A timber-framed and thatched cottage, Listed Grade II, with plenty of character and wonderful rural views, enjoying established gardens of about 0.41 acre and set in the heart of a rural village.

The Convent is a beautiful, traditional cottage with exposed timber frame and a thatched roof. It is thought to date from the 1500s and to be one of the oldest inhabited houses in East Northamptonshire. It is Listed Grade II. The property has a wealth of character including many exposed beams, stonework and inglenook fireplaces, as well as some horizontal sliding windows.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and currently offers four bedrooms, though the removal of a stud wall would create three larger bedrooms. The house enjoys good light from its many southerly windows. It also enjoys far-reaching views to the rear, over the neighbouring farmland, from its extensive garden.

This rare and beautiful home would benefit from some updating, but offers tremendous opportunity to a discerning purchaser.

As with most country cottages, the main door into the house is at the rear. This opens to the hall, which has a tiled floor. The guest cloakroom / utility room is to one side.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with worksurfaces and inset sink. There is an electric four oven Aga in situ, which the vendors are happy to take with them, if not required by a purchaser (they have an LPG / electric range cooker in store that would replace this). There is space for a fridge/ freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. There is sufficient room for daily dining. Timber doors enclose the beautiful inglenook, which provides storage and houses the oil-fired boiler.

The living room enjoys a dual aspect, with views to the front and over the garden. The inglenook, which houses a gas fired ‘wood burner’ makes a cosy focal point. A useful cupboard is set beneath the stairs. A door leads to the dining room, which has a wonderful atmosphere. A fireplace (not working) is set to one end. The beamed ceiling and exposed vertical studs, add warmth and character.

The first floor is approached via stairs from the hall. The landing provides access to three of the bedrooms and the bathroom. There is an attractive nook which makes a useful study area, with a view over the garden.

There are four bedrooms. The main bedroom has a view to the front and has a useful walk-in wardrobe to one end.

The second bedroom has a window to the front and the herringbone fireplace is an attractive feature. Bedrooms 3 & 4 are accessed via a single door from the landing. A modern stud wall divides these two rooms. This could be removed to create a larger third bedroom, with a dual aspect.

The bathroom is fitted with a WC, bath with shower above, and a wash basin.

The garden at The Convent is superb. The front garden is tucked behind a copper beech hedge. The gated drive to the side of the house, leads down to the parking area and to the double, oak-framed cart shed, which is equipped with a 7kw electric vehicle charger. Immediately behind the house is a beautifully sheltered parterre, with paved and shingled areas, interspersed by shrubs and hedging, providing an attractive area for outside dining. The rest of the garden is laid to lawn, with shrubs and hedging to the borders. Behind the garage are useful storage sheds with power connected.

The far end of the garden has a quality summer house with electricity and air conditioning, making this a viable home office. It is set overlooking the pond and capturing the westerly sunshine. The views across the neighbouring farmland are superb.

Services – Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating.
Tenure – Freehold with vacant possession.
EPC rating – Exempt – Property Listed Grade II.
Council Tax – Band E
Local Authority – North Northamptonshire Council