6 bedroom character property for sale

A rare opportunity to acquire a charming and substantial period residence, offering beautifully presented accommodation comprising three reception rooms, six generous bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms, with paddock occupying a plot of approximately 1.1 acres (in total) within a picturesque village with open rural views to the rear.

Description - A rare opportunity to acquire a charming and substantial period residence, offering beautifully presented accommodation comprising three reception rooms, six generous bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms, with paddock occupying a plot of approximately 1.1 acres (in total) within a picturesque village with open rural views to the rear.

The Old Stone House has been extended over time and is distinguished by its attractive dressed stone and ironstone elevations beneath a slate roof. Meticulously maintained, the property now provides extensive and versatile family accommodation, enriched by an abundance of retained period features including fireplaces, exposed beamed ceilings, timber flooring, panelled doors, deep skirting boards and window seats.

The tastefully appointed interior is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance hall, elegant Dining Room with feature fireplace, cosy Snug with fireplace, modern Kitchen/Diner with adjoining Utility Area, Inner Hall, Cloakroom/WC and a large Sitting Room with log-burning stove;

FIRST FLOOR: Master Bedroom with en-suite Shower Room, five further well proportioned Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

OUTSIDE, the property benefits from a covered Side Passageway and Carport providing access between the front and rear, along with a stone Outbuilding incorporating a Boiler Room and a substantial Workshop. The attractive gardens are of a good size, backing onto paddock land and offering a tranquil and private outdoor haven.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Panelled front door with leaded light fan style transom (from Main Road), radiator, tiled floor, doors to Dining Room and Snug, stairs leading to first floor.

Dining Room - 4.57m x 3.71m (15'0" x 12'2") - Open fireplace with tiled surround and timber mantel, two display alcoves to either side of fireplace, radiator, central ceiling rose, window to Main Road, door to Inner Hall.

Snug - 3.18m x 2.46m (10'5" x 8'1") - Open fireplace with tiled surround and timber mantel, radiator, timber floor, window to Main Road, door to Kitchen.

Kitchen/Diner - 5.13m x 3.61m (16'10" x 11'10") - Range of attractive fitted units incorporating granite effect work surfaces with tiled splashbacks, inset twin bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap above, ample timber fronted base cupboard and drawer units.

Integrated appliances comprise electric oven and electric ceramic hob with stainless steel with stainless steel hood above. There is undercounter space and plumbing for dishwasher.

Beamed ceiling with recessed spotlights, tiled floor, Dining Area with column radiator and space for table and chairs, Pantry with shelving, understairs storage cupboard, two windows to rear garden, door to Inner Hall, access to Utility Area.

Utility Area - 3.40m x 2.01m (11'2" x 6'7") - Fitted base and wall units (to match Kitchen), undercounter space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, external glass panelled door to covered Side Passageway.

Inner Hall - Built-in storage cupboard, radiator, oak floor, beamed ceiling, door to WC, door to Sitting Room.

Wc - Traditional style white two piece suite of low level WC and pedestal hand basin, open cast iron fireplace with timber surround, radiator, tiled floor, beamed ceiling, window to side elevation.

Sitting Room - 8.56m x 3.51m (28'1" x 11'6") - Generously proportioned, dual aspect reception room with log-burning stove set on tiled hearth with brick surround, two radiators, beamed ceiling, wall light points, windows to both sides and French doors opening to rear garden.

First Floor -

Landing - ('L'-shaped)
Fitted storage cupboard, radiator, two windows overlooking garden.

Bedroom One - 4.57m x 3.71m (15'0" x 12'2") - Open fireplace, radiator, timber floor, window to front elevation.

Bedroom Two - 4.57m x 3.18m (15'0" x 10'5") - Open fireplace, radiator, timber floor, window to front elevation.

Bedroom Three - 7.37m x 4.57m (24'2" x 15'0") - Large, dual aspect bedroom with Mezzanine Area featuring radiator, exposed trusses, spotlights, two windows to Main Road and window to rear elevation.

Bedroom Four - 4.27m x 2.24m (14'0" x 7'4") - Radiator, window to rear elevation overlooking garden and countryside beyond.

Family Bathroom - Contemporary style white suite comprising panelled bath with shower above and shower screen, feature pedestal hand basin with mixer tap and low level WC. Upright stainless steel radiator, tiled walls, timber effect floor, recessed spotlights, window to rear elevation overlooking garden and countryside beyond.

Bedroom Five - 3.38m x 2.51m (11'1" x 8'3") - Fireplace, radiator, window to side elevation.

Master Suite - incorporating:

Bedroom Six - 5.33m x 3.51m (17'6" x 11'6") - Built-in wardrobes, two radiators, two windows to side elevation.

En-Suite Shower Room - White suite comprising WC, hand basin with mixer tap set within vanity unit with cupboards beneath and corner shower cubicle with electric shower. Upright stainless steel radiator, tiled floor, window to side elevation.

Outside -

Covered Side Passage - Traditional panelled door with period doorknocker from Main Road, Victorian style red and black tiled floor, part glazed side door giving access to the house and further door opening to the rear garden.

Carport - 5.18m x 4.85m (17'0" x 15'11") - Accessed via electric double doors from Main Road and leading through to gravelled drive and parking area at rear. The driveway then continues past the house to the rear garden and paddock beyond.

Garden - The good size, south-east facing garden lies to the rear of the property and features two sections: a fully enclosed area with York paved patio and lawn immediately to the rear of the house and a further lawned area with inset specimen trees adjoining paddock which is included in the sale.

Attached Outbuilding - Single storey, stone built construction under pantile roof housing:

Boiler Room - 3.51m x 2.29m (11'6" x 7'6") - Light and power, small mezzanine area above, fitted Belfast sink, Worcester gas central heating boiler, stable door to the rear garden.

Workshop - 6.07m x 3.51m (19'11" x 11'6") - Light and power, timber entrance door, feature full-height, arched window and a further small window to walled garden.

To the side of Workshop there is a lean-to for outside storage.

Services - Mains electricity (single and 3-phase)
Mains water supply
Mains sewerage
Gas central heating

According to Broadband availability: Standard, Superfast
Mobile signal availability:
EE - good outdoor, variable in-home
O2 - variable outdoor
Three - good outdoor
Vodafone - poor to none outdoor
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.

Caldecott - Caldecott is the most southerly village in Rutland and contains a church and two public houses. There is road access for commuters to both Corby, 3 miles and Uppingham, 4 miles, and other major centres including Kettering, Market Harborough, Oakham, Stamford and Leicester.

For commuters Caldecott is ideally placed being within driving distance of a number of centres including the local market town of Uppingham, where all facilities are available, Kettering, Corby, Market Harborough, Northampton. For rail travellers, there are good services to London from Corby, Kettering and Market Harborough.

Sports facilities in the area are many and varied with clubs catering for cricket, football, rugby, tennis, bowls, golf and other sports, together with Rutland Water a few miles away where one can enjoy windsurfing, sailing, cycling or just enjoy a ramble round the shores.

For education, in addition to a wide range of Local Authority schools there are the well known public schools at Uppingham, Oakham and Stamford.

Council Tax - Band G
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