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Woad Cottage
Preston Deanery, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2DY
£1,000,000
Property Highlights
- Detached cottage built in 1810
- Four bedrooms, one en suite
- Four reception rooms
- Family bathroom
- Outbuildings
- Open rural views
- Carport and garaging
- Off street parking
Property description
A four bedroom detached period property built by 1810, originally three cottages, set in gardens and land of approximately 3.1 acres with outbuildings, garaging and off street parking.
A stone and rendered property that has been extended over the years with views over open farmland to all sides. The property sits on 3.1 acres and has 2,567 sq. ft. of accommodation which includes, on the ground floor, a reception hall, a cloakroom, a office with dual aspect windows, one with window seat, and a range of fitted cupboards and shelving, and a dual aspect sitting room which has a stone feature fireplace with open hearth and fitted cupboards and shelves to one side. There is a sun room which has double glass doors to the side of the house, and built-in shelving and a dining room which has dual aspect windows with window seats, a stone fireplace with open hearth, and storage cupboards. A door leads through to a kitchen/breakfast room. There is also a utility room which has a range of floor based and wall mounted units with a sink set into the worksurfaces. It has a stable door to the garden, storage cupboard and plumbing and space for a washing machine.
Kitchen/Breakfast room
The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of floor based units with oak worksurfaces with inset Belfast sink. There are windows overlooking the rear and side gardens with a window seat that also incorporates storage. There is a full height broom cupboard, decorative shelving and walk-in pantry. Integrated appliances include a four oven Nobel cooker and there is space for an American style fridge/freezer. The utility room and pantry has quarry tiled flooring and a door to the terrace and the rear garden.
First Floor
The landing has an airing cupboard and under eaves storage along its full length. The master bedroom has dual aspect windows with views across open fields. It has a full range of wardrobes along one wall and an en suite shower room. Bedroom two has two windows to the rear aspect and one to the side and a fitted double wardrobe. Bedroom three has dual aspect windows, fitted wardrobes and shelves, while bedroom four has a window to the rear aspect and fitted wardrobes. There is a family bathroom which has a bath with shower over, storage cupboards, and a separate WC.
Outside
The property is approached via a private driveway leading to a parking area and garage block. This comprises an open lockable garage, loose box and car port. There is a formal garden surrounding the house, with additional land, including an enclosed vegetable plot, paddock, pasture land and a natural pond. The main garden is mainly laid to lawn with island flower borders and a path leading to the detached outbuilding. This has two rooms, one of which is used as a secondary boot room and the other as a log store. A further stone building attached to the house is used to store garden machinery.
Situation and Schooling
Preston Deanery is 4 miles south of Northampton and 15 miles from Milton Keynes. National Cycle Network Route 6 passes Woad Cottage. Primary schools are in Hackleton and Grange Park (both 2 miles), and secondary schooling is at Caroline Chisholm School (2 miles) and Northampton School for Boys in Northampton. Local private schools include Quinton House, Spratton Hall, Wellingborough School and Northampton High School for Girls. Public schools are at Rugby, Oundle, Uppingham, Oakham and Stowe.
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