Situated on the grounds of the former Manor House and accessed via a private lane serving only six properties lies this beautifully presented period cottage with stunning countryside views. Originally the Coach House, the accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, garden room, kitchen / breakfast room and cloakroom on the ground floor with two double bedrooms and a bathroom to the first. Maintaining character features whilst finished to a high standard, the cottage boasts a walled garden, formerly the Italian garden of the Manor House, and off road parking. Internal viewing is a must.

THE APPROACH

The picture shows the view of the approach to the cottage, the cottage being on your right hand side.

ENTRANCE HALL

Entered via a pine panelled glazed door with full height panelled windows on either side. Radiator. Ceramic tiled flooring. Coving to ceiling. Stairs rising to the first floor with solid oak support column. Pine panelled glazed double doors into the dining room.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM

4.57m(15'0'') x 2.87m(9'5'')Fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units with working surface over. One and a half bowl ceramic sink and single drainer unit with stainless steel swan neck mixer tap over. Ceramic tiled splashbacks. Electric double oven with four ring halogen hob and extractor hood over. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for 'fridge / freezer. Window to the front. Solid European oak flooring. Display recesses built into exposed brick wall. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Hardwood stable door with stone surround into the rear garden. Wall mounted electric boiler serving the radiator central heating system, either fired independantly or by the back boiler.
Washing machine, dishwasher and 'fridge / freezer are available to purchase by separate negotiation.

ANOTHER VIEW

DINING ROOM

3.89m(12'9'') x 3.35m(11'0'') maxThe width measurement reduces to 8'5.
Window to the side. Radiator. Telephone point. Open plan archway into the sitting room with oak surround. Pine part glazed door to the large walk-in under-stairs storage cupboard with light connected.

SITTING ROOM

4.57m(15'0'') x 3.35m(11'0'')A large fireplace with multi-fuel burning stove set into chimney breast with terracotta tiled hearth and solid oak mantle over, also housing a back boiler heated by the stove which serves the radiator central heating system when required. Radiator. Television aerial point. Four wall lights. Open plan archway into the garden room with stone surround.

ANOTHER VIEW

GARDEN ROOM

4.01m(13'2'') x 2.49m(8'2'')A recent addition to the property with windows to all sides overlooking the walled garden. Ceramic tiled flooring with under floor heating. Two wall lights. Exposed stonework. A monopitch ceiling with feature beams. French doors leading into the garden.

CLOAKROOM

Window to the side. Fitted with a two piece suite comprising wash basin and W.C. Ceramic tiled flooring and splashbacks. Radiator.

LANDING

Window to the side. Access to loft space. Pine doors into both bedrooms and bathroom.
The picture shows the view from the landing and bedroom two.

BEDROOM 1

6.15m(20'2'') x 4.27m(14'0'') maxOriginally two bedrooms, now converted into one. A dual aspect room with windows to both the front and side. Radiator. Telephone point. Television aerial point. Wall light. Sloping celing with exposed beams. Lattice effect double doors into the walk-in wardrobe.
The bedroom also has plumbing in situ, in readiness for an en-suite if so desired.

WALK-IN WARDROBE

Fitted with a comprehensive range of hanging rails and shelving with light connected.

BEDROOM 2

4.14m(13'7'') x 2.57m(8'5'')Window to the side. Radiator. Telephone point. Sloping ceiling with exposed beam.

BATHROOM

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising bath with separate shower over and glass screen, pedestal wash basin and W.C. Ceramic tiled splashbacks. Extractor fan. Window to the front. Radiator. Wood panelling on walls. Sloping ceiling. Large walk-in airing cupboard housing hot water tank with immersion heater serving the domestic hot water, and slatted linen shelving.
The picture shows the distant view from the bathroom and bedroom one.

WALLED GARDEN

Formerly the Italian garden of the Manor house, the property has a beautifully mature walled garden to the rear. Fully enclosed by original stone walls incorporating feature arches and seating, the garden boasts a stone built gazebo which has water and electricity connected and is situated in the far right hand corner. Accessed by stone steps, a rectangular pond with water plants lies centrally in the garden and is surrounded by lawn, further bordered by gravel and shrub beds.
Situated in the near right hand corner are two timber built storage sheds with power and light connected and beyond this lies a decked seating area. Outside tap.
In the near left hand corner is a stone built archway with pedestrian gate providing access to the parking area.

ANOTHER VIEW

ARCHWAY VIEW

The picture shows the view through an archway built into the stone wall situated in the far left hand corner of the garden.

PARKING & SIDE GARDEN

Accessed via an open gateway, the property has a gravel driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles with a lawned garden situated beyond, both of which are enclosed by stone walling and picket fencing. A pedestrian gate under original stone arch provides access into the walled garden.

FLOOR PLAN - GROUND FLOOR

This plan is included as a service to our customers and is intended as a GUIDE TO LAYOUT only. Dimensions are approximate.
DO NOT SCALE.

FLOOR PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

This plan is included as a service to our customers and is intended as a GUIDE TO LAYOUT only. Dimensions are approximate.
DO NOT SCALE.

COUNCIL TAX

South Northants Council 01327 322322 www.southnorthants.gov.uk
We understand the Council Tax Band is D and the payment for the year 2008/2009 is £1377.88 for this property. This information should not be relied upon and should be verified by you or your solicitor.

PLEASE NOTE

These particulars, including floor plans, photographs and virtual tours are intended to give a fair description of the property and in some cases will be in summary form only. Their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or a contract. Descriptions of any appliances and/or services (including any heating system) should not be taken as any guarantee that they are in good working order. We have tried to make sure that these particulars are accurate but, to a great extent, we have to rely on what the vendor tells us about the property. Please ask if you require any further information.
We have not carried out any kind of survey and would advise any homebuyer to obtain a qualified Surveyor's report prior to exchanging contracts. Your solicitor will investigate all legal matters relating to the property and agree with the vendor which items will be included in the sale. We are members of the Ombudsman for Estate Agents and subscribe to the OEA Code of Conduct, a copy of which is available on our website.
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