Description
A detached four bedroom stone late Victorian house with secure off street parking and a secluded rear garden set in the heart of the village. The property, believed to have been built around 1900, with a later extension, has a wealth of original features. The sitting room, with a door accessing the study, has dual aspect windows and a period fireplace with a cupboard. The Dining room has a central fireplace with decorative shelving on either side and stripped timber flooring. An open fireplace in the family room has a Charnwood wood burning stove, a cupboard and shelving. This room is open plan to the vaulted kitchen/ breakfast room which has a stable door to the garden. The utility room has an inset Belfast sink, a range of storage cupboards and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a cloakroom.
On the first floor there are four bedrooms, three of which have period fireplaces. The principal bedroom has a range of wardrobes. The refurbished family bathroom has a double walk-in shower plus a free-standing bath.
Kitchen/Breakfast room Located at the rear of the house with a window overlooking the garden, the kitchen is fitted with a Stoves Range cooker with a five ring gas hob and extractor. There is a range of cupboards with a double Belfast sink inset into a solid oak worksurface and an integrated dishwasher. A central island has a granite worksurface and there is space and plumbing for an American style fridge/freezer and room for a table or breakfast bar.
Outside The property has a low gate with steps to the front door. Double electric timber gates access the secure off-street parking for two cars. There is a terrace adjacent to the house and a personal gate leads to the part walled rear garden which has steps leading to a lawn and mature trees and shrubs.
Situation and Schooling Old has a public house and a modern village hall. The local schools are Walgrave Primary School and Bishop Stopford School in Kettering, which is the secondary school. Public schools nearby are Wellingborough School, Oundle School, Uppingham School, Spratton and Maidwell. Market Harborough is approximately 11 miles away.
