Dating back to 1949 this attractive property was believed to be the former Dovecote and kitchen gardens to Great Billing Hall. Over the years the property has been extended into a substantial family home and stands on superb landscaped gardens of 0.48 of an acre including a range of outbuildings. The house offers comfortable family accommodation comprising five bedrooms, four of which have en-suites, entrance hall, lounge, snug, study, kitchen/dining room, and utility area. The property is approached by a long private drive and enclosed by stone walling with lovely private mature gardens. The property also benefits from a gas radiator central heating, together with an Air Source Heat Pump providing hot water and underfloor heating to part of the interior and also benefits from rainwater harvesting.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - 3.20m x 2.41m (10'6 x 7'11) - With a part glazed oak front door there is a wonderful quarry tiled floor with original leaded windows to the side elevation and secondary glazing fitted. A door leads to:-

Wc - 2.34m x 0.99m (7'8 x 3'3) - Suite comprising WC, wash hand basin and a window to the side elevation.

Reception Hall - 4.83m x 2.97m (15'10 x 9'9) - Fabulous oak staircase rising to the first floor there is a parquet floor and a original leaded window to the front elevation. This room gives access to:-

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 7.44m x 4.80m maximum (24'5 x 15'9 maximum ) - A spacious family area giving a contemporary open plan space. The kitchen benefits from bespoke floor and wall cabinets with space for an American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher, integrated Aga with extractor above, tiled splash backs, granite worktops and upstands, integrated electric oven, induction hob and Belfast sink. A fabulous flagstone floor continues through to the breakfast area where there are windows to two elevations with double glazed patio doors leading to the driveway. A glazed door leads to:-

Utility Room - 3.81m x 2.06m (12'6 x 6'9) - Fitted with a range of low level storage cabinets with integrated sink and drainer with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Access to multiple storage rooms including a pantry and boiler cupboard. Door to:-

Wc - 1.93m x 0.97m (6'4 x 3'2) - Suite comprising WC, wash hand basin and a window to the side elevation.

Study - 3.86m x 3.63m (12'8 x 11'11 ) - Window to the front elevation, telephone point and a range of built in storage cupboards with bookshelves above providing a fabulous library. Door to:-

Living Room - 7.95m maximum x 4.47m (26'1 maximum x 14'8 ) - With oak floorboards there are three casement PVCU windows to the front elevation with double patio doors leading to the side elevation. This room has a wonderful view over the garden and benefits from a cast iron fireplace with granite hearth and surround. There are single casement windows to either side of the fireplace.

Sititng Room - 3.99m x 3.66m (13'1 x 12'0) - UPVC glazed doors to the rear elevation, TV point and oak flooring. There is a door from the sitting room to the reception hall.

First Floor -

Landing - With doors leading to:-

Bedroom One - 4.57m x 4.45m (15'0 x 14'7) - Dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations overlooking the driveway and the gardens, there is space for a king size bed, spotlights and wall lights fitted with carpet throughout. The master bedroom has its own dressing area.

Dressing Room - 2.82m x 1.96m (9'03 x 6'05) - Fitted with a range of built in wardrobes, a door leads to:-

Ensuite Bathroom - 3.25m x 2.36m (10'08 x 7'09) - Suite comprising bath with shower over, WC, his and hers wash hand basins with spotlights fitted and a window to the rear elevation. The room is tiled from floor to ceiling and a further door leads to the landing.

Bedroom Two - 4.85m x 4.29m (15'11 x 14'1) - Windows to the front and side elevations with carpet fitted and space for a king size bed and is entered via a dressing area which is currently used as a study.

Ensuite Bathroom - 3.05m x 1.65m (10'0 x 5'5) - Fully tiled from floor to ceiling with suite comprising bath with shower over, his and hers wash hand basins, WC and a window to the side elevation.

Bedroom Three - 4.11m maximum x 3.53m (13'6 maximum x 11'7) - Window to the front elevation and space for a king size bed, fully carpeted with an opening to:-

Ensuite Bathroom - 3.91m x 2.41m (12'10 x 7'11) - Suite comprising roll top bath, double shower cubicle with glass screen, WC and vanity wash hand basin, windows to the front and side elevations with tiled walls and a tiled floor.

Bedroom Four - 3.25m x 3.00m (10'8 x 9'10) - Benefiting from a range of built in storage cupboards, space for a double bed, three casement window to the front elevation with radiator below.

Ensuite Shower Room - 1.68m x 1.65m (5'6 x 5'5) - Suite comprising corner shower cubicle with WC, vanity wash hand basin, heated towel rail and the room is tiled from floor to ceiling.

Bedroom Five - 3.68m x 2.97m maximum (12'1 x 9'9 maximum ) - Window to the rear elevation and is currently used as a study with space for a double bed.

Outside -

Gardens And Outbuildings - The house is approached through a five bar gate along a private gravelled drive which sweeps through the gardens circling a mature Oak tree. The garden extends to three sides with many specimen trees including a Turkey Oak tree, Cherry, Magnolia and several mature fruit trees with a fruit cage with a variety of soft fruit. There is a kitchen garden enclosed by stone walling with Bay trees and attractive Box and clipped hedging all offering a significant degree of privacy. There are established rose borders and the whole is a gardeners delight.

Outbuildings - The range of outbuildings includes a double garage with twin electric up and over doors with light and power, a large greenhouse with an established vine. There is a further range of timber sheds and pump room and plenty of space for off road parking. The barn has scope for conversion and provides dry storage and has access to a cellar.

Local Amenities - Great Billing Village is a Conservation Area and Old Dovecote lies in the heart of it providing an ideal oasis of character with easy access to local shopping facilities and road and rail links. Within the village there is the Church of England Church of St Andrew, a Roman Catholic Church and a Methodist Chapel. The village also contains the Elwes Arms Public House and a Recreation Ground. The property is well placed for access to a number of Public Schools including Oakham, Uppingham, Oundle, Rugby and Wellingborough.

Services - Main drainage, gas, water and electricity are connected. There is an Air Source Heat Pump providing hot water and underfloor heating to part of the house with the remainder heated by a gas fired boiler through radiators. (None of these services has been tested).

Council Tax - West Northamptonshire Council - Band G

How To Get There - From Northampton town centre take the A4500 Wellingoborough Road and pass the Weston Favell Shopping Centre on the left hand side. Continue over two roundabouts and turn right into Penfold Lane signposted to Great Billing. Proceed along this road for approximately a quarter of a mile and take the second turning right into Church Walk where the property can be found on the left hand side with a For Sale board erected.

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