Description
A Grade II* listed 17th-century stone under thatch extended detached property with a separate double garage, a gated driveway and rear garden. Stoneacre extends to in excess of 2,200 sq. ft. and on the ground floor an entrance hall, a sitting room, a dining room, a kitchen/breakfast room, a garden room, converted cellar and a utility room/games room. The first and second floors have four double bedrooms with an en suite bathroom, and two further shower rooms. The dual aspect sitting room has an inglenook style fireplace with a stone hearth and an inset multi fuel stove, window seats and shuttered windows. The triple aspect dining room has an open fireplace with a stone surround and hearth, exposed ceiling beams and a shelved recess.
At the front of the property is a walled gated entrance leading to a gravelled driveway providing parking for up to seven cars, in addition to the detached double garage (with power and lighting). A gated side entrance leads to the rear garden which is laid predominately to lawn and has a partially enclosed patio area.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room and Utility Room/Games Room The kitchen/breakfast room, with exposed beams, has a range of base units with granite worksurfaces. There is a freestanding dual fuel Smeg range cooker set into a former fireplace, an integrated fridge and a breakfast bar. A low level glass door accesses steps to the converted cellar which has been made into a utility/games room. The garden room is open plan with the kitchen and has French doors to the garden.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms Two double bedrooms, a three piece shower room and a concealed staircase to the second floor, lead off the first floor landing. Bedroom one has a former stone fireplace and an en suite bathroom. On the second floor are a shower room and two double bedrooms, one with a dressing area with built-in wardrobes.
Schooling and Situation The property is less than 2 miles from the Grand Union Canal and the Blisworth and Gayton Marinas at Blisworth Arm. Local schools include Sponne School, Campion School, Quinton House, Spratton Hall, Northampton School for Girls, and Northampton School for Boys.
