Cottage for sale in Northampton NN7, 4 Bedroom

This delightful Grade Two Listed stone and thatch cottage stands in an idyllic rural setting within this small conservation village on the edge of the Althorp Estate. The deceptively spacious accommodation has been extensively refurbished internally and externally including recent re-thatching (2017) being arranged over three floors with a single storey extension to the side and many period features are retained. With accommodation in brief comprising of entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room with multi fuel burner set in an inglenook, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility area whilst on the first floor there are three bedrooms, shower room, small office/storage and on the second floor there is a very attractive master suite with the bedroom having high pitched ceilings with a door off to the four piece en suite bathroom. The property externally has gardens to three sides and a detached brick double garage.

Accommodation

Entrance Hall

Approached by a part glazed door, this area has a quarry floor with pine doors leading off to reception rooms and further features include exposed ceiling timbers and dado rail. Door leading to:-

Cloakroom

Suite comprising of low level WC and wall hung wash hand basin.

Sitting Room (15'6 x 13'9 (4.72m x 4.19m))

This attractive room has a dual aspect to the front and the rear with leaded french doors leading to the rear patio and further arch window to the side. Twin casement leaded windows to the front, stone feature fire place with inset clear view multi fuel burner and further features include exposed ceiling timber, wall light points and radiator.

Dining Room (13'10 x 11'9 (4.22m x 3.58m))

Leaded casement window overlooking the front, latch door leading to the staircase to the first floor, recessed alcove with cupboards below, exposed ceiling timber and radiator.

Study (12'6 x 9'8 (3.81m x 2.95m))

This attractive room has a leaded casement window to the front, exposed ceiling timber and beams, a Victorian style fireplace with tile inset and open hearth set in a timber surround, wall light points and radiator. There is a quarry tiled floor.

Kitchen (16'11 maximum x 10'10 into bay (5.16m maximum x 3.30m into bay))

Situated to the rear of the property with leaded casement window overlooking the garden with a range of pine base and eye level cupboards with contrasting granite worktop surfaces and inset twin bowl deep enamel butler sink unit with mixer tap above. A range of appliances include a freestanding Rangemaster hob set inside a brick fireplace with timber mantle above, integrated under counter freezer, space and plumbing for a automatic dishwasher and further features include concealed cupboard housing the floor mounted oil fired boiler, tiling above worktop surface areas and tiled floor. Latch door leading to:-

Pantry

A range of pine units with worktop surfaces and integrated double oven with space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and tiled floor.

Utility Room

Approached via a door from the kitchen with glazed windows to both sides, a part glazed door leading to the rear, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for a tumble dryer.

First Floor

Landing

Having a leaded window to a half landing overlooking the rear garden, a built in linen cupboard and a further latch doors off to all bedrooms and bathroom with stairs rising to the second floor. A further door leading to:-

Storage Room (9'6 x 6'2 (2.90m x 1.88m))

Bedroom Two (14'4 x 11'7 (4.37m x 3.53m))

This attractive room has a leaded casement window to the front with window seat below, wide plank oak flooring, built in storage cupboard providing hanging and storage space and a radiator.

Bedroom Three (8'3 x 8'1 (2.51m x 2.46m))

A leaded casement window overlooking the rear with a window seat below, wide plank oak flooring and radiator.

Bedroom Four (9'6 x 9'5 (2.90m x 2.87m))

A leaded casement window to the front with a window seat below, built in cupboard with double doors providing hanging and storage space and radiator.

Shower Room

Recently re-fitted suite comprising of walk in double shower, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin with cupboards below, low level WC with concealed cistern and radiator.

Second Floor

Landing

Bedroom One (15'9 x 14'8 (4.80m x 4.47m))

This attractive principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with exposed A frames and ceiling timbers and twin leaded casement windows overlooking the side. A range of built in wardrobe cupboards providing hanging and storage space and further access leading to a walk in wardrobe and a door leading to:-

En Suite

Having been re-fitted over recent years with a free standing bath, corner shower cubicle, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin with cupboards and drawer below, low level WC with concealed cistern and further features include fully tiled walls and floors, dichroic spotlights to the ceiling and radiator.

Outside

The property sits well back from the road with gravel pedestrian access through a timber gate leading to the front door. The front lawned area extends to the front and side with attractive cottage style flower beds and shrubs with maturing fruit trees.

Rear Garden

Fully enclosed with gated side access with mature hedging offering a good degree of privacy. Laid in the main to lawn with various deep flower and shrub borders with block paved paths leading to the double detached garage. Brick built garden shed.

Double Garage (18'4 x 17'10 (5.59m x 5.44m))

Having twin electric up and over doors with light and power connected and loft storage area.

Services

All main service are connected. Water is metered and the central heating is oil fired.

Epc

The property is Grade Two Listed and therefore is exempt from having an EPC.

Local Amenities

Within the village there is a Village Hall, shop, recreation ground and the Parish Church of St. Andrew, the Fox & Hounds Public House, the Harlestone Primary School and the Northampton Golf Club stands nearby. These are a number of good Preparatory and Public schools within easy reach. M1 access is to Junction 16 north bound and to Junction 15a south bound.

Council Tax

Daventry District Council - Band E

How To Get There

Take the Harlestone Road leaving Northampton passing Harlestone Firs and the garden centre towards Lower Harlestone. Before entering the village take the first left into Dave Brickwood Way along the edge of the Althorp Estate. At the next junction turn right signposted to the village hall. Proceed along the road for approximately half a mile where the property can be found adjacent to the red telephone box.

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