The Hermitage 1A Main Street | Empingham | Rutland | LE15 8PR the HERMITAGE
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The Hermitage 1a Main Street | Empingham | Rutland | LE15 8PR THE HERMITAGE • An Immaculate Modern Stone Built Property In A Highly Sought After Rutland Village • Discreetly Nestled Down a Private Gravel Driveway Behind Electric Gates • Galleried Entrance Hallway, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Family Room & Study • Kitchen with Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Laundry Room, Storage Room & WC • Master Bedroom with Vaulted Ceiling, En-suite Bathroom, Dressing Room and Balcony • Further Four Double Bedrooms (Two of Which are En-suite) and a Family Bathroom • Separate Studio Accommodation with Sitting Room, Kitchenette and En-suite Bedroom • Single Garage Plus Further Two Open Fronted Parking Bays and Ample Off-Road Parking • Landscaped Rear Garden, Deep Wrap Around Terrace, Generous Lawn, Boarders and Hedges • Open Fronted Covered Garden Room, Summer House and a Side Return Paved Terrace • Total Accommodation of the Main House Extends to 3695 Sq.Ft. and Studio Extends to 450 Sq.Ft. In the delightful village of Empingham, and flanked by stained glass windows, just a stone’s throw from the eastern which then leads you into a very end of Rutland Water, down a private impressive hallway. Directly ahead is drive off the main street stands a very a brick fireplace featuring fleur-de-lys attractive and substantial house. Built to stone carvings above a solid oak mantle, resemble an old country house that has whilst timber stairs on the right ascend evolved over the years. The Hermitage to a galleried landing. At Christmas is only eighteen years old, providing all time the owners always decorate with the benefits of a high calibre, recently a huge tree placed in the entrance hall, built home yet both the design and creating a magnificent, festive welcome! fabric of the building have so many interesting features that it is abound A door to the left opens into a study, with character exhibiting fine attention and a door to the right into a snug, to detail. All the windows are double whilst in the far corners of the hall glazed with timber frames. short flights of steps take you down to a slightly lower level at the back which The owners had been searching for faces south. Here, expansive rooms two years for a home for their family are flooded with light from prodigious that was within a reasonable distance glazing overlooking the garden. In the of each of their children’s schools and centre, the unusually shaped dining in a village location – one wanted an room has, essentially, an enormous old house, the other a new – and being fully-glazed bay with French doors equidistant from Oakham and Stamford, onto the terrace, but also enjoys a this was the perfect solution. Bought raised stone fireplace at the back of the in 2002 from the people who built the room that houses a Chesney multi- property, who had only lived here a fuel burning stove, creating a cosy spot few months, they have remained here to sit. The back and side wall are in far longer than their children’s time at exposed stone, with a beautiful stone school, testament to how much they lintel and doorway surround leading have loved the place. to the drawing room - an exceptional feature which matches the fireplace. The entrance, through wrought iron The inner hallway features two panels gates within a brick wall, takes you of herringbone brickwork, the other across a gravel drive and up to an side of a complete wall of exposed exceptionally wide oak front door, brick in the family room / snug. covered by a pitch-roofed open porch The drawing room, a nod to fossils, and benefits underfloor the Georgian period, is another heating, as does the entire downstairs. generously sized reception room Hefty reclaimed oak beams have been bathed in natural light with more used in the structure of the ceiling, French doors onto the terrace. along with exposed stone around the Decorative mouldings, including a doors, all adding to the character of central ceiling rose, picked out in the house. Steps at the back of the off-white against a background of kitchen lead to large utility / boot duck egg blue create an elegant air of room with storage, a separate laundry sophistication. room and further access to outside. In the eastern wing on the other side Upstairs, lavish spaces continue to of the house you find the kitchen enthral with a palatial master suite breakfast room, and at thirty-five feet with vaulted ceiling and exposed long with huge bay window at the trusses, a walk-in dressing room, a far end, this is a spectacular room. truly spectacular en suite somewhat Halfway down, French doors open reminiscent of Roman luxury, and a onto the terrace creating a seamless commodious balcony enclosed by flow between ground floor spaces brick walls, with lovely views over the in the summer, making this a superb garden and open countryside beyond. property for entertaining on a grand Hotel suites can seem rather small in scale. The owners have held many comparison! family gatherings and celebrations here. Two more bedrooms have their own private bathrooms whilst the family The kitchen is fitted with solid bathroom serves the fourth and fifth. oak units with granite worktops, This is also quite opulent and spa- incorporating a range cooker, built-in cious with a bath fitted into a tiled microwave, and built-in dishwasher, alcove surrounded by a bespoke, with space for an American style Georgian style archway. As with all the fridge freezer. An island incorporates rear upstairs rooms, glorious sunsets a breakfast bar, whilst the far end can be fully appreciated through their of the room easily accommodates windows, with the village church and a large dining table. The floor is laid steeple visible over the treeline. with Indian slate revealing natural Outside, from the front drive, more accommodation is above the garage and double car port – an attractive building in keeping with the main house. External stairs (under which is an outside privy!) rise to a well appointed, modern flat with wonderful floor to ceiling glazing. This annex has over the years been used in numerous ways, and would be perfect for a nanny if a family with young children lived in the house, or for a carer, or for young adult children before buying their own property – the options are endless. The house is set well back providing lots of parking at the front – it has taken over a dozen cars in the past. The delight- ful rear garden is fully enclosed and private. It is a generous size, large enough for children to play; an area set out for seating in the shade behind a magnificent weeping willow was once the spot for a huge trampoline. The extensive terrace across the back of the house is bordered by a charming, open-fronted summerhouse or garden room, with a second - enclosed - one next to it, very useful for storing the out- side cushions! The garden is a verdant haven of mostly lawn with shrubs and many mature trees: a row of hornbeams to the back, a large sycamore, some silver birch, with box hedg- ing and clipped standard trees closer to the house creating interesting structure throughout the winter, whilst in summer pretty climbers such as a white wisteria and jasmine clad the walls under the balcony. The location of The Hermitage is excellent for walking, espe- cially being right next to Rutland Water. Empingham is a nice size village with its own primary school, an excellent medical centre, a pub, a cricket club, a bowls club and a sports and so- cial club. The 13th century church of St. Peter is quite active, and there is the convenience of a village shop within easy walking distance. GARAGING & STUDIO GARAGING & STUDIO LOCAL AUTHORITY: Rutland County Council AGENTS NOTES: Mains Electricity, Water, Drainage and Gas Central Heating These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Fine & Country or Rutland Country Properties has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. We would also point out that we have not tested any of the appliances and purchasers should make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities regarding the connection of any services. Rutland Country Properties. Registered in England and Wales No. 11897195 Agents notes: Registered Office - 27-29 Old Market, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1NE The floor plans are for illustration purposes only. All measurements: walls, doors, window fittings and appliances and their sizes Copyright © 2019 Fine & Country Ltd. and locations are shown conventionally and are approximate only and cannot be regarded as being a representation either by the seller or his agent. © Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Location Postcode for satellite navigation: LE15 8PR Location On The Doorstep... Directions The Hermitage is located in the pretty village of Empingham. Local village amenities include a shop, Church, primary school, pub Travelling from the South on A1, take the slip road signposted and Doctor’s surgery whilst Stamford and Oakham (both 6 miles), offer a diverse range of activities, shops and restaurants. The Oakham (A606) and at the end of the slip road turn left onto property is only a short walk to Rutland Water which offers a wide range of outdoor pursuits including sailing, fishing, golf, walking A606 signposted Oakham. Stay on this road for approximately and cycling.