4 Bedroom Property for Sale in Whissendine
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ASHWELL ROAD, WHISSENDINE RUTLAND
A charming country cottage frontage to a deceptively large family house, set in approximately 1.5 acres of private gardens and paddock extending to approximately 2.8 acres. The property was formerly a cottage built of mellow honey coloured ironstone and it has been tastefully extended in brick, the whole beneath a tile roof. The accommodation has been skilfully arranged and is well proportioned on various interesting levels. The older part of the house has exposed beams and pointed stonework and the more modern parts have lovely light rooms with reception accommodation having patio doors leading out onto the sun patio, swimming pool and garden.
This most interesting home with traditional accommodation to the main house is approached through a lovely reception hall with cloakroom and reading hall with study adjoining. A well appointed kitchen has a good range of oak panel cupboards together with a breakfast area with seating and an adjoining utility room. The stylish hallway leads into the drawing room and dining room. The drawing room has a feature circular stone fireplace and patio doors to the garden. The dining room has a further stone fireplace and also patio doors to the garden.
A series of two galleried landings with turned balusters offer an interesting approach to the bedrooms, all of which are spacious and the master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with sunken Jacuzzi bath.
Externally the gardens and grounds including the paddock extend to approximately 4.3 acres. To the side of the house, overlooked by the kitchen, is a vegetable and herb garden, beyond which is a lawned garden large enough for a tennis court or ideal as a croquet lawn and play area for children. A flight of steps and curved wall leads to a patio with central well head and games room. Built of brick it is an interesting piece of architecture with curves and is currently used as a fully appointed snooker room with bar/kitchen area and separate shower room. It could easily be used for other purposes including offices or as a granny annexe as all facilities are available. From the games room patio doors lead out onto the patio and swimming pool area and the patio itself extends along the rear of the house.
The heated swimming pool is in a well sheltered position, with the games room providing shower and changing facilities, and the main gardens and rose walk extending into the lower gardens which are private and mature. Views of the countryside beyond.
A drive at the east side of the house which has rights of way over the adjoining owner's land leads through to the paddock which extends to about 2.8 acres including a front holding paddock and hard tennis court, the latter is well protected by shrubs and interwoven wire netting.
The availability of this property offers an opportunity to acquire a lovely, delightfully maintained home on the edge of this popular village with many facilities including the games rooms, gardens, paddock, tennis courts, swimming pool and an inspection is strongly recommended.
Whissendine is a charming Rutland village lying on the north western side of the county, equidistant approximately between Oakham and Melton Mowbray. It has a number of facilities including a fine 14th century church, two pubs, school, playing fields, sports centre and a bus service to both Oakham and Melton Mowbray where all other facilities are available including supermarkets, doctors, dentists etc.
For commuters Whissendine is well located being within easy driving of a number of centres including Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Nottingham, Grantham, Kettering and Corby. Peterborough is approximately a 35 - 40 minute drive where there are fast train services to London Kings Cross and the north.
Sporting facilities in the area are many and varied with many participating sports including cricket, rugby, football, tennis, golf, bowls etc. Schooling in the area is good, with the local village school and a good range of local authority schools, together with the private schools, catering for children of all ages, in both Oakham and Uppingham.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
A gravel driveway and courtyard with parking leads up to the part glazed panel front entrance door with outside storm lantern.
RECEPTION HALL
3.66m(12'0'') x 2.39m(7'10'')
With exposed ceiling beams, two wall light points. Radiator.
CLOAKROOM
With vanity wash hand basin with pine surround and cupboards beneath. WC suite with pine seat and cover and concealed cistern. Exposed ceiling beam.
INNER READING HALL
3.89m(12'9'') x 1.88m(6'2'')
With exposed ceiling beams. Feature pointed brick pier and radiator.
STUDY
2.69m(8'10'') x 2.51m(8'3'')
With exposed ceiling beams and a range of bookshelves along one wall. Radiator. Two telephone points.
From the main reception hall a door leads into the:
BREAKFAST KITCHEN
5.23m(17'2'') x 3.66m(12'0'')
Beautifully fitted with cupboards having oak panel fronts with oak edges to worktops which are complemented by glazed tile splashbacks and concealed worktop lighting.
The fittings comprise an inset single drainer double bowl stainless steel sink unit with double cupboard beneath and adjoining rerigerator. Two further cupboards with central tray space and single cupboard with drawer over. inset four burner gas hob. Double wall cupboard incorporating a corner area and one having a glazed leaded light panel door. Further wall cupboard and extractor hood over the hob.
