A GRADE II LISTED FARMHOUSE ENJOYING A PROMINENT POSITION IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE WITH SELF-CONTAINED TWO BEDROOMED ANNEXE

The launch of Rosehill Farmhouse to the market offers purchasers the first opportunity to acquire this property since having been the home of the same farming family for over 125 years. The farmhouse enjoys a prominent position in the heart of this popular village which lies on the edge of Lord Northampton’s Castle Ashby Estate. The farmhouse fronts onto Main Road with private drive leading round to the rear of the property and allowing access to the detached double garage and garden beyond.

The original house dates back to the 17th century with the current kitchen and self-contained annexe facilities added to the rear during the 19th century. The property retains many of its period features and whilst presentable, is in need of modernisation and upgrading to include new kitchen and bathroom facilities. The accommodation is laid out over three floors with well proportioned reception rooms and bedrooms along with original cellar ideally suited for the storage of wine or small scale entertaining and there is a bar in the corner.

A glazed front door opens into the flagstone floor reception hall which doubles up as another reception room. It has original stone fireplace with wood burner in front and recessed book shelving to one side. The sitting room enjoys a double aspect with French doors opening onto a small patio overlooking the rear drive. The focal point of the room is the open plan stone fireplace with bressummer beam above with wooden display shelving to either side.

The dining room is conveniently located close to the kitchen with fireplace currently boarded up and flanked by cupboards and display shelving to either side and window seat. The kitchen/breakfast room benefits from a run of fitted base and eye level units along with matching dresser and stone fireplace. Cooking facilities are provided by Stoves electric oven and grill with four ring gas hob and there is an integral dishwasher.

The rear hall doubles up as a side entrance hall with cloakroom off and the utility room lies at the far end. Stone steps lead down to the dry cellar previously used as a bar and entertaining area with well under the floor and in the corner is the boiler room housing the recently replaced gas fired boiler.

FIRST FLOOR

The staircase rises to landing running along the rear of the house with the master bedroom lying at the far end with recessed cupboards and hand basin in the corner. Running along the front are two further double bedrooms with bedroom two having a run of built-in wardrobes. To the rear is the family bathroom and additional double bedroom used as a study with fitted book shelving.

SECOND FLOOR

There are three rooms on this floor, two benefitting from velux roof lights with the third used as a storage room.

THE ANNEXE

Constructed of brick under a concrete tiled roof the annexe provides self-contained residential accommodation with separate kitchen and sitting room along with two bedrooms being served by family shower room.

OUTSIDE

The tarmac drive sweeps up to a parking area allowing access to the detached double garage constructed of brick under a flat roof with sliding wooden doors to the front. To the side of the garage is a paved seating area with views across to the church tower of St Mary’s. Steps lead up to the main garden with lawn edged by formal mature borders and specimen trees. The garden is enclosed by close boarded fencing and in the top corner, stands a timber summerhouse which has seen better days.

The garden has potential to offer panoramic views out over open rolling countryside. To the front of the house is a small enclosed garden with raised paved seating terrace and area of formal lawn.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas connected. Gas fired central heating to radiators on ground and first floor. Electric heating on second floor. Separate combination gas boiler serving the annexe.

Broadband: Gigaclear fibre broadband is available in the village but not currently connected.

Local: Authority:
North Northamptonshire Council. [use Contact Agent Button]

Outgoings: Council Tax Band "G"
£3,484.35 for the year 2023/2024

EPC Rating: Exempt as Grade II Listed. Annexe Band D.

Tenure: Freehold