Croft House

Design and Specification

The property was built in 2004 on land which was formerly part of the Althorp estate and retains original walls around the garden. The house is constructed from local stone to blend in with the original masonry. The current vendors have upgraded the property with high specification fixtures and fittings throughout including Villeroy and Boch sanitaryware in the bathrooms and cloakroom, a bespoke kitchen and utility room, a newly installed boiler, and Farrow and Ball paintwork throughout.

Ground Floor

The front door opens into an entrance porch. A further door leads to the reception hall which has an exposed wood herringbone parquet floor, stairs to the galleried landing on the first floor, and access to the contemporary two piece cloakroom.

Reception Rooms

The dual aspect sitting room has wall lights, ceiling coving, and a feature open fireplace with a wooden surround and mantel and a slate hearth. French doors open to the paved terrace in the rear garden. The three other reception rooms also have ceiling coving. The dining room is open plan to the kitchen/breakfast room and also has French doors to the terrace in the rear garden giving a good flow through the space for modern family life and entertaining. There is also a family room and a study which both overlook the front garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

The kitchen/breakfast room has been recently refitted with a bespoke handmade kitchen designed by The White Kitchen Company and painted in two tone Farrow and Ball. There is a comprehensive range of full height, base and wall units which include two larder cupboards, pan drawers, and a bin drawer. Quartz work surfaces incorporate a double butler sink which has a Quooker 4 in1 tap which provides hot, cold, boiling and filtered water. The central island has additional storage, a Neff microwave, and a breakfast bar to seat at least four. Other integrated appliances include a wine cooler, a dishwasher, and two Neff ovens, one with a steam function. The Fisher and Paykel hob has induction and gas rings and an extractor fan over, and there is space for an American style fridge/freezer. There is a window overlooking the rear garden, and natural limestone flooring which continues through a wide opening into the dining room and into the adjoining utility room.

Utility Room and Boot Room

The dual aspect utility room has a window to the side and a Rock part glazed stable door to the rear garden. It is fitted with the same range of units as the kitchen which span one wall and include a full height, shelved cupboard housing a Glow worm boiler which was installed two months ago. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. There is a door to the garage and a door to the boot room which has a range of shelved storage for shoes as well as space to hang coats.

First Floor Master Bedroom

The galleried first floor landing has a window overlooking the drive and space for a seating area. There is a large walk-in shelved airing cupboard which has scope for conversion into an en suite for bedroom three if desired. There is access from the landing, via a pull down ladder, to the loft space which is fully boarded, with power and light connected. The loft has a good head height and there is scope, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission, to convert it into additional accommodation if required.The master bedroom overlooks the rear garden and has four built-in wardrobes and a modern en suite bathroom with a double ended bath, a double shower cubicle, a concealed cistern WC and twin washbasins set into a vanity storage unit, and a towel radiator.

Other Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Bedroom two has a window to the rear, three built-in wardrobes, with a combination of internal shelves and hanging space, and an en suite bathroom which has a bath with a shower over, a concealed cistern WC and a wash basin. There is built-in storage and a towel radiator.There are three further double bedrooms which all overlook the front and which share the four piece family bathroom.

Gardens and Grounds

The property sits centrally on its 0.26 acres plot. The front is surrounded by original walls with electronic gates opening to a block paved driveway which provides space to park up to six cars in addition to the integral garage which has two sets of double doors. The rest of the front garden is lawned with established shrub borders and several mature trees.There is access on both sides of the house to the rear. On one side there is space for a shed and an area to store the wheelie bins.The rear garden faces south east and is fully enclosed by a combination of original walls and close boarded fencing. A paved terrace spans the width of the property for outside dining and entertaining. The rest of the garden is laid to lawn with a gravel seating area in one corner, several mature trees, and beds and borders with established plants including roses and lilies. There is also a greenhouse.

Situation

Church Brampton is notable for its distinctive Spencer Estate Victorian sandstone cottages, which are of a similar design to cottages found in the nearby villages of Chapel Brampton, Harlestone and The BringtonsChurch Brampton is walking distance from amenities in Chapel Brampton which include two public houses and the Brampton Valley Way for walking and cycling. A wider range of facilities are available in Brixworth, 2.5 miles away, which has a supermarket, a butcher, public houses and a restaurant. Kingsthorpe 3.7 miles away has more comprehensive facilities including a Waitrose supermarket and further shopping. The M1 and A14 are within 10 miles and, for the commuter, there are regular train services from Northampton to London Euston taking from 59 minutes.There are good schools in the area including the Guilsborough School Academy Trust and independent schools in Maidwell, Spratton and Pitsford all within 8 miles.