A Lesson In Style And Character

This exceptional, detached former “School House” has striking architectural features occupying a wonderful plot with generous, wrap around gardens in the heart of this desirable village, the Church providing an inspiring backdrop, illuminated by night.  Lovely rural walks are on your doorstep, logistical access is a breeze with the A14, Kettering and Wellingborough mainline stations a short driveway connecting to London St Pancras in under an hour.  The stunning interior features an entrance porch with period themed solid doors, the reception hall is a great size, perfect as a reading or music room, the living room has an exposed beam and views over the garden, the bespoke kitchen/dining/family room is a great social space with integrated oven and induction hob which leads through to a utility room and guest cloakroom, there is also a lovely snug room full of character with vaulted ceilings, exposed brick elevation and quarry tiled flooring, this could also be used as an optional bedroom four.  Upstairs the landing leads to a principal bathroom and three bedrooms, two of which are double sized.  Modern enhancements include mostly, heritage style UPVC flush casement windows and central heating via an efficient air source heat pump.  Stone walling encloses the frontage with an electric sliding gate leading to leading to a private driveway with parking for four cars, a period red brick outbuilding offers useful storage.  The wrap around gardens feature manicured lawns, Beech hedging and seating areas, one with Oak framed covering complete with heaters, perfect for all weather outdoor living.  A home with history !

- Central heating via an efficient air source heat pump
- Mostly UVPC double glazed windows, in a heritage flush casement design
- Entrance porch - with lovely stone steps extending the front door
- Reception Hall  a generous space with stairs rising to the first floor, ideal as a music or reading room
- Living Room has exposed beams, a reclaimed feature fireplace and double doors leading to the patio
- Kitchen/Dining/Family Room - with a bespoke range of base and eye level traditional cupboards, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with drainer, monobloc tap, wood and Granite worktops. Integrated single oven, induction hob with extraction over and space for a free standing dishwasher (not included), there are also three traditional style cupboards in the kitchen that are included to complement the kitchen.  There is also space for a dining table, perfect for family living
- Pantry Room - has steps down and space for a free standing fridge and freezer (not included)
- Guest Cloakroom - comprises of a period WC 
- Utility Room - has wooden worksurface and a ceramic Belfast sink with space for a free standing washing machine and separate tumble dryer
- Snug/Optional Bedroom Four - has a vaulted ceiling and exposed brick elevation, a versatile room with quarry tiled flooring
- Upstairs there are three bedrooms, two of which are double in size, the principal with built in wardrobes and stone mullion windows
- Main Bathroom has a low level WC, wash and basin, panel enclosed bath with shower over

This significant plot is set behind stone walling with a sliding electric gate leading to a private driveway with parking for four/six cars.  A red brick outbuilding in and L shape offers useful storage with power and light accessed via either double doors or a personnel door.  The fore garden is laid to lawn with attractively planted borders, steps lead up to a raised tier of garden enclosed by Beech hedging with timber shed, green house and raised planted boarders.  An opening leads to a further lawned area which extends to a fabulous natural stone patio with Oak framed roof over complete with heaters , ideal for all weather outdoor living.

Entrance Porch - 2.34m x 1.73m (7'8 x 5'8)

Hall - 4.8m x 2.84m (15'9 x 9'4)

Living Room - 4.75m x 4.14m (15'7 x 13'7)

Kitchen/Dining room - 4.78m x 4.75m (15'8 x 15'7)

Utility Room - 2.36m x 2.13m (7'9 x 7'0)

Pantry - 2.44m x 2.29m (8'0 x 7'6)

WC - 1.37m x 0.76m (4'6 x 2'6)

Music Room - 3.84m x 3.05m (12'7 x 10'0)

Bedroom 1 - 3.84m x 3.66m (12'7 x 12'0)

Bedroom 2 - 3.86m x 3.4m (12'8 x 11'2)

Bedroom 3 - 3.53m x 2.77m (11'7 x 9'1)

Bathroom - 2.34m x 2.16m (7'8 x 7'1)