Old Dower House

The Green, Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, NN12 7SZ

Offers In Excess

£600,000

Property Highlights

Grade II listed 17th century thatched cottage
Four double bedrooms, two bathrooms
Three reception rooms
Kitchen/breakfast room with Aga
Separate stone barn
Gated driveway with parking for four cars
Front, rear and side gardens
Canalside village

Property description

A Grade II listed 17th century stone under thatch four bedroom detached cottage with a separate barn, gated driveway and gardens.

The property dates from 1636 with alterations in the 19th and 20th centuries. It now has over 2,100 sq. ft. of accommodation with an entrance porch, sitting room, dining room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room and cloakroom on the ground floor. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes. There is an en suite shower room to the master bedroom, and a family bathroom. The property overlooks the village green in the centre of the village, and is a short walk from the canalside, restaurants and public house. A particular feature of the property is the stone under slate barn which extends to almost 500 sq. ft. on a single level. There is scope for a second storey to be added within the existing building subject to the necessary consents.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room and Reception Rooms

The triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room has a door to the rear garden and an oil fired Aga. There are three reception rooms with the dining room and sitting room both having open fireplaces. The property has a wealth of character with exposed beams and stonework and the original copper remaining in the kitchen.

Outside

The property has a gated driveway with parking for four cars. The barn stands adjacent to the driveway on the opposite side to the house and gardens. The gardens are laid predominately to lawn with mature borders and paved seating area. There is an area of front garden behind a high hedge, with gated side access.

Schooling and Situation

Local schools include Campion School in Bugbrooke, Quinton House in Upton, Northampton School in Hardingstone, and Northampton School for Boys. rrStoke Bruerne is a canalside village and has public houses and restaurants.

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