Description
A stone built five bedroom detached period character property dating back to 1675 with far reaching country side countryside views in the village of Great Doddington. The property is approached via a traditional timber latch door opening to the entrance hall. The 2,434 sq. ft. of accommodation has many character features including exposed beams. The study includes timber shelving and overlooks the front aspect of the property. The dining room has slate tiles throughout and a feature brick wall with an inglenook fireplace in front. Double French doors open to the rear patio and with far reaching field views. A set of stairs lead to the master bedroom. There is a ground floor cloakroom. The sitting room has a further inglenook fireplace with a featured timber mantelpiece. Further French double doors open to the rear garden and an internal door leads to a second staircase to the first floor landing.
The master bedroom includes built-in wardrobes and opens to a four piece en suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms on the first floor and a family bathroom. The second floor accommodates two attic bedrooms.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room and Utility Room The kitchen incorporates a range of base and wall units with two Belfast sinks set into granite worksurfaces. There is a central island including further storage. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, a fridge freezer, a double oven, and a six ring induction hob with extractor hood over and there is a tiled splash back. The utility room includes space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, further shelving and a storage cupboard.
Outside To the front of the property is a gravelled driveway enclosed by hedging and mature shrubbery providing off street parking for up to four cars. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with far reaching countryside views, mature trees and shrubbery. There is a patio area for outdoor dining and entertaining and a semi detached stone outbuilding currently used for storage. There are two further timber sheds.
History The property is a Grade II listed building constructed from coursed limestone and ironstone with 19th century pantile roofs. There is a partially legible late 17th century datestone on one projecting gable but the irregularly spaced four window ranges have 19th century casements under wood lintels, and the porch and some doors date from the 20th century. At the rear is a three window range with some openings from the 20th century and a roof dormer. The gable ends have ashlar parapets with kneelers and brick stone stacks.
Situation and Schooling Great Doddington is located between Northampton and Wellingborough and overlooks the Nene Valley and the Nature Reserve of Summer Leys. The village has a church, a chapel, two shops, a public house, and a village hall. There are recreation fields for football etc. and a play park. There is a pre-school nursery and a primary school. The property is in catchment for Wollaston Secondary School with alternative schools available in Wellingborough.
