Description
A Grade II listed 18th century stone and thatched two double bedroom cottage with no upper chain, situated with views of Hanslope spire. The property has been restored by the current owner whilst retaining period features such has exposed beams, timbers and stone work, quarry tiled flooring, slatted and ledged timber doors, and feature stain glass windows.
The accommodation includes a sitting room which has a feature Edwardian fire surround with an inset wood burning stove, a window seat, and pattern tiled flooring. Also on the ground floor is a dual aspect kitchen/dining room, and a bathroom which includes a wood panelled bath with a mixer tap and shower attachment, a pedestal wash basin, a WC with an oak display shelf and wall panelling, an oak window seat with exposed stone work either side, half height tiled walls, and marble effect acrylic floor tiles. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, and a galleried landing with a built-in airing cupboard.
Kitchen/Dining Room The kitchen/dining room has quarry tiled flooring, exposed timbers and stone work, and a range of traditional pitch pine units with timber work surfaces and a vintage 1950s Millersdale stainless steel base unit with a sink and double drainer. There is a feature fire surround with a traditional gas fired two burner Aga stove, and spaces for further appliances.
Outside The property is approached via a shared gravelled driveway leading to double timber gates to the front garden. The southerly facing garden has a gravel path with lawn areas either side with established shrub borders, seating areas, and a block paved patio area. There is a thatched canopy over the entrance door, a small storage outbuilding with power and water, and off street parking for one car.
Situation and Schooling Hanslope is situated on the north east Buckinghamshire boundary with Northamptonshire. The village has a range of local facilities including a post office and general store, a butcher, two public houses, a first/middle school which has an outstanding Ofsted report, a church and two chapels.
