Hillcrest Cottage

Back Lane, Holcot, Northamptonshire, NN6 9SL

£725,000

Property Highlights

Detached period property
Character features
Refurbished throughout
Five bedrooms
Two bath/shower rooms and a cloakroom
Sitting room and dining room
Landscaped walled garden with Summerhouse
Enclosed driveway parking

Property description

A period five bedroom detached property which has been sympathetically renovated while retaining character features and is set in a walled garden with enclosed off street parking.

The property has approximately 1,754 sq. ft. of accommodation over three floors which includes an entrance hall with a cloakroom and cloak cupboard. The dual aspect sitting room has bi-fold doors to the garden, fitted cupboards and an Inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. Also on the ground floor is a kitchen and a triple aspect dining room with French doors to the garden, and a walk-in cupboard with space and plumbing for a washing machine. The first floor landing has laundry cupboards and stairs to the second floor. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes, an en suite bathroom, and half glazed doors to a Juliet balcony. There are two further first floor bedrooms and a shower room. The second floor has a landing area suitable for an office space and access to two additional bedrooms, one of which has eaves storage.

Kitchen

The hand painted bespoke kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of units including a larder cupboard with power for appliances. Quartz work surfaces incorporate a Belfast sink with a mixer tap. There is an Aga set in to a recess and an integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. There is a box bay window overlooking the terrace and garden, and an opening to the dining room.

Outside

At the front there is a pedestrian gate to a paved terrace which wraps around the front and side of the house and gives access to the front door. Double timber gates open to a gravel driveway which provides parking. Steps lead down to the walled garden which is laid to lawn with established shrub and flower borders and a central path to the insulated summer house. There are two garden sheds, outside lighting and a tap.

Situation and Schooling

Holcot is a village in north Northamptonshire. It has a church and public house, tennis courts, and a cricket ground with pavilion. Shopping is available in Moulton and Brixworth 2 miles away. Pitsford Reservoir and Country Park is within walking distance. There is primary schooling at Walgrave, Sywell and Overstone. Secondary schooling is available in Moulton and for further education Moulton College offers a wide range of training. Northampton School for Girls and Wellingborough Independent School are within easy reach. Other Preparatory schools and independent schools include Pitsford, Spratton and Oundle.

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