall with connecting door and path to garage courtyard.

UTILITY ROOM
3.07m(10'1'') x 2.64m(8'8'')
Fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units providing ample storage space. The units are complemented by a Corian worktop with double sink and waste disposal. Side aspect window. Integral appliances include a Gagganau deep fat fryer, grill and freezer. Tiled floor. Plumbing for automatic washing machine.


BOILER/CONTROL ROOM
Housing a gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating. Built-in cupboard containing electronically controlled central heating and computer controlled irrigation to planters and hanging baskets. The satiellite TV system, intruder and smoke alarms are also situated here.

From the Hall are personnel doors giving access to the triple garage and courtyard.

CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM
15.85m(52'0'') x 3.30m(10'10'')
(opening to 17'8").
This is a magnificent room with two pairs of double doors offering access and views of the cloister and patios. Finished to an exacting standard, there are electrically operated blinds and temperature control through air conditioning/heating units. Ceramic tiled floor. Detailed oak cornice. Built-in storage cupboards with matching oak doors (designed for storage of garden furniture in the winter).

GUEST BEDROOM 6
5.82m(19'1'') x 5.54m(18'2'')
Dividing the guest bedroom from the garden room, there is a series of folding glazed doors and a low oak balustrade. This room also has temperature controlled air conditioning/heating. Off the main bedroom area there is a dressing area and connecting door to a room that has been plumbed for conversion into an en-suite bathroom.

From the main Hall an elegant staircase leads to a three quarter landing and the first floor with access to Bedroom 3.

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM 2
5.08m(16'8'') x 4.11m(13'6'')
Fitted with an attractive range of individually made and hand painted bedroom furniture including wardrobes, concealed television stand and set of drawers. Three wall light points. Window to front aspect with views over Rutland Water. Vanity area with fitted marble top vanity unit with inset vanity hand basin. Connecting door to Rear Hall and secondary staircase.

BEDROOM 3
3.96m(13'0'') x 3.28m(10'9'')
Fitted bedroom furniture including fitted wardrobe and vanity unit, connecting door to secondary landing and stairs.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Fitted with a Jacuzzi type bath with shower attachment over, shower cubicle, corner vanity hand basin with cupboard beneath, bidet and low level WC. Panelling extends to dado height. Marble splashbacks. Heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 4/SITTING ROOM
4.57m(15'0'') x 4.22m(13'10'')
A feature of this room is the marble fireplace and hearth. Panelling extends to dado height. Door opens onto a small balcony with views over Rutland Water. Connecting doors to upper landing of main staircase and en-suite/family bathroom.

BEDROOM 5
4.11m(13'6'') x 4.04m(13'3'')
Double doors open onto a balcony overlooking the cloisters.

MASTER SUITE

DRESSING AREA
Fitted with three double wardrobes and a matching vanity unit with fitted mirrors.

EN-SUITE TOILET
Fitted with a two piece white suite comprising vanity hand basin with cupboard beneath and low level WC. Panelling to dado height. Fitted display shelves with mirror behind.

MASTER BEDROOM
5.33m(17'6'') x 5.18m(17'0'')
A bright attractive room with double doors opening onto a balcony with views over Rutland Water. Fitted with a range of hand made painted bedroom furniture. Speakers concealed in ceiling.

INNER LOBBY
With double doors opening onto the first floor terrace with views over the garden and Rutland Water.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Fitted with a four piece suite comprising double width shower cubicle, bidet, low level WC and vanity hand basin set in a marble vanity unit. Complementing the suite there are a range of fitted cupboards with shelving.

From the rear hall a secondary flight of stairs leads to a small built-in linen cupboard.

CLOAKROOM/WC
Fitted with a two piece white suite comprising hand wash basin and low level WC.

OFFICE/GAMES ROOM
6.35m(20'10'') x 8.48m(27'10'')
(This has been constructed for the easy removal of the inner walls to make one large games room). Currently to one end of the office four storerooms have been created, giving an overall useful area of 20'10" (6.3m) x 15'0" (4.57m).

OUTSIDE
Hollytop House is approached via a wide sweeping gravel driveway opening up in front of the house to form a parking area, this being bounded by a yew hedge. The driveway continues past the house and there is a gated entrance into an enclosed courtyard finished in block paving. Attrached to the main house is a triple garage with three electrically operated up and over doors. Adjacent to this there is the coach and boat house each with double doors opening to form two garage areas.

COACH HOUSE(GARAGE AREA)
7.49m(24'7'') x 3.43m(11'3'')
This has large arched double doors with a maximum height clearance of 9'2" (2.79m). Opens through to the second garage area 21'3" (6.47m) x 12'2" (3.70m). A loft access opens into two good storage rooms with potential for conversion to form an annexe subject to the relevant consents being granted. Connecting door leading to a gardener's WC.

To the front of the property the gardens are extensively laid to lawn and open plan.

Interspersed into the lawned areas are a variety of evergreens and deciduous trees and shrubs.

Two timber storage sheds are fully clad with cedar shingle and are set in one corner of the garden providing storage for gardening equipment. From the parking area in front of the property a path and ramp lead to a gazebo overlooking the front garden and gated access to the cloister garden.

CLOISTER GARDEN
Carefully designed the cloisters included shaped lawns with brick paved pathways, water features and patio areas. A covered barbecue area with barbecue (with chimney).

CLOISTER GARDEN
The cloisters can be lit in a number of different ways depending upon the mood you wish to create.

NOTE:
In the main the property has the following:

1. Gas fired radiator central heating (the radiators are concealed beneath ornate covers).

2. The principal rooms have hand crafted plaster work and cornices.

3. There is a choice of lighting and in many parts of the house the lights are controlled by dimmer switches. The wall light points, main ceiling lights and table lamp points, picture lights and chandeliers are operated from door switches.

4. All the gardens are irrigated and computer controlled.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
Enquiries to Rutland County Council, Telephone Oakham 01572-722577

DIRECTIONS
From Murray's Oakham office turn left onto the High Street, across the two mini-roundabouts, leaving the town, heading towards Uppingham. After about 3 miles, at the junction on the top of the hill turn left into Manton. Drive through the village and the property will be found on the left hand side.