18 High Street East
Uppingham
Rutland
LE15 9PZ
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and individually designed five-bedroom stone-built property, occupying a generous plot in an exceptional and seldom-available position on the shores of Rutland Water. The property enjoys a truly enviable setting, with breathtaking panoramic views across the water and surrounding countryside, creating an outstanding home in one of Rutland’s most desirable locations.
** 2 Reception Rooms * 4/5 Bedrooms * Kitchen * 3 Bath/Shower Rooms * 2 WCs * Double Garage * Parking for Multiple Vehicles * Gardens & Grounds of approx. 0.50 acres **
Shuckburgh House was built by Palmers of Oakham Limited in 2006 from local stone under mock Collyweston roof. Palmers of Oakham have been based in Rutland for 85 years and are a family-owned, award-winning company, renowned for using traditional skills and materials to achieve heritage standards in renovation, refurbishment, conservation and construction.
The property was constructed to make the most of the plot with stunning views over Rutland Water. A particular feature of this property is a tiled Terrace with iron balustrade which spans the width of the property and offers panoramic views over the rear garden and the reservoir beyond.
The property offers light and airy accommodation arranged over two storeys and featuring good quality fixtures and fittings. The total floor area of this property extends to approximately 3,600 sq ft. The well proportioned interior benefits from gas fired central heating system with underfloor heating and full double glazing and can be summarised as follows:
GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Porch, Reception Hall, Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Cloakroom & WC, Master Suite of large Bedroom and Bathroom;
LOWER GROUND FLOOR: Landing, Rear Hall, three further Double Bedrooms, one of them with en-suite Shower Room, a separate Shower Room, Utility Room, Study (which could be used as Bedroom Five, if necessary), WC.
There is also a Wine Store/Cellar with soft water system.
OUTSIDE: The property is accessed via a long driveway leading to the front garden and extensive off road parking area. The private driveway provides vehicular access to the integral Double Garage. The gardens and grounds extend in total to approximately 0.50 acres.
To the rear of the property, a beautiful vista of Rutland Water can be enjoyed both from the terrace and from the rear garden.
Solid oak front entrance door, window to side, internal oak door with glazed panels to either side leading to Reception Hall.
Central galleried main staircase leading to Lower Ground Floor, oak floor with underfloor heating, roof light.
4.93m x 3.99m (16'2" x 13'1")Appointed with excellent range of attractive units incorporating granite effect work surfaces with tiled splashbacks, inset Franke 1.5 bowl single drainer sink with mixer tap above, ample timber fronted base cupboards and drawers, integrated dishwasher, Rangemaster cooker with 6 ring gas hob and electric double oven (included in the sale), fitted extractor hood above the cooker, eye level wall cupboards and purpose built recess housing freestanding, upright fridge-freezer (included in the sale) framed by tall store cupboards and top boxes.
Tiled floor with underfloor heating, recessed ceiling spotlights, windows and external half glazed door to paved front patio, archway to Dining Room.
7.06m x 3.99m (23'2" x 13'1")Solid oak floor with underfloor heating, window to side elevation, window and sliding doors to Terrace with views over Rutland Water, internal double oak part glazed doors leading to Reception Hall, double oak connecting doors to Sitting Room.
6.17m x 4.88m (20'3" x 16'0")Feature open fireplace with stone style mantel and surround housing gas coal effect fire, underfloor heating, two sets of French doors to Terrace with spectacular views over Rutland Water.
Consisting of 2 rooms as follows: the first room features fitted wash hand basin with storage beneath, tiled floor with underfloor heating, roof light, coat hooks and door to the second room with fitted low level WC, tiled floor with underfloor heating and window to rear elevation.
5.16m x 4.95m to bay (16'11" x 16'3" to bay)Spacious and well proportioned Master Bedroom with two fitted double wardrobes to one wall, full width storage cupboard with lighting, underfloor heating, roof access hatch to a large fully boarded loft space and bay window with window seat to front elevation.
3.43m x 2.87m (11'3" x 9'5")Equipped with low level WC, hand basin set in vanity unit with storage beneath, panelled bath and walk-in shower enclosure with floor drain, wall mounted shower and glass shower screen. Fully tiled splashbacks and matching tiles to half wall height, tiled floor, wall mounted upright radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, roof light, window to front elevation.
