Leicester Road, Belton In Rutland, Oakham

A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire a substantial, detached period house set on a generously proportioned plot with extensive gardens, garage/workshop and ample off-road parking just outside a desirable Rutland village, close to the historic market town of Uppingham.

Description - The property dates back to 1800s and offers spacious accommodation which would benefit from general modernisation and updating. The size of the plot provides potential to extend the accommodation, subject to necessary planning consent, and create a superb family residence in a picturesque setting.

The interior benefits from oil-fired central heating system and double glazing throughout and can be summarised as follows:

GROUND FLOOR: (side) Entrance Hall, Utility Room/WC, modern Breakfast Kitchen, Conservatory, Dining Room, Lounge, Study, (front) Porch;

FIRST FLOOR: Master Bedroom with en-suite Bath/Shower Room, three further good-size Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor - The main entrance to the property lies currently to the rear where a double-glazed door with stained glass detail leads to:

Entrance Hall - Tiled floor, open-tread stairs leading to first floor, doors to Kitchen and Utility Room/WC.

Utility Room/Wc - 1.93m x 2.82m (6'4" x 9'3") - Fitted low-level WC, butler's-style sink with cupboard beneath, fitted worktop with plumbing and space for washing machine beneath, space for tumble dryer, wall-mounted cupboards, wall-mounted Worcester oil-fired combi boiler, built-in cupboard.

Radiator, part-tiled walls, window to rear.

Breakfast Kitchen - 4.06m x 3.91m (13'4" x 12'10") - Range of attractive, modern fitted units incorporating inset double drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboards beneath, granite-effect breakfast bar and matching work surfaces, ample soft-close, high-gloss base cupboard and drawer beneath and matching eye-level wall cupboards.

Feature tiled recess (for range-style cooker), under-stairs store cupboard, space for fridge-freezer, tiled walls, tiled floor, radiator, window overlooking gardens to rear, door to Conservatory, door to Dining Room.

Conservatory - 3.99m x 2.97m (13'1" x 9'9") - UPVC construction with tiled floor, windows overlooking extensive gardens and external door leading to paved patio area.

Dining Room - 4.24m x 3.91m (13'11" x 12'10") - Radiator, heavy ceiling beam, dado rail, wall-light points, window to front, door to Front Porch, door to Study, archway to Lounge.

Lounge - 4.32m x 7.16m (14'2" x 23'6") - Generously proportioned, dual-aspect reception room featuring fireplace with stone surround and raised tiled hearth, two radiators, wall-light points, ceiling cornice, open-tread staircase with turned spindles leading to Master Bedroom Suite, picture window to front and sliding patio doors to gardens.

Study - 4.24m x 2.90m (13'11" x 9'6") - Radiator, window to front.

Front Porch - Double-glazed front entrance door, internal door leading to Dining Room.

First Floor -

Master Suite - is accessed via stairs leading off Lounge and comprises:

Bedroom One - 4.37m max x 5.56m (14'4" max x 18'3") - Radiator, exposed roof timbers, window to front.

En-Suite Bathroom - 4.35m x 1.51m (14'3" x 4'11") - Four-piece suite comprising low-level WC, pedestal hand basin, panelled bath and separate shower cubicle with Triton shower above. Tiled walls, built-in linen cupboard, radiator, window to side.

Main Landing - Stairs leading off Entrance Hall, loft access hatch, window to side.

Bedroom Two - 4.06m x 3.94mmax (13'4" x 12'11"max) - Radiator, dual-aspect windows with views over extensive gardens.

Bedroom Three - 4.27m x 3.51m (14'0" x 11'6") - Radiator, window to front.

Bedroom Four - 4.29m max x 3.48m (14'1" max x 11'5") - Decorative period fireplace, radiator, window to front.

Family Bathroom - 2.72m max x 2.77m (8'11" max x 9'1") - Three-piece suite comprising low-level WC, pedestal hand basin and panelled bath with shower above and fitted glass screen. Tiled splashbacks and matching part-tiled walls, built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder, radiator, window to rear.

Outside - The property is accessed via a block-paved driveway which gives access to the garage and provides off-road parking for up to six vehicles.

Garage/Workshop - 5.05m max x 5.38m (16'7" max x 17'8") - Drive-through garage with light and power and electric roller-shutter doors to front and rear.

Gardens - The property's large, wrap-around gardens are a particulars feature. The fully enclosed gardens are screened by mature trees and laid mainly to lawn with large block-paved patio area to the rear and side elevations. The top boundary of the garden is a traditional timber five-bar fence to make the most of the views over the adjoining fields.

Tenure - Freehold

Services - Mains electricity
Mains water supply
Sewerage - septic tank shared with the bungalow next door with maintenance costs shared 50/50
Oil central heating

According to
Broadband availability: Standard
Mobile signal availability:
Indoor: EE - voice and data likely; O2 - voice likely, data limited; Three - voice and data limited; Vodafone - voice limited, data - none
Outdoor: EE, O2, Three and Vodafone - voice and data likely
Results are predictions and not a guarantee.

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.

Belton In Rutland - The charming village of Belton in Rutland lies about 4 miles to the west of Uppingham and is set in an area of delightful open farmland with rolling hills.

It is a popular commuter centre close to the A47 trunk road and is within a 30 min drive of Oakham, Stamford and Market Harborough.

In the village there is a public house and church which both act as a hub for the many social, sporting and leisure activities organised in this welcoming village. All main shopping facilities are available in the nearby towns of Oakham and Uppingham.

The village also has an excellent bus service which runs a two hourly service between Leicester and Uppingham with services connecting to Peterborough, Oakham, Stamford and surrounding district.

There is a pre-school in the village and also a bus service which collects children for the local authority schools and returns them in the evening. In addition there are public schools in Oakham , Uppingham and Stamford.

Leisure facilities in the area are good with many beautiful cycling, horse riding and walking routes directly from the village.

Rutland Water is only a few miles away and one can enjoy birdwatching, fishing, sailing, windsurfing or just a stroll or cycle ride around the shores of the lake, and there are golf courses at Rutland Water, Luffenham Heath and Burghley Park.

Flood Risk - There is no flood risk for this property.
This home is not at risk of flooding from rivers and seas.

Council Tax - Band D
Rutland County Council, Oakham 01572-722577

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