Large stone-built period cottage providing spacious accommodation set on a good-sized plot with lovely gardens and ample parking, overlooking the village green in this sought-after Rutland village.

This Grade II listed property is in need of updating and modernisation but offers immense potential to provide an extremely attractive family home in a desirable location.

The interior retains many character features, including an inglenook fireplace, built-in window seats, window shutters, exposed ceiling beams and original doors with latch furniture.

Benefiting from gas central heating, the accommodation is arranged over two storeys and briefly comprises:Ground floor: Entrance Lobby Area, Sitting Room, Central Hall, Rear Hall, Shower Room, Living Room, Office, Store Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Utility Room; first floor: Four Bedrooms, Bathroom.

Outside the property is accessed via double gates leading on to an extensive driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

The established and attractively arranged gardens are of generous proportions and include a Stable, a Store Place and an open-fronted Garage.

This Grade II listed property is in need of updating and modernisation but offers immense potential to provide an extremely attractive family home in a desirable location.

The interior retains many character features, including an inglenook fireplace, built-in window seats, window shutters, exposed ceiling beams and original doors with latch furniture.

Benefiting from gas central heating, the accommodation is arranged over two storeys and briefly comprises:Ground floor: Entrance Lobby Area, Sitting Room, Central Hall, Rear Hall, Shower Room, Living Room, Office, Store Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Utility Room; first floor: Four Bedrooms, Bathroom.

Outside the property is accessed via double gates leading on to an extensive driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

The established and attractively arranged gardens are of generous proportions and include a Stable, a Store Place and an open-fronted Garage.

AccommodationGround FloorTwin doors open into:Entrance Lobby AreaSmall lobby with partially tiled floor and inset mat well.

Sitting Room (6.

45m into inglenook x 4.

75m (21'2" into inglenook)Superb Inglenook fireplace with heavy bressumer beam and large cast-iron wood-burning stove set on raised flagstone hearth, built-in cupboard housing gas-fired boiler, two inset display niches with fitted shelving, exposed ceiling beam, window to front with wooden shutters and built-in window seat with concealed radiator beneath.

(Sitting Room - additional aspect)Central Hall (2.

59m x 2.

64m (8'6" x 8'8"))Window to rear, period latched and buttoned door leading to Rear Hall.

Rear Hall (3.

18m x 2.

62m (10'5" x 8'7"))Staircase with under-stairs store cupboard, radiator, inset mat well, door leading to rear garden.

Shower Room (2.

62m x 1.

27m (8'7" x 4'2"))White suite comprising low-level WC, pedestal hand basin with tiled splash-back and double shower cubicle with fully tiled surround; heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, high-level window.

Off Central Hall:Living Room (4.

62m x 4.

62m (15'2" x 15'2"))Period open fireplace recess with heavy timber mantel, stone surround and flagstone hearth, two radiators, exposed ceiling beam, wall-light points, window to front with built-in window seat.

Office (2.

64m x 2.

69m (8'8" x 8'10"))Stairs leading from the central hallway give access to the office with fitted shelving and obscure glazed window to side.

Store Room (2.

64m x 2.

69m (8'8" x 8'10"))Steps lead down to this useful storage area.

Dining Room (3.

78m x 3.

56m (12'5" x 11'8"))Cast-iron wood-burning stove with brick surround and raised flagstone hearth, radiator, exposed ceiling beam, recessed ceiling spotlights, window overlooking garden with built-in window seat.

Breakfast Kitchen (3.

86m x 4.

57m (12'8" x 15'0"))Beautiful, light room with high, partially vaulted ceiling and featuring oak work surfaces, twin-bowl enamel sink and base cupboard and drawer units, further tiled work surface with cupboard units beneath, plumbing for dishwasher, integrated range-style oven set within inglenook-style recess with tiled splash-back, fitted wall shelving unit with plate rack, radiator, tiled floor, two roof lights, two windows overlooking gardens and stable-style door leading to a large paved courtyard.

Utility Room (3.

76m x 2.

13m (12'4" x 7'0"))Fitted granite-effect work surface with inset single drainer stainless steel sink, plumbing for washing machine, base cupboard units, matching eye-level wall cupboards, wall-mounted gas central heating boiler, radiator, fitted wall shelving, tiled floor, fitted coat hooks, stable-style door giving access to gardens.

First FloorLandingBuilt-in store cupboard, further walk-in cupboard, two radiators, exposed roof timbers.

Bedroom One (4.

67m x 3.

89m + wardrobes (15'4" x 12'9" + wardrob)Excellent range of built-in bedroom furniture comprising four double wardrobes with hanger rails, shelves and internal radiator, original fireplace recess with exposed timber beam, further radiator, window to front with built-in window seat.

Bedroom Two (3.

07m x 3.

86m + cupboard (10'1" x 12'8" + cupboard)Built-in cupboard with fitted hanger rail and shelving, radiator, window to front with built-in window seat.

Bedroom Three (3.

15m x 5.

21m max (10'4" x 17'1" max))Built-in double wardrobe with hanger rail and shelf, built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder, radiator, loft hatch to roof void, window to rear.

Bedroom Four (2.

64m x 2.

79m (8'8" x 9'2"))Radiator, window to side.

Bathroom (3.

78m x 3.

45m (12'5" x 11'4"))White suite comprising low-level WC, pedestal hand basin and panelled bath; radiator, built-in linen cupboard, recessed ceiling spotlights, obscure glazed window to side.

OutsideOutbuildingsComprising:Store PlaceStableOpen-Fronted GarageGardensThe property occupies a good-sized plot which features an extensive paved patio area with adjoining flowerbeds immediately to the rear of the property.

A gate leads to a driveway providing ample off-road parking for a number of vehicles.

Access to the driveway is through large double gates approached directly off Fountain Row.

Off the driveway is a further fully enclosed garden bounded by stone walling and timber fencing which enjoys a beautiful south-facing aspect and incorporates lawns flanked by a gravelled footpath, flowerbeds stocked with an array of shrubs and plants and timber garden shed.

Part of the pathway is covered by an attractive rustic trellis work, and there is also a range of medium-sized trees and bushes.

ServicesNone 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.

Market OvertonMarket Overton is a charming conservation village which lies just over 6 miles to the north-east of Oakham.

Within the village there are a number of facilities including a doctor's surgery with dispensary, hairdresser, post office with general store, one public house and a church.

In addition there is a thriving Bowls Club and a Cricket Club and a busy Village Hall.

For schools there is a free school bus for junior pupils to Langham each day, together with a bus to the Vale of Catmose College in Oakham for older children.

In addition there are good private schools in the area at Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford.

Other facilities in the area are mainly available in Oakham and include a good range of shops, dentists, library as well as sporting facilities including rugby football, tennis etc.

Rutland Water lies just to the east of Oakham and there one can enjoy a number of leisure pursuits including sailing, windsurfing, fly fishing or just a stroll or cycle ride around the shores of this delightful lake.

Council Tax BandEnquiries to Rutland County Council, OakhamIndependent Mortgage AdviceMurray, in conjunction with St.

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