Double electric oven set into a cabinet with cupboards over and under and further range of cupboards with drawers above. End single wall cupboard. Range of three cupboards forming a peninsula and also the backing to the breakfast area with oak panel seating on two sides with locker storage below. Display shelving and single wall cupboard with leaded glazed panel door. Radiator. Fan assisted thermostatically controlled radiator. Glazed panel side entrance door.
UTILITY ROOM
2.62m(8'7'') x 2.08m(6'10'')
Single drainer stainless steel sink unit, drawer and cupboards under, an adjoining worktop with glazed tile splashback. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Radiator. Ideal Mexico gas fired boiler supplying the central heating system and domestic hot water, and pool heating.
From the reception hall wide steps lead to the HALLWAY.
DRAWING ROOM ENTRANCE
2.44m(8'0'') x 1.93m(6'4'')
There is a reception area leading into the main room.
DRAWING ROOM
7.92m(26'0'') x 3.96m(13'0'')
This is a light and airy room with two pairs of double glazed sliding patio doors leading out onto the patio, swimming pool and garden. A feature of this room is the central circular stone fireplace with living gas coal fire and central circular chimney over. To one end is feature pointed stonework with arched recesses and fitted oak bookshelves, central display top with locker storage beneath. At the other end a formal sitting area with semi-circular display plinth for TV and storage recesses for videos etc. Two radiators and three wall light points.
DINING ROOM
5.41m(17'9'') x 3.56m(11'8'')
Having a stone built fireplace with open fire and slate hearth. The mantel extends into the alcove with serving top and storage space with wine racks beneath. Feature pointed stonework to one wall. Two wall light points and patio door leading out onto the patio, swimming pool and garden.
From the upper hall a staircase with open turned balusters leads to the:
LOWER GALLERIED LANDING
GUEST BEDROOM 2
6.43m(21'1'') x 2.64m(8'8'')
With radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM
2.84m(9'4'') x 2.36m(7'9'')
With glazed tiling to half height around fittings which comprise a panel bath with twin handgrips and hand held shower unit. Pedestal wash hand basin with adjoining shaver point. Close-coupled WC suite. Wall light point. Radiator. Fully tiled shower compartment with glazed smoke splash door and single valve power shower with adjustable sprayhead. Spotlight over.
Built-in linen/airing cupboard with storage area below.
From the galleried landing a further flight of stairs leads to the:
UPPER GALLERIED LANDING
MASTER BEDROOM
4.72m(15'6'') overall x 4.57m(15'0'')
Having a large built-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelves. Adjoining chest of four drawers. Radiator. Telephone point. Wall light point. Archway to:
DRESSING ROOM/BATHROOM
3.76m(12'4'') x 2.84m(9'4'')
With glazed tiling to half height. The fittings have flower motifs and comprise a sunken Jacuzzi double bath with hand held shower. Pedestal wash hand basin with adjoining shaver point. Bidet and close-coupled WC suite. Wall light point. Radiator. Two recess spots. Built-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelving.
BEDROOM 3
4.27m(14'0'') x 2.84m(9'4'')
With radiator. Built-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rails and shelf.
BEDROOM 4
4.27m(14'0'') x 3.58m(11'9'')
With radiator.
NOTE:
The Master Bedrooms, Bedrooms 3 and 4 all have recessed lighting.
OUTSIDE
The gravelled driveway at the front of the house has an adjoining driveway with parking area in front and leads to the:
DOUBLE GARAGE
5.89m(19'4'') x 5.79m(19'0'')
With twin up and over roller shutter doors, one of which is electronically operated. Lights and power points. Rear door to garden. Within the garage is a STORE and PUMP ROOM for swimming pool filtration.
FORMAL GARDENS
Extending in all to approximately 1.5 acres. Surrounding the courtyard driveway are various shrubs and hedging affording privacy and two mature beds in front of the house with climbing plants. Double wrought iron gates with path lead along the side of the house to the side entrance door and a flight of steps lead up to the SIDE GARDEN which is very private with hedging and fencing. There is a kitchen garden with various herbs and path that serves the main garden area which is lawned and was formerly a TENNIS COURT but is ideal for CROQUET or for children to play. Mature bed with dwarf stone wall and various other plants and shrubs.
BRICK AND SLATE STORE/WC.
From the path at the side of the house a further flight of steps leads up to a brick pavior patio. Central feature WELL HEAD with stone surround and slate roof covering. Wall at one side curves and extends to form the:
GAMES ROOM/ANNEXE
Built of brick with rendered panelling beneath a tile roof, the property has been thoughtfully designed with the curve of the wall forming the entrance to the property which is approached over a marble step and polished marble internal entrance area.