Galleried stairs to ground floor, understairs storage cupboard, further store cupboard housing hot water cylinder and underfloor heating controls, tiled floor with underfloor heating, recessed ceiling spotlights.
Tiled floor with underfloor heating, recessed ceiling spotlights.
6.38m x 3.38m (20'11" x 11'1")Spacious, dual aspect double bedroom with underfloor heating, window to side elevation, a further window and half glazed external double doors to rear garden.
3.38m x 2.03m (11'1" x 6'8")White suite comprising low level WC, hand basin set in vanity unit with storage beneath and panelled bath, walk-in shower enclosure with floor drain, wall mounted shower and glass shower screen. Fully tiled splashbacks and matching tiles to half wall height, tiled floor, wall mounted upright radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, roof light, window to side elevation.
5.03m x 3.38m (16'6" x 11'1")A spacious double bedroom with fitted wardrobes to one wall, underfloor heating and window with views over rear garden and Rutland Water beyond.
5.59m x 3.66m (18'4" x 12'0")Another generous double bedroom with underfloor heating and half glazed external double doors to rear garden.
2.44m x 1.83m (8'0" x 6'0")White suite comprising concealed cistern WC and hand basin set in vanity unit with storage beneath, corner shower with wall mounted shower and glass screen, fully tiled splashbacks and matching tiles to half wall height, tiled floor, wall mounted upright radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights.
4.29m x 2.39m (14'1" x 7'10")Timber effect floor and wall mounted units, granite effect work surfaces with tiled splashbacks, inset single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap, undercounter space with plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, fitted linen cupboard with shelves, underfloor heating, external half glazed door to rear elevation with windows to either side.
3.05m x 2.62m (10'0" x 8'7")Tiled floor with underfloor heating, recessed ceiling spotlights, double doors leading to integral garage.
3.05m x 2.62m (10'0" x 8'7")Tiled floor with underfloor heating, recessed ceiling spotlights, small window to side, further window to rear elevation with views over garden and Rutland Water beyond.
White suite comprising low level WC and pedestal hand basin, tiled floor with underfloor heating, window to front elevation.
6.20m x 5.56m (20'4" x 18'3")Strip lighting, Worcester gas central heating boiler, two electric up and over doors, window to side elevation.
14.35m x 2.72m (47'1" x 8'11")The terrace balcony with tiled floor and iron balustrade spans the entire width of the property's rear elevation and provides panoramic views of Rutland Water.
The property is accessed via a long driveway leading to the front garden and extensive off road parking area. The private driveway provides vehicular access to the integral Double Garage. The gardens and grounds extend in total to approximately 0.50 acres.
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature hedge boundaries, inset shrubs, bushes and tree. There is a paved area running along rear and side elevations of the lower ground floor. The front and rear of the property are linked by the side access. To the rear of the property, a beautiful vista of Rutland Water can be enjoyed both from the terrace and from the rear garden. The gardens and grounds extend in total to approximately 0.50 acres.
Mains electricity
Mains water supply
Mains sewerage
Gas central heating
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Broadband availability:
Mobile signal availability:
EE - good outdoor, variable in-home
O2 - good outdoor
Three - good outdoor, variable in-home
Vodafone - good outdoor, variable in-home
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.
Edith Weston is a delightful village in the centre of Rutland and has a number of facilities including public house, shop, Post Office, farm shop, fine church and primary school. In nearby Empingham there is also a doctors surgery.
The market towns of Oakham and Stamford are a short drive away both with a full range of facilities catering for most needs.
For commuters Edith Weston is ideally placed being an easy drive to the A1 Great North Road lying a few miles to the East which gives connections both North and South, particularly to Peterborough where there is also a good train service to London Kings Cross. Other centres are also easily commutable including Kettering, Corby, Leicester and Melton Mowbray.
Sporting facilities in the area are many and varied with cricket, football, golf, rugby football etc., and the village lies on the banks of Rutland Water which is a delightful beauty spot where one can enjoy a number of pursuits including fishing, sailing, windsurfing etc.
Band G
Rutland County Council, Oakham 01572-722577
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