5 bedroom character property for sale

*GUIDE PRICE £600,000 - £625,000*

Situated in the desirable village of Langham with only a short drive to Oakham's historic market town centre and train station stands this charming period character property that was a former working bakery with the original part of the building dating back to the 1700s. The original building had its thatch roof removed in the 1800s and was converted to a two-story building with an extensive extension added in the 1970s. Offering five double bedrooms, three reception rooms, three bathrooms, a utility room, downstairs W.C, an integral garage, and established gardens this property would make an exceptional home for the family seeking space combined with local history

Entering via the front porch gives access to the useful utility room and kitchen/breakfast room and then leads through to the main entrance hall. The kitchen/breakfast room has floor-to-ceiling units, and features a built-in dishwasher and a Rangemaster-style double oven. From the main hallway, there is a door to the rear garden and access to the lounge, sitting room, dining room and downstairs W.C. Both the lounge and sitting room sit to the rear of the property and offer views out to the rear aspect with the sitting room featuring a stunning fireplace with an inset log burner. Completing the ground floor layout is a W.C. that leads to a storage cupboard. Upstairs the landing gives access to the five double bedrooms and the shower room. Bedroom one sits above the garage and features a large dressing area with built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom; bedroom two sits behind it also featuring an en-suite. To the rear of the property, you will find bedrooms four and five with both offering views to the rear aspect. To the front of the property sits bedroom three which offers a view down the driveway to the double gates and completing the upstairs accommodation is the family shower room.

Externally the property sits on a good-sized plot and is accessed via double gates that lead down the driveway to the property. An integral garage offers plenty of storage and within the entrance area sits an inset original grindstone from when the property was a working bakery. The rear and side garden is established and mainly laid to lawn with borders of plants, trees, and shrubs and features a large patio seating area that would be ideal for a large family or entertaining.