This is currently used as a snooker room and is fitted out for that purpose but could easily be utilised for offices and/or an annexe to provide further living accommodation. Comprising:
GAMES ROOM
8.97m(29'5'') x 5.77m(18'11'')
This is set up as a snooker room with a range of spotlights and central point for table light. On one side of the room two double glazed sliding patio doors leading out on to the brick pavior patio and pool area. On the other side of the room two French doors lead out onto the side garden.
At one end are two feature antique stained glass windows with fitted bookshelves on either side, cupboards beneath and display tops.
On one wall a curved chimney breast with slate hearth and inset living coal gas fire. Three radiators.
BAR/ENTRANCE AREA
3.89m(12'9'') x 3.07m(10'1'')
The bar is constructed in fine wood which has undergone a heated process forming a high level of polish and has a curved top with central access and various shelving beneath. Rear worktop with two inset stainless steel bowls, double cupboard and a refrigerator. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM
With tile floor, pedestal wash hand basin with glazed tile surround. Fully tiled shower compartment with single valve shower unit with adjustable sprayhead and glazed sliding splash doors. Radiator. Spotlight.
SEPARATE WC
With close-coupled suite. Instantaneous combination gas fired boiler supplying the central heating for the annexe and hot water. Various spotlights.
GARDENS
The circular patio and well, linking the main house and the games room, also extends along the rear of the house and the HEATED SWIMMING POOL.
At the end of the main patio is a crazy paved patio area with ornamental pond with waterfall and various aquatic plants. Gravel path leads along the main garden and forms a charming ROSE WALK with many mature rose bushes on either side. Garden lighting. The lawn is flanked by mature beds and rockeries containing a wide variety of plants, shrubs and ornamental trees.
TIMBER AND FELT SUMMER HOUSE with verandah frontage and glazed panel double doors. Fully lined with windows on either side.
At the side of the summer house is a rose arch leading into the side garden.
From the main garden steps lead to the:
LOWER GARDEN With crazy paved patio, lawns, mature beds and shrubberies
At the bottom of the garden is a path leading to a concealed STORAGE AREA WITH TIMBER AND FELT SHED.
Double gates open out onto the path which is the right of way.
PADDOCK
The whole of which EXTENDS TO APPROXIMATELY 2.8 ACRES.
The paddock has a fully railed HOLDING PADDOCK with a gate leading onto the HARD TENNIS COURT well protected by a shrubbery surround and En Tout Cas marked surface.
At the bottom of the paddock is a natural pond surrounded by maturing hawthorn hedge and trees.
This most interesting home with traditional accommodation to the main house is approached through a lovely reception hall with cloakroom and reading hall with study adjoining. A well appointed kitchen has a good range of oak panel cupboards together with a breakfast area with seating and an adjoining utility room. The stylish hallway leads into the drawing room and dining room. The drawing room has a feature circular stone fireplace and patio doors to the garden. The dining room has a further stone fireplace and also patio doors to the garden.
A series of two galleried landings with turned balusters offer an interesting approach to the bedrooms, all of which are spacious and the master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with sunken Jacuzzi bath.
Externally the gardens and grounds including the paddock extend to approximately 4.3 acres. To the side of the house, overlooked by the kitchen, is a vegetable and herb garden, beyond which is a lawned garden large enough for a tennis court or ideal as a croquet lawn and play area for children. A flight of steps and curved wall leads to a patio with central well head and games room. Built of brick it is an interesting piece of architecture with curves and is currently used as a fully appointed snooker room with bar/kitchen area and separate shower room. It could easily be used for other purposes including offices or as a granny annexe as all facilities are available. From the games room patio doors lead out onto the patio and swimming pool area and the patio itself extends along the rear of the house.
The heated swimming pool is in a well sheltered position, with the games room providing shower and changing facilities, and the main gardens and rose walk extending into the lower gardens which are private and mature. Views of the countryside beyond.
A drive at the east side of the house which has rights of way over the adjoining owner's land leads through to the paddock which extends to about 2.8 acres including a front holding paddock and hard tennis court, the latter is well protected by shrubs and interwoven wire netting.
The availability of this property offers an opportunity to acquire a lovely, delightfully maintained home on the edge of this popular village with many facilities including the games rooms, gardens, paddock, tennis courts, swimming pool and an inspection is strongly recommended.
Whissendine is a charming Rutland village lying on the north western side of the county, equidistant approximately between Oakham and Melton Mowbray. It has a number of facilities including a fine 14th century church, two pubs, school, playing fields, sports centre and a bus service to both Oakham and Melton Mowbray where all other facilities are available including supermarkets, doctors, dentists etc.
