Mill Lane, Caldecott, Market Harborough, LE16

The perfect property for lovers of British wildlife! Riverbanks sits on the edge of the Eyebrook: formerly a tiny stream that has been canalised to serve the old village mill. Enjoy watching swans, herons, kingfishers and occasionally otters from your kitchen window without the worry of flooding. The house is built on land that has never flooded in living memory despite its proximity to water.

ACCOMMODATION

Riverbanks is an individually designed and spacious, six-bedroom village home offering flexible accommodation, and sitting on a generous plot on the bank of the River Eyebrook with approximately three acres of paddock land at the edge of the popular village of Caldecott.The property in brief comprises a dining kitchen with a utility room, four large reception rooms, a study, and a ground floor ensuite bedroom. The dining kitchen has a range of fitted units with integrated appliances, space for a Range style cooker and sliding doors out to the patio and garden. The main living room has windows to three elevations allowing plenty of light and has a wonderful brick fireplace with an open fire. There is a dining room and a further sitting room/snug that leads through to an internal hall providing access to the ground floor bedroom and the games room. The games room offers ample space and light with a roof lantern and sliding doors opening out to the tennis court.To the first floor, a galleried landing provides access to a further five bedrooms that are served by three bathrooms. The dining kitchen, main living room and rear bedrooms are all complemented by the beautiful views over the garden, river, and countryside beyond.

OUTSIDE

The property has ample off-road parking providing access to a large double garage with an electric door. The property s plot surrounds it on all sides with a purpose-built tennis court to one side, two stables to the other and a generous garden to the rear with a patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining. All of these elements come together to create a superb family home sitting in a quiet backwater of the village.Riverbanks is located in a unique position with a beautiful south-westerly orientation backing onto the River Eyebrook where you can enjoy beautiful countryside views, incredible sunsets, and the wonderful local wildlife.A bridge from the garden provides access over the river to several paddocks extending to approximately three acres. Water is piped to the drinking troughs in the fields which comes from the Eyebrook Reservoir.

LOCATION

Caldecott is the most southerly village in Rutland nestled in the Welland Valley with a delightful church, two pubs, a vibrant village community and sitting in the catchment area for Bringhurst primary school. There is excellent access to major centres including Kettering and Market Harborough, both with mainline stations to St Pancras, also Stamford and Leicester. Uppingham is just 5 minutes drive away for most daily requirements, including Leighfield primary school and also the renowned Community College, while Oakham, Oundle, and Uppingham public schools are within easy reach. There is fishing on the nearby Eyebrook reservoir and water sports for all at Rutland Water with golf courses for every ability nearby.

SERVICES

The property is offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired central heating. The property also benefits from photovoltaic panels that generate their own electricity.

COUNCIL TAX

Council Tax Band G.

TENURE

Freehold