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Map5 bedroom house
Study
House
5 beds
2 baths
3.00 acre(s)
Key information
Features and description
- Grade II listed requiring complete refurbishment
- Largely dating back to 18th century
- Farmhouse style kitchen with Aga
- Large pantry and store
- Sitting room with attractive stone fireplace
- Snug with glazed doors providing access to the garden
- 2 large double bedrooms
- 3 further rooms which could create 5 bedrooms
- Family bathroom
- Wonderful views
Superb opportunity in a rural setting (stp) to include Grade II listed farmhouse, extensive outbuildings, paddock in all about 3 acres with wonderful views
Grade II Listed farmhouse and extensive range of outbuildings requiring refurbishment, offering superb potential for further development (subject to relevant consents) with the addition of approx. 3 acres.
Ground floor
• Grade II listed requiring complete refurbishment
• Part brick, part ironstone with tiled roof
• Largely dating back to 18th century with some earlier origins
• Farmhouse style kitchen with Aga
• Large pantry and store
• Sitting room with attractive stone fireplace
• Snug with glazed doors providing access to the rear garden
• Farmhouse attached to outbuildings offering scope for further development subject to relevant consents
First floor
• Two large double bedrooms, one with attractive Victorian fireplace
• Three further rooms on the first floor which could create five bedrooms in total or scope to create dressing room / study
• Family bathroom
• Wonderful views from many of the views of the paddock and the countryside beyond
Gardens & Grounds
• Courtyard of brick stables and outbuildings
• Attractive original features with brick flooring and beams
• Requiring full refurbishment but offering superb potential (STP)
• Secure Atcost building
• Three separate entrances to the site with ample hard standing
• Large garden to the rear of the farmhouse
• Enclosed paddock beyond the outbuildings extending to approx. 2.4 acres
• Gardens, grounds and paddocks in total extending to circa 3 acres
Situation
Whitehouse Farm stands near the top of the secluded village of Owston in a commanding position with magnificent rural views. Owston is conveniently situated 6 miles from Oakham and 8 miles from Melton Mowbray. Owston has a thriving village hall and St Andrew's Church holds regular services. There is a village shop, pub and primary school at Somerby, just two miles away, while the renowned Gates Garden Centre at Cold Overton also has a farm shop and restaurant. There are some outstanding schools nearby with Oakham, Uppingham, Leicester Grammar and Stamford all within easy reach. Communications are excellent with rail services from Leicester to London St Pancras in around 1 hour. Whitehouse Farm is approximately 30 mins from the A1 at Stamford and the M1 at Narborough is a similar distance.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Services
Mains electricity, oil fired central heating, mains drainage.
If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.
Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.
Local Authority
Harborough District Council
Council Tax Band F
Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed.
The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for de?ning the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
Directions
Postcode – LE15 8DH
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From Oakham proceed along the A606 towards Melton Mowbray, turning left at Leesthorpe, and drive through Pickwell and Somerby, signposted toward Owston. Pass the first turning into the village, and proceed to the top of the hill, turning right onto Main Street. The driveway into Whitehouse Farm is immediately on the right hand side, and the farmyard entrance is a further 50 yards on the right.
Grade II Listed farmhouse and extensive range of outbuildings requiring refurbishment, offering superb potential for further development (subject to relevant consents) with the addition of approx. 3 acres.
Ground floor
• Grade II listed requiring complete refurbishment
• Part brick, part ironstone with tiled roof
• Largely dating back to 18th century with some earlier origins
• Farmhouse style kitchen with Aga
• Large pantry and store
• Sitting room with attractive stone fireplace
• Snug with glazed doors providing access to the rear garden
• Farmhouse attached to outbuildings offering scope for further development subject to relevant consents
First floor
• Two large double bedrooms, one with attractive Victorian fireplace
• Three further rooms on the first floor which could create five bedrooms in total or scope to create dressing room / study
• Family bathroom
• Wonderful views from many of the views of the paddock and the countryside beyond
Gardens & Grounds
• Courtyard of brick stables and outbuildings
• Attractive original features with brick flooring and beams
• Requiring full refurbishment but offering superb potential (STP)
• Secure Atcost building
• Three separate entrances to the site with ample hard standing
• Large garden to the rear of the farmhouse
• Enclosed paddock beyond the outbuildings extending to approx. 2.4 acres
• Gardens, grounds and paddocks in total extending to circa 3 acres
Situation
Whitehouse Farm stands near the top of the secluded village of Owston in a commanding position with magnificent rural views. Owston is conveniently situated 6 miles from Oakham and 8 miles from Melton Mowbray. Owston has a thriving village hall and St Andrew's Church holds regular services. There is a village shop, pub and primary school at Somerby, just two miles away, while the renowned Gates Garden Centre at Cold Overton also has a farm shop and restaurant. There are some outstanding schools nearby with Oakham, Uppingham, Leicester Grammar and Stamford all within easy reach. Communications are excellent with rail services from Leicester to London St Pancras in around 1 hour. Whitehouse Farm is approximately 30 mins from the A1 at Stamford and the M1 at Narborough is a similar distance.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Services
Mains electricity, oil fired central heating, mains drainage.
If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.
Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.
Local Authority
Harborough District Council
Council Tax Band F
Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed.
The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for de?ning the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
Directions
Postcode – LE15 8DH
what3words ///actor.motor.recruiter
From Oakham proceed along the A606 towards Melton Mowbray, turning left at Leesthorpe, and drive through Pickwell and Somerby, signposted toward Owston. Pass the first turning into the village, and proceed to the top of the hill, turning right onto Main Street. The driveway into Whitehouse Farm is immediately on the right hand side, and the farmyard entrance is a further 50 yards on the right.
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About this agent
Fisher German - Market Harborough
Innovation House, Welland Business Park
Valley Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
LE16 7PS
01858 513927Fisher German is a dynamic, multi-disciplined firm of chartered surveyors and estate agents, offering an extensive range of services to buyers and sellers of property across much of England and Wales. The firm has been offering professional services in all aspects of land and property for over 180 years. We know that achieving a good sale is about creating and delivering a carefully considered strategy using a skilful blend of marketing to communicate with the target audience. Our campaigns include telephone contact, creative advertising and PR, postal mailings, extensive website listings and social media promotions. We leave no avenue for promotion unexplored, and our clients find this combination of initiatives incredibly effective. As well as matching buyers to properties and agreeing a sale, we work tirelessly to ensure that the sale continues through to completion. This is particularly important when market conditions may be more complex than usual. We understand exactly what it takes to ensure that a sale completes and our fall-through rate is exceptionally low. Above all, we pride ourselves on our impeccable service. Contact us to see what we can do for you.