House For Sale £650,000
A beautifully appointed bungalow which has recently been extended and fully refurbished throughout to offer bright, spacious, stylish accommodation and outside space.
Nestled away at the end of a private lane that serves just four houses, this tranquil home offers the absolute best of modern living coupled with the peace and charm of this pretty conservation village located just 4 miles from the market town of Oakham.
The Property
Formerly, in part, the pump house for Knossington Grange and still retaining the tall ceilings which give an air of spaciousness throughout. With the addition of panelled walls complemented by internal oak doors provides a luxurious backdrop just waiting to be furnished to your own taste.
A welcoming reception hallway has oak flooring which continues through much of the property.
The sitting room has a wonderful feel with the continuation of the wall panelling along with French doors bringing the outside in. A wide sandstone fireplace complete with an open grate provides a cosy focal point for the winter months.
From the hallway a step up leads to a fabulous kitchen dining living space with large sliding doors leading out to the wonderful terrace and gardens.
The kitchen itself was installed by Stamford company qks and has an extensive range of both wall and floor standing cabinets over which granite work surfaces provide lots of prep space. The kitchen island is both practical and sociable providing extra storage along with being the perfect space for friends and family to gather around while supper is on the go. Integrated appliances include an induction range cooker with extractor over, a dishwasher and a fridge freezer.
Beyond the kitchen area is a dining and living space, perfect for everyday living. The area is flooded with natural light with the large sliding glass doors and the lantern overhead.
Back in the hallway a cleverly designed utility cupboard providing a perfect place for the washer and dryer and next door is a useful storage cupboard for coats and shoes.
There are a total of three bedrooms, the principal bedroom has a range of in-built wardrobes and a pretty glazed bay with French doors to a lovely terrace area. The en suite shower room has metro tiled walls and Amtico flooring. The contemporary suite comprises a corner shower, a loo, a vanity wash hand basin with storage beneath and a towel rail.
The guest bedroom is located to the end of the hallway and is dual aspect with a window overlooking the front of the property and French doors opening onto the side terrace.
The third bedroom has an inbuilt wardrobe and is ideal as a single room or could be used as a home office.
The family bathroom has contemporary wall tiling, Amtico flooring and is fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, a vanity wash basin with storage beneath, a loo and a towel rail.
Outside
The property is located to the end of a private lane that serves a total of four houses.
To the front of the property is a driveway, mature borders and a gate to access the side and rear of the property.
To the rear is a partially walled south facing garden with mature borders and shrubbery.
A tiered terrace provides lots of seating and alfresco dining opportunities and continues around the westerly side of the property with a shingle courtyard effect. The entire garden has been very well executed to provide maximum impact yet minimal maintenance.
Local Amenities
The picturesque village of Knossington, lies on the Rutland/Leicestershire border, with good road access into Leicester and more locally the market towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford.
This charming village has a very popular pub, The Fox & Hounds, a pre-school, the 14th Century St Peter's Church and offers beautiful walks amongst the rolling countryside along with Gates Garden Centre and Farm shop being just minutes away.
Local schooling is well catered for both in the state and private sector in the surrounding towns and villages. The nearby town of Oakham offers fantastic amenities including a range of shops, cafes, restaurants, train station, a medical practice and sports centre. There are excellent mainline train services from Market Harborough, Leicester and Peterborough to London within one hour.
Services
Mains water, electricity, and drainage are understood to be connected. There is gas lpg heating. None of the services or appliances have been tested by the agent.
Local Authority
Melton Borough Council.
Fixtures & Fittings
Every effort has been made to omit any fixtures belonging to the Vendor in the description of the property and the property is sold subject to the Vendors right to removal of or payment for, as the case may be, any such fittings, etc. Whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Tenure
Freehold.
Plans
The site and floor plans forming part of these sales particulars are for identification purposes only. All relevant details should be legally checked as appropriate.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment through Digby & Finch Estate Agents.
Nestled away at the end of a private lane that serves just four houses, this tranquil home offers the absolute best of modern living coupled with the peace and charm of this pretty conservation village located just 4 miles from the market town of Oakham.
The Property
Formerly, in part, the pump house for Knossington Grange and still retaining the tall ceilings which give an air of spaciousness throughout. With the addition of panelled walls complemented by internal oak doors provides a luxurious backdrop just waiting to be furnished to your own taste.
A welcoming reception hallway has oak flooring which continues through much of the property.
The sitting room has a wonderful feel with the continuation of the wall panelling along with French doors bringing the outside in. A wide sandstone fireplace complete with an open grate provides a cosy focal point for the winter months.
From the hallway a step up leads to a fabulous kitchen dining living space with large sliding doors leading out to the wonderful terrace and gardens.
The kitchen itself was installed by Stamford company qks and has an extensive range of both wall and floor standing cabinets over which granite work surfaces provide lots of prep space. The kitchen island is both practical and sociable providing extra storage along with being the perfect space for friends and family to gather around while supper is on the go. Integrated appliances include an induction range cooker with extractor over, a dishwasher and a fridge freezer.
Beyond the kitchen area is a dining and living space, perfect for everyday living. The area is flooded with natural light with the large sliding glass doors and the lantern overhead.
Back in the hallway a cleverly designed utility cupboard providing a perfect place for the washer and dryer and next door is a useful storage cupboard for coats and shoes.
There are a total of three bedrooms, the principal bedroom has a range of in-built wardrobes and a pretty glazed bay with French doors to a lovely terrace area. The en suite shower room has metro tiled walls and Amtico flooring. The contemporary suite comprises a corner shower, a loo, a vanity wash hand basin with storage beneath and a towel rail.
The guest bedroom is located to the end of the hallway and is dual aspect with a window overlooking the front of the property and French doors opening onto the side terrace.
The third bedroom has an inbuilt wardrobe and is ideal as a single room or could be used as a home office.
The family bathroom has contemporary wall tiling, Amtico flooring and is fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, a vanity wash basin with storage beneath, a loo and a towel rail.
Outside
The property is located to the end of a private lane that serves a total of four houses.
To the front of the property is a driveway, mature borders and a gate to access the side and rear of the property.
To the rear is a partially walled south facing garden with mature borders and shrubbery.
A tiered terrace provides lots of seating and alfresco dining opportunities and continues around the westerly side of the property with a shingle courtyard effect. The entire garden has been very well executed to provide maximum impact yet minimal maintenance.
Local Amenities
The picturesque village of Knossington, lies on the Rutland/Leicestershire border, with good road access into Leicester and more locally the market towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford.
This charming village has a very popular pub, The Fox & Hounds, a pre-school, the 14th Century St Peter's Church and offers beautiful walks amongst the rolling countryside along with Gates Garden Centre and Farm shop being just minutes away.
Local schooling is well catered for both in the state and private sector in the surrounding towns and villages. The nearby town of Oakham offers fantastic amenities including a range of shops, cafes, restaurants, train station, a medical practice and sports centre. There are excellent mainline train services from Market Harborough, Leicester and Peterborough to London within one hour.
Services
Mains water, electricity, and drainage are understood to be connected. There is gas lpg heating. None of the services or appliances have been tested by the agent.
Local Authority
Melton Borough Council.
Fixtures & Fittings
Every effort has been made to omit any fixtures belonging to the Vendor in the description of the property and the property is sold subject to the Vendors right to removal of or payment for, as the case may be, any such fittings, etc. Whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Tenure
Freehold.
Plans
The site and floor plans forming part of these sales particulars are for identification purposes only. All relevant details should be legally checked as appropriate.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment through Digby & Finch Estate Agents.