For commuters Whissendine is well located being within easy driving of a number of centres including Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Nottingham, Grantham, Kettering and Corby. Peterborough is approximately a 35 - 40 minute drive where there are fast train services to London Kings Cross and the north.
Sporting facilities in the area are many and varied with many participating sports including cricket, rugby, football, tennis, golf, bowls etc. Schooling in the area is good, with the local village school and a good range of local authority schools, together with the private schools, catering for children of all ages, in both Oakham and Uppingham.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
A gravel driveway and courtyard with parking leads up to the part glazed panel front entrance door with outside storm lantern.
RECEPTION HALL
3.66m(12'0'') x 2.39m(7'10'')
With exposed ceiling beams, two wall light points. Radiator.
CLOAKROOM
With vanity wash hand basin with pine surround and cupboards beneath. WC suite with pine seat and cover and concealed cistern. Exposed ceiling beam.
INNER READING HALL
3.89m(12'9'') x 1.88m(6'2'')
With exposed ceiling beams. Feature pointed brick pier and radiator.
STUDY
2.69m(8'10'') x 2.51m(8'3'')
With exposed ceiling beams and a range of bookshelves along one wall. Radiator. Two telephone points.
From the main reception hall a door leads into the:
BREAKFAST KITCHEN
5.23m(17'2'') x 3.66m(12'0'')
Beautifully fitted with cupboards having oak panel fronts with oak edges to worktops which are complemented by glazed tile splashbacks and concealed worktop lighting.
The fittings comprise an inset single drainer double bowl stainless steel sink unit with double cupboard beneath and adjoining rerigerator. Two further cupboards with central tray space and single cupboard with drawer over. inset four burner gas hob. Double wall cupboard incorporating a corner area and one having a glazed leaded light panel door. Further wall cupboard and extractor hood over the hob.
Double electric oven set into a cabinet with cupboards over and under and further range of cupboards with drawers above. End single wall cupboard. Range of three cupboards forming a peninsula and also the backing to the breakfast area with oak panel seating on two sides with locker storage below. Display shelving and single wall cupboard with leaded glazed panel door. Radiator. Fan assisted thermostatically controlled radiator. Glazed panel side entrance door.
UTILITY ROOM
2.62m(8'7'') x 2.08m(6'10'')
Single drainer stainless steel sink unit, drawer and cupboards under, an adjoining worktop with glazed tile splashback. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Radiator. Ideal Mexico gas fired boiler supplying the central heating system and domestic hot water, and pool heating.
From the reception hall wide steps lead to the HALLWAY.
DRAWING ROOM ENTRANCE
2.44m(8'0'') x 1.93m(6'4'')
There is a reception area leading into the main room.
DRAWING ROOM
7.92m(26'0'') x 3.96m(13'0'')
This is a light and airy room with two pairs of double glazed sliding patio doors leading out onto the patio, swimming pool and garden. A feature of this room is the central circular stone fireplace with living gas coal fire and central circular chimney over. To one end is feature pointed stonework with arched recesses and fitted oak bookshelves, central display top with locker storage beneath. At the other end a formal sitting area with semi-circular display plinth for TV and storage recesses for videos etc. Two radiators and three wall light points.
DINING ROOM
5.41m(17'9'') x 3.56m(11'8'')
Having a stone built fireplace with open fire and slate hearth. The mantel extends into the alcove with serving top and storage space with wine racks beneath. Feature pointed stonework to one wall. Two wall light points and patio door leading out onto the patio, swimming pool and garden.
From the upper hall a staircase with open turned balusters leads to the:
LOWER GALLERIED LANDING
GUEST BEDROOM 2
6.43m(21'1'') x 2.64m(8'8'')
With radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM
2.84m(9'4'') x 2.36m(7'9'')
With glazed tiling to half height around fittings which comprise a panel bath with twin handgrips and hand held shower unit. Pedestal wash hand basin with adjoining shaver point. Close-coupled WC suite. Wall light point. Radiator. Fully tiled shower compartment with glazed smoke splash door and single valve power shower with adjustable sprayhead. Spotlight over.
Built-in linen/airing cupboard with storage area below.
