Edith Weston, Rutland

Delightful stone-built cottage situated in one of Rutland's premium villages, on the south shore of Rutland Water, and providing superbly appointed accommodation.

The Old Forge offers immaculately presented contemporary-style accommodation with an array of bespoke and character features.

The flexible interior is arranged over two storeys and can be summarised as follows:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Lobby, generously-proportioned Sitting Room with a log-burning stove and Dining Area, Inner Hall, stylish Breakfast Kitchen, Cloakroom/WC, Bedroom Two; FIRST FLOOR: Master Bedroom, Bathroom.

OUTSIDE there is a privately enclosed and attractively landscaped courtyard garden to rear.

On-street parking is available in Well Cross.

Description - Delightful stone-built cottage situated in one of Rutland's premium villages, on the south shore of Rutland Water, and providing superbly appointed accommodation.

The Old Forge offers immaculately presented contemporary-style accommodation with an array of bespoke and character features.

The flexible interior is arranged over two storeys and can be summarised as follows:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Lobby, generously-proportioned Sitting Room with a log-burning stove and Dining Area, Inner Hall, stylish Breakfast Kitchen, Cloakroom/WC, Bedroom Two; FIRST FLOOR: Master Bedroom, Bathroom.

OUTSIDE there is a privately enclosed and attractively landscaped courtyard garden to rear.

On-street parking is available in Well Cross.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Lobby - Ledge-and-braced entrance door with rectangular light, exposed stonework, recessed ceiling spotlighting, stone paved floor with inset matt well.

Sitting Room - 6.10m x 4.32m (20'0" x 14'2") - Stunning open-plan reception room featuring stone fireplace with oak mantel above housing cast-iron log-burning stove mounted on stone paved hearth, built-in alcove plinths to either side of the fireplace, exposed ceiling beams, radiator, exposed stonework to two walls, wall-light points, space for dining table and two windows with fitted shutter blinds to front.

Inner Hall - 3.86m x 1.65m (12'8" x 5'5") - Central full-height hallway with radiator, recessed ceiling spotlighting and staircase with open spindles leading to first floor.

Breakfast Kitchen - 3.18m x 3.89m (10'5" x 12'9") - Beautifully appointed with range of good quality contemporary units incorporating extensive work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap, base cupboard and drawers, breakfast bar area with further cupboards beneath, contrasting eye-level wall cupboards and matching tall larder cupboards. Integrated appliances comprise fridge-freezer, wine fridge, slimline dishwasher and washing machine. Included in the sale is RANGEMASTER cooker with extractor hood above.

Attractive subway-style tiles to splashbacks, radiator, tiled floor, recessed ceiling spotlighting, double doors opening to rear courtyard garden.

Cloakroom/Wc - 1.40m x 0.86m (4'7" x 2'10") - Contemporary UTOPIA suite comprising concealed-cistern WC and hand basin with tiled splashback and cupboards beneath. Fitted illuminated vanity mirror, column radiator, recessed ceiling spotlighting.

Off Hall: -

Bedroom Two - 3.91m x 2.51m + wardrobe (12'10" x 8'3" + wardrobe - Built-in double wardrobe with hanger rail, radiator, window to rear overlooking garden.

First Floor -

Landing - Built-in low-level wardrobe with shelving above, Velux roof light.

Bedroom One - 6.02m x 3.12m (19'9" x 10'3") - Spacious Master Bedroom featuring two (one double and one single) low-level wardrobes with shelving above, radiator, sloping ceiling with recessed spotlighting and two Velux roof lights and window to front providing a pleasant village outlook.

Bathroom - 3.20m x 2.72m (10'6" x 8'11") - Contemporary white suite comprising 'P'-shaped shower bath with shower attachment and curved screen, low-level WC and inset hand basin with mixer tap.

Fully tiled splashbacks, tiled floor with underfloor heating, built-in storage cupboard, built-in linen cupboard housing gas central heating boiler, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlighting, Velux roof light to rear, window to front.

Outside -

Parking - On-street parking is available in Well Cross.

Rear Garden - Fully enclosed and attractively landscaped Mediterranean-style courtyard with paved seating area and gravelled terrace ideal for plant display.

Tenure - Freehold

Services - Mains electricity
Mains water supply
Mains sewerage
Gas central heating

According to
Broadband availability: Standard and Superfast
Mobile signal availability:
Indoor: O2 - voice and data likely; EE, Three, Vodafone - voice and data limited
Outdoor: O2, EE, Three, 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.

Edith Weston - Edith Weston is a delightful village in the centre of Rutland and has a number of facilities including public house, shop, Post Office, farm shop, fine church and primary school. In nearby Empingham there is also a doctors surgery.

The market towns of Oakham and Stamford are a short drive away both with a full range of facilities catering for most needs.

For commuters Edith Weston is ideally placed being an easy drive to the A1 Great North Road lying a few miles to the East which gives connections both North and South, particularly to Peterborough where there is also a good train service to London Kings Cross. Other centres are also easily commutable including Kettering, Corby, Leicester and Melton Mowbray.

Sporting facilities in the area are many and varied with cricket, football, golf, rugby football etc., and the village lies on the banks of Rutland Water which is a delightful beauty spot where one can enjoy a number of pursuits including fishing, sailing, windsurfing etc.

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

Independent Mortgage Advice - Murray, in conjunction with St. James's Place Wealth Management can offer free independent advice whether you buy through Murray Estate Agents or another agent. St. James's Place Wealth Management have access to over 13,000 mortgage products and are able to find the most competitive products from the whole market. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

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Office Opening Hours - Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30
Saturday 9.00 - 12.00

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5. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Where any reference is made to planning permission or potential uses, such information is given in good faith.

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