SUMMARY
Beautiful five-bedroom period cottage on the edge of Market Overton, offering characterful and versatile accommodation, stunning countryside views, generous gardens, double garage and village charm.
DESCRIPTION
A Beautiful Five-Bedroom Period Cottage in a Wonderful Village Setting.
A stunning and immaculately presented five-bedroom period cottage, believed to date from the 1800s, enjoying a beautiful position on the edge of the sought-after village of Market Overton, with far-reaching views across the paddocks beyond.
From the moment you arrive, this exceptional home combines the charm and character of a traditional Rutland cottage with the comfort and practicality required for modern family living. Approached via a gravel driveway, the property offers allocated parking together with a detached double garage, while the generous gardens and enviable rural outlook make this a truly special home.
On entering, you are welcomed by a large and inviting reception hallway, setting the tone for the character and spaciousness found throughout the property. From here, the principal sitting room lies directly ahead, a wonderfully cosy and atmospheric room with a log-burning stove and views across the rear of the property. The room provides a lovely place in which to relax and unwind, particularly during the colder months.
Also accessed from the hallway is a versatile snug, which offers an additional reception space and could readily adapt to suit the needs of the next owners. Whether used as a family room, children?s playroom, reading room or second sitting room, it provides excellent flexibility for modern family life.
The kitchen occupies a particularly impressive part of the house, running from the front through to the rear and providing a wonderful sense of space and connection. Well equipped for family life and entertaining, the kitchen incorporates an AGA together with an electric oven, while an adjoining informal dining area creates a relaxed setting for everyday meals and gatherings. A further log-burning stove adds warmth and character to this sociable part of the home.
From the kitchen, doors lead through to a delightful garden room. Enjoying triple-aspect views, this light-filled space provides a wonderful connection with the garden and surrounding countryside. Currently used as a peaceful sitting area.
A further inner hallway leads towards the side of the property, providing useful additional space that is utilised as a boot room, particularly practical given the home?s wonderful countryside setting. This area also gives access to a cloakroom/WC, utility room and study, completing a highly versatile ground-floor accommodation arrangement.
The study provides another excellent option for home working or could be adapted to suit a variety of family requirements.
First Floor-
The first-floor landing is a beautiful feature in its own right, providing access to five well-appointed bedrooms, each retaining much of the character and charm expected of a property of this age. Original beams, fireplaces and other period details feature throughout, creating bedrooms that are full of individuality and warmth.
The principal bedroom suite is particularly impressive, benefiting from its own ensuite bathroom and dressing room, providing a wonderful private retreat away from the rest of the accommodation.
Four further bedrooms offer excellent flexibility for a growing family, visiting guests or those requiring dedicated hobby or working spaces. A well-appointed family shower room serves the remaining bedrooms.
Outside-
The property sits in a wonderful position on the edge of Market Overton, where the gardens enjoy a superb sense of space and privacy, together with lovely views over the paddocks beyond.
The garden is of a generous size and provides plenty of room for children to play, entertaining and relaxing outdoors.
South-westerly facing, it is ideally positioned to make the most of the afternoon and evening sun. The garden room?s triple-aspect outlook further enhances the connection between the house and its surroundings.
Market Overton & Rutland
Market Overton is a particularly appealing Rutland village, renowned for its strong community spirit and attractive rural surroundings. The village offers an excellent range of everyday amenities, including a popular local pub and village shop, while the surrounding countryside provides wonderful opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors.
The village sits within the beautiful county of Rutland, an area celebrated for its picturesque villages, rolling countryside and excellent quality of life. Rutland Water and the historic market towns of Oakham and Stamford are within easy reach, while the area?s excellent road connections provide access to the wider region.
In Summary -
This is a truly special family home, combining the character, charm and proportions of a historic property with beautifully presented accommodation designed for modern living. The five bedrooms, multiple reception spaces, study, garden room, generous garden, double garage and superb countryside outlook provide everything a modern family could wish for.
With its immaculate presentation, wealth of original features, flexible accommodation and wonderful position overlooking open paddocks, this is a property that needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated.
A stunning period home in a thriving Rutland village, perfectly suited to family life, entertaining and enjoying the very best of village and country living.
Please note that an AML fee is chargeable once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Unknown
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SHARMAN QUINNEY NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
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