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SPRINGFIELD BARN THE AVENUE, BARNSDALE, OAKHAM, RUTLAND LE15 8AH A striking barn conversion set in a rural Rutland location, offering exceptionally spacious proportions, westerly views over open farmland and a paddock. In all approximately 3.75 acres. Oakham 4 miles Stamford 9 miles Peterborough city centre/ train station 22 miles (Direct trains to London King s Cross from approx. 51 minutes) Accommodation in brief Ground floor: reception hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, family room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, guest bedroom with ensuite bathroom. First floor: master bedroom suite with walk-in dressing area and ensuite bathroom, 3 further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Traditional outbuilding range comprising a workshop, open-fronted double garage and a store. Savills Smiths Gore Stamford Office 9 High Street, St. Martins, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2LF t 01780 484696 stamford@savills-smithsgore.co.uk savills-smithsgore.co.uk 102671_Springfield Barn_SG.indd 3 23/11/2015 11:47
Situation Springfield Barn is positioned off the western side of The Avenue leading from Barnsdale to Cottesmore/ Exton; set back from the road and with uninterrupted views over Exton Estate farmland. There are two other dwellings adjacent to the property but each affords a high-degree of privacy from one another. The nearby villages of Exton, Whitwell, and Cottesmore have gastro pubs for eating and drinking, while Barnsdale, Hambleton, Oakham, and Stamford offer restaurants ranging from casual dining to white tablecloth fine dining. The market towns of Oakham to the west and Stamford to the east offer a large range of day to day services and regional train stations. The City of Peterborough has a mainline train station to London King s Cross and the north. Within easy reach is a wide choice of excellent schooling, comparable to anything in the country. There are primary and secondary schools in both Oakham and Stamford, while the prestigious public schools of Oakham, Stamford, Uppingham and Oundle offer first-class levels of education in wonderful settings. Nearby land and water based activities can be found at Rutland Water, hunting is with the Cottesmore and excellent golf courses can be found at Stoke Rochford, Greetham Valley and, particularly, at Luffenham Heath Golf Club - featured in UK top 100 courses and a regional qualifying course for The Open. Accommodation The Springfield Barn conversion, from former Exton Estate farm buildings to a house, was completed in 1992 by Clover Realty, deemed to build first-class quality properties in its era. The house has ample character borrowed from the original stone walls and former casements of the original barn. The most notable features of this property are its spacious accommodation with wide hallways, luxuriously large master bedroom, idyllic westerly views and the paddock, which could accommodate two horses. Further features to be highlighted are the large inglenook fireplace in the drawing room, complete with seats to enjoy the warmth of the fire on cold nights, the ground floor bedroom with ensuite bathroom providing flexible accommodation and the reception hall with galleried landing. The kitchen/breakfast room has lovely views out over the garden and fields beyond and has an oil-fired 2-door AGA and traditional farmhouse-style brick and timber kitchen units. The bedrooms are principally laid out on the 1st floor and all 5 bedrooms are doubles. The master bedroom suite includes a walk-in dressing area and ensuite with 2 pedestal washbasins, large bath, separate shower area and bidet. Three bedrooms have fitted bespoke fine oak desks and shelving units. The family room on the ground floor could be used as a 6th bedroom if required with adjacent WC. Bedroom 4 has a walk-in wardrobe and adjacent to that is a store cupboard. In all the house accommodation amounts to 5,435sq ft (505sq m). Outbuildings and Paddock The house is approached from the drive into a large gravelled area with ample parking, measuring approximately 85ft by 55ft with direct access to garage/outbuilding and front door of the house. The drive further continues to the paddock to the north. The garden principally lies to the west of the property and is laid to lawn for easy maintenance. Around the house is a gravelled area outside the drawing room for alfresco dining and a wonderful walled inner courtyard area measuring approximately 65ft by 60ft, accessible from the reception hall and sitting room. This is currently gravelled but could be landscaped to become a glorious, south facing courtyard garden. The garden is divided from the paddock by a post and rail fence and mature hedge. The paddock measures approx 2.43 acres whilst the total property amounts to 3.75 acres. Services Mains water and electricity are connected. Oil-fired central heating and an oil-fired AGA. Drainage is to a Klargester septic tank, individual to the property. Broadband is available. Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves There is a right of way over the drive to Springfield Barn and maintenance of the drive is split between the three properties equally. Planning The property is neither listed nor within a Conservation Area. Lapsed planning permission for a tennis court and swimming pool in the grounds. Local Authority Rutland County Council t 01572 722577. Council tax band: F with 2,485.63 payable for the 2015/16 tax year. Fixtures and Fittings All curtains, light fittings and garden statuary are specifically excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) EPC rating: Band F. Full report available on request. Tenure The property is available freehold and has vacant possession on completion. Office Opening Hours Monday Friday: 9.00am 5.30pm Saturday: 9.00am 12.30pm Directions (LE15 8AH) From Stamford, follow the A606 signed to Oakham. Pass through Whitwell and at the Barnsdale Hotel, turn right onto The Avenue signed to Cottesmore. Pass the right turn to Exton and Springfield Barn is the next drive on your left. Springfield Barn is straight ahead at the end of the drive. Viewing All viewings will be accompanied and are strictly by prior arrangement through Savills Smiths Gore Stamford Office. t 01780 484696 Date of Information Particulars prepared November 2015 Photographs taken November 2015 102671_Springfield Barn_SG.indd 4 23/11/2015 11:47
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Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE. 102671_Springfield Barn_SG.indd 6 23/11/2015 11:47
Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 151116HL 102671_Springfield Barn_SG.indd 7 23/11/2015 11:47
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