Description
A Grade II listed stone four bedroom detached farmhouse set over three floors with a walled garden, outbuilding and off street parking within the conservation area. The property is believed to date back to 1696 and has 3,654 sq. ft. of accommodation. A stone arched porchway with double half glazed doors leads to the hallway which has stairs to the first floor, stairs to a cellar, and a cloakroom which has a door to the garden. There are four reception rooms and a kitchen/breakfast room. A multi paned obscure glass door gives access to the back stairs, a rear hallway which has a door to the driveway, and the utility room.
The master bedroom has a window to the rear aspect and a range of fitted wardrobes. Adjacent is a three piece bathroom suite. Three of the bedrooms have period fireplaces. There is a four piece family bathroom with an airing cupboard. On the second floor there is scope to have three further bedrooms.
Double gates lead to a gravelled parking area for up to five cars. Wrought iron gates lead into the side driveway which the neighbour has a right of access across part of for deliveries.
Reception Rooms The sitting room has a window with shutters overlooking the rear garden and a stone fireplace housing a Clearview wood burning stove. The dining room has dual aspect windows, both with shutters, a stone fireplace housing a wood burning stove and exposed ceiling beams. The study is dual aspect and the snug has a window to the side.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room and Utility Room The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted in a range of farmhouse style floor based cream units with complementary work surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit. There is a tiled floor, a cream gas Aga and space for a dishwasher, a fridge and freestanding units. The utility room has a stainless steel sink, plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as space for a freezer and a freestanding cooker. It also has a walk-in store room which could be used as a pantry.
Outside There is a pedestrian access to the side driveway alongside a covered entrance to the back door, a parking area and area of lawn. A high timber gate provides access to the main garden with an outdoor entertaining area. The garden is principally lawned with a Weeping Ash and a Cedar tree and a variety of mature herbaceous borders with the lawn continuing round to the other side of the house where there is a water feature. There is a storage barn, a greenhouse and a garden shed.
Situation and Schooling Burton Latimer has two primary schools, a medical centre, a library, a post office, four churches, three restaurants and two public houses. Further amenities are available in Kettering four miles away. Secondary schooling is available in Kettering. Public schooling is available in Wellingborough, Oundle, Uppingham, Rugby and Oakham. Private schooling is available in Spratton, Maidwell and Pitsford.
