The Old Thatched Barn

3 Church View, Wollaston, Northamptonshire, NN29 7SY

Asking Price

£775,000

Property Highlights

Grade II listed thatched barn
Four bedrooms; all with en suite shower rooms
Family room/hall in excess of 27 ft.
Fitted kitchen/sitting/dining room
Second floor study and galleried area
Sealed unit double glazed windows
Exposed ceiling timbers
Double garage and parking

Property description

A Grade II listed late 17th century stone under thatch four bedroom barn conversion with four en suites, a double garage and parking, situated in the village of Wollaston.

The property has been converted to blend character features with modern day fixtures and fittings. Travertine flooring with underfloor heating continues throughout the ground and first floors. The ground floor accommodation includes a reception hall/family room which has exposed ceiling timbers with A frames, two sets of double doors to the rear patio, an oak staircase to the first floor, and a further oak staircase leading down to the bedroom area. There is also a door to the utility room which has space for appliances, a door to the cloakroom, and a door to the garage. The bedroom area has four bedrooms all with en suite shower rooms. There is an open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room on the first floor which has a spiral staircase to a study and galleried area on the second floor.

Kitchen

The kitchen is fitted with a range of painted Shaker style units with a central island and granite work surfaces with a glazed breakfast bar over. There is a stainless steel sink with an extending nozzle tap and a further one and a half bowl sink. Appliances include a freestanding Rangemaster multi fuel cooker, a dishwasher, two fridges, a freezer and a wine cooler. Travertine flooring continues into the dining and sitting areas, and there is a window with window seat overlooking the rear garden.

Outside

A block paved driveway leads to a double garage with twin remote controlled timber up and over doors. The garage houses the twin gas boiler and has access to a loft storage area. The front garden is bordered by stone walls and is laid to lawn. Brick steps lead down to a lower level with a terrace area. The split level flagstone courtyard to the rear of the property has views of the Church spire. There is a raised flower border, and external power, light and a tap.

Situation and Schooling

The village has local shops, a post office, a library, and public houses, and is the headquarters of Dr Marten. There is a sports ground with a football and cricket pitch, tennis/basketball courts, a play area, and access to the community swimming pool. There is a pre-school and nurseries, a primary school and Wollaston secondary school, while Wellingborough independent school is about 3 miles away. Olney market town is located 8 miles away.

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