From the galleried landing a further flight of stairs leads to the:
UPPER GALLERIED LANDING
MASTER BEDROOM
4.72m(15'6'') overall x 4.57m(15'0'')
Having a large built-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelves. Adjoining chest of four drawers. Radiator. Telephone point. Wall light point. Archway to:
DRESSING ROOM/BATHROOM
3.76m(12'4'') x 2.84m(9'4'')
With glazed tiling to half height. The fittings have flower motifs and comprise a sunken Jacuzzi double bath with hand held shower. Pedestal wash hand basin with adjoining shaver point. Bidet and close-coupled WC suite. Wall light point. Radiator. Two recess spots. Built-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelving.
BEDROOM 3
4.27m(14'0'') x 2.84m(9'4'')
With radiator. Built-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rails and shelf.
BEDROOM 4
4.27m(14'0'') x 3.58m(11'9'')
With radiator.
NOTE:
The Master Bedrooms, Bedrooms 3 and 4 all have recessed lighting.
OUTSIDE
The gravelled driveway at the front of the house has an adjoining driveway with parking area in front and leads to the:
DOUBLE GARAGE
5.89m(19'4'') x 5.79m(19'0'')
With twin up and over roller shutter doors, one of which is electronically operated. Lights and power points. Rear door to garden. Within the garage is a STORE and PUMP ROOM for swimming pool filtration.
FORMAL GARDENS
Extending in all to approximately 1.5 acres. Surrounding the courtyard driveway are various shrubs and hedging affording privacy and two mature beds in front of the house with climbing plants. Double wrought iron gates with path lead along the side of the house to the side entrance door and a flight of steps lead up to the SIDE GARDEN which is very private with hedging and fencing. There is a kitchen garden with various herbs and path that serves the main garden area which is lawned and was formerly a TENNIS COURT but is ideal for CROQUET or for children to play. Mature bed with dwarf stone wall and various other plants and shrubs.
BRICK AND SLATE STORE/WC.
From the path at the side of the house a further flight of steps leads up to a brick pavior patio. Central feature WELL HEAD with stone surround and slate roof covering. Wall at one side curves and extends to form the:
GAMES ROOM/ANNEXE
Built of brick with rendered panelling beneath a tile roof, the property has been thoughtfully designed with the curve of the wall forming the entrance to the property which is approached over a marble step and polished marble internal entrance area.
This is currently used as a snooker room and is fitted out for that purpose but could easily be utilised for offices and/or an annexe to provide further living accommodation. Comprising:
GAMES ROOM
8.97m(29'5'') x 5.77m(18'11'')
This is set up as a snooker room with a range of spotlights and central point for table light. On one side of the room two double glazed sliding patio doors leading out on to the brick pavior patio and pool area. On the other side of the room two French doors lead out onto the side garden.
At one end are two feature antique stained glass windows with fitted bookshelves on either side, cupboards beneath and display tops.
On one wall a curved chimney breast with slate hearth and inset living coal gas fire. Three radiators.
BAR/ENTRANCE AREA
3.89m(12'9'') x 3.07m(10'1'')
The bar is constructed in fine wood which has undergone a heated process forming a high level of polish and has a curved top with central access and various shelving beneath. Rear worktop with two inset stainless steel bowls, double cupboard and a refrigerator. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM
With tile floor, pedestal wash hand basin with glazed tile surround. Fully tiled shower compartment with single valve shower unit with adjustable sprayhead and glazed sliding splash doors. Radiator. Spotlight.
SEPARATE WC
With close-coupled suite. Instantaneous combination gas fired boiler supplying the central heating for the annexe and hot water. Various spotlights.
GARDENS
The circular patio and well, linking the main house and the games room, also extends along the rear of the house and the HEATED SWIMMING POOL.
At the end of the main patio is a crazy paved patio area with ornamental pond with waterfall and various aquatic plants. Gravel path leads along the main garden and forms a charming ROSE WALK with many mature rose bushes on either side. Garden lighting. The lawn is flanked by mature beds and rockeries containing a wide variety of plants, shrubs and ornamental trees.
TIMBER AND FELT SUMMER HOUSE with verandah frontage and glazed panel double doors. Fully lined with windows on either side.
At the side of the summer house is a rose arch leading into the side garden.
From the main garden steps lead to the:
LOWER GARDEN With crazy paved patio, lawns, mature beds and shrubberies
At the bottom of the garden is a path leading to a concealed STORAGE AREA WITH TIMBER AND FELT SHED.
Double gates open out onto the path which is the right of way.
PADDOCK
The whole of which EXTENDS TO APPROXIMATELY 2.8 ACRES.
The paddock has a fully railed HOLDING PADDOCK with a gate leading onto the HARD TENNIS COURT well protected by a shrubbery surround and En Tout Cas marked surface.
At the bottom of the paddock is a natural pond surrounded by maturing hawthorn hedge and trees.
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