An individual architect designed family home, built in 2007, situated on the edge of this small hamlet. Set within circa five acres, The Piggery enjoys impressive views over its paddocks and gardens. Offering over 3,000 square feet of accommodation with versatile open plan living downstairs, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, detached double garage, stables and outbuildings.
General Description - An individual architect designed family home, built in 2007, situated on the edge of this small hamlet. Set within circa five acres, The Piggery enjoys impressive views over its paddocks and gardens.
Offering many innovative eco-saving design features to include bamboo flooring with under floor heating throughout, sheep's wool insulation, a rainwater recapture system, DuoVac central vacuum system, Cat 5 wiring and solar panels.
The property benefits from two driveways. One is via Main Street and this leads to a double garage with ample hardstanding and access to the enclosed formal gardens which is mainly laid to lawn and benefits from a variety of mature fruit trees. The second driveway is accessed via Hallaton Road and leads to the paddocks and the front of the house.
Accommodation - The primary downstairs open plan living offers over 1,000 square feet of living space which is wired for sound and opens out onto the attractive covered veranda.
Access to the first floor is via a feature glass staircase serving five bedrooms. The principal bedroom can become your own retreat as it benefits from a freestanding log burner and feature corner window with envious views over the paddock and beyond.
Location - A small picturesque village just three miles away from the thriving historical market town of Uppingham, which has a good selection of shops, cafes and restaurants a supermarket and schooling. Further state and private schools are available nearby in the market towns of Oakham, Stamford and Market Harborough as well as Leicester.
The Leicestershire Round public footpath runs through the village and the Rutland Round is just 1/4 mile away. In addition, there are several bridalways, with one running just to the south side of the far paddock.
Rutland Water is just 6 miles away and Eyebrook Valley three miles.
Viewings - Viewing strictly by appointment only via sole selling agent, Alexanders East Midlands (01664 896332).
Tenure - Freehold.
Local Authority - Harborough District Council, The Symington Building, Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AG (Tel: 01858 828282). Council Tax Band G.
Services - We are advised that the mains are oil and there is a local group to order alongside to receive discount. The waste management system is Titan, solar panels and hot water are Worcester. The current owner has the boiler serviced annually in the autumn.
Measurements - Every care has been taken to reflect the true dimensions of this property, but they should be treated as approximate and for general guidance only.
Money Laundering - Where an offer is successfully put forward, we are obliged by law to ask the prospective purchaser for confirmation of their identity. This will include production of their passport or driving licence and recent utility bill to prove residence. Prospective purchasers will also be required to have an AML search conducted at their cost. This evidence and search will be required prior to solicitors being instructed